Fries panic in the Prinzenbad: hurry guests storm to the kiosk!

Fries panic in the Prinzenbad: hurry guests storm to the kiosk!

Imagine: It is a glowing hot summer day, the temperatures exceed the 30 degree mark, and thousands flock to the Kreuzberg summer pool to treat yourself to cooling refreshment. This was exactly how the bathers fared on June 15, when the outdoor pool was filled to the last seat. But this gratifying day took a turn when a announcement caused excitement: the French fries kiosk had only a limited contingent, and the visitors were asked to be nimble to get something. This situation not only brought the kiosk to swing, but also the bathroom to shake - people were quickly on their feet and made their way to the kiosk to secure the coveted snacks, how berlin-live.de reported.

The Berlin Bäder-Betriebe (BBB) counted about 8,600 visitors on this day. Such numbers are nothing extraordinary on hot summer days in the Kreuzberg summer pool. These flows of people reflect the degree of popularity of the Berlin outdoor pools that experience a real boom this season. Since the beginning of the summer season on April 27, 2024, around 570,000 visitors have already visited the outdoor pools, which underlines the positive balance of berliner-kurier.de. The CEO Johannes Kleinsorg is satisfied with the implemented security concepts that are further optimized together with the police and external security services.

Security and hygiene in focus

While the visitors enjoy the cool water, security and hygiene are always the top priority. The water quality in outdoor pools is continuously monitored. Important measures such as the disinfection and preparation of the water are taken. According to information from the Federal Environment Agency, the water is not only filtered, but also regularly replaced to ensure that no health-hazard microorganisms and dirty substances get to the bathrooms. The legal requirements of the Infection Protection Act (IFSG) ensure that health authorities control the water quality and ensure suitable measures for hygiene implementation.

Unfortunately, there were also some incidents this season that influenced the use of outdoor pools. A total of 303 daily references were pronounced due to violations of the house and bathing regulations. Nevertheless, the overall picture remains positive: only 38 bathers were given a home reference for the entire season. This is a sign that the new entrance management and the introduction of the obligation to identify have fruits since July 2023 in the outdoor pools.

online tickets in the trend

Another factor that makes the outdoor swimming pool pleasant is digitization. Online ticket sales have proven to be extremely popular in recent years. In 2024, a third of the visitors already used the opportunity to purchase tickets online, which accelerates the admission considerably. The cash registers on the bathrooms only sell tickets until 10 a.m., which makes the early appearance on the switches superfluous and minimizes waiting times. Result: More time to swim, relax and enjoy the sunny days!

With a combination of security, an obligation to identify and a well-thought-out ticket system, the outdoor pools in Berlin are well equipped for the hot summer days. And with a bite on the fries from the kiosk, the stay becomes a little pleasure vacation.