{"id":5991,"date":"2024-07-17T16:40:31","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T14:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/kristinehamn\/?post_type=articles&p=5991"},"modified":"2024-08-15T15:04:46","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T13:04:46","slug":"badplatser-i-kristinehamn","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.visitvarmland.com\/kristinehamn\/en\/tips-and-guides\/badplatser-i-kristinehamn\/","title":{"rendered":"Badplatser i Kristinehamn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sandvikarna, V\u00e5l\u00f6n<\/p><\/div>

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Skymningen, The Archipelago<\/p><\/div>

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In Kristinehamn, we have many fantastic beaches just waiting to be explored. You can cool off in the lakes V\u00e4nern, Skagern, and Vismen \u2013 each with its own unique environment and great swimming experiences. Why not take a dip and enjoy the summer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, we have gathered information about both the beaches managed by the municipality and other popular places in Kristinehamn. Here<\/a> you can also see the current water temperatures for several of our swimming spots, so you know exactly how refreshing the water is before you dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure our swimming spots maintain high standards, they are carefully managed by the municipality. During the summer, the water quality at municipal swimming spots is regularly checked to ensure it is clean and safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So pack your swimwear, gather friends and family, and discover the wonderful beaches in Kristinehamn. The water is waiting for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips on beaches in Kristinehamn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Skymningen<\/a><\/h3>

Enjoy the sandy beach and pier at Lake V\u00e4nern for a refreshing swim. There are changing rooms, a playground, and a summer caf\u00e9 near Kristinehamn Herrg\u00e5rdscamping. Dogs are welcome but not allowed to swim. Bus line 3 takes you to the city center and the Picasso sculpture.<\/p>

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Jutviken<\/a><\/h3>

Enjoy the shallow sandy beach at Lake V\u00e4nern, just 5 km from the city center. With views of Lake V\u00e4nern’s horizon, Europe’s third-largest lake, you can relax in a beautiful setting. Outhouses are available. Dogs are welcome on the premises but are not allowed to swim.<\/p>

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Gr\u00e4sviksbadet – Vismen<\/a><\/h3>

Experience the sandy beach at Lake Vismen in Bj\u00f6rneborg, just 10 kilometers south of Kristinehamn’s center. At Gr\u00e4sviksbadet, you can enjoy the sandy beach, jump into the water from the bathing pier, or use the barbecue area for a cozy picnic. For your convenience, both dry toilets and seasonal toilets are available.<\/p>

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Gottbolsbadet – Skagern<\/a><\/h3>

The travel magazine Allt om resor has named Lake Skagern as one of Sweden’s fifteen best bathing lakes. At Gottbolsbadet in Rudskoga, forty kilometers south of Kristinehamn’s center, you’ll find a shallow and popular beach. Here, you can enjoy a 400-meter-wide sandy beach, jump into the water from the bathing pier, and let children play on the playground. For your convenience, there are barbecue areas, outdoor toilets, and seasonal toilets available. Dogs are welcome on the premises but are not allowed to swim.<\/p>

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Sandvikarnas badplats – V\u00e5l\u00f6n<\/a><\/h3>

One of the Lake V\u00e4nern archipelago’s finest shallow sandy beaches, perfect for families with children. Here you’ll find a playground, outdoor toilets, changing rooms, a freshwater well, and barbecue areas. V\u00e5l\u00f6n is connected to Kalv\u00f6n and Sibber\u00f6n via bridges and a 4 km hiking trail. Dogs are welcome on the premises but are not allowed to swim here; they can swim in other parts of the island. During summer, you can reach V\u00e5l\u00f6n by the boat St\u00f6ten from V\u00e5l\u00f6sundsbryggan.<\/p>

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Bengtsg\u00e5rdsbadet<\/a><\/h3>

Experience a small yet charming Lake V\u00e4nern beach with a large grassy area at Bengtsg\u00e5rd, 30 kilometers south of Kristinehamn’s center. Here, you’ll find a sandy beach, bathing pier, and playground, perfect for a relaxing day by the water. Please note that the bottom is rocky for the first ten meters (water shoes recommended), but then transitions to sandy bottom. Outdoor toilets are also available.<\/p>

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Revsandsbadet<\/a><\/h3>

Experience a shallow sandy beach at Lake V\u00e4nern, near Revsands family campsite, 12 km south of Kristinehamn. Here, you can enjoy the evening sun and a relaxed atmosphere. The sandy beach provides a perfect spot for relaxation and play, with a playground featuring a jumping pillow and toilet facilities.<\/p>

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Hults badplats<\/a><\/h3>

Experience a shallow sandy beach at Lake V\u00e4nern, near Revsands Camping approximately 14 km south of Kristinehamn. Enjoy the evening sun and a variety of activities including playgrounds, bathing piers, beach volleyball, barbecue areas, and the charming SMU summer home caf\u00e9. Dogs are welcome on the premises but are not allowed to swim.<\/p>

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There are more beaches to discover in Kristinehamn, but it\u2019s important to note that not all of them are regularly maintained, which can affect water quality and facilities. Here are some examples of other beaches in the area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n