Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Swimming is permitted just about anywhere people can scramble their way to the water.
Popular spots include the rocks around Riddarfjärden and the leafy island of Långholmen,
the latter also sporting a popular gay beach.
Eriksdalsbadet
SWIMMING
Skr90/40; 9am-8pm Mon-Thu, to 7pm Fri, to 5pm Sat & Sun; Skanstull)
At the southern edge of Södermalm is this sprawling complex, with both indoor and out-
door pools (and all the trimmings). The outdoor pools are open from 6.30am Monday to
Friday.
Centralbadet
SWIMMING, SPA
Skr220, Sat Skr320; 7am-9pm Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm Sat, 9am-6pm Sun)
Worth exploring for its art nouveau building and gardenlike atmosphere alone, Centralba-
det is almost literally a relaxing oasis in the middle of the busy city. Entry includes pool,
sauna and gym access. Treatments available for an additional fee include massage, facials
and body wraps; these are best booked two weeks ahead. You can also hire towels (Skr30)
and robes (Skr50).
Rock Climbing
Climbers will find around 150 cliffs within 40 minutes' drive of the city, plus a large in-
door climbing centre in Nacka.
Klätterverket
ROCK CLIMBING
10am-10pm Mon-Fri, 10am-8pm Sat & Sun)
One of Sweden's largest indoor climbing centres, with around 1000 sq metres of artificial
climbing, this place also rents shoes (Skr35) and harnesses (Skr25). Next to the J-train
Sickla stop.
Tours