Sandviken municipality has announced the indefinite closure of Parkbadet, the popular swimming facility, after discovering cracks in the construction under the adventure section. According to reports from Arbetarbladet and Gefle Dagblad, the closure was announced on Wednesday evening, March 25, 2026. The municipality stated that cracks were found in the structure beneath the adventure area of the facility, necessitating the immediate closure for safety reasons.
Both news sources confirm that the closure is indefinite, with no timeline provided for when the facility might reopen. The discovery was made by municipal authorities who then made the decision to close the popular swimming pool complex until further notice.