Anticipating Warm Weekend in Erfurt: Details on Outdoor Pools, Costs, Deals, Operating Hours
Erfurt's Outdoor Pools Opening: Admission, Hours, and Parking Details
Prepare your sunscreen and swimwear as Erfurt's outdoor swimming season commences on May 15, with a few pools opening earlier. Here's an exhaustive guide providing admission costs, operating hours, and parking solutions for the popular Nordbad Outdoor Pool, Nordstrand, Dreienbrunnenbad, and Strandbad Stotternheim.
Family Pass Opportunity
Families residing in Erfurt have a unique opportunity to visit the outdoor pools twice for free using the Erfurt Family Pass from SWE Baths.
Nordbad Outdoor Pool
Kicking off the swimming season on May 5, the Nordbad Outdoor Pool offers affordable day tickets for adults and children, along with reduced rates for seniors and evening tickets. The exact pricing details are as follows:
- Adults: 6 Euros (Day Ticket), 4.70 Euros (Reduced), and 4 Euros (Evening)
- Children (Under 16): 3.10 Euros (Day Ticket), 1.70 Euros (Evening)
- Family Day Tickets: Starting at 10.50 Euros
Please note that evening tickets are valid from 18:00 in the main season and from 17:00 in the off-peak season.
Opening Hours
In the main season, from June 21 to August 24, the Nordbad Outdoor Pool operates as follows:
- Monday: 10:00–21:00
- Tuesday to Thursday: 8:00–21:00
- Friday: 8:00–22:00
- Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays: 8:00–21:00
In the off-peak season, from May 5 to June 20 and August 25 to September 14, the Nordbad is open as follows:
- Monday: 10:00–20:00
- Tuesday to Thursday: 8:00–20:00
- Friday to Sunday and public holidays: 8:00–21:00
Parking Information
For those driving to Nordbad, the parking lot is located in Marie-Elise-Kayser-Straße via Nordhäuserstraße. A two-hour parking ticket costs 2 Euros, while an all-day ticket is 5 Euros. Presenting your parking ticket upon leaving will allow for parking fee refunds in cash. Cyclists have around 300 parking spaces available nearby, while public transportation options include tram lines 3/6 and 1/5.
Nordstrand
Swimming at Nordstrand is available all year round, with the main season expected to start around mid-May (exact dates to be announced due to current weather conditions). Adults pay 5 Euros for a day ticket, reduced 4 Euros, and children 3 Euros. The swimming area operates from 9:00 to 19:00 in the main season from May to September and from 10:00 to 18:00 in the off-peak season from October to April, except for the winter months of November to February, with operating hours from 10:00 to 16:00. Access the North Beach via tram line 2 to the Greifswalder Straße stop or by City Bus Line 9 to the Eislebener Straße stop.
Dreienbrunnenbad
The Dreienbrunnenbad will open on May 15, with a maximum simultaneous swimmer capacity of 450. Pricing details for the Dreienbrunnenbad are as follows:
- Adults: 8 Euros (Day Ticket), 5.50 Euros (Reduced)
- Children (Up to 16 years): 4 Euros (Day Ticket)
- Evening Tickets: 5.50 Euros (Adults), 4 Euros (Reduced), 2.30 Euros (Children)
- Family Day Tickets: Starting at 13.50 Euros
The opening hours in the main season from June 21 to August 24 are Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00. In the off-peak season from May 5 to June 20 and August 25 to September 14, the Dreienbrunnenbad is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 19:00 and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00. To reach the Dreienbrunnenbad, use tram line 6 at the Steigerstraße stop or the City Bus Line 51 at the Wartburgstraße stop, or walk via the adjacent footpath through the Luisenpark.
Strandbad Stotternheim
Bathing enthusiasts can also visit the Strandbad Stotternheim starting on May 15. Pricing details are as follows:
- Adults: 6 Euros (Day Ticket), 4.70 Euros (Reduced)
- Children (Up to 16 years): 3.10 Euros (Day Ticket)
- Evening Tickets: 4 Euros (Adults), 3.40 Euros (Reduced), 1.70 Euros (Children)
- Family Day Tickets: Starting at 10.50 Euros
The Strandbad Stotternheim is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:30 and Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 9:30 to 20:30 in the main season from June 21 to August 24. In the off-peak season from May 5 to June 20 and August 25 to September 14, the Strandbad Stotternheim is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 19:30 and Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 9:30 to 19:30. Free parking spaces are available for car drivers.
For city tram and bus line information, consult the Erfurt Newsletter for all essential information from the state capital, including politics, economy, sports, culture, and social life.
Unfortunately, due to delays in construction work, the Möbisburg Outdoor Pool will not be open this season.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consult the official website of the city of Erfurt or contact the specific pool facilities directly. Typically, municipal outdoor pools in German cities release their seasonal schedules and pricing details in late spring, ahead of summer operations. Websites for each pool or the city's leisure department are reliable sources for this kind of information.
- After enjoying a day at Nordbad Outdoor Pool or any of the other Erfurt outdoor pools, families can unwind by exploring the local fashion-and-beauty options, sampling exquisite food-and-drink offerings, and unwinding in comfortable homes-and-garden settings.
- With the Nordbad Outdoor Pool offering reduced rates for seniors and Strandbad Stotternheim providing evening discounts for adults, one can consider extending their pool visit into an evening of leisurely travel throughout Erfurt's picturesque neighborhoods.
- Post-swim, travelers can make the most of their time in Erfurt by topping off their countryside experiences with visits to the city's botanical gardens, historical sites, or relaxing spas.
