betongbasseng

Betongbasseng is a public beach located in Bergen, Norway. The name translates to "concrete pool" in English, which gives a metaphorical hint about the unique surroundings. The name actually refers to the structure's surroundings that were built and occupied by private people, while the beach is a public space for leisure.

The structure of Betongbasseng is due to the Norwegian tradition to wash gravel, with adjacent structures built on different levels to make the most of the city space, occupied by private people for different purposes. The city people living nearby would usually occasionally disturb free access to residents around the structure.