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.

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.

Family-friendly beach

Smithska udden

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.