Plans to be healthy fading as quick as temperatures drop? No need – we’ve got just the thing for you! Last one in is a couch-potato!
Sweden is a nation that swims, whether it’s indoors during the colder months or outside when we have that window of warmth. Stockholm has a number of great indoor swimming halls – some with water parks, as well as a few that are a bit further afield but that are well worth the journey.
Note that all swimming halls have lockers in which to store your things but most require that you bring your own padlock or purchase one (30 – 40 kronor) at reception. Most also have some sort of café or restaurant, usually serving burgers or similar fare and while you are welcome to bring your own food at most, some do have a ban on bringing your own food , so do check ahead if you’re thinking of a packed lunch.
Eriksdalsbadet
This is the granddaddy of them all. Eriksdalsbadet is Sweden’s National Swimming Hall and depending on when you go you may just get the chance to watch one of Sweden’s top swimming stars train. Featuring a 50 m pool, a 25 m pool, a smaller 25 m pool with an adjustable bottom for kids, a dedicated diving hall, and a great water park that allows you to swim outside in the winter Eriksdalsbadet is really one of the gems of Stockholm. In summer it also opens four outdoor pools. Weekends are sometimes host to swimming meets, both big and small, so check ahead before heading over.
Where: Hammarby Slussväg 20
When: Mon-Thurs. 6.30-21.00, Fri 6.30-20.00, Sat-Sun. 9.00-18.00
Damage: Adults 90 SEK, Students, Senior Citizens 60 SEK, Kids Age 4-19 40 SEK. 2 adults + 1-2 kids – 220 SEK, 1 adult + 1-2 kids – 130 SEK. Free entry for kids under 4, helpers for the disabled.
Contact: 08-508 402 50, [email protected]
Farsta sim- & idrottshall
Located just south of the city, Farsta is a great place to get your laps in with the kids, then have some fun in the adventure bath.
Where: Farstaängsvägen 3, Farsta
When: Varies, see site
Damage: Adults 70 SEK. Kids 0-3 free if accompanied by paying adult. Kids 3-19 20 SEK. Seniors, students, unemployed 50 SEK.
Contact: 08-508 472 27, [email protected]
GIH-badet
This swimming hall is part of the Swedish School for Sport and Health Sciences. It features a 25 m pool, sauna and classes at all hours of the day and night.
Where: Drottning Sofias Väg 20, Östermalm
When: Varies, see site
Damage: Adults 70 SEK. Kids 0-3 free if accompanied by paying adult. Kids 3-19 20 SEK. Seniors, students, unemployed 50 SEK.
2 adults + 1-2 kids – 160 SEK, 1 adult + 1-2 kids – 90 SEK.
Contact: 08-508 411 78, [email protected]
Skärholmens sim- och idrottshall
The pool at southern suburb Skärholmen is part of a larger sports complex. This one is for the more gentle swimmer, kids and also offers dedicated women’s time.
Where: Bodholmsgången 10, Stockholm
When: Mon-Thursday 6.30-21. Friday 6.30- 20. Sat 8-30-10 Women only, 10-17 open for everyone, Sun 10-17
Damage: Adults 70 SEK. Kids 0-3 free if accompanied by paying adult. Kids 3-19 20 SEK. Seniors, students, unemployed 50 SEK.
2 adults + 1-2 kids – 160 SEK, 1 adult + 1-2 kids – 90 SEK.
Contact: 08-508 488 00, [email protected]
Liljeholmsbadet
Liljeholmsbadet offers dedicated times for both men and women in it’s large pool and sauna, along with mixed swims and family-onlyl times.
Where: Bergsunds Strand 26, Stockholm
When: Monday 7-19 women only, Tues-Wed 7-16, Thursday 7-17, Friday 7-19 men only, Sat 8-14 family fun in the pool
Damage: Adults 70 SEK. Kids 0-3 free if accompanied by paying adult. Kids 3-19 20 SEK. Seniors, students, unemployed 50 SEK.
2 adults + 1-2 kids – 160 SEK, 1 adult + 1-2 kids – 90 SEK.
Contact: 08-668 67 80, [email protected]
Forsgrénskabadet
Located in the heart of Södermalm this hall offers a 25 m pool, a teaching pool and a wading pool for the kids. It also has a swim school and offers ‘motionswim’ for those who want to get their aquatic exercise.
Where: Medborgarplatsen 6, Stockholm
When: Varies, see site
Damage: Adults 70 SEK. Kids 0-3 free if accompanied by paying adult. Kids 3-19 20 SEK. Seniors, students, unemployed 50 SEK.
2 adults + 1-2 kids – 160 SEK, 1 adult + 1-2 kids – 90 SEK.
Contact: 08-508 403 20, [email protected]
Vällingby sim- och idrottshall
Not the most extensive swimming hall in town but it does have a pool for laps as well as an adventure bath for the kids (and the kid in you).
Where: Bräckegatan 5, Vällingby
When: Varies, see site
Damage: Adults 70 SEK. Kids 0-3 free if accompanied by paying adult. Kids 3-19 20 SEK. Seniors, students, unemployed 50 SEK.
2 adults + 1-2 kids – 160 SEK, 1 adult + 1-2 kids – 90 SEK.
Contact: 08-508 418 20, [email protected]
Further afield:
Actic Södertälje, Sydpoolen
A bit further afield, Sydpoolen in Södertälje is enormous fun, with an adventure bath featuring a wave pool, several slides and loads of strange little places to swim about. It also has the obligatory lap pools for straight out exercise.
Where: Östra Kanalgatan 2, Södertälje
When: Varies, see site
Damage: Adults 100 SEK. Kids, Seniors, Students 80 SEK. 1 Adult + 1-3 kids 240 SEK, 2 Adults + 1-3 kids 280 SEK.
Contact: 08-554 42 800
Fyrishov, Uppsala
Nearly an hour from Stockholm Fyrishov is a daytrip to be savoured. The water park is huge and features a number of slides, a pirate’s island, caves, tunnels and a smaller area for the youngest. It also has a huge pool for laps, diving boards for the brave and a tunnel through which you can swim outdoors and have a snowball fight in your swimsuit. Summertime sees the outdoor pool open for even more fun.
Where: Idrottsgatan 2, Uppsala
When: Mon-Fri swimming pool 6.15-21, water park 9-21.30. Sat, Sun and red day pool 7.30-21, water park 9-21
Damage: Varies, see site
Contact: 018-727 49 50
So there you have it folks, no reason to lounge indoors and blame the lethargy on the cold weather! AND for those who are made of sterner stuff – THIS and THIS is where to go for an icy outdoor swim! Missing the thrill but not ready for the chill of an outdoor dipin January? Most of us will probably wait until when the temperatures start turning upwards again, but when they do – don’t miss out guide to the best Stockholm beaches and summer splashpools!
Click HERE for a complete list of swimming halls in and around the city, and HERE to see them on a map! Haven’t listed your favourite pool? Write a note in the comments with your recommendation – we love hearing from you!
Research: Carmel Heiland
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