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

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

The 2025 swimming season in Saxony-Anhalt is in full swing and provides refreshment and fun in the state's outdoor pools and lakes. The outdoor pools have been open since April and bathers are eagerly awaiting the first rays of sunshine. The water quality in the numerous bathing areas is consistently good, with 61 of 69 waters tested receiving the rating “excellent”. However, the Ministry of Health recommends prioritizing the use of designated public bathing areas to ensure that all safety standards are met. MDR reports that ...

In the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel, the Arendsee lido has been welcoming its 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 long. In addition to heated water and a wave slide in Beetzendorf, guests can look forward to many leisure activities in the region. The Zichtau forest pool and the Potzweie outdoor pool are particularly popular with guests. Radiobrocken informs about...

Opening times and entrance fees

The outdoor pools in Saxony-Anhalt have different opening times, so there should be something for everyone. The Kalbe (Milde) outdoor pool is open from June to August, while the forest pool in Klötze has been welcoming visitors since May 15th. Many pools, such as the outdoor pool in Halle or the Salzwede outdoor pool, have already increased their number of visitors. Admission prices vary greatly: in Quedlinburg the price starts 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 municipal outdoor pools, where entry prices are set at 5 euros for adults and 3 euros for children. MZ adds information about ...

The attractiveness of the outdoor pools is reflected not only in the high number of visitors, but also in the planned renovations and renovations, such as in the renovated Zörbig outdoor pool, which will soon open during the summer holidays. In Gardelegen and Weißenfels, entry prices are rising slightly, but this does not have a negative impact on the number of bathers. After all, the outdoor pools offer a welcome way to cool off on hot summer days.

Water quality and safety standards

When it comes to the water quality, all bathers can breathe a sigh of relief - it is consistently excellent. The number of complaints in the bathing lakes examined so far has been reduced to zero. After some improvement measures, the Klietz bathing lake can now be used regularly again. The Ministry of Health is conducting regular water sampling and site visits until September 15 to continue to ensure safety. There is also a ban on swimming in the Hufeisensee in Halle, but it remains not an official bathing water.

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