Swimming Spots

Sun-warmed cliffs, sandy beaches, diving towers and never-ending piers. There are so many lovely places to go swimming in and around Gothenburg.

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Swimming centre

Valhallabadet

One of the largest indoor-swimming facilities in Scandinavia.

The public Sauna by the river Göta älv in Gothenburg.

Iconic sauna and landmark

The Sauna in Jubileumsparken

Award-winning and architecturally spectacular sauna in Jubileumsparken, Frihamnen. The sauna is open to the public and is right next to the floating pools in the river Göta älv.

Adventure water park

Nolhaga Parkbad

Take a day trip to Alingsås and visit the adventure water park Nolhaga parkbad.

The swimming spot Bergsjöbadet with its lake and surrounding forest

Swimming spot

Bergsjöbadet

A beautiful lake area north-east of the city centre.

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Beach south of Gothenburg

Billdalsbadet

Family- and dog-friendly swimming spot in Billdal.

Public family-friendly beach

Fiskebäcksbadet

Family-friendly beach with café, playground and cliffs.

Lake

Härlanda tjärn

Small forest lake with a family-friendly beach and jetty.

Beach south of Gothenburg

Marholmen

Islet in the bay Askimsviken with bridges and ladders.

People sunbathing at the beach Näset outside Gothenburg city centre.

Family-friendly beach

Näset

Shallow beach in the south-west of Gothenburg.