Place to visit
Högbobadet, public beach, Sweden: what it is and when to go
Högbobadet, public beach is a public beach in Sandviken Municipality, Sweden (Gävle). Interests: Hot springs. The best time to visit is December to February and May to September. In June there are 18 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 19. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Public beach in Sandviken Municipality, Sweden · Hot springs
- Where
- Sweden · Ålhusvägen 4, 81192, Sandviken
- Best time
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 129 km as the crow flies
- Outdoors
- Has an outdoor bath
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 60.671, 16.81916
What it is and where
Högbobadet, public beach is a public beach in Sandviken Municipality, Sweden (Gävle).
It is in Gävle, where this site lists 44 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 60.671, 16.81916; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 129 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Outdoors
- Has an outdoor bath
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Hot springs places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Högbobadet, public beach is December to February and May to September.
- JanBest time6:09
- FebBest time8:41
- MarPossible11:20
- AprPossible14:17
- MayBest time16:58
- JunBest time18:40
- JulBest time17:56
- AugBest time15:27
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:40
- NovBetter not6:55
- DecBest time5:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 19. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Vinterbad i DammsjönHot spring bath96 m
- Högbo ChurchChurch building in Sandviken Municipality, Sweden644 m
- GästrikeledenHiking772 m
- ParkbadetBuilding in Sweden6.4 km
- Mackmyra WhiskySwedish whisky distillery8.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: Hot springs
- Ribersborgs open-air bath: building in Malmö Municipality, Lomma Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden
- Ågestabadet: public beach
- Djäknesundet, public beach: public beach in Karlsborg Municipality, Sweden
- Domarudden, public beach: public beach in Österåker Municipality, Sweden
- Fågelviken, Mölle bathing water: Hot spring bath
- Görvälnsbadet: public beach in Järfälla Municipality, Sweden
Every Sweden place under Hot springs, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Högbobadet, public beach?
It is a public beach in Sandviken Municipality, Sweden.
When is the best time to visit Högbobadet, public beach?
December to February and May to September. In June there are 18 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 19.
How do you get to Högbobadet, public beach?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 129 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Vinterbad i Dammsjön, Högbo Church, Gästrikeleden. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
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