Saltholmen, Gothenburg

Saltholmen is a piece of land that juts out into Älvsborgsfjorden, located in the Älvsborg district of Gothenburg. Initially, it was an island, but when the tram network of Gothenburg was constructed, a connection was established to the mainland, effectively turning Saltholmen into a peninsula.

The company Aktiebolag Långedrag was established in 1903 to revitalize the area stretching from Långedrag to Saltholmen, which included the construction of a swimming facility on Saltholmen. The tram line was extended to reach Saltholmen between 1906 and 1908. While the original plans were not fully implemented, during this period, a warm bathing area, a cold bathing area, and a restaurant were constructed. The restaurant was later replaced by a café in 1915, which still operates today.

The parking area at Saltholmen is situated close to the cold bathing area and the café. Additionally, there is a transformer tower adjacent to the warm bathing area. In 1923, a swimming stadium was erected on Saltholmen, featuring a pool measuring 50 x 25 meters with eight lanes, two springboards, and a trampoline. The stadium could accommodate 970 spectators.

The warm bathing area is an example of Art Nouveau architecture and includes facilities such as a traditional bath, a Finnish-style sauna, pools, and bridges. However, it was closed in 1982 and later repurposed into office space. Currently, there are premises belonging to the Gothenburg Canoe Association on Saltholmen.