Q&A on swimming pools

Dividing lines in the pools are costly and delicate and are not intended for play. The lines wear out earlier if they are under heavy stress so it is not good when people pull or sit on them.

Appropriate training is required to use this type of equipment. It is difficult for pool guards to assess the situation when using such equipment.

Only the person registered for a swim pass may use it, so it's important that guests bring their own passes.

The use of alcohol and drugs causes both mental and physical changes in users. It acts as a sedative on the nervous system and slows down and disrupts brain function. Judgment is disrupted and intoxicated individuals are more likely to cause harm to themselves and others.

Reykjavík City swimming pools are proud to offer a phoneless co-existence in swimming. Not everyone likes to have their photo posted on social media, for example, wearing a swimsuit. The pools are intended as a place to nurture body and soul, and there’s nothing better than being free from the interruption of our devices.