The Pool and Facilities
The South Pool has a 12.5 x 25 metre outdoor swimming pool which is connected to a purpose-built indoor teaching pool, which is also a good children's pool. Outside, there are three hot tubs, a steam room, a mushroom fountain in a paddling pool, two water slides and two cold plunge pools at different temperatures. A popular footpath runs through the swimming pool grounds.
In the basement of the South Bay Pool there are changing rooms and Gym health fitness. Special changing rooms with separate shower rooms for men and women are located alongside the standard changing rooms. There are also open-air changing rooms in the outdoor area.
The pool hosts regular school swimming and swimming practice. Shoe, baby swimming, The Faðmur Maternity Swim, Harpa's Swimming School and aqua aerobics. Three masseurs work at the swimming pool.
The Story of the South Bay Pool
The South Bay Pool has been very popular since its opening, but it was formally inaugurated on 28 October 1989. The pool was designed by architect Sigurþór Aðalsteinsson.
A large number of regulars of all ages enjoy the facility all year round, as it was originally designed with meticulous care and foresight. A large garden with many evergreen trees also surrounds the swimming pool area, providing shelter throughout the year.
Opening hours on public holidays
| Public holidays | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Maundy Thursday | 08:00-17:00 |
| Good Friday | 08:00-17:00 |
| Easter Sunday | Closed |
| Easter Monday | 08:00-17:00 |
| First of May | 08:00-17:00 |
| Labour Day | Closed |
| Ascension Day | 08:00-17:00 |
| Whit Sunday | 08:00-17:00 |
| The second day of Whitsun | 08:00-17:00 |
| National Day | Closed |
| Shopper's Day | 08:00-21:00 |
| St. Thomas's Day | 06:30-17:00 |
| Christmas Eve | 06:30-13:00 |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Second Day of Christmas | 08:00-17:00 |
| New Year's Eve | 06:30-13.00 |
| New Year's Day | Closed |
Swimming pools
| Price list | Kr. |
|---|---|
| One child's meal (ages 0–17) | Free |
| One in four older people (aged 67 and over) | Free |
| One dose for adults (18–66 years) | 1,250 kr. |
| Swimwear or towel hire | 940 kr. |
| Swimwear and towel hire | 1,450 kr. |
| Stamp card (valid for 2 years) | |
| Adult 10-point swimming card | 5,200 kr. |
| Adult 30-point swimming card | 14,000 kr. |
| 6-month card | |
| Adult swimming pass | 20,500 kr. |
| Annual pass | |
| Adult annual pass | 36,400 kr. |
| Rent | |
| Pool hire for groups per hour, including one staff member. Minimum 4 hours. | 9,000 kr. |