Comments on: Reykjavík Swimming Pools: The Naked Truth

By: kevin

kevin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:03:09 +0000

I think I need to move to Iceland. I live in Alabama and grew up in Michigan Americans are so phobic about nudity. I even think nudity is illegal here.

By: Bettina

Bettina — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:44:41 +0000

Haha, quite funny to read this article and the comments afterwards; As a Dane this comes as no strange thing to me since it’s standard and not strange or shocking that we shower together with everyone else of the same sex in the swimming pool’s changing rooms. I cannot see how you can guarantee the best possible hygiene in the pools without being sure tht everybody wash themselves properly. But maybe that’s just because I cannot imagine how to shower in public pools without it being in common changing rooms/showers… :o)

By: Diana

Diana — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:57:13 +0000

There’s a big sign hanging in the women’s locker room at my gym that states that you MUST SHOWER NUDE before entering the pool. Almost everyone complies with the rule. In fact you will receive some dirty looks from other women if you don’t follow the rule. It’s not a problem for most of us anyway since there aren’t any men in the women’s locker room.

By: Heartland

Heartland — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:57:52 +0000

Actually, that’s not unique to Iceland. Missouri for many years has posted signs in pool locker rooms: “State law–all patrons must shower NUDE before using the pool.” Nude sometimes actually appears in capital letters. I happen to be male; women’s mileage might differ.

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:13:41 +0000

This is not that bad, in Japan’s “osen” it’s even worse, as you have to be naked throughout the whole process, not only previously but also in the pools area. Japanese are not looking at you at all (maybe only the children which are surprise to see a foreigner mixed with a bunch of Japanese) and in the end, the feeling of getting in a hot swimming pool naked is really good. Seriously, it’s not that bad experience, but I wouldn’t make it back home.

By: Five things to remember when visiting Iceland at How do you like Iceland? - a weblog by Iceland Express

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:24:49 +0000

[...] 1. Bring a bathing suit. Iceland’s national sport is swimming. (”Swimming” here loosely defined as sitting in a hot tub talking.) There are about 200 swimming pools in Iceland, and you could say they’re the Icelandic equivalent of the English pub. Oh, and the hot pots are a great place to pick up gossip with the locals. [...]

By: Why Stop at the Showers? at How do you like Iceland? - a weblog by Iceland Express

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:28:07 +0000

[...] Almost a year and a half ago we warned you about the nude bathing requirements at Reykjavík’s swimming pools. The inquiries from terrified travellers were overwhelming. [...]

By: An Introduction to Icelandic Mannerisms at How do you like Iceland? - a weblog by Iceland Express

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:19:27 +0000

[...] Get naked Icelanders are notoriously hygienic. You must shower naked before you swim, paying special attention to your special areas. If you’re not sure which parts we mean exactly, refer to the classic Naked Androgynous Diagram. [...]

By: Slimy Little Secret at How Do You Like Iceland? - a weblog by Iceland Express

Slimy Little Secret at How Do You Like Iceland? - a weblog by Iceland Express — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:10:03 +0000

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By: Rebekkan í útlandinu

Rebekkan í útlandinu — Fri, 25 May 2007 12:18:34 +0000

[...] Fann svolítið skemmtilega síðu sem fjallar um íslendinga og sundlaugar. [...]