Where to go when it's cold and grey outside? Swimming, of course! Many of Berlin's indoor swimming pools are quite beautiful. Some attract visitors with Art Nouveau elements. Discover the spacious wellness worlds in Berlin and the surrounding area, where you can relax in the sauna or let off steam in the waves. Guaranteed fun for the whole family.
Tip 1: The oldest swimming pool in Berlin is Stadtbad Charlottenburg
An excursion to the historic swimming hall in Charlottenburg is like a trip back in time. Even if you're not really into swimming, it's worth checking out the „Alte Halle. to see the light reflected against the blue water under the original steel construction. And as you swim 25-metre laps back and forth, you'll fall in love with the bluish-green lake painting from the turn of the last century . The kids, meanwhile, can splash around in the integrated non-swimmers' pool. For the athletes among you, the new pool next door offers 50-metre lanes, a water slide, and a diving board.
When: Monday 10am - 3pm, Tuesday 6am - 2.30pm, Wednesday 6am - 3pm & 8pm - 10pm, Thursday 6am - 10pm, Friday 6am - 3pm & 8pm - 10pm, Saturday & Sunday 6am - 10pm
Where: Krumme Straße 10, Charlottenburg
Tip 2: Enjoy the simply beautiful surroundings at Stadtbad Neukölln
The Stadtbad Neukölln is considered one of the most beautiful baths in the city. The architects of the time were inspired by the ancient thermal baths. Enjoy the feast for the eyes here in the pool. Built around 1912, the Stadtbad Neukölln, which was designed for 10,000 visitors daily, was one of the largest baths in Europe at the time. At that time, ladies and gentlemen swam separately in the small and large hall.
The sauna is currently closed due to rennovation work.
When: Monday 12 noon - 10.30 p.m. women's swimming, Tuesday & Thursday 2 p.m. - 10.30 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m. - 10.30 p.m., Friday 1 p.m. - 10.30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 10.30 p.m.
Where: Ganghoferstraße 3, Neukölln
Tip 3: Swim where the athletes compete: Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark (SSE)
Originally, the swimming hall in Europasportpark was designed for the 2000 Olympic Games. Although these then took place in Sydney, Australia, the SSE is still the venue for numerous national and international competitions. When the competition is not swimming, the hall is open to the public. In addition to the 50-meter competition pool, you can also play in various smaller pools or at the slide.
When: Monday to Thursday 6.30am - 10.30pm, Friday 11am - 10.30pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 6pm
Where: Paul-Heyse-Straße 26, Pankow
Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark
Tipp 4: Familien haben Spaß in der Schwimmhalle im FEZ
Im großen 50-Meter Becken könnt ihr auf acht Bahnen um die Wette schwimmen. Eine Besonderheit dieser Schwimmhalle, die an Europas größtes gemeinnütziges Kinder-, Jugend- und Familienzentrum (FEZ) angegliedert ist, ist das kleinere Lehrschwimmbecken. Vom Rand schauen euch überlebensgroße Seepferdchen beim Plantschen zu. Und für die Eltern gibt es ein paar gemütliche Liegestühle vor einem kleinen Wintergarten.
When: Monday 12am - 3 pm, Tuesday & Thursday 8.30am - 10pm, Wednesday 11am - 5pm, Friday 8.30am - 3pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5.30pm
Where: Straße zum FEZ 2, Treptow
Tip 5: Swim your laps at Stadtbad Spandau Nord
As one of the oldest pools in Berlin, Stadtbad Spandau is a real gem. It was opened in 1911 - and has been inviting visitors to swim in the historic hall since its extensive restoration in the 1980s. There are individual changing rooms around the pool and on the surrounding gallery. The green area with its old trees around the swimming pool is also worth a visit.
When: Monday 6.30am - 2pm, Tuesday & Thursday 6.30am - 8am & 2.30pm - 10pm, Wednesday & Friday 6.30am - 8am & 2.30pm - 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 6.30am - 8am
Where: Radelandstraße 1, Spandau
Tip 6: Relax and rewind at Liquidrom
Let yourself drift relaxed in the water. In the darkened domed hall you can indulge all your senses. Feel the salt water on your skin, enjoys the soft play of colour and light and and listen to classic or electronic underwater sounds. DJs also play at regular intervals.
When: Sunday to Thursday 9am - midnight, Friday & Saturday 9am - 1am
Where: Möckernstraße 10, Kreuzberg
Tip 7: Take a dip under the tent roof at the Kombibad on Seestraße
The indoor pool at the large Komibad on Seestraße has everything your heart desires. in addition to the indoor pool with a 50-metre pool, diving boards, non-swimmers' area and children's slide , an impressive air dome ensures that you can also swim in the two 50-metre outdoor pools during the colder months. Of course, the swimming tent is heated.
Indoor swimming pool: Monday to Friday, 4 pm to 10 pm
Air dome: Monday 12 noon - 3.45 p.m., Tuesday to Friday 6.30 a.m. - 3.45 p.m.
Where: Seestraße 80, centre
Tip 8: Swim in historic halls at the Stadtbad Oderberger
Now a hotel and event space, the Stadtbad Oderberger Straße was once a public bathing establishment. in 1910, showers and baths were a luxury item in Berlin flats. for 90 per cent of Berliners, the only option was a trip to the bathhouse. Some of the former shower cubicles have now been converted into other rooms, although many details from that time have been preserved. You should definitely pay a visit to the Oderberger just for the loving remodelling of the Stadtbad with great respect and care for historical details. At 20 by 12 metres, the pool is a little small for sports swimmers, but the architecture and history leave plenty of room for the imagination. There is also a sauna.
Please note: The public swimming pool may be closed due to events. The opening hours for the next two weeks are published on the provider's website every Friday.
When: please book tickets online in advance
Where: Oderberger Straße 57, Mitte
Tip 9: Stadtbad Lankwitz offers family fun for everyone
The Lankwitz municipal and family swimming pool may be a little out of the way, but it offers all the more fun for young and old alike. In addition to the sports pool, there is a 60-metre water slide and a diving tower. And the little ones will feel right at home in the heated baby pool. The sauna is open daily from 10 a.m. During the week, you can enjoy the sauna until 10 p.m., and on weekends, it is open until 6.30 p.m.
With two pools plus a diving pool, the Stadtbad Tiergarten is also perfect for a family outing. New since the end of 2025 are the winter garden and a climbing wall on the diving tower.
Please note: The steam sauna at Stadtbad Lankwitz is currently closed.
When: Monday to Friday 8am - 10pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 6:30pm
Where: Leonorenstraße 39, Steglitz
Tip 10: Treat yourself to a massage at Stadtbad Mitte "James Simon"
A spacious 50-metre swimming pool, two extra sports rooms and regular yoga classes make the hearts of sports enthusiasts beat faster. Two lanes are set aside for ambitious swimmers. And when you've really exhausted yourself, you can take advantage of the exclusive massage offers for pool visitors.
When: Monday to Thursday 6:30am - 8am, Saturday 2pm - 9pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm
Where: Gartenstraße 5, Mitte
Tip 11: Dive with the penguins in the Spreewelten
Guess where the penguins live here in the capital? That's right, at the zoo. And in the Berlin area, they swim through the blue water with you, separated by a pane of glass. The sleek divers are of course the highlight of the Spreewelten bathing paradise. You can also look forward to the wave pool, children's pool and the dry play area with a large panoramic window directly into the penguin pool. All saunas are open.
When: please purchase your time slot ticket online in advance
Where: Am Huttung 13, Lübbenau
