Municipal indoor swimming centre with a 25 m pool, diving pool, a 32 degree warm pool, sauna and waterslide; entry from about 120 NOK (~$13).
Vossabadet is the municipal indoor swimming centre in Voss, at Idrottsvegen 14, 5700 Voss, in Vestland county, Norway. Voss is a mountain town between Bergen and the Sognefjord region, known for skiing, rafting and outdoor sports, and Vossabadet serves both residents and visitors, particularly after a day of skiing or hiking. It is a public leisure pool rather than a luxury spa, and the atmosphere is practical, lively and family-oriented, with school groups and local swimmers sharing the water.
The facilities are a 25-metre pool, a diving pool, a warm pool kept at 32 degrees, a sauna and a waterslide. The warm pool is the most relaxing part for visitors who want gentle water rather than lap swimming, and the sauna provides the heat element of the usual Nordic bathing sequence. The specialty listed for the venue is indoor pools and sauna. Entry is listed from about 120 NOK (roughly 13 USD), which is considerably cheaper than a hotel spa and reflects its municipal status.
No spa treatments, massage services or therapists are verified for this entry, so no treatment menu is listed. The experience is swimming and bathing. There are no retreat or accommodation facilities, and the centre does not describe itself as a wellness retreat.
Booking norms follow those of a public swimming hall: visitors typically pay at the entrance on arrival, with no reservation needed for ordinary swimming, though opening hours vary by day and season and should be checked on the centre's website at vossabadet.no or by phone on +47 99 21 92 99. Swimwear is required, and standard Norwegian pool rules apply, including a thorough shower without swimwear before entering the pool, separate changing rooms and use of a locker. Visitors may need to bring or hire a towel; this should be confirmed on arrival.
Voss is reached by train from Bergen in about an hour and a quarter, and the town centre and station are within a short walk or ride of the pool. The centre is a useful option on wet days, which are common in this part of western Norway, and as a way to warm up after winter sports.
| Address | Idrottsvegen 14, 5700 Voss |
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Location
Idrottsvegen 14, 5700 Voss
60.6270, 6.4200 View on map
Highlights
- 25 m pool and a separate diving pool
- 32 degree warm pool for gentle bathing
- Sauna and waterslide in a municipal swimming centre
- Entry from about 120 NOK, far below hotel spa prices
Tips for visiting
- Check current opening hours at vossabadet.no or by phone, as they vary by day and season.
- Shower before entering the pool, as is required in Norwegian swimming halls.
- Use the warm pool and sauna after skiing or hiking for recovery.
- Bring a towel and a lock coin or ask at the desk about lockers.
- A good wet-weather option, since Voss often has rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vossabadet?
It is at Idrottsvegen 14, 5700 Voss, in Vestland county.
What facilities does it have?
It has a 25 m pool, a diving pool, a 32 degree warm pool, a sauna and a waterslide.
How much does entry cost?
Entry was listed from about 120 NOK. Prices may change.
Are spa treatments available?
No treatments are listed. It is a municipal swimming centre.