Potsdam celebrates grandiose reopening of the Stadtbad Park Babelsberg!

Potsdam celebrates grandiose reopening of the Stadtbad Park Babelsberg!

After almost two years of extensive renovation, there is great news from Potsdam: The Stadtbad Park Babelsberg is open again! Mayor Burkhard Exner symbolically handed over the key to the redesigned lido on the banks of the deep lake. This new opening is not only a stroke of luck for the city residents, but also for the many visitors to the region, who can now enjoy the idyllic landscape of the Babelsberg Park again. The city pool is part of the UNESCO World Heritage, which has been protecting and appreciating the cultural diversity of Potsdam since 1990, reports the Borkener Zeitung .

The renovation was a small odyssey. Only a property exchange with the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Berlin-Brandenburg Foundation enabled the necessary modernization. Thanks to an agreement between the Ministry of Culture, the foundation and the city, the historical circular route within the park was restored, which really benefits the overall picture of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. A sports club on the lake could also be secured- so there is room for leisure and sports activities.

solemn opening

The reopening of the city pool is celebrated with a special event: on July 5th there is an open day when visitors can enjoy free admission. The Stadtbad Park Babelsberg is not only a place for swimming, but also a wonderful place to experience nature. Surrounded by almost 114 hectares of parking space, which was designed by the garden artists Lenné and Prince Pückler-Muskau, the park offers a hilly landscape with a view of the deep lake, the Glienicker Bridge and the Hans-Otto Theater, filled with the quiet atmosphere of this majestic place.

motorized vehicles are not allowed in the park, which also promotes calm and relaxation. Access is comfortably on foot, by bike or inline skates, which makes the visit particularly inviting. Especially in the summer, the park is a popular destination for those seeking relaxation who want to admire the beauty of the historic buildings, including the Babelsberg Castle and the small castle, such as the swp Potsdam reported.

A look at the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Potsdam has a long and exciting story that extends to the 10th century when the settlement area "Poztupimi" was first mentioned in a document. The city played a central role in the 17th century when Elector Friedrich Wilhelm began to expand the city into a residence location. The unique location of Potsdam, surrounded by water because of and rich in hunting areas, was the key to its development as "paradise", inspired by famous personalities, such as Johann Moritz von Nassau-Siegen. This historically grown landscape has been continued essentially until the 20th century and is still a recognized part of the UNESCO World Heritage, which includes the castles and gardens of Potsdam, so the information from Potsdam.de .

With the reopening of the Park Babelsberg Stadtbades, not only an important social place is brought back, but also the cultural heritage of Potsdam is further strengthened. The city now presents itself as a place of relaxation and nature - a real joy for locals and tourists alike.