This year, Berliner Bäder-Betriebe (BBB) is celebrating its 30th anniversary—and cordially invites all swimmers to join in the celebration.
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Strandbad Wannsee
30 Jahre Berliner Bäder-Betriebe
Over the coming months, visitors can look forward to a series of events that highlight people’s connection to “their” swimming pool.
Kickoff with a Grand Anniversary Raffle
The festivities kick off on June 1, 2026, with a special raffle: During the promotion period from June 1 to August 31, 2026, a total of 30 Flex passes valid for three months will be raffled off among all participants—3 months of free admission to all pools*. Anyone can participate by submitting a personal story related to the BBB’s swimming pools: a special experience, a funny incident, a personal favorite spot at the pool—stories that illustrate the diversity and significance the pools hold for Berliners on a personal level.
Creating memories together
“For decades, our Berlin swimming pools have been places for socializing, exercise, relaxation, and leisure. For 30 years now, they have been operated and developed under the umbrella of the Berliner Bäder-Betriebe (BBB),” says CEO Johannes Kleinsorg. Board member Marie Rupprecht adds: “On the occasion of our anniversary, we would like to expressly thank our colleagues and our guests and bring their diverse, personal stories to light. We also publicly thank all contributors and supporters, in particular the Senate, the House of Representatives, the BBB Supervisory Board, the administrations and districts, clubs, associations, and the Berlin Police.”
All Berliners are cordially invited to be part of this special anniversary year. Full details about the raffle can be found on the BBB website: Contest.
Additional anniversary events throughout the year
Following the kickoff, bathers can look forward to further highlights and events throughout 2026. Among other things, the agenda includes:
• Midsummer at the Am Insulaner outdoor pool on June 21, 2026
• Two Kids’ Pool Parties in cooperation with Radio Teddy
on August 19 at the Wuhlheide Summer Pool and
on October 24, 2026, at the Stadtbad Schöneberg
• Major electronic pool session
on August 30, 2026, at the Neukölln Summer Pool
• Additional anniversary family pool parties in October and December 2026.
Details regarding the individual events will be announced in due course.
Before the Berliner Bäder-Betriebe was founded, Berlin’s public swimming pools were managed by 23 independently operating pool authorities within the districts. To create synergies, standardize processes, and reduce costs, the Berlin Senate decided to establish a state-owned company to operate the pools under one roof. In 1996, Berliner Bäder-Betriebe (BBB) began operations as Europe’s largest municipal swimming pool operator. Today, BBB operates 67 swimming pools at 62 locations and employs approximately 800 staff members.
