Ängbybadet

I live on Södermalm, so it would only be natural that my bikini line tans come only from Hornstull strand and Långholmen.
But wait — has the ‘Söder bean’ been seduced by a suburb?! Could it be?
Yes, indeed, I’m afraid it’s true.
Ängbybadet is big and bountiful. This gorgeous little piece of existence is right along Sweden’s famously beautiful Mälaren lake, and has not one but three piers on which you can wander and relax. Not to mention an actual soft sand beach — a rarity in Sweden — which stretches much further than little ol’ Hornstull’s.
And if you don’t like getting sand stuck in uncomfortable places, do not fear — it’s also basically a park, with big wide open stretches of green grass right near the water as well. What, that’s not enough, you say? Well, how about a restaurant, a playground, mini golf, flushing toilets, and showers? What about concret ramps to the water for the handicapped?
And, best of all — they have a waterslide! Seriously! How awesome is that? Aaanyway. The point is, it really does have something for everyone, and it’s big enough that there’s still plenty of room, even when it seems packed. You can always find a place to put down a blanket and relax with friends.
It’s a bit of a commute out of the city; you have to take the green line fairly far out, in Bromma, to Ängbyplan. (There’s also car parking right by the beach.) But still, it’s just a ten minute walk from the station and it’s totally worth it if you want a day of lounging and swimming in the sun. Like I said, they’ve got everything you need!