Jena, 01.06.2026 – The GalaxSea leisure pool in Jena-Winzerla is closing as of today, Monday, for an extensive general renovation lasting more than a year. Until approximately the end of 2027, bathers, schools, and sports clubs will have to switch to other swimming facilities in the region.
- Event: Complete closure of the GalaxSea leisure pool for general renovation
- Period: From June 1, 2026, until approximately the end of December 2027
- Location: Rudolstädter Straße 39, 07745 Jena-Winzerla (Directions via Google Maps)
- Operator Contact: Jenaer Bäder und Freizeit GmbH, Tel: 03641 429231, Email: info@jenaer-baeder.de, Web: www.jenaer-baeder.de
Comprehensive Modernization After Over 20 Years of Operation
After nearly a quarter-century of intensive use, the adventure pool opened in 2002 is undergoing its first full general renovation. The focus of the work is on the fundamental renewal of the technical systems. This includes the modernization of the ventilation and filter technology as well as the replacement of pipelines and pump systems to reduce the leisure facility’s energy consumption in the long term and sustainably. In addition, the pool edges will be renovated, tiling work will be carried out throughout the entire bathing and shower area, and fire protection will be brought up to the latest legal standards. The sauna landscape and the wellness area will also receive a fundamental overhaul to meet modern standards after the reopening.
Far-reaching Impact on Schools, Clubs, and Families
The closure over a period of around 19 months has significant organizational effects on social life in Jena. School swimming is particularly affected. Hundreds of primary school students must be transported to surrounding indoor pools for mandatory swimming lessons, which poses logistical challenges for the schools.
The closure also hits club sports hard. Local clubs such as DLRG Jena or the swimming departments of Jenaer SV must drastically reduce their training times or move to other cities in Thuringia. For families, the city’s only large adventure pool with a wave pool, slides, and toddler areas will be unavailable for the entire duration of the renovation, limiting local leisure options.
Alternative Options for Swimmers and Guests
To bridge the closure period, various alternative options are available to citizens. During the summer season, outdoor pools are available; for regular indoor operation, Jenaer Bäder GmbH refers primarily to the Lobeda district.
- Schwimmhalle Lobeda: The pool at Karl-Marx-Allee 4, 07747 Jena (Directions via Google Maps) is primarily available for school and club swimming as well as limited public bathing hours.
- Ostbad Jena: The outdoor pool at Jenzig (Am Ostbad 1, 07749 Jena, Directions via Google Maps) offers outdoor sports and leisure pools during the summer months.
- Südbad (Schleichersee): The natural pool in the Oberaue (Am Südbad 12, 07749 Jena, Directions via Google Maps) is a popular summer alternative for families and recreational swimmers.
Handling of Current Subscriptions and Vouchers
The operator has established clear regulations for holders of season tickets, club memberships, and vouchers. Current contracts and monthly or annual subscriptions will automatically be suspended free of charge for the duration of the closure or can be reversed upon request. Already purchased value vouchers retain their legal validity and can be redeemed after the reopening at the end of 2027 in the modernized GalaxSea or alternatively in the outdoor pools and the Schwimmhalle Lobeda.
🏛️ The GalaxSea: A Milestone of Jena’s Leisure Infrastructure
The GalaxSea leisure pool was built in 2002 as a modern replacement for outdated indoor pools in the city area and has since been considered the largest adventure pool in East Thuringia. With its striking architecture in the Winzerla district, it shapes the region’s sports and leisure landscape. The now necessary general renovation is the first full-scale modernization since it went into operation nearly 24 years ago. It is intended to ensure that the pool can continue to be operated economically, safely, and energy-efficiently in the coming decades.
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Due to renovation: For now, the last day of swimming at GalaxSea in Jena | MDR.DE
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