Frognerbadet

Frognerbadet ("the Frogner Baths") is a pool complex in the borough of Frogner in Oslo, Norway. It was designed by architect Frode Rinnan.[1]

Entrance of Frognerbadet.

Located adjacent to Frognerparken, it opened in 1956, and doubles as a public bath and swimming pool and a professional swimming venue.[2] The festival Norwegian Wood used to be hosted within its premises. It is also associated with the origins of death diving, and hosts the annual Døds Diving World Championship.[3]

It has two 50-meter pools, one with 8 lanes for competitive swimming, and a diving pool with springboards and platforms at heights of 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 meters.[4]

References
  1. Findal, Wenche. "Frode Rinnan". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 29 January 2010.
  2. Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Frognerbadet". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 29 January 2010.
  3. Mikalsen, Kaja Staude (2016-08-13). "Dødsstup med løpefart: – Har blitt en manndomsprøve". NRK (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  4. "Frognerbadet". Municipality of Oslo. 27 April 2022.

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