Jena, 05/09/2026. On Friday, May 15, the Ostbad in Jena will begin the new outdoor pool season. Jenaer Bäder is keeping admission prices stable this year and is introducing a new health promotion offer: seniors can swim free of charge during early swimming hours on a total of five days a week.
- Ostbad Season Start: Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
- Ticket Prices (Day Ticket): Adults 5.00 Euro, Children 2.50 Euro
- Early Swimming at Ostbad: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 07:00 to 09:00 a.m.
- Early Swimming in Lobeda-West: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 06:30 to 08:00 a.m.
- Special Promotion: Free admission for seniors on all five early swimming days
Final Preparations Before Opening
As the Jenaer Bädergesellschaft reports, final preparations are currently underway at various locations on the grounds. Everything is expected to be ready for a safe and smooth start to the outdoor pool season punctually on Friday, May 15, at 10 a.m. The consistency in pricing is likely to provide relief for many families and regular guests: with five euros for an adult day ticket and 2.50 euros for children, the visit remains affordable.
Free Swimming Promotes Fitness in Old Age
Special focus this season is on the topic of early swimming. This offer is being split across several locations and specifically expanded. For instance, the Ostbad opens on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 9 a.m. for early risers. On the remaining workdays (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), the Schwimmparadies in Lobeda-West takes over the early swimming hours from 6:30 to 8 a.m. A new feature is the explicit offer for older citizens: seniors receive free admission on all five of these days during the specified times.
Background: Lobeda-West and Prevention
The Schwimmparadies in Lobeda-West, which gained importance during the GDR era alongside the construction of the high-density Plattenbau district, optimally complements the summer offerings of the Ostbad in Jena. By distributing early swimming hours across two locations, travel distances for residents from different parts of the city are shortened.
From a medical perspective, the offer for seniors is an important step in health prevention: regular swimming is considered particularly gentle on the joints, as water buoyancy significantly reduces body weight. At the same time, the cardiovascular system is trained, which effectively protects against age-related mobility restrictions and postural damage, especially in advanced age.
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Ostbad in Jena opens soon – Seniors have free admission on five days
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