Nordnes Sjøbad is Bergen's historic outdoor swimming facility, offering a 25-metre heated saltwater pool maintained at 30°C. Visitors can also enjoy direct access to the Byfjord for open-water swimming, complemented by indoor changing rooms and a sauna. Built in 1964, this distinctive lido in Nordnesparken provides a unique year-round aquatic experience beside the sea.
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Nordnes Sjøbad is Bergen's historic outdoor lido, pairing a 30°C heated 25-metre saltwater pool with direct sea bathing and a sauna beside the aquarium.
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The main pool offers comfortable lap and recreational swimming even when the Byfjord is cold, while a separate sea entrance lets visitors choose open water. Indoor changing rooms and sauna make the transition between the two easier across a season that runs in both summer and winter. Built in its current form in 1964, the lido remains a distinctive city-centre place to swim outdoors.
See other swimming pools and exercise facilities available in Norway.
Explore more swimming pools and exercise facilities located across Norway. This list shows alternatives to Nordnes Sjøbad, offering a broader view of options within the country.
Bergen· Nonnestien
AdO arena is Norway's premier swimming and diving facility, boasting Olympic-standard pools and catering to a wide range of users. This Bergen sports centre is operated by Bergen kommune and offers excellent aquatic amenities.
Bergen· Nonnestien
Explore ADO arena Hovedbasseng 50 x 25, a premier 50x25 metre Olympic-standard swimming pool located in Bergen, Norway. This facility is equipped for high-level competition and training, and also welcomes the public for lap swimming sessions. Its adaptable design ensures it can cater to a range of aquatic needs.
Bergen· Nonnestien
Explore ADO arena opplæringsbasseng, a dedicated teaching pool in Bergen, Norway. This facility provides a warmer, focused environment for swimming lessons, water confidence, and supervised aquatic activities, separate from the main arena pools.
Bergen· Nygårdstangen viadukt
ADO arena stupebasseng in Bergen, Norway, offers a specialist diving pool with facilities for springboard and platform training. This venue is recognised for supporting diving up to Olympic competition standards, making it a key location for diving enthusiasts and athletes.
Bergen· Tertnesveien
Åstveit svømmehall is a 25-metre public swimming pool in Bergen, Norway, known for its shallow basin depth between 1.15 and 1.55 metres. It serves the local community with seasonal public access hours, balancing use with school and club activities.
Bergen· Gunvors veg
Explore Eikelund komp. senter basseng, a swimming pool in Bergen, Norway. This venue, established in 1987, is part of the Eikelund competence-centre and provides an enclosed aquatic space for swimming and movement.