Saxony-Anhalt: All outdoor pools and swimming lakes now open!

Saxony-Anhalt: All outdoor pools and swimming lakes now open!

The bathing season 2025 in Saxony-Anhalt is in full swing and ensures refreshment and fun in the country's outdoor pools and swimming lakes. The outdoor pools have opened their gates since April, and the first rays of sun are eagerly awaited by bathers. The water quality is consistently good on the numerous bathing areas, because 61 out of 69 tested waters received the rating "excellent". However, the Ministry of Health recommends that primarily to use publicly proven bathing spots to ensure that all security standards are observed. [MDR reports that ...] (https://www.mdr.de/nachrichten/sachsen-anhalt/freibad-oeffungszeiten-schwimmbad-badesee-fieb

In the Altmark district of Salzwedel, the Arendsee lido has been welcoming the first visitors since May 25th, and the Stölpenbad in Beetzendorf opened its doors on May 1st. The other outdoor pools in the district are also available for swimming all summer. In addition to heated water and a wave slide in Beetzendorf, guests can look forward to many leisure opportunities in the region. The Waldbad Zichtau and the outdoor pool Potzehne are particularly popular with the guests. [Broocks informed about…] (https://www.radiobrocken.de/service/die besten-badese-und-freib%C3%A4der-in-Sachsen-anhalt-id702754.html)

opening times and admission prices

The outdoor pools in Saxony-Anhalt have different opening times, so that there should be something for everyone. The calf (mild) outdoor pool is open from June to August, while the forest pool in Klötze has been receiving visitors since May 15th. Many bathrooms, such as the outdoor pool in Halle or the Salzweed outdoor pool, have already increased their number of visitors. Admission prices vary greatly: In Quedlinburg, the price begins at 2.25 euros for children and 3.75 euros for adults. In Halle you pay between 5 and 7 euros, depending on your age. A highlight are the urban outdoor pools, where admission prices are set to 5 euros for adults and 3 euros for children. [MZ supplemented information about…] (https://www.mz.de/mitteldeutschland/sachsen-anhalt/freibad-strandbad-wasser-sommer-se- Schwimmbad- Oeffungszeiten- Entry-Ticket-Preis-4026253)

The attractiveness of the outdoor pools is not only evident from the high number of visitors, but also by the planned renovations and renovations, such as in the renovated outdoor pool in Zörbig, which should soon open during the summer vacation. In Gardelegen and Weißenfels it goes up slightly with the admission prices, but this has no negative impact on the number of bathers. After all, the outdoor pools offer a welcome cooling on hot summer days.

water quality and safety standards

As far as water quality is concerned, all bathers can breathe a sigh of relief - it is consistently excellent. The number of complaints in the previously examined swimming lakes is reduced to zero. After some improvement measures, the Klietz swimming lake can now be used regularly. The Ministry of Health will carry out regular water samples and location visits by September 15 to continue to guarantee security. There is also a bathing ban for the Hufeisensee in Halle, but it does not remain an official bathing water.

The outdoor pools in Saxony-Anhalt are not only a welcome cooling, but also a place for families, athletes and people who just want to relax. Use the offers and enjoy the summer days in one of the many attractive bathrooms and swimming lakes!