Swimming spots

Gothenburg’s coastal location and its many archipelago islands offer a wide range of swimming spots – from sun-warmed cliffs and jetties to sandy beaches. Be sure to explore the nearby forest lakes as well, and plan a visit in 2026/2027 when the spectacular water park Liseberg Oceana is set to open.

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Hisingen

Gothenburg West

Archipelago

Close to Gothenburg

Gothenburg East

Public family-friendly beach
Fiskebäcksbadet
Family-friendly beach with café, playground and cliffs.
Beach south of Gothenburg
Marholmen
Islet in the bay Askimsviken with bridges and ladders.
Beach at the island Styrsö
Styrsö Brattenbadet
Family-friendly swimming spot on the island Styrsö in Gothenburg’s southern archipelago.
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.
Floating swimming pools in the river
The Harbour bath in Frihamnen
The Harbour Bath in Jubileumsparken is a unique swimming spot with floating saltwater pools in the river Göta älv. The bath offers a sun deck, a year-round sauna and three pools with a view of Gothenburg’s harbour entrance.
Beach south of Gothenburg
Hovåsbadet
Beach in Hovås, about 15 minutes from Gothenburg by car.
Popular beach south of Gothenburg
Askimsbadet
Popular swimming spot iby the sea with Sweden’s longest bathing pier and a shallow sandy beach. Here you’ll find plenty of activities, arge changing rooms, a café and a kiosk.
Swimming spot
Bergsjöbadet
A beautiful lake area north-east of the city centre.
Beach south of Gothenburg
Billdalsbadet
Family- and dog-friendly swimming spot in Billdal.