Strandbadet i Hjo

Strandbadet features eight small changing huts and two larger buildings positioned along the shoreline of Lake Vättern, painted in yellow and green with red roofs.

The bathing facility, constructed in 1913 to replace an older cold bath house from 1881, was designed by architect Lars Kellman as part of the Hjo Water Cure establishment.

The beach historically maintained separate bathing sections for men and women, reflecting early 20th-century Swedish social customs regarding public swimming and recreation.

The facility underwent complete renovation between 2010 and 2011, preserving its historical elements while updating amenities for modern beachgoers and swimmers.

The changing huts at Strandbadet represent the oldest preserved collection of public bathing structures in Sweden, excluding private summer villa facilities.

Location: Hjo Municipality

GPS coordinates: 58.30389,14.29444

Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:17