Off into the cool water - Find outdoor pools and bathing lakes easily online
A visit to the public pool and an icy ice cream: Can something more beautiful be given at high temperatures? However, for those who do not have a regular pool or swimming pool and may be new in the area, they must first search. In the network and sometimes also via apps, information about various locations can be found quickly.
To the city or municipality
Users are usually directed to the homepages of their cities, municipalities or districts, or the responsible institutions for this information. Here, there are sometimes overviews of the offers on site. The Munich City Utilities offer such information on a corresponding subpage, for example, about the pools in the Bavarian state capital, with locations and opening hours. Residents learn, for instance, that the Bad Georgenschwaige is still closed due to a renovation and is expected to reopen in 2025.
Comparable overviews can be found, for example, on the pages of Hamburg, Cologne, or Leipzig. In some cases, even separate apps for smartphones are offered, such as "Berliner Baeder" or "Berliner Baeder-Betriebe" for iOS and Android devices. The swimming pools Neukoelln and Pankow have been testing the use of an app called "SafeNow" since June 1st. Users can call for on-site security forces with a button press for help. Application examples are medical emergencies, harassments, or missing family members.
Many pools at a glance
For swimming enthusiasts who want to get a broader overview, the "Strandbadguide from Das Oertliche" could be an alternative. With a few clicks, users can see if a trip is worth it. Swimming fans can discover pools and swimming pools in federal states and metropolitan regions or directly by location or the corresponding postal code. On the individual subpages, you will find information on admission prices and directions.
- After a long day in the city, I decided to search for an outdoor pool on the Internet to cool down during the summer heat.
- The Munich public utilities website provided detailed information about the local bathing lakes, including their opening hours and current conditions.
- Unfortunately, I learned that one of my preferred pools, Bad Georgenschwaige, was still closed for renovations and wouldn't reopen until 2025.
- To avoid the heat, I decided to visit an outdoor pool near the city center, and I even treated myself to an icy ice cream to recharge after a refreshing swim.
- While enjoying my ice cream, I thought about how convenient it is to have apps like "Berliner Baeder" and "Berliner Baeder-Betriebe," which provide real-time information about pool opening hours and even offer emergency assistance services.
