Heat alarm in Berlin: outdoor pools are preparing for record visitor numbers!

Heat alarm in Berlin: outdoor pools are preparing for record visitor numbers!

Berlin's outdoor pools are facing a hot summer. With temperatures set to rise above 30 degrees Celsius on July 1, 2025, pools are prepared for a massive rush. Loud Daily Mirror The Berlin swimming pools have already taken precautions to cope with the expected flood of visitors. A spokeswoman for the pools announced that in addition to the required number of skilled workers, the number of lifeguards and security staff will also be adjusted on hot days.

“We are in constant communication with the police,” said the spokeswoman. This is particularly important because around 99,000 people flocked to the outdoor pools on the hot days last week - a record number. However, the heat also caused unpleasant situations: in front of some pools there were fights among those waiting when the maximum number of visitors was reached. The police had to intervene and ask some bathers to reconsider waiting for entry, as reported on Platform X.

Visitor guidance through technology

In order to better control the crowds, a “capacity traffic light” will be introduced on the pools’ website. This tool seems to be already being used by visitors. The security measures have been improved due to past incidents: ID requirements and bag checks are now part of everyday life at the entrances. Video surveillance has also been installed in some outdoor pools to increase security, even though no crimes have been recorded this season.

But it's not just the pools in Berlin that have the problem of overcrowding. The whole of Germany is struggling with extreme temperatures, according to an analysis by German Weather Service shows. All-time records for annual mean temperature were recorded in 2023 and 2024. Cities are particularly affected by rising temperatures, which has led many municipalities to develop heat action plans. Jena, for example, has put together a comprehensive plan to counteract the effects of the heat, especially for vulnerable groups.

Protective measures and prevention

The heat action plan includes a variety of prevention measures, such as information campaigns about heat protection and identifying cool places where people can relax. Drinking fountains and shade structures are also part of these plans to facilitate access to water and prevent overheating. The situation is similar in Berlin, where the demand for outdoor pools and shady places is constantly increasing due to climate change.

It remains to be seen whether there will be traffic jams at the pool ticket offices again next weekend - but the signs point to heat. It will be exciting to see how the pools in Berlin will adapt to the flood of visitors and whether the measures will take effect to ensure smooth and, above all, safe pool operations.