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The
swimming pool
is to the Icelanders what the pub is to the British or the coffee shop is to Americans. This is the place to come when in ReykjavAk to meet people, catch up on the local gossip and to relax in divine geothermally heated waters. The locals loll around in the pools for hours, as there is no time limit on how long you can stay in the pool. Entrance fees are around 200kr.
Although ReykjavAk is surrounded by superb hiking terrain, much of it is difficult to reach without your own transport. However, two excellent areas, both accessible by bus, lie within east striking distance of the capital. Hengill , south of ReykjavAk on the Ringroad towards Selfoss, offers the best hiking opportunities around ReykjavAk, whereas Mount Esja , between ReykjavAk and Akranes, offers steep climbs and superb views from its slopes of the Greater ReykjavAk region.
Lastly, there are several opportunites for
skiing
at
BlA?fjA¶ll
,
SkA?lafell
and
Hamragil
, all of which are suitable for varying levels of expertise, from beginner upwards. Other useful information
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Iceland,
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