Hjortviken Country Club – forest and lake with a club atmosphere
Hjortviken Country Club opened in January 2025 and is the perfect place for those who want to escape to the forest and lake just outside Gothenburg, ideally with a group of friends. Here, you’ll find poolside lounging, sports activities, several restaurants and bars. Luxurious surroundings, but also the opportunity to disconnect, as all hotel rooms lack TVs but feature speakers for music. Just 20 minutes from Gothenburg and only 10 minutes from Landvetter Airport, you’ll find this resort and spa hotel, beautifully located by the shore of Västra Nedsjön. The hotel offers 150 rooms, two pool areas, five bars, and two restaurants serving a unique combination of Swedish and Spanish cuisine. With a focus on outdoor activities and sports, the resort is a place for relaxation and a digital break.
Upper House Spa – for truly luxurious baths
Don’t want to choose between relaxation and city buzz? Then Upper House Spa is perfect for you. Here, you’re right in the heart of the city but with 20 floors between you and the noise of the streets. An exclusive five-star spa featuring a hammam, steam and dry saunas, experience showers, and three pools. And not to mention, a stunning view of the city, with the legendary outdoor pool with a glass floor on the 19th floor. Are you brave enough to swim out? In addition to the spectacular outdoor pool, there are two more pools, several saunas, treatments, and a gym with the best view in town. Fancy an overnight stay? Then check in at Hotel Upper House or Gothia Towers.
Jacy’z Hotel & Resort – a full-day party for pool club enthusiasts
Jacy’z Hotel & Resort opened in autumn 2022 in the 100-metre-high building in Gårda. At the very top, on floors 27 and 28, you’ll find the pool club Pachanga, designed in a Miami-inspired style. Relax with friends on sun loungers overlooking the city, enjoy a luxurious breakfast or lunch, or why not spend an evening with an authentic club atmosphere?
Sauna in the Gothenburg archipelago – for adventurous bon vivants all year round
If you love being close to nature, taking refreshing cold dips, and warming up in a cosy sauna, the archipelago is the perfect destination. There are several saunas available for booking, including on Fotö, Vrångö, and Öckerö. Suitable for all seasons, and it’s hard to find a more stunning setting!
Sauna and harbour bathing in Frihamnen – for an urban vibe
The sauna in Jubileumsparken, Frihamnen, is more than just a sauna. It’s a beloved landmark, award-winning for its architecture, and recognised both locally and internationally. Rugged on the outside, incredibly beautiful on the inside. Alternate your sauna sessions with a dip in one of the three pools in the river, all offering a unique view of central Gothenburg. The harbour bath and sauna are free to use, but the sauna requires booking.
Hagabadet – a timeless classic with class
It’s impossible to talk about spas in Gothenburg without mentioning Hagabadet. A beloved classic with Art Nouveau-style bathing facilities, offering relaxation and a wide range of treatments. How about a true West Coast experience with a seaweed bath and a massage using freshly harvested seaweed in handcrafted wooden tubs? You can also enjoy a workout and breakfast in the Orangeriet.
The bathhouse first opened in Haga in 1867 under the name Renströmska Bad- och Tvättinrättningen. When Valhallabadet opened in the 1960s, the old bathhouse was left abandoned and fell into disrepair for many years. However, it was restored in the mid-1990s, regaining its former glory.
Today, Hagabadet offers spa experiences not only in Haga but also along the riverfront in Hisingen and at Drottningtorget in the heart of the city.
Nääs Fabriker – Spa Getaway with the Whole Family
Just outside Gothenburg, you’ll find Nääs Fabriker, beautifully situated by Lake Sävelången. Here, there’s a bathhouse with two saunas, hot tubs, and the opportunity to swim in the lake. Children (aged 4–12, accompanied by a guardian) are welcome every day between 07:00 and 16:00. Mix your swims with board games in the lounge with the whole family.
Arken Hotel and Art Garden Spa – a Japanese touch in Gothenburg’s harbour
For those who want to feel like they’re escaping the city without travelling too far. Arken Spa is located in Gothenburg’s harbour and focuses on relaxation and tranquillity. Experience Japanese-style cleansing, soak in warm pools both indoors and outdoors, and try out various saunas. You can check in for the whole weekend at the hotel or enjoy a half-day at the spa. During school holidays, the usual 15-year age limit is waived in the mornings.
Sankt Jörgen Park – A modern country club near Gothenburg City
Sankt Jörgen Park offers a wide range of activities, accommodation, and restaurants, but perhaps the highlight is the spa area. Here, you’ll find saunas with varying temperatures, a marble cleansing room, hot springs, floating lounge beds, a wealth of treatments, and much more. Sounds amazing, right? This is relaxation at its finest.
Riverton Spa – relaxation and rejuvenation in a luxurious spa setting
Hotel Riverton has been a landmark at Skeppsbron for many years and underwent a major refurbishment in 2020, which also introduced a fantastic new spa facility. Here, you can unwind with warm baths and treatments before heading out to explore the restaurants and bars of Linnéstaden, just a short walk away.
Clarion Obie Spa – an urban spa inspired by Nordic culture
An urban spa located in Clarion Hotel Draken at Järntorget, rooted in Nordic culture with minimalist, dark, and raw materials. The elements of fire (heat, light) and water (cold, reflections) connect your body and soul with nature, offering relaxation and a fresh perspective amidst a busy lifestyle. In addition to a dry sauna and wonderfully warm pools, you’ll also find an ice sauna equipped with a large screen that creates the illusion of gazing out over icy seas and cold climates. Let the light, water, steam, coolness, and warmth embrace you!
Upcoming news: Spa at Kusthotellet on Styrsö – opening in late summer 2025
Havskuren is Kusthotellet’s wellness area with nature as its closest neighbour. When the hotel opens in late summer 2025, there will be Saltkällan with resting beds, foot baths and scrubs and Värmekällan with steam and dry sauna. An outdoor swimming pool that is open all year round.
