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

Culture & Recreation Östermalm
Current status
Renovation decided
  • Kampementsbadet is open for the 2026 season from May 18 to August 23. 1
  • The Stockholm City Council approved a revised plan to renovate and develop Kampementsbadet on June 15, 2026. 1
Sources checked 2026-07-19. This text is AI-generated from the municipal sources below and may be revised.

What the city has decided

  • The City Council decided on June 15, 2026, to approve the revised direction for the Kampementsbadet Renovation and Development project. 1
  • The decision means that the Real Estate Committee can continue planning according to what is called alternative C. 1
  • Alternative C includes, among other things, a larger pool area, a teaching pool, and new buildings. 1
  • This will enable more swimming lessons, exercise, and recreation. 1
  • Expenditures for 2026 shall be accommodated within the Real Estate Committee's investment budget, and expenditures for coming years will be addressed in the 2027 budget. 1
  • The Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats reserved themselves against the decision and wished, among other things, 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

What remains uncertain

  • An estimated investment expenditure of over 300 million SEK has been mentioned as a basis for future implementation decisions. 1

Why is this happening?

The political process aims to decide how public facilities like Kampementsbadet should be developed to meet citizens' needs for swimming lessons, exercise, and recreation, as well as to establish the budget and direction for such projects. 1 2

What happens next?

The Real Estate Committee will continue planning for the project based on the approved directional decision, which is expected to lead to a future 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 2026-07-19