Quick guide
- Type
- Central public pool
- Region
- Reykjavík city centre
- Also called
- Sundhöllin
- Best for
- Local pool culture
- Nearby
- Hallgrímskirkja and Laugavegur
- Check first
- Hours, fees, facilities, rules
Why this formal pool name matters
Sundhöll Reykjavíkur Swimming Pool is the formal wording for the central Reykjavík pool many travelers know by the shorter name Sundhöllin.
Use this page when the long name appears in a map result, official city listing, or English search and you need to know what it points to. It is not a separate hidden attraction; it is Reykjavík's historic central public pool on Barónsstígur.
The visitor decision is practical. Go when you want a local city-pool experience within walking distance of Hallgrímskirkja and Laugavegur Street. Skip it when your Reykjavík time only has room for headline landmarks, museums, or a dedicated spa-lagoon trip.
Photo guide
Sundhöll Reykjavíkur Swimming Pool in photos
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The formal name points to a compact city-pool complex, not a natural hot spring or resort lagoon.
Worth the stop?
When this stop makes sense
Good match for
- Travelers searching the formal pool name
- Central Reykjavík stays with time for a local swim
- Arrival-day or bad-weather city pacing
Think twice if
- Travelers expecting a spa lagoon
- Sightseeing days with room for only major landmarks
Pair it with
What you are choosing at Sundhöll Reykjavíkur
The appeal is everyday Reykjavík pool culture: indoor swimming, outdoor soaking, steam or sauna context, and the routine that comes with Icelandic public pools.
Official Reykjavík information describes a facility with indoor and outdoor pool areas, hot tubs, cold-water and sauna or steam options, children's areas, diving boards, and private changing-room context. Treat that list as a reason to check current details, not as a guarantee that every feature suits your visit on a specific day.
The older indoor hall is the main reason the pool feels different from a newer neighborhood facility. Reykjavík's history page says Sundhöll Pool opened in 1937 and that Guðjón Samúelsson designed the original building, with a newer extension opening in 2017.
How it fits into a central Reykjavík day
The pool works best when the day is already centered on the old city, not when you are crossing Reykjavík just to tick off another stop.
A sensible plan keeps the geography tight: Hallgrímskirkja, Laugavegur, the pool, and perhaps Sun Voyager if the weather and walking pace cooperate. The pool can also make sense on an arrival day when you want warmth, movement, and an easy city rhythm before dinner.
If the name overlap is the only thing you needed to resolve, continue to Sundhöllin for the fuller visit guide. If you are still deciding whether to spend more time in the capital at all, use Reykjavík before adding more city stops.
When the pool earns its place
- Good fit
- A slower central city day with real downtime
- Weak fit
- A packed landmark-only Reykjavík visit
- Best pairing
- Hallgrímskirkja, Laugavegur, and nearby cafés
Pool customs and checks before you go
First-time visitors should check official Reykjavík guidance before arriving, because the routines are part of the experience.
Reykjavík's swimming guidance explains the usual flow: bring or rent swimwear and a towel, use lockers, shower thoroughly without swimwear before entering the pool, and follow staff instructions. The same official guidance points visitors toward private changing-room and accessibility information when those details matter.
Safety rules also matter for families and anyone hoping to take photos. Reykjavík rules cover child supervision, approved swimwear, designated diving areas, sauna behavior, and phone or camera restrictions in pool and changing areas. Check those rules before treating the pool as a casual drop-in between tightly timed plans.
Official references for current details
Use official sources for anything that can change by season, staffing, maintenance, program use, or city policy.
Official pool and visitor information
- officialSundhöll Reykjavíkur Pool
Use for current visitor information, facilities, hours, fees, and linked access details.
- officialAbout Sundhöll Reykjavík Pool
Use for the building history, original architect, and extension context.
- officialHow to go swimming
Use for the changing-room, locker, towel, swimwear, and shower routine.
- officialSafety and conduct rules
Use for child supervision, phone restrictions, showering, diving, and sauna rules.
