Ekhagens strandbad, Public swimming beach at Lilla Värtan, Norra Djurgården, Sweden.
Ekhagens strandbad is a swimming beach on the Lilla Värtan waterfront in Norra Djurgården, with a natural shoreline and marked swimming zones for water activities. The site includes paved park pathways and designated swimming areas suitable for visitors of different abilities.
The beach has served as a traditional bathing site in Stockholm for generations under management by Kungliga Djurgårdens förvaltning. This long-standing care has maintained its status as a recognized public swimming spot over time.
The beach draws locals throughout summer months, who gather here with family and friends to spend time together by the water.
The beach is accessible by bus number 50 to the Lektorstigen stop, followed by a short walk along paved park pathways from Ekhagsvägen. Visitors should know the site deliberately offers no modern facilities such as changing rooms or parking areas.
The site deliberately operates without modern facilities, allowing visitors to experience the water in its natural state. This minimalist approach sets it apart from other bathing areas in the region.
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