About Vara Indoor & Outdoor Baths
Vara badhus offers a complete aquatic experience for all ages, whether you are looking for high-energy play, serious lap swimming, or a moment of relaxing calm. The facility combines state-of-the-art indoor environments with a lovely outdoor pool area during the summer season, making it a popular excursion destination in the heart of Västergötland. With its central location in Vara municipality, it serves as a perfect base for water activities during your holiday.
About Vara badhus
Vara badhus is a versatile facility where the focus is on the joy of swimming and health. Indoors, you will find a modern adventure pool that offers excitement for younger visitors, while the fitness pool provides plenty of space for those who want to swim laps at their own pace. For those seeking recovery, there is a relaxation area where tranquility takes centre stage.
During the summer months, the facility expands as the outdoor pools open. Here, visitors can enjoy sunny days by the poolside and take a cooling dip in the open air. The complex serves as a social meeting point where both locals and visitors gather to enjoy the summer.
For those who work up an appetite after all the swimming, food and drinks are available on-site. There are also designated areas for those who have brought their own refreshments, making it easy to stay for the whole day.
What is there to do at Vara badhus?
There are activities here to suit most preferences:
- Adventure pool: Water play and adventures for those with energy to burn.
- Lap swimming: Pools adapted for effective swim training.
- Relaxation area: A quieter zone for relaxation and rest.
- Outdoor bathing: Pools under the open sky, open during the summer season.
- Water aerobics: The opportunity to participate in organised water-based exercise sessions.
When is the best time to visit?
Vara badhus is an excellent excursion destination all year round thanks to its indoor facilities. During the colder months, the indoor pools and relaxation area are particularly appreciated as a warming break from everyday life. If you prefer sun and outdoor swimming, high summer is the time to visit, when the outdoor pools open and create a wonderful holiday atmosphere. For those who wish to swim in peace and quiet, mornings or times specifically set aside for lap swimming are often recommended.
Practical information
Vara badhus is centrally located in Vara municipality with good connections for both car drivers and those travelling by public transport. Parking is available directly adjacent to the facility. During certain periods in the summer, there may also be local bus connections that facilitate travel to and from the pools for those who wish to leave the car at their base at Valle Camping. Keep in mind that the outdoor pool season is weather-dependent and usually runs from mid-June for a couple of months ahead.
Beach facts
Swimming spots can change between seasons — check on site.
On the map
Dashed line shows the distance from Valle Camping.








