Älvsjöbadet: Renovation underway – when will it reopen?
- Älvsjöbadet is closed for renovation throughout the 2026 season. It is expected to reopen in summer 2027. 1 2
What the city has decided
- Älvsjöbadet will undergo a major renovation and is therefore closed during 2026. The original plan to renovate existing pools has been changed to demolition and new construction of stainless steel pools. 1 2 3
- After the renovation, the bath will offer heated pools, new and more outdoor showers, flexible changing rooms, bicycle parking, and a fence around the bath for increased safety. 1 2
- When the bath reopens, it will charge an entrance fee, like all of Stockholm city's heated outdoor baths. 1
- Artistic design for Älvsjöbadet, by Erika Emerén, was decided in November 2025. 1
What remains uncertain
- The timeline for the renovation may change, but the plan is for the bath to reopen in summer 2027. 1
Why is this happening?
The renovation aims to modernize Älvsjöbadet with heated pools and improved service, as well as design new buildings according to current requirements for function and accessibility. This also means a transition to a bath with an entrance fee, similar to the city's other heated outdoor baths, which have a longer season and the possibility of swimming lessons. 1 2
What happens next?
Planning for the renovation continues, and the bath is planned to open in summer 2027. 1
How the issue has been handled
Agenda items tracked by Kortfattat since 2026, in chronological order.
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2026-01-20Agenda · Kulturnämnden
City Records and Cultural Projects Update
This matter is a notification of several decisions made by the City Archives and the Culture Department. The decisions concern, among other things, the preservation and culling of documents from various administrations and companies such as Stockholm Business Region and Stokab. Furthermore, the Culture Department has made decisions regarding artistic designs in Kista Äng, Älvsjöbadet, and Enskede IP, as well as several building permit and planning matters on which the City Museum has commented.
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2026-04-21Minutes · Fastighetsnämnden
Älvsjöbadet renovation: old pools demolished and rebuilt in stainless steel
The Real Estate Committee approved a status report on the renovation and development of Älvsjöbadet. The renovation is extensive, as original plans to renovate existing pools were changed to demolition and new construction of stainless steel pools. Vice Chairman Henrik Virro (M) and others emphasized the importance of clear cost transparency, risk management, and future operating costs, and requested the office investigate how external actors can contribute to the bath's services and revenue.
Check the information
- Älvsjöbadet – City of Stockholm Checked 2026-09-01
- Älvsjöbadet renovation – Stockholm is growing Checked 2026-09-01