How do you behave in icelandic public swimming pools?
I've been to Iceland a few times and my relatives have informed me that when taking a bath in the public swimming pools there are a lot of rules to follow.
In Sweden, where I live, the only rule is not to swim nude so this is very confusing to me.
What's the public swimming pool etiquette in Iceland?
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What must everyone do before entering the water in an Icelandic swimming pool?
So it's quite simple really:- Wash yourself without a bathing suit with soap before entering the pool.
- Put your towel in the compartments by the showers.
- Dry off before entering the locker area (feet too)
- No phones or cameras allowed in the locker rooms (not recommended at pool area either)
- No shoes.
How should you behave in the pool?
Always follow the direction of other swimmers. It's a bit like the rules of the road: swim on one side going down the lane and the other side coming back.What is swimming pool etiquette?
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