Jena, 02.05.2026. At a cool water temperature of 15 degrees, but under bright sunshine, the Südbad at Schleichersee has officially started the new outdoor pool season. Traditionally, the first hardy swimmers took advantage of the public holiday to take their first dip in the cool water.
- What: Start of the outdoor pool season
- Where: Südbad (Schleichersee), Jena
- Water temperature: 15 degrees Celsius
First Bathers Reminisce
For many residents of Jena, the season start at the Südbad is a fixed date in the calendar. This year, Gitti Kaiser was once again among the very first swimmers who ventured into the water of the Schleichersee immediately after opening.
The sunny start evoked nostalgic feelings in some regular guests. Right after admission, the first visitor of the year remembered past decades and the old structural conditions of the traditional leisure facility: “I still remember the pool with a 50-meter lane.”
Background: The Südbad at Schleichersee
The Schleichersee is one of the most important and traditional local recreation destinations in the city of Jena. The area directly borders the Volkspark Oberaue (Paradiespark) and is popular not only with sports swimmers but also with families. Over the past decades, the grounds of the Südbad have undergone several structural changes – from the original lanes to modern leisure structures. The natural pool traditionally marks the start of the summer outdoor season for thousands of Jena residents.
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“I still remember the pool with a 50-meter lane”: The season in the Südbad is open (with video)
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