The Ultimate Guide to Swimming in Iceland
Swimming is a cherished tradition in Iceland. With countless swimming pools, inviting lagoons, and natural hot springs, our guide lists the must-visit places to experience this part of Icelandic culture.
Anhelina Zhaliazka is a Content Lead, Editor, and Senior Writer at Arctic Adventures, responsible for creating and reviewing Iceland travel blog content that helps travelers plan with clarity and confidence. She has over six years of experience working with Iceland-focused travel content and specializes in turning complex travel information into clear, practical guidance.
With an academic background in English linguistics, philology, and translation, Anhelina brings strong editorial standards and a reader-first approach. Her work prioritizes accuracy, clarity, and usefulness—key qualities for travel content that people rely on when planning real trips.
Anhelina works closely with Arctic Adventures’ expert guides, local specialists, and product teams in Iceland to ensure content reflects real conditions, accurate logistics, and up-to-date travel considerations. Her writing combines structured research, official travel guidance, and insights from on-the-ground experts to deliver information travelers can trust.
She has explored Iceland’s South Coast, Golden Circle, glacier regions, and western Iceland. Her favorite place is Gljúfrabúi Waterfall, a tucked-away spot that matches her appreciation for quieter locations, and her favorite activity is snorkeling in Silfra Fissure.
Her blog work helps readers understand what to expect before they go—from choosing tours and timing visits to navigating seasonal conditions and practical details that matter on the road.
Covers: Iceland trip planning, tours and attractions, destination guides, seasonal travel and weather, road conditions, and essential pre-trip details.
A selection of Anhelina’s photos from across Iceland, captured during her travels.