1. Öckerö Hamn, Öckerö
Here you’ll find a jetty with stairs, as well as a sauna that needs to be booked in advance. Warm up after the swim with a tasty soup, lunch or Swedish fika at Öckerö hamncafé.
Archipelago island
Öckerö is both an island in the northern part of the Gothenburg archipelago and the name of the municipality that includes ten inhabited islands.
2. Nimbus, Öckerö
At this jetty you get stunning views of the island Kalvsund. Book the sauna through Nimbus Öckerö – they also offer a restaurant, a cafe and accommodation.
Accomodation in the archipelago
Accommodation, restaurant and conference centre open all year round.
3. The Harbour Bath in Jubileumsparken
The Harbour Bath in Jubileumsparken is open for swimming all year round. There are two saltwater pools, changing rooms and a heated tent for relaxing with a hot drink and blankets. There is also a sauna next door for those who want to warm up between baths.
Swimming pool
Floating swimming pools with great views.
4. Hästens badplats, Hönö
A few hundred metres from Hönö Klåva you’ll find this lovely swimming spot with a beach, a jetty and stairs. The surroundings are perfect for a relaxing walk along the archipelago cliffs.
Archipelago island
A popular island with restaurants, shops and activities.
5. Klarvik Björkö
The island Björkö offers a wonderful landscape and many great swimming spots. At Klarvik you’ll find stairs as well as an amazing view of the islands Hälsö and Källö‑Knippla. Warm up with food and drinks at Björkö pizzeria, Skeppshandeln or Ica – and check out Björkö SeaLodge.
Archipelago island
Björkö, in the northern part of the Gothenburg archipelago, offers open green spaces and scenic trails. Perfect if you love hiking by the sea.
6. Ganletbadet
Here you’ll find a small beach as well as swimming stairs on the cliffs in beautiful surroundings. Check out nearby restaurant Jungman Jansson at Önnereds brygga that serve lunch during weekdays.
Ganlet Badplats, Näset
7. Smithska Udden
This cape, also known as “Smitten”, is a popular spot among people of all ages. Here you’ll find swimming stairs and cliffs, as well as a playground for the kids.
Family-friendly beach
The cape known as Smithska udden, which also goes under the name “Smitten”, is a popular spot among people of all ages. Here you find bathing platforms and cliffs as well as green areas. There’s also a playground for the kids.
8. Hovås Kallbadhus
This place is a relaxing oasis with its sandy beach, cosy sea huts and inviting restaurant. The sauna needs to be booked in advance, and you can also rent towels and bathrobes.
Bath house
A private beach, sea huts and restaurant located along the beautiful west coast. Just minutes from the Gothenburg city centre, Hovås Kallbadhus is truly an oasis with its sandy beach, cosy sea huts, conference facilities and an inviting restaurant.
9. Marholmens badplats
Across the bay from Askimsbadet, you’ll find this little gem of a swimming spot with jetties and stairs, as well as cliffs to jump from for the more daring swimmers.
Beach south of Gothenburg
Islet in the bay Askimsviken with bridges and ladders.
10. Fiskebäcksbadet
Here you can enter the water from the cliffs, the beach, the dock or the stairs. For a nice meal or hot drink afterwards, check out nearby Café Sjöboa.
Public family-friendly beach
Family-friendly beach with café, playground and cliffs.
11. Hjälvik, Öckerö
This spot offers a changing cabin, a barbecue site, a sandy beach and breathtaking nature. At the nearby sports hall Göstahallen you’ll find a skate park, a playground and an outdoor gym – in case you need to warm up before swimming.
Hjälviks badplats