We’re just shy of Labor Day, and while many of us are looking forward to a long weekend and multiple barbecues, we’re also sad that summer is reaching its end. Though the weather may not feel so autumn-crisp just yet, swimming pools and amusements parks are getting ready to close — a sure sign the seasons are changing. While we all sit around and mourn the closure of our local swimming holes, here’s a look at a place where the outdoor pools stay open year round: Iceland.
Because of its natural hot springs, keeping the water warm is no problem. Each pool — or Sundlaug in Icelandic — has several hot tubs of varying warmth, pools for lap swimming, and a recreation area for children, often equipped with fun water park-style slides. With hundreds of swimming pools and hot springs located around the country, there is never a problem finding a place to go; click through below to take a photo tour.
Note: Many of the names have been modified from Icelandic so as to be written purely in Latin characters.
A water slide in Akureyri peaks over the fence
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pools are a special part of Icelandic culture, lovely photos that capture the vibe nicely. Seljavallalaug is another beauty in Iceland, looks especially ominous after the recent volcanic eruption: http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=seljavallalaug&s=rec
What is going on with the Icelandic volcano?
I would love to visit Iceland! It looks lovely.
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