Flosalaug
Swimming Pool
Open
from June 1st - August 31st
Established by Olafur Sigurdsson and Palina Þorsteinsdottir in 1994
and they are still today improving their services. Flosalaug Swimming
Pool and Campsite is situated by the majestic Oraefajokull Glacier and
overlooks the extensive sandy estuary of the river Skeidara.
The swimming pool was named after Flosi Þordarson an early settler who lived near Svinafell and who played a major role in Brennu-Njals-Saga an early Icelandic Saga.
The pool itself is circular, about 12.5 m. in diameter and a meter deep, there are also two Hot Tubs that seat 8-10 people each and plenty of space for those who want to sunbathe.
The Swimming Pool
Reception can provide everything you need! Swimsuits, swimming trunks
and towels are available for hire. Refreshments for sale include coffee,
soft drinks and ice cream. Household waste in the local county is incinerated
and this helps to heat up the water in the swimming pool, in an ecological
way.
Did you know?
...The next nearest swimming pool is 76km to the west at Kirkjubaejarklaustur or 129 km to the east at Hofn in Hornafjordur
...With annual numbers of visitors at Flosalaug up to 7000 per year and on the busiest day up to 800 guests have visited the pool!
...Flosalaug also caters for overnight visitors
