Bazenski Kompleks Utrina

I swam here on a Friday afternoon and, although it was pretty busy, I had to share a lane with only one other swimmer. The 50m pool was set up as 25m lanes, most of which were available for lap swimming.

The pool is about a five-minute walk from the Središće tram stop. The entrance for the general public is on the second floor (there’s a disabled entrance available on the ground floor). Once you enter, there’s a ticket booth in front, and unisex changing cabins are available downstairs. Shoes have to be left with an attendant, but you can take your bag out to the pool deck. Be sure to bring slippers as the floors are a little grimy. Lockers are not available. Swim caps are required.

The pool itself is great for lap swimming, though it could be cleaner. Most of the staff speak a little English and everyone was very friendly and willing to help. Overall, it's a good place to swim near central Zagreb.

I visited the Utrina swimming pool one morning this week at 6 AM. There weren't many people in the pool at the time but there were only two lanes set up in the 50m tank, with the rest of the pool available for "free" swimming.

The facilities are a bit old-fashioned but in good condition and the personnel were very helpful.