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The secret to Iceland's happiness? It's in the water

28/03/2019 17:16
When it comes to socializing, England has its pubs. Italy has its piazzas. And Iceland has its pools.

On a snowy February afternoon, the outdoor West End pool in the capital city of Reykjavik was busy. Steam rose off the hot tubs, heated by Iceland's vast geothermal network.

Laughter and chatting filled the air. This is Iceland's meeting place. And in a country with minimal daylight in the long, gray winter, these pools might be the key to Iceland's happiness.

Iceland's natural surroundings, though stunning, can be harsh and desolate. Snow, sleet and rain blow wildly in the wind during the winter. The island's population of 332,000 people, mostly centered around Reykjavik, hunkers down to wait it out, usually indoors.

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