Good to know
Good to Know
- Most natural beaches are completely free. Only Eriksdalsbadet (the indoor/outdoor pool complex) charges admission.
- Water temperature rarely exceeds 20°C (68°F) even on sunny summer days—refreshing dips rather than warm swimming.
- All major beaches have lifeguards during summer season and public toilets.
- Grilling is allowed at several beaches (Smedsuddsbadet, Flatenbadet); bring your own supplies.
- Stockholm's archipelago islands (Vaxholm, Sandhamn, Grinda) are day-trip options with beaches, but require ferry transport; inner archipelago islands like Långholmen are accessible by standard public transport.
- Peak season crowding occurs on sunny weekends; weekday visits offer more solitude.
- Many beaches have shallow entry zones suitable for families; Fredhällsbadet has steep entry and is better for strong swimmers only.
Beaches
Smedsuddsbadet
- Type
- family
- Access
- Metro to Fridhemsplan, short walk
- Location
- Kungsholmen (southern part, next to Västerbron bridge)
- Description
- Popular urban beach with sandy shore, shallow water, and adjacent Rålambshovsparken. Clean, well-maintained with lawns ideal for picnics.
Facilities
- toilets
- kiosk
- lifeguards
- lawns
- grilling allowed
- accessible for disabled
Tantobadet
- Type
- party
- Access
- Metro to Hornstull (red line), 5 minutes walk
- Location
- Södermalm (Drakenbergsparken park, near Hornstull)
- Description
- Family-friendly beach by day, lively evening hangout spot. Features wooden piers and artificial sand with diving towers and climbing wall.
Facilities
- diving towers
- bathing jetties
- climbing wall
- toilets
- shower
- accessible for disabled
Långholmsbadet
- Type
- quiet
- Access
- Metro to Hornstull, 10-minute walk
- Location
- Långholmen Island
- Description
- Sandy beach with calm, sheltered waters and cozy atmosphere. Popular with locals and visitors seeking quick swims surrounded by greenery close to city center.
Facilities
- café nearby
- changing cabins
- kiosk
Fredhällsbadet
- Type
- quiet
- Access
- Several inner-city buses nearby
- Location
- Kungsholmen (southwest, against Tranebergssund)
- Description
- Cliff-diving location with steep rocks and jetties. Great views of summer Stockholm and sunset vistas over Lake Mälaren. Not suitable for children due to steep entry.
Facilities
- jetties
- grass areas
- wood deck
- three toilets
- summer-open café
Brunnsvikens Strandbad
- Type
- quiet
- Access
- Bus or metro to Universitetet, short walk
- Location
- Northern Djurgården, next to Brunnsviken lake
- Description
- Small beach in scenic Haga Park offering grassy areas and shallow water in peaceful natural setting.
Facilities
- lawns
- playground
- kiosk
- floating jetties
- bathing rafts
Flatenbadet
- Type
- family
- Access
- Bus from Gullmarsplan, ~20 minutes
- Location
- Skarpnäck (south Stockholm, Flaten Lake)
- Description
- Stockholm's largest open-air bathing place with long sandy shore, diving towers, and forested surroundings. One of cleanest lakes in Stockholm.
Facilities
- café
- restrooms
- lifeguards
- playground
- climbing frame
- miniature golf
- boules
- accessible for disabled
- grilling allowed
Solviksbadet
- Type
- quiet
- Access
- Tram line 12 from Alvik to Smedslätten, walk 800 meters
- Location
- Äppelviken
- Description
- Not crowded beach popular mostly with locals. 150-meter sandy beach with diverse amenities and exercise infrastructure nearby.
Facilities
- sandy beach
- grassy spots
- exercise trails
- outdoor gym
Overview
Stockholm is built on 14 islands with clean waterways, offering numerous free-access natural beaches and public swimming areas. Most beaches are lake-based rather than sea beaches, with excellent water quality regularly monitored.
Water Quality
Regularly monitored by Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management with interactive water quality map available online. Generally excellent and safe for swimming.
Full Service Facility
- Name
- Eriksdalsbadet
- Type
- full-service
- Access
- Metro to Skanstull + walk, accessible by foot/bike/bus/metro
- Location
- Södermalm (national swimming arena)
- Entry Fee
- SEK 120
Adult single entry; children (7-19) typically 40-95 SEK, under 7 often free; summer card available for unlimited access
- Description
- Sweden's national swimming arena with multiple indoor/outdoor pools, adventure pool with slides, gym, sauna, and lawn areas. Comprehensive facilities for swimmers of all levels.
Facilities
- 50m pool
- 25m pool
- children's pool
- adventure pool with slides and wild river
- sauna
- jacuzzi
- gym
- beach volleyball
- grilling
- cafés
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this beaches research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
More About Stockholm
Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.