Mayor opens swimming season with a jump into the water
The Groß-Gerau outdoor swimming pool opens for the new season on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The city of Groß-Gerau, Bäder GmbH (the municipal swimming pool operator), and Aquapark Management GmbH invite everyone to the official season opening at 10:00 a.m. at Theodor-Heuss-Straße 22.
Mayor opens the season
Mayor Jörg Rüddenklau will traditionally open the new swimming season with a jump into the water. A small snack bar will also be available for visitors.
Season tickets available before the start of the season
Season tickets can be purchased directly at the outdoor pool ticket office even before the opening:
- Saturday, May 9th, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m
- Tuesday, May 12, from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m
The plan is to keep the outdoor swimming pool open until mid-September.
Opening hours of the outdoor swimming pool
The outdoor swimming pool is open:
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 8 pm
- Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m
Entrance fees slightly increased
The admission prices have been slightly adjusted compared to the previous year:
- Adults pay 3 euros
- Children and young people aged 6 to 17 pay 2 euros
- Children under six years of age have free admission when accompanied by an adult
Season tickets cost:
- Adults: 45 euros
- Children and young people: 25 euros
Five-visit passes and family tickets are also available. Discounts are offered for, among others, school pupils, students, and people with a disability rating of 50 percent or higher.
Outdoor swimming pool with a special character
The outdoor swimming pool opened in 1937 and, with its historic wooden changing rooms, striking 10-meter diving tower, and large sunbathing lawn, is considered a special leisure facility in the region. The pool also features a 50-meter swimming pool and a family-friendly paddling pool with a slide.
Indoor swimming pool closes at the change of season
With the start of the outdoor swimming season, the indoor swimming pool on Wilhelm-Seipp-Straße will also close for the season. The last day of operation is Friday, May 15th. The indoor pool will be closed on Ascension Day.
(GROSS-GERAU – PSGG)
Featured image: The Groß-Gerau outdoor swimming pool, with its distinctive 10-meter diving tower, opens for the season on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. Photo: City of Groß-Gerau
