Summer, sun, and swimming
Linköping’s big swimming map
The forecast advocates for a warm Summertime in Sweden. And what does summer call for? Yes, a refreshing dip in the blue. In Linköping’s municipality, there are several nice bathing spots with sandy beaches and grassy areas to settle at.
If you’re looking for inspiration and information for your next bathing day, you’ve come to the right place. In our map guide, you’ll find the municipality’s public bathing spots along with tips on cafés, dog-friendly beaches, and the nearest bus stop. Further down the page, we’ve selected five bathing gems that we especially like right now – perfect for those who need inspiration for their next bathing excursion!
Cool off this summer: Your guide to Linköping’s swimming spots
Splash and play 💦
Outdoor swimming at Tinnis in Linköping
In the middle of the city, you will find the outdoor pool Tinnis and the new Tinnerbäcksbadet. Here, there is a 50-meter pool for exercise and a completely new children’s pool with water play. On land, there are large green areas, volleyball, and a playground. Choose between entrance directly to the outdoor pool (Torkelbergsgatan) or combined entrance via the swimming hall.
Click here to read more about Tinnis
Our favorites: Five bathing pearls in Linköping ⛱️
Gaze out over the islands of Järnlunden, let the sun’s rays dry you on the already warmed bathing cliffs while you enjoy the archipelago feeling that surrounds Viggebysand. The bathing area is located in the heart of the Viggeby nature reserve just west of Brokind and there isn’t a warm summer’s day without the sun cliffs filling up with bathers from Linköping.
The bathing area has a sandy beach, jetties, cliffs and is wheelchair accessible with a ramp down into the lake. It is also accessible with a stroller. Viggeby offers swimming for everyone – a little further into the forest, the family’s best friend, the dog, can also take a dip at the designated dog beach.
The beach is also close to toilets, parking and is very well adapted for families with children. There is also the possibility to barbecue at the barbecue area. Good to know is also that Viggeby is known for its nude beach.
Take the bus to the bathing area 🚌
– Take bus line 39 (towards Kisa via Rimforsa) from Linköping’s travel center and get off at the Brokind Gård stop.
– Then a walk of about 2 kilometers through the Viggeby nature reserve awaits to reach the bathing area.
– Estimated travel time: Approximately 1 hour.
Read more about Viggebysand’s offerings and facilities on Naturkartan.se
If you cross Lake Roxen directly (departing from Linköping) you will arrive at Sandviksbadet. A lovely sandy beach with a large open grassy area that invites many activities. Kubb, football, frisbee – only your imagination sets the limits for what game it will be this day! While you relax on the beach, you can gaze out over the lake and spot the signpost to Linköping’s city center, better known as Linköping Cathedral, which is clearly visible in the city skyline.
The bathing area is adjacent to a large campsite, and here you can find proximity to both a convenience store and a kiosk. Additionally, there are opportunities for grilling and proximity to toilets. To get here, take Stjärnorpsvägen from Berg and continue for about 2.5 kilometers. The beach is shallow, which also means that the water temperature quickly becomes pleasant.
Get to the bathing area 🚌
– The easiest way to get to Sandviksbadet is by car. However, you can order Östgötatrafiken’s local traffic, which is a service for residents and visitors to areas that do not have regular public transport. It can be ordered to and from all addresses that are more than two kilometers from the nearest stop.
Read more about Sandviksbadet’s offerings and facilities on Naturkartan.se
Swimming in a lake is not to everyone’s taste, but it’s just as fantastic to take a dip in an outdoor pool. Just a stone’s throw away from Linköping, you’ll find Himnabadet, located in Linghem. Here you have all the amenities you need for a day at the pool without having to think about packing anything other than swimwear and sunscreen.
There are three different outdoor pools for families with children and exercisers, large green areas for play and running, free parking for visitors. In addition, there is a kiosk offering simple lunches, fika, drinks, ice cream, and sweets. During a day in the sun, it’s also important to take breaks in the shade. Therefore, there is also an opportunity to borrow books for reading time under the parasol for the little ones. From 2023, there’s also a newly manufactured mini golf course with 18 holes. An entrance fee is charged at Himnabadet.
Get to the swimming area 🚌
– Take Östgötapendeln from Linköping’s travel center to Linghem station.
– Then walk about 10 minutes to Himnabadet.
Estimated travel time: approximately 15 minutes.
Read more about Himnabadet’s offerings and facilities on their website
Johannelund’s bathing area is one of Linköping’s most popular swimming spots. Here, residents of Linköping gather on warm summer days to take a refreshing dip in the Stångån. Before last year’s bathing season, the swimming area also received a significant upgrade. A renovated beach with a lagoon, ladders, and piers.
A day at Johanneslundsbadet brings some conveniences as well. Here you will find both a kiosk, playground, toilet, outdoor shower, and swimming steps, well adapted for the elderly and wheelchair users. You are surrounded by open green areas inviting you to picnic and sunbathe. For the more active, there are also two beach volleyball courts to challenge family or friends. Besides the kiosk offering light snacks, there is also an ICA supermarket, McDonald’s, and a gas station within a distance of 500 meters. If you feel like grilling yourself, then there is also the possibility at Johannelundsbadet.
The swimming area is the most centrally located in Linköping. Excellent distance for a bike ride with a good surface, and there are plenty of bus connections that stop right next to the swimming area.
Take the bus to the swimming area 🚌
– Take bus line 11 (toward upper Johannelund) or line 13 (toward lower Johannelund) from Linköping’s travel center and get off at the Johannelund’s center stop.
– Walk down Skogslyckegatan and pass Brokindsleden to reach the swimming area.
Estimated travel time: approximately 15-20 minutes.
Read more about Johannelund’s bathing area’s offerings and facilities on Naturkartan.se
Ljungbadet is located in a tranquil environment only 5 minutes from Ljungsbro. The bath is situated in Ljungssjön, which is part of Motala ström and has clear and clean water that has flowed down from Vättern and Boren. The bath is small but idyllic and offers a jetty, dry toilet, barbecue area, and changing building.
Psst… Just a short walk away is the renowned ghost castle Ljungs slott, which has been featured in “Det okända” and had the medium Terry Evans visit. The castle dates back to the 1700s and is a Gustavian gem and a Fersen castle. If you need a break from all the swimming, it could be exciting to take a walk over here and check out the ghost castle!
Take the bus to the bathing area 🚌
– Take bus line 520 (towards Motala via Borensberg) from Linköping travel center and get off at the Ljungs västra bro stop.
– Then cross the Göta canal and continue walking for about 2 km. Along the way, you will pass Ljungs slott!
Estimated travel time: approximately 50 minutes.
Read more about Ljungbadet’s offerings and facilities at Naturkartan.se
