The facility is built directly adjacent to the popular artificial sand beach, Bystranda.
The water park includes a specialized wave machine known as FlowRider for indoor surfing.
The complex was designed to function as both a public leisure destination and a competitive sports training center.
The facility features a dedicated therapy pool maintained at higher temperatures for rehabilitation purposes.
The structure includes an integrated full-service spa spanning over 800 square meters.
Aquarama is a multi-purpose aquatic center located directly on the Bystranda city beach in Kristiansand. The facility features a 50-meter sports pool, a dedicated diving pool with platforms up to 10 meters, and an extensive water park section. The water park area includes a flow-rider wave machine, multiple water slides, and a lazy river. Visitors have access to a large wellness spa area offering various saunas, steam rooms, and cold plunge pools. The complex also houses a fitness center and serves as a regional hub for swimming competitions and athletic training. Large glass facades provide direct views over the Skagerrak strait from the pool decks. The facility is integrated into a larger building complex that includes residential apartments and commercial spaces.
The elevated viewing gallery looking down over the main sports pool and the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean.
Bring your own padlock for the lockers, as they are not always provided or may require a purchase.
Visit the outdoor heated pool section, which remains accessible year-round despite the cold climate.
Check the competition calendar on their website before visiting to ensure the main sports pool is open for public use.
Do not leave valuables in lockers without double-checking that the lock is engaged, and avoid visiting during major school holiday afternoons when capacity is reached.
Main pool sections may close periodically for organized swim meets or private sporting events.
Strict hygiene rules apply; you must shower without a swimsuit before entering the pool areas. Swimwear must be worn at all times in pool areas, while specific rules apply to the textile-free spa sections.
