For a city of Arendal’s size and coastal character, a functioning public swimming pool with a proper sauna is more than a convenience — it is a year-round lifeline for swimmers, families, and anyone who wants to build a regular bathing routine into their week. Stinta Svømmehall, situated at His on the outskirts of Arendal, is that facility: the municipality’s only public 25-metre pool, paired with a traditional Finnish sauna and all the necessary changing and shower infrastructure.
The Pool and Sauna
The 25-metre pool is divided into lanes, making it suitable for both serious training swimmers and recreational lap swimming. The sauna is the classic municipal type — a large wooden room with tiered benches, capable of accommodating a good number of people simultaneously, and integrated into the same changing and shower complex as the pool. For regular users, the combination of a swim followed by a sauna session forms a rhythm that is easy to build into a weekly routine, particularly during the long Norwegian autumn and winter months.
Entry prices are at the budget end of the scale, reflecting the facility’s role as a municipal service open to all residents and visitors. The pool is fully child-friendly, with sessions and lane configurations suited to different age groups and abilities.
Seasonal Operation and Planning
Stinta Svømmehall operates on a seasonal calendar, open from September through June. This means it closes for the summer months — a counterintuitive pattern, but one common among Norwegian municipal pools, where outdoor swimming takes over during the warmer period. For those visiting Arendal in summer, the skjærgård and the city’s many natural swimming spots more than compensate. For autumn and winter visitors — or for locals building a fitness habit — Stinta is Arendal’s answer.
The facility is accessible by car with parking on site, and the His location is served by local public transport connections from the city centre.
