Cool and refreshing – the 8 most beautiful open-air swimming pools in Bavaria 

Dive in! There are more than enough options.

Freibad in Landshut aus der Luft

People are drawn to the water on warm days. Bavarians in particular. There's almost nowhere else in the world where the culture of going to open-air swimming pools is as celebrated. Dive in with us! We've already got a couple of ideas.

Pottenstein rock pool: a natural jewel in Franconian Switzerland

The rock pool in Pottenstein has been attracting guests from all over the world to Franconian...

Pottenstein rock pool: a natural jewel in Franconian Switzerland

Kochel am See: relaxation in the thermal spa and adventure in nature

Visit Kochel am See! Here you have to decide: Are you going hiking, on a leisurely boat trip or to...

Kochel am See: relaxation in the thermal spa and adventure in nature

The Further natural pool in Oberhaching

No chlorine, no red eyes, just lots of fun!

The Further natural pool in Oberhaching

Lido in Park Sonnenbüchl in Bad Wörishofen

There's plenty of space for everyone, even in the high season.

Lido in Park Sonnenbüchl in Bad Wörishofen

AmperOase: Family-friendly swimming fun in Fürstenfeldbruck

Everyone feels at home in this pool right by the river. Plan a trip with the whole family and...

AmperOase: Family-friendly swimming fun in Fürstenfeldbruck

The "Stadionbad" swimming pool in Nuremberg

A spectacular place in this Franconian metropolis.

The "Stadionbad" swimming pool in Nuremberg

Swimming fun at Aquaria in Coburg

Where people once bathed in the Hahn River, there is now a versatile adventure pool with indoor and...

Swimming fun at Aquaria in Coburg

City lido in Landshut

A lido for the water-shy? This is the place.

City lido in Landshut
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