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Parks #26 in Gothenburg

Jubileumsparken

4.3 · 1,058 reviews
Contemporary, industrial, and communal.
Jubileumsparken, Frihamnen 7, 417 70 Göteborg, Sweden
Interesting facts
1

The public swimming pool is built using recycled materials, including plastic found in the sea.

2

The park was created as part of the celebration for Gothenburg’s 400th anniversary.

3

The sauna building's architecture is inspired by Gothenburg's industrial history and built using wood from local trees.

4

The park includes a salt-water pool and a fresh-water pool, both filtered naturally.

5

The area is designed to function as a flood-resilient landscape that manages rising sea levels.

6

The park features a dedicated roller-skating rink built on a former industrial concrete foundation.

Overview

Jubileumsparken is an experimental urban park located in the former industrial harbor area of Frihamnen in Gothenburg. It serves as a central component of the city's long-term urban development project aiming to reconnect the city center with the Göta Älv river. The park features a distinct public floating swimming pool constructed from recycled materials, which is a centerpiece of the site. Facilities include a saunarium, roller-skating rinks, and urban gardening plots maintained by local volunteers. The landscape design emphasizes industrial heritage, integrating repurposed maritime elements into recreational spaces. The park acts as a test site for sustainable urban living and community-driven recreation. Access to the swimming areas and saunas is typically managed through communal booking systems or drop-in availability depending on the season.

Photo spot

From the edge of the floating pool with the city skyline and the Göta Älv river in the background.

Insider tips

Bring a towel and swimwear if you intend to use the saunas or pools.

Check the official city website for current water quality status before swimming.

Plan your visit for a weekday if you prefer to avoid crowds at the popular sauna facilities.

What to avoid

Do not assume the saunas are always open for drop-ins without checking the seasonal schedule first.

Good to know

Saunas and pools have seasonal variations; some facilities operate on a reduced schedule or close during mid-winter months.

Etiquette

Public swimming and sauna rules apply; shower before entering pools, and maintain a quiet, respectful atmosphere in the sauna.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
2-3 hours
Best time to visit
Sunny summer afternoons for swimming; winter evenings for the sauna experience.
Address
Jubileumsparken, Frihamnen 7, 417 70 Göteborg, Sweden
57.717, 11.957
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Details
Park FacilitiesFloating swimming pools, saunarium, roller-skating rink, urban garden.
TerrainRepurposed industrial concrete, boardwalks, and waterfront access.

Frequently asked

Plan for about 2-3 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Sunny summer afternoons for swimming; winter evenings for the sauna experience..

From the edge of the floating pool with the city skyline and the Göta Älv river in the background.

Close by you'll find Göteborgsoperan, Trädgårdsföreningen (The Garden Society), Liseberg.