Imagine the Nuremberg summer heat. What better place to cool off than at the Stadionbad? This isn’t just any swimming pool. The Stadionbad is a piece of Nuremberg history.
The Stadionbad was part of a large sports and leisure park. It was created near the Dutzendteich lake in the 1920s. The adjacent Municipal Stadium and the Stadionbad were designed by architect Otto Ernst Schweizer. It was a modern facility. It featured a competition-grade 100-meter pool. It also had a diving platform. Meadows offered space for sunbathing.
Alfred Hensel, director of the city’s parks department, designed the overall park. His work won him a gold medal. It was at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam in the international art competition.
The Stadionbad survived World War II without damage. It was refurbished in 1999. Today, the Stadionbad offers many attractions. There is a 10-meter diving tower. It is separate from the swimming pool. There is a lawn for sunbathing. It has many old trees.
Kids can enjoy a special area. It features a stream. There are also paddling pools with water toys. These are for children aged 0 to 6. An exciting slide awaits. There is also a non-swimmer pool. Swimmers can use a pool with a slide entrance. This entrance is designed for people with disabilities.
The attraction pool features a current channel. There are also bubble loungers. For visitors with disabilities, there are special showers and toilets. You can play ball on the lawn. There is also a beach volleyball court. A nudist area is available. The restaurant offers a publicly accessible beer garden.
Two lanes in the swimming pool are reserved for athletes. The Stadionbad is more than just a place to swim. It is a place where history and recreation meet. A place for everyone to enjoy a summer day in Nuremberg. So dive in and enjoy the cool water. Experience a refreshing escape at the Stadionbad.