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Kampementsbadet: Renovation and Development Approved – What Does This Mean for You?

Culture & Recreation Östermalm
Current status
Renovation and development planned
  • Kampementsbadet is currently closed for the season. 1
  • On June 15, 2026, the City Council approved a revised plan for the renovation and development of Kampementsbadet. 1
  • The plan means that the Property Committee will continue to plan the project according to alternative C, which includes a major renovation and expansion with, among other things, a larger pool area, a teaching pool, and new buildings. 1 2
  • The purpose is to enable more swimming lessons, exercise, and recreation. 1
Sources checked 2026-09-10. This text is AI-generated from the municipal sources below and may be revised.

What the city has decided

  • On June 15, 2026, the City Council approved a revised direction for the "Renovation and Development of Kampementsbadet" project. 1
  • The decision means that the Property Committee has been granted the right to continue planning the project in accordance with "alternative C". 1 2
  • Alternative C includes a major upgrade with, among other things, a larger pool area, a teaching pool, and new buildings. 1
  • The estimated investment expenditure for the project is over 300 million SEK. 1
  • Expenditures for 2026 shall be accommodated within the Property Committee's investment budget, while expenditures for coming years will be dealt with in the 2027 budget. 1 2
  • The Property Committee approved the policy decision on April 21, 2026, and the City Executive Board on June 3, 2026, before it proceeded to the City Council. 1 2

What remains uncertain

  • The Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats reserved their position against the decision in the City Executive Board and the City Council. 1 2
  • Among other things, they wanted to investigate the possibility of building a 50-meter pool, a senior-adapted outdoor gym, and more bicycle parking spaces at the bath. 1 2 3

Why is this happening?

The political process ensures that decisions on major investments and development projects such as Kampementsbadet are handled in several instances – from committees to the city executive board and finally the city council – to anchor the decision and provide an opportunity for debate and reservations from various parties. 1 2 3

What happens next?

The Property Committee will now continue planning the project "Renovation and Development of Kampementsbadet" in accordance with alternative C as a basis for a forthcoming implementation decision. 1 2

DECISION TRAIL

How the issue has been handled

Agenda items tracked by Kortfattat since 2026, in chronological order.

  1. 2026-04-21
    Minutes · Fastighetsnämnden

    Kampementsbadet pool to be renovated — larger pool and improved accessibility

    The Real Estate Committee approved a revised directive for the renovation and development of Kampementsbadet in Norra Djurgården, allowing the project's planning to continue, including expanding the pool area, improving accessibility, and modernizing the facility. Members from the Moderate Party reserved their position, advocating for an investigation into a 50-meter pool, an outdoor gym adapted for seniors, and more bicycle parking at the bath.

  2. 2026-06-03
    Minutes · Kommunstyrelsen

    Kampementsbadet renoveras, Moderaterna vill ha 50-meterspool

    The City Executive Board approved the revised direction for the renovation and development of Kampementsbadet outdoor swimming pool. This allows the Real Estate Committee to continue planning for a major upgrade, including larger pool areas, a teaching pool, and new buildings, with an estimated investment exceeding 300 million SEK. The Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats dissented, advocating for further investigation into a 50-meter pool, an outdoor gym for seniors, and more bicycle parking.

  3. 2026-06-15
    Minutes · Kommunfullmäktige

    Kampementsbadet renovation and expansion approved, opens 2026

    The City Council approved a revised plan to renovate and develop Kampementsbadet, authorizing the Real Estate Committee to proceed with option C for a major renovation and expansion to facilitate more swim instruction, exercise, and recreation. This decision was made despite objections from several parties who wished to explore a 50-meter pool and add an outdoor gym and improved bicycle parking.

SOURCES

Check the information

  1. Kampementsbadet – City of Stockholm Checked 2026-09-10