Sundhollin Reykjavikur

Sundhollin Reykjavikur is the historic city-centre swimming pool at Baronsstigur 45a, about 1 km from Hallgrimskirkja in central Reykjavik, Iceland. The building dates from 1937 and is a well-known example of early functionalist public architecture in the city. It is not a beach, so there is no sand or open sea; the pools are heated with geothermal water and are clear and well maintained. After a renovation, the complex gained an outdoor area with hot pots and a sauna in addition to the original indoor pool, so visitors can combine lane swimming indoors with a soak outdoors under the open sky. The character of the place is that of a city pool: locals swim laps in the morning, workers drop in at lunchtime, and visitors staying in the centre use it because it is the nearest thermal pool to the main sights. The vibe is historic and relaxed, quieter and more compact than the large Laugardalslaug complex, and it suits solo swimmers, couples and travellers who want a local bathing experience without leaving the centre. Amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, hot pots at different temperatures, a sauna, showers and lockers, with staff present during opening hours. Visitors follow the standard Icelandic etiquette of showering without swimwear before entering the pool, and signs in the changing rooms explain the routine. Access is easy: the pool is walkable from the centre of Reykjavik, and Straeto city buses also run nearby. There is limited street parking in the surrounding streets, so walking is the simplest option. The pool is close to the Laugavegur shopping street, Hallgrimskirkja and the Einar Jonsson Museum, so a swim fits easily into a day of sightseeing. An entry fee is charged and is far lower than at the spa lagoons; current prices and opening hours should be checked with the municipal pool website before visiting.