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Gyms with a Sauna in Reykjavik

These are the gyms in Reykjavik with a sauna confirmed. The list mixes World Class with other gyms. Some of these gyms also list a steam room or a pool. Gyms with a sauna are also listed for Kopavogur and Hafnarfjordur. Sauna access, opening times and any extra fee differ between gyms, so check the profile before you go. The page for gyms with a sauna in Iceland covers the other cities.

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At a glance

Gyms with a sauna

In Iceland the sauna is part of a bathing culture built around geothermal swimming pools and hot tubs, and several gyms sit right beside a public pool. World Class has a sauna at most of its branches, and the rest of this list is spread over Reykjavík, Kópavogur, Hafnarfjörður and a few towns outside the capital area, such as Patreksfjörður in the Westfjords.

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Share of gyms
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Compared with Iceland

Reykjavik50%
Iceland54%

What else these gyms list

Icelandic sauna gyms

Compare 11 gyms with a sauna in Reykjavik

Compare sauna access at gyms in Reykjavík, Kópavogur and Hafnarfjörður.

Icelandic gyms that confirm a sauna are concentrated in Reykjavík, Kópavogur and Hafnarfjörður, with World Class branches among them, and a few beyond the capital such as Patreksfjörður and Seltjarnarnes.

The sauna may belong to the gym's changing rooms or to an adjoining public pool, which changes the hours and the price. Check whether your entry includes it, whether there is a steam bath as well and whether the pool's shower rules apply before you go in.

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Before you choose

What to know about gyms with a sauna in Reykjavik

What differs from one gym to the next, and what to check before you sign up.

Before entering any Icelandic pool or sauna area you shower without a swimsuit and wash thoroughly, and attendants may remind you. Saunas in mixed pool areas are used with swimwear, while those inside the changing rooms are single-sex. When a gym is attached to a public pool, the membership or a day ticket may include the pool, the hot tubs and the sauna, so ask what your card covers.

Tips

  • Shower without a swimsuit and wash thoroughly before entering the pool or sauna area.
  • Bring swimwear for mixed saunas and hot tubs in the pool area.
  • Ask whether your gym card includes the neighbouring pool, hot tubs and sauna.
  • Alternate sauna rounds with the hot tubs, the Icelandic way.
Chains

Chains among the gyms with a sauna in Reykjavik

World Class has the most of them, with 4.

A chain membership often covers several branches, but facilities can differ from one branch to the next. Open a chain to see all of its branches, and check the one you plan to use before you sign up.

World Class4 branches
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Each page brings together the gyms in Reykjavik that offer that facility, with a short guide and common questions. A gym that lists several facilities appears on each of their pages, so you can cross-check a shortlist.

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Elsewhere

Gyms with a sauna elsewhere in Iceland

Kopavogur has the most, with 6.

Each city page lists only the gyms with a sauna there, with how common they are compared with Iceland, the chains that run them and answers to local questions.

Kopavogur6 gymsHafnarfjordur5 gyms
Country comparison

Gym saunas compared between countries

Helps you see where a post-workout sauna is a common part of a gym visit.

Saunas are a frequent gym listing around the northern Baltic and a much rarer one in the Low Countries. A gym without a listing may still have a sauna, so check the facilities before you visit.

Across all countries, 31% of gyms list it.

Questions

Gyms with a sauna in Reykjavik: common questions

Short answers to what people ask before choosing one of these gyms.

How many gyms in Reykjavik have a sauna?

11 gyms in Reykjavik list a confirmed sauna, 50% of all gyms listed there. World Class has a sauna at most of its branches, which lifts the share in the capital area.

Which gym chains in Reykjavik have a sauna?

The only chain with a confirmed sauna in Reykjavik is World Class. Facilities differ between branches, so check the one you plan to use.

Which Icelandic towns have the most gyms with a sauna?

Reykjavik (11), Kopavogur (6), and Hafnarfjordur (5) have the most. Across Iceland, 29 gyms with a confirmed sauna are listed in 10 towns. Outside the capital area the list is thin.

Is a sauna more common at gyms in Reykjavik than elsewhere in Iceland?

50% of the listed gyms in Reykjavik have a confirmed sauna, against 54% across Iceland.

Do gyms with a sauna in Reykjavik also have a steam room?

4 of the gyms with a sauna in Reykjavik also have a steam room, often next to the hot tubs of a public pool.

Is a hot tub the same as a sauna in Iceland?

No. Hot tubs are outdoor geothermal pools, usually between 38 and 44 °C, and the social heart of Icelandic swimming pools. Saunas and steam baths sit beside them, and gyms next to a pool often give access to both.

Do you wear swimwear in an Icelandic gym sauna?

In saunas that belong to the pool area, yes, because men and women share them. Saunas inside the changing rooms are single-sex and often used without swimwear.

Reykjavik

Gyms and exercise places in Reykjavik, Iceland

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Reykjavik Gyms and Fitness Venues

View detailed profiles of gyms, fitness centres, studios, and sports facilities located in Reykjavik, Iceland. This page helps you find specific places for exercise in the capital city.

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Reykjavik Exercise Places by Type

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