“A secret tip for relaxed summer days”. Does that sound good? That’s Waldbad Langebrück.
Waldbad Langebrück is not just any pool. It is a place with history and charm. Many consider it a hidden gem.
Let’s dive into the story. Waldbad Langebrück opened on June 23 1912. Back then, it was called Germania-Bad. Langebrück was a “spa town near Dresden” then.
Newspaper ads from that time paint a vivid picture. The Waldbad Langebrück was “idyllically located by the forest”. It had sun from morning to night. There were “air sun sand and swimming baths for men and women separately”. The water temperature was guaranteed to be 24 degrees Celsius. You could even go boating and do gymnastics on the 8000 square meter grounds.
The entrance fee was 30 pfennigs including the use of a bathing cabin. After 6 p.m. on weekdays the price was halved. Children paid ten pfennigs.
From 2004 to 2011 the municipal Qualifizierungs- und Arbeitsförderungsgesellschaft Dresden mbH managed the pool. Since 2012 the Sportstätten- und Bäderbetrieb has been in charge again. Stefan Richter became the new pool manager.
Some Waldbad Langebrück fans travel hundreds of kilometers in summer. They come to spend an afternoon or weekend in this natural pool. Some come from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Berlin Hamburg or Leipzig. Even families from the Netherlands visit this pool near Dresden. They want to enjoy the special flair of the original 1912 facility.
Locals are proud of Waldbad Langebrück. The family-friendly natural pool has a water area of around 4000 square meters. Many in the region see it as a secret tip. The former Germaniabad has a special flair. This sets it apart from many other bathing facilities.
Much of the interior dates back to the early years. Look at the ticket booth the historic changing rooms and the kiosk.
Imagine an afternoon in August. It is shortly after 2 p.m. The first cars arrive in the parking lot. Visitors gradually conquer the spacious lawns surrounded by trees and shrubs. It is hot 31 degrees almost windless. You hear a muted murmur of voices. The scene in the pool and on the adjacent green spaces seems very relaxed.
Today Waldbad Langebrück offers even more. There is a large natural swimming pool. It includes a non-swimmer area and a slide for children.
For leisure activities there is a small soccer field. You can play table tennis. A beach volleyball court a climbing wall and outdoor chess are available. A playground is there for the little ones.
The park-like grounds invite you to take a walk. The large lawns offer enough space to relax and sunbathe. A kiosk provides cold drinks snacks and ice cream.
Waldbad Langebrück a place where history meets relaxation. A true secret tip in Dresden.