Picture this: a grassy expanse dotted with trees where laughter echoes and the scent of summer hangs in the air. This is the Helenenbad, a place that has witnessed the joys and struggles of Goerlitz for over a century. Once a vibrant public swimming pool, the Helenenbad was the heart of the community, built by the hard work of the local workers’ union. The cool water of the Siebenboern stream, a nearby natural spring, once filled the pools. They were a popular escape for families and a haven for athletes training in swimming, diving, and water polo. In the years since the pool closed in 2002, the Helenenbad has been reborn as a peaceful park. You can still see the ghostly outline of the pools, their concrete surfaces now covered with grass and vibrant wildflowers. Though the water is gone, the spirit remains – a reminder of a time when community and recreation came together in this special place. The Helenenbad may be silent now, but the echoes of splashing children and cheering crowds are still whispered on the wind. It’s a testament to the enduring power of community and a reminder that even when something is lost, its legacy can live on.
Bahnbetriebswerk Görlitz
“The rhythmic clang of hammers, the hiss of steam, can you almost hear it?”” Right here at the Bahnbetriebswerk Görlitz,