Category Archives: laugardalslaug

Why Stop at the Showers?

Iceland: The least likely place on earth to perfect your all-over tan.
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.
Do I really have to get, like, all the way undressed?
Are there any pools with private showers?
I’m circumcised… will that be a problem?
It seems […]

26 March 2008 – 12:58 | By Erik | Also posted in iceland, swimming pools, gymnophobia, nudity | Comments (2)

Slimy Little Secret

So you’ve come to Iceland intent on sampling its renowned pool culture, but find the Blue Lagoon a bit touristy and the Laugardalslaug a bit hectic. You need something off the beaten track, something wild, something enticing, something to make you feel like you’ve landed in a sci-fi movie from the ’30’s. You need Lýsuhóll.
Also […]

9 October 2007 – 13:39 | By Alda | Also posted in iceland, Adventure in Iceland, swimming pools, gymnophobia, Western Iceland | Comments (0)

Something for the Weekend: Sweat Baby Sweat Edition

A roundup of things to do in Reykjavík this weekend, prepared by your sweaty fit editors.

The warm-up for the weekend takes place on Thursday at the Breakbeat Night at Pravda. Oommph oommph oommph.
If you’re more of the sober and indie kind-of-person, the youth culture centre Hitt Húsið, almost across the street from Pravda, is having […]

2 February 2007 – 18:30 | By Margrét | Also posted in iceland, nightlife, wellness, Bars in Iceland, 101, music, icelandic music, events, DJs, concerts, clubs, swimming pools, pravda | Comments (0)

Reykjavík Swimming Pools: The Naked Truth

Making the most of the city’s abundant piping hot water, Reykjavik’s swimming pools are well worth a visit. Even if it means conquering your fear of nudity first.
Low levels of chlorine at all 16 of Reykjavik’s pools means there’s no nasty bleach-like smell while you bathe, but high levels of hygiene mean you have to […]