About Grafarvogslaug Pool
The ground was broken on December 13, 1996 and the first stage of the pool opened on May 3, 1998. Grafarvogslaug Pool has been built up gradually since the opening date. An indoor pool and whirlpool bath were completed in the fall of 1998 and a steam room in spring 1999. A play pool and slide were opened on April 25, 2002.
Architects
Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson and Guðmundur Þór Pálsson.
Year of construction
1998
Building history
The ground was broken on December 13, 1996 and the first stage of the pool opened on May 3, 1998. Grafarvogslaug Pool has been built up gradually since the opening date. An indoor pool and whirlpool bath were completed in the fall of 1998 and a steam room in spring 1999. A play pool and slide were opened on April 25, 2002.
| Building size: | 3,097 m2 | The total water surface size is about: | 670 m2 |
| Lot size: | 65,012 m2 | No. of parking spaces: | 53 |
| Land valuation: | 51,328,000 | Property valuation: | 276,138,000 |
| Fire compensation assessment: | 351,335,000 | Volume: | 10,690 m3 |
Main pool
| Length: 25 m, width: 12. m | Max depth: 1.80 m | Min depth: 1.10 m | Flow per hour: 140 m3 |
| Surface area: 312.5 m2 | Volume: 439 m3 | Temperature: 29°C | Number of lanes: 5 |
Indoor pool
| Length: 12.5 m, width: 8.5 m | Max depth: 0.90 m | Min depth: 0.70 m | Flow per hour: 44 m3 |
| Surface area: 108 m2 | Volume: 88 m3 | Temperature: 32-33°C | Number of lanes: 3 |
Play pool
| Length: 12.5 m, width: 7-11 m | Max depth: 1.00 m | Min depth: 0.90 m | Flow per hour: 18 m3 |
| Surface area: 113 m2 | Volume: 96 m3 | Temperature: 32°C | Number of lanes: 3 |
Wading pool
| Length: 10 m., radius: 5 m | Max depth: 0.30 m | Min depth: 0.30 m | Flow per hour: 44 m3 |
| Surface area: 30 m2 | Volume: 9 m3 | Temperature: 37°C |
Hot tubs
| Whirlpool bath | Temperature: 38-40°C | |
| Tub 1 | Temperature: 40-42°C | |
| Tub 2 | Temperature: 42-44°C |
Cold tub
A cold tub is in the outdoor area near the steam room and whirlpool bath. Temperature 8-12°C.
Sauna
There is a sauna cabin in the outdoor area.
Infrared sauna
An infrared sauna is in the outdoor area. Rules for using the infrared sauna:
- Sit on a towel
- Don't enter wet
- Recommended time per session is 20-25 minutes
Benefits of infrared sauna:
- Reduces muscle tension
- Increases relaxation
- Boosts metabolism
- Improves blood flow and stimulates the vascular system
- Reduces inflammation and pain
Steam room
| Steam room | Common to men and women in the outdoor area | Temperature: 48-50°C |
Playground equipment
Water slide: height 6.2m, length 51m.
Other playing equipment: a small slide of 1.2 m along with a variety of floating toys.
Directors since opening
Hafliði Halldórsson 1997-2011
Jens A Jónsson 2011-2014
Sólveig Valgeirsdóttir 2014-2017
Árni Jónsson 2017-2018
Hrafn Þór Jörgensson 2018-2024
Operations Managers
Jens A Jónsson 1998-2004
Guðmundur Ísidórsson 2004-2011