Fyrishov

Updated June 11, 2025

## Fyrishov (Uppsala): what to expect at the city’s biggest swim + recreation complex

Fyrishov is Uppsala’s large, municipal arena for swimming and recreation at Idrottsgatan 2, 753 33 Uppsala. It combines an adventure water park, a full swimming hall, and a broader sports-and-events setup in one place.

If you want many different pools and activities in a single venue—from warm “tropical” water play to serious lap lanes—Fyrishov is built for exactly that.

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## Quick facts to plan around

### Location + how far from central Uppsala
Fyrishov is described (by the venue) as about a 20-minute walk from Uppsala city centre, or roughly a 5-minute bus ride.

### The main areas inside
From the official venue overview and Destination Uppsala’s visitor info, Fyrishov’s bathing facilities include:
– Adventure pool / water park (warm, “tropical” environment with slides and play features)
– Swimming hall with an Olympic-size 50 × 25 m pool and a 10 m diving platform
– Practice/teaching pool (25 m, adjustable depth)
– Outdoor summer pools open June–August (seasonal) Uppsala

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## The adventure pool: who it’s best for (and why it feels different)

The adventure pool is explicitly positioned as warm and playful:

– 30°C water and 32°C air (tropical feel)
– Two waterslides with timing; one is described as interactive with sound/light scoring
– Features called out include a jet-stream channel, waterfall, fountains, water cannons, large water toys, and even a small cave you can swim into
– The main adventure pool depth is described as child-friendly, ranging from 30 cm to 1.2 m

### Practical “bring-this” notes
Fyrishov’s own adventure-pool page notes:
– Lockable lockers in changing rooms; you can buy a padlock on-site, but they suggest bringing one from home.
– There is an accessible changing room and accessible toilets available for visitors with limited mobility.

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## The swimming hall: lap swimming, diving, and a more “sport” vibe

If you’re going for training rather than play, the swimming hall is the anchor:

– 50 × 25 m pool (Olympic-size) with lanes intended for lap swimming
– Diving tower/platform up to 10 m (plus springboard mentioned by the venue)
– A 25 m practice pool with adjustable depth, explicitly aimed at non-swimmers and families learning together

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## Opening hours (and how to avoid “surprise closures”)

Destination Uppsala lists these hours (note they can change seasonally and on holidays):

– Adventure pool: daily 09:00–19:00 Uppsala
– Swimming hall: Mon–Fri 06:00–21:30; Sat/Sun & public holidays 07:30–21:00 Uppsala

### A realistic heads-up
Visitor reviews occasionally mention situations like parts of the adventure area being temporarily closed for maintenance/chemical balancing during a visit. That’s not unique to Fyrishov—large pool complexes sometimes need it—but it’s a good reason to check the official site’s updates before you pay and enter.

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## Food options inside (including dietary specifics)

Inside the adventure-pool area, Fyrishov states there’s a food service counter and seating, and that you may eat your own packed food—but they ask guests to leave porcelain and glass at home (breakage risk).

They also publish a simple menu list on the same page, including:
– Pancakes with jam and cream with a note that gluten-free is available
– Items marked as containing pork (their note: “* contains pork”)

That’s useful if you’re planning around allergies, gluten needs, or dietary restrictions—especially with kids who melt down when the only option is “maybe later.”

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## Summer visit vs winter visit: what changes

### Summer (June–August)
Destination Uppsala says the outdoor summer pools are open during June to August, with green areas and a playground alongside. Uppsala

### Non-summer months
The indoor complex stays the core draw: warm water in the adventure section plus the lap pool and diving facilities.

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## If you’re staying overnight: cabins + camping on-site

This is a lesser-known angle that’s genuinely practical: Fyrishov also operates a camping and cabin area.

– The venue states it has 43 cabins for rent, with beds for four, a small kitchen, toilet, and shower.
– The camping area includes over 100 caravan/camper sites, tent space by the Fyrisån river, and shared facilities like kitchen, showers, toilets, laundry, and sewage disposal.

If you’re road-tripping Uppland or trying to keep accommodation costs predictable, that combo (sleep + swim on the same site) can be unusually convenient.

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## What might be outdated (and what to verify before you go)

Even when a venue publishes details, a few items are inherently changeable:

– Opening hours can shift with seasons, school holidays, and event schedules—use the official site for the date you’re visiting. Uppsala
– Outdoor pool season is stated as June–August, but exact opening/closing dates can vary by year and weather. Uppsala
– Any renovation plans discussed in third-party summaries may change scope/timeline; treat them as background, not a promise of what you’ll see on your visit.

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## Essential visitor checklist (simple, high-leverage)

– Bring a padlock (or expect to buy one on-site).
– If accessibility is relevant: note there is a separate accessible changing room and accessible toilets.
– For food: packed food is allowed in the adventure area seating, but skip glass/porcelain.
– If you’re going mainly for the adventure pool, confirm it’s fully open that day (temporary closures do happen).

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