All children and young people under the age of 18 swim for free in Hafnarfjörður.

At the end of 2018, an outbreak occurred
that idea has free swimming for children and young people under the age of 18 as part of
the municipality's health promotion. The idea resulted in a budget.
of the City of Hafnarfjörður 2020 and from the turn of the year, all children and young people younger
But 18-year-olds use the town's swimming pools free of charge.

Hafnarfjörður is a healthy and child-friendly community that
Puts families first. The implementation is a step in that journey.
of the municipality to promote improved health, increased quality of life and well-being. The decision
It doesn't just apply to children and young people in Hafnarfjörður, but to all younger children.
is 18 now free in the swimming pools of Hafnarfjörður. In Hafnarfjörður there are three swimming pools, each with its own charm and
A hallmark. They are well attended, but we welcome more with smiles.
guests and families. Number of families
who are resident outside the municipality take a trip to the Fjord and with
In this way, we also want to give them a warm welcome at the same time as we welcome new families.“ says Geir Bjarnason, sports-
and the recreation officer of the City of Hafnarfjörður and project manager of a working group on
A health-promoting community. „Ásvallalaug is, for example, very much
frequented by families with younger children because of the variety of the pools and the warmth in
the hall and also for those who want to get to a good indoor swimming pool for a swim. The South Pool
boasts a fine outdoor pool, hot tubs, a steam room and a water slide, while the Swimming Pool is known for its relaxed atmosphere and is popular with older swimmers and local residents. Everyone can find a pool to suit them in Hafnarfjörður.“ says Geir.

Information about all the swimming pools and their locations can be found HERE.