Kanaanbadet, Public bathing site in Bromma, Sweden
Kanaanbadet is a public swimming site on the shores of Lake Mälaren in Bromma with two beach areas and large grass spaces for visitors. The facility includes a diving tower, marked swimming zones for different skill levels, and a café for refreshments.
The location started as a small farmstead in the 1730s and later served as a tavern until 1881 when it was redeveloped. One of Sweden's first youth centers was established here in the 1930s, marking a shift toward recreational and social use.
The site serves as a gathering place for locals during summer months, where people of all ages swim, picnic, and socialize along the shoreline. It reflects the Swedish tradition of public access to natural water bodies for recreation.
The bathing site is easily accessible by metro and has changing rooms, outdoor showers, and facilities for people with mobility needs. It offers outdoor seating areas and a café if you plan to spend several hours enjoying the water and surroundings.
A rowing club with its own boathouse sits right next to the bathing area, bringing regular activity and the sight of boats on the water. This mix of swimmers and paddlers creates a lively waterfront scene that many visitors discover by chance.
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