Seljavallalaug, Mountain swimming pool in Rangárþing eystra, Iceland.
The outdoor swimming pool measures 25 meters long and 10 meters wide, nestled between mountains and glaciers in the southern region of Iceland.
Local residents constructed Seljavallalaug in 1923, establishing it as the largest swimming pool in Iceland until 1936 when newer facilities emerged.
The swimming pool served as an educational facility where Icelandic children learned mandatory swimming skills as part of their school curriculum since 1927.
Visitors reach the pool through a 20-minute walk from the parking lot on Road 242, with basic changing rooms available but no shower facilities.
The 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruption covered the pool in ash, requiring dedicated volunteers to clean and restore it for public use.
Location: Rangárþing eystra
GPS coordinates: 63.56622,-19.60758
Latest update: May 31, 2025 21:23
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