Swimsuits and swim essentials

In Iceland, water is always part of the adventure

Traveling to Iceland, you have every reason to pack a swimsuit.

This is the country where warm water rises naturally from the earth, and where outdoor public pools stay open all year long. Geothermal heat is part of everyday life in Iceland, as is swimming, so you’ll want to come prepared.

Iceland’s swimming pools, hot tubs, geothermal lagoons and hot springs await

Nearly every town in Iceland has a geothermal-heated public pool. Most are outdoors, and most stay open year-round. Many include multiple hot tubs kept at different temperatures, where you can move between warm and cool water.

Clearly, you’ll want to come to Iceland with bathing suits. Here are your first essentials:

Swimwear and more essentials you’ll get plenty of use from

Iceland’s geothermal culture changes the way people think about swimming, because it’s more than a seasonal pastime. No matter when during the year you come to Iceland, you’ll want to come prepared.