Swim from the rocks at Långholmen after a city walk
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Långholmen is a small island between Södermalm and Kungsholmen with rocky shores, a sandy bit and a grassy bank for picnics. Take the red metro line to Hornstull and walk about fifteen minutes to the bathing spot, which looks across to City Hall. Locals bring a towel and a thermos, and rinse off at the outdoor cold showers. Check the national bathing water map for the day before you jump in.
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Swim from the rocks at Långholmen after a city walkLångholmsbadet, Långholmen, Stockholm
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