Jena, March 31, 2026. The outdoor pool season in Jena is ready to go: The popular Ostbad opens its gates to bathers in mid-May. The Jenaer Bäder traditionally invite all interested parties to the start of the summer season.
- What: Season opening outdoor pool season 2026
- When: May 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Where: Ostbad Jena
- Organizer: Jenaer Bäder (Stadtwerke Jena Group)
Start of Summer at the Foot of the Jenzig
After the winter months, water enthusiasts, sports swimmers, and sun worshippers can look forward to the opening of the Ostbad. The 2026 swimming season will be officially ushered in at 10 a.m. sharp. The employees of Jenaer Bäder have brought the facilities out of hibernation over the past few weeks and prepared them intensively for the rush of visitors.
On opening day, the pool will be available to guests until 6 p.m. The organizers already wish all visitors plenty of relaxation and joyful experiences in the Jena outdoor pools for the upcoming season.
Background: Outdoor Pools in Jena
The Ostbad is one of the most traditional and most visited leisure facilities in the city. Located at the foot of the striking Jenzig, it offers a welcome cooling off on hot summer days. In addition to the Ostbad, Stadtwerke Jena also operates the Südbad at Schleichersee, which completes the open-air swimming landscape of the university city.
Before the start of each season, the pools undergo a strict preparation program: the large swimming pools are cleaned, the complex water technology is maintained, and the extensive sunbathing lawns are tended. Since the Ostbad is very busy during the summer months, it is often recommended to arrive by bicycle or Jena local public transport on weekends or during school holidays to relieve the parking situation on site.
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Opening Ostbad Jena on May 15
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