Skip to main content
LakeQuality

Best lakes to swim in Sweden

Best lakes in Sweden: 173 designated bathing waters are rated Excellent for 2025. This list is the 25 with the longest run of that class, of 210 rated sites. The class measures bacteria; it is not a safety clearance.

Lake map

Map shows 25 lakes with coordinates

Loading map…

Longest-running Excellent lakes in Sweden

  1. Albysjön, FlottsbrobadetExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  2. Almenäs Badplats, ÖresjöExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  3. ÄngsholmsbadetExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  4. ÄrsholmstjärnExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  5. ÅsabadetExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  6. AxamobadetExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  7. Björnöbadet, BadvikenExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  8. Blå LagunenExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  9. BlötanExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  10. Djupasjön, YxnanäsExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  11. Drevviken, Vendelsö GårdExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  12. EkillabadetExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  13. Flatenbadet, barnbadetExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  14. Gamla ÖrlenbadetExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  15. GingsjönExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  16. Glafsfjorden, IngestrandExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  17. Grumlan, ÖstanåExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  18. Hargebaden, VätternExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  19. Härlanda TjärnExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  20. Helgasjön, EvedalExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  21. Hjälmaren, KatrinelundExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  22. HökmossenbadetExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  23. HornasjönExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  24. JägarnäsExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons
  25. JernevidExcellent · Excellent 11/11 seasons

Frequently asked questions

What are the best lakes to swim in Sweden?
173 of the designated bathing waters in Sweden are rated Excellent for 2025. This page lists the 25 with the longest run of that class. The rating measures bacteria, not nutrients or clarity.
Is it safe to swim in Sweden lakes?
An Excellent class is not a safety clearance. It does not cover algal blooms, depth, or currents. Conditions change after heavy rain. Check local notices the day you go.
How are the best lakes in Sweden chosen?
By the authority's own Excellent to Poor bathing-water class and how many seasons that class has held, shown as reported.

Best lakes in other countries

Lakes in Sweden

Every rated bathing water

Lakes in Europe

Directory of official lake water quality

Best lakes in Germany

1,738 Excellent swim sites

Best lakes in France

733 Excellent swim sites

Best lakes in Italy

595 Excellent swim sites

Best lakes in Netherlands

414 Excellent swim sites

Best lakes in Poland

294 Excellent swim sites

Best lakes in Austria

246 Excellent swim sites

Where to stay near Sweden

Lakeside stays near the best-rated swim sites in Sweden — live availability from Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia.

Top-rated places to stay near Sweden

Prices for Oct 9–11, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.

Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.

Planning a trip to Sweden?

Get lake water-quality updates plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Sweden — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Where to stay near Sweden →