Sundlaugin, Mosfellsbær

#3 among attractions in Mosfellsbær

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Sundlaugin is a recording studio located near Álafoss in the town of Mosfellsbær in Iceland known for being the recording and rehearsal location of post-rock band Sigur Rós. The location was originally a swimming pool built in the 1930s which had been abandoned when Sigur Rós purchased it in 1999 and converted it and adjacent buildings into a studio. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 64°10'0"N, 21°40'43"W

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Sundlaugin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Árbæjarsafn, Imagine Peace Tower, The Living Art Museum, Úlfarsfell.

5.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historic walking areas
Árbæjarsafn, Reykjavík
138 min walk • Árbæjarsafn, nestled in the heart of Reykjavík, Iceland, is a living museum that offers a glimpse into the country's past. This open-air museum, sometimes referred to as the Reykjavík City Museum, is an homage to the historical architecture and way of life of the...
5.4 miW
Dramatic light memorial to John Lennon
Imagine Peace Tower, Reykjavík
139 min walk • The Imagine Peace Tower is a beacon of harmony situated in the vibrant city of Reykjavík, Iceland. This memorial, dedicated to the memory of John Lennon, was unveiled on October 9, 2007, on what would have been his 67th birthday.
6.3 miSW
Museum, Modern art museum, Art museum
The Living Art Museum, Reykjavík
161 min walk • The Living Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Reykjavík, Iceland, is a dynamic hub for contemporary art that champions the work of living artists. Established in 1978, this non-profit, artist-run museum stands as a testament to Iceland's vibrant art scene, fostering...
1.7 miSW
Mountain
Úlfarsfell, Mosfellsbær
43 min walk • Úlfarsfell is a mountain in the municipality of Mosfellsbær in the Reykjavík metropolitan area. It is 296 meters high. The mountain slopes have been subject to extensive forestry.
5.1 miSW
64°6'44"N • 21°47'41"W
Árbæjarlaug, Reykjavík
131 min walk • Water park, Amusement, Swimming
5.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Rauðhólar, Reykjavík
141 min walk • Rauðhólar may refer to the following volcanic landforms: Rauðhólar, Iceland Rauðhólar...
3.1 miE
House museum of Nobel-winning author
Gljúfrasteinn
79 min walk • Gljúfrasteinn is a writer's home museum, which was the former home of Halldór Kiljan Laxness, a 1955 Nobel Prize for Literature winner. It is located in Mosfellsbær, east of Reykjavík, Iceland. The house was built in 1945 by Halldór and his wife Auður Sveinsdóttir.
3.1 miSW
Cinema, Sport venue, Sport
Egilshöll, Reykjavík
80 min walk • Egilshöll is a multi-purpose sports facility in Reykjavík, Iceland. It features three football pitches, an ice rink, an arena, shooting range and tennis courts. On the second floor it also has a cinema.
~420 ftE
Waterfall formerly used by wool factory
Álafoss, Mosfellsbær
3 min walk • Álafoss is a waterfall on the river Varmá in Mosfellsbær, Iceland.
4.7 miN
Nature, Mountain, Natural attraction
Þverfellshorn, Reykjavík
120 min walk • Þverfellshorn is a peak in the Esjan mountains of Capital Region in southwestern Iceland. It is located roughly 15 kilometres by air northeast of Reykjavík. It is one of the most visited peaks in Iceland, attracting hikers for its scenic views. Its elevation range is 820 metres - 840 metres.
2.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hafravatn
66 min walk • Hafravatn is a small lake on the eastern outskirts of Reykjavík, Iceland. Located at 76 m above sea level, it has an area of 1.02 km² with a greatest depth of 28 m. The Seljadalsa River flows into it from the east and its discharge is Ulfarsfellsa.