Pirbadet — Attraction in Trondheim

Pirbadet in Trondheim

Pirbadet is Trondheim’s premier aquatic center, offering a fun and relaxing experience for visitors of all ages. Located by the Trondheim Fjord, near the Brattøra district, it features indoor and outdoor pools, thrilling water slides, and stunning fjord views. The modern facility includes a 25-meter swimming pool, a children’s play area with water features, whirlpools, steam baths, and a rooftop sauna with panoramic vistas.

One of Pirbadet’s highlights is its outdoor seawater pool, allowing swimmers to enjoy the fjord’s refreshing waters year-round. The adrenaline-pumping water slides, including a speed slide and a twisting tube slide, are popular among thrill-seekers. For relaxation, visitors can unwind in the warm whirlpools or the aromatic steam room.

Pirbadet also prioritizes accessibility, with pools designed for visitors with disabilities. The rooftop sauna provides a unique Nordic experience, combining warmth with breathtaking fjord scenery. A cafeteria serves light meals and refreshments, making it easy to spend an entire day at the center.

Families, fitness enthusiasts, and tourists frequent Pirbadet for both recreation and swimming lessons. Its central location near Trondheim Central Station and the Pirbadet pier makes it easily accessible. Whether seeking adventure, relaxation, or family fun, Pirbadet is a must-visit destination in Trondheim, blending aquatic excitement with Norway’s stunning natural beauty.

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Great location with great view over the Trondheimsfjord and Munkholmen, but many parts of the facility are borderline derelict.

The positive: Great view from the pools. Good varieties of pools for adults and kids. Food is ok. Nice jacuzzi outside on a balcony. Good variety in the silent zone/spa.

The negative is mostly impacted by poor hygiene. Here's why we're not coming back: Many parts of the facilites really shows it's 24 years old, and lacks proper maintanance. Sharded tiles, mold, rust, cracked sealants, Hole in the walls and tiles is found everywhere. There are several areas that smells either bad or offputting. Steamsauna for instance smells like mold and sour clothes. The whole floor where the restaurant Jaffs is located, and all the stairs leading to it, is covered in grease, and you can easily scate over to the counter on your bare feets. Good thing you can wash off all that grease in the pools when you leave (rolling eyes). Pricey! Family of three payd 500+ for entry, 660 for three simple and small meals, and 110 for parking below Pirbadet in 2 hours. The silent zone/spa, is not so silent when you can here shouting and dropping weights from...

I wasn't sure what to expect because the reviews were so mixed. We found the place very clean and well staffed. There are plenty of play areas for kids, lots of ways for them to be entertained in the water. There is a large lap pool, but the water is deep. There is also a pool with diving boards. Waterslides and a rock climbing wall. As seniors, my husband and I spent most of our time in the "wellness area". The wellness area is meant to be a quiet zone for ages 16 and up. It was quiet and pleasant. A few times family with young children came in and I chased them out. I don't really understand why parents felt the need to come in with young children. There was nothing in there that was "fun" for kids and 80% of the facility is set up for kids. There were plenty of lockers. We didn't eat at the cafe, but we did bring some water and snacks. The views of the harbor from the wellness area were wonderful. My husband said it exceeded his expectations, which is high praise indeed. The bus stop is directly next to the facility, so it is easy to access using public transportation. You can purchase tickets in advance, but you have to have a VIPs mobile account, meaning you bank in...