Swimming Pools & Halls in Oslo 2026: Complete Guide

Oslo has several indoor pools available year-round: MUNICIPAL SWIMMING HALLS: Tøyenbadet (Tøyen – 50m pool + fitness center), Frognerbadet (Frogner – historic outdoor bath with indoor pool in winter), Sentrum Bad (Oslo city centre). GYMS WITH POOL: SATS Colosseum (Majorstuen) – full pool + spa, included in Standard Oslo (699 NOK/month). SATS Nydalen – pool included in Standard Oslo. TIP: For daily swimming, a SATS Standard Oslo membership (699 NOK/month) is more cost-effective than paying per entry (70–100 NOK) at municipal pools. Visit oslo.kommune.no for updated opening times and prices.

Municipal swimming halls in Oslo: SINGLE TICKET: Approximately 70–100 NOK for adults; approximately 40–60 NOK for children (under 16) and pensioners. Prices are set by Oslo municipality and adjusted regularly. SEASON CARD/MULTIPASS: Buy a multi-pass for a lower price per visit. Season cards are available for regular swimmers. NURSERY/SCHOOL GROUPS: Special prices for organised groups. TIP: Check oslo.kommune.no for updated prices and opening times before visiting. Tøyenbadet and Frognerbadet have different opening times and maintenance periods.

Two gym locations in Oslo have a swimming pool: SATS COLOSSEUM (Majorstuen): Oslo's largest SATS facility. Full swimming pool + spa (sauna, steam room, jacuzzi). Included in SATS Standard Oslo (699 NOK/month) and All-Access (799 NOK/month). Metro Majorstuen (line 1, 2, 3). SATS NYDALEN (Nydalen): Pool + sauna. Included in SATS Standard Oslo. Metro Nydalen (line 4, 5). CONCLUSION: No other major chains (Evo Fitness, Fresh Fitness, Fitness24Seven) have a pool in Oslo. SATS Standard Oslo is the only chain solution for pool access + gym + group classes in one package.

Oslo has many good outdoor bathing spots in summer season (June–August): MOST POPULAR OUTDOOR BATHS: Langøyene (island in the Oslofjord – ferry from Aker Brygge, free entry). Huk (Bygdøy peninsula – popular, family-friendly, free). Ingierstrand (Oppegård – drive south, entry fee). Sognsvann (Nordmarka – bathing beach, free, bus 41). Bogstad (lake near Bogstad camping, free). WATER TEMPERATURE: The Oslo Fjord varies 17–22°C at peak season (July–August). Sognsvann is usually colder (14–18°C). TIP: Outdoor bathing is free, but Langøyene requires a ferry. Avoid weekends in summer for large crowds.

The maths for swimmers: SATS Standard Oslo costs 699 NOK/month. Municipal pool costs approximately 80–100 NOK per entry. Swimming 7+ times per month → SATS is cheaper (7 × 100 NOK = 700 NOK vs 699 NOK). Swimming 10 times/month → SATS is 300 NOK cheaper. BONUS: SATS Standard also includes all Oslo locations and 1,000+ group classes – not just the pool. For active swimmers who also use the gym: SATS Standard is clearly more cost-effective. For those who only swim 1–3 times/month: Municipal pool is cheaper.

Swimming is one of the safest and most recommended forms of exercise during pregnancy. OSLO OPTIONS: SATS Colosseum and Nydalen (included in Standard Oslo 699 NOK/month) – full pool, low pressure on joints and back. Tøyenbadet and Frognerbadet – municipal options with single tickets. Frognerbadet offers aqua aerobics classes. IMPORTANT: Water temperature should not exceed 32°C (avoid jacuzzi and heated swim facilities). Swim at your own pace. Use a maternity swimsuit if needed. See our guide: gyms for pregnant women in Oslo.

Oslo has good family pool options: TØYENBADET: Oslo's largest swimming hall with 50m and 25m pool + play pool for children. Offers swimming lessons for children through Svømmeskolen Oslo. FROGNERBADET: Children's pool and general swimming. MUNICIPAL OPTIONS: Oslo Swimming School offers lessons from baby swimming to youth. Check oslosvømmeskole.no for course schedule. SATS COLOSSEUM: The pool is primarily for active swimming – not a play pool. Best for children who can already swim. TIP: Municipal swimming halls have lower prices than SATS for children, and offer educational swimming lessons.

Opening times for Oslo swimming halls vary and change regularly. GENERALLY: Tøyenbadet and Frognerbadet are open on weekdays from early morning (typically 06:00–07:00) until evening, and Saturday/Sunday with reduced hours. SATS Colosseum and Nydalen: Open in line with SATS opening hours (typically 06:00–23:00 weekdays). MUNICIPAL POOLS: Close for maintenance 4–6 weeks in summer. BEST ADVICE: Always check current opening times at oslo.kommune.no or sats.no before planning, as these change. Night swimming is not available – all pools close by midnight at the latest.