Overview

• Essen's Seaside Beach Baldeney and Berlin's Prinzenbad opened on April 30, marking the start of Germany's outdoor pool season.
• Duisburg's Freibad Homberg and Allwetterbad Walsum are set to open on May 3, despite warm weather forecasts for May 1.
• Municipalities are adjusting ticket prices, with some cities like Munich and Bayreuth increasing fees, while others, including Nürnberg and Augsburg, keep prices stable.
• To manage rising energy costs, many pools are adopting solar heating systems, though completely unheated pools remain unpopular.
• New operational models, such as Essen's two-shift weekday schedules and ID requirements, aim to address staffing challenges and improve visitor experiences.