Solviksbadet, Public beach in Smedslätten, Sweden
Solviksbadet is a public beach in a shallow bay of Lake Mälaren in Smedslätten, western Stockholm. Its 150-metre sand beach has two piers and a small floating jetty, with Hägersten and Mälarhöjden visible across the water. The site also has a women-only nude bathing area with its own jetty, changing huts, cold shower and toilet.
The bathing facility was founded in 1925 as Stockholm's first organized public bathing venue and gained official status in 1929. This development shaped the city's swimming culture and made waterfront recreation available to the general public.
The beach serves as a gathering place where locals come to swim and spend time by the water, reflecting Stockholm's tradition of providing public bathing spaces for everyone. The separate women's section shows a commitment to creating spaces where different visitor groups feel comfortable.
The beach is easily accessible by public transit and located in a residential area with parking and nearby amenities. Visitors should plan their visits between May and September when the weather is warmer and the water conditions are more suitable for swimming.
In Ålstensskogen, the forest bordering the beach, stands a Bronze Age cairn (RAÄ 3) on the highest rocky outcrop, about 30 metres above sea level today. It is the only securely identified Bronze Age grave in Stockholm, now 8 metres across and 0.6 metres high.
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