Jena, 27.02.2026. Tomorrow, Saturday, the sports pool in Schwimmparadies Jena will remain closed to regular swimming operations for the entire day. The reason for this is the Thuringian Long-Distance Swimming Championships, which will be held in the Lichtstadt this weekend.
- Event: Thuringian Long-Distance Swimming Championships
- When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 (all day)
- Where: Sports pool in Schwimmparadies Jena (View on Google Maps)
- Alternative: Leisure pool GalaxSea (10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., View on Google Maps)
- Spectators: Access to the grandstand areas is possible
Competition Fever at Schwimmparadies
The Thuringian Swimming Association is organizing a major sporting event in Jena this weekend. For the Thuringian Long-Distance Swimming Championships, athletes from across the Free State are traveling to compete over grueling distances. The major event is organized and carried out on-site by the club WSG-Jena Lobeda, acting as the host on behalf of the state association.
While recreational swimmers will have to do without the sports pool on this day, sports enthusiasts and interested parties are expressly invited to follow the competitions live from the designated spectator areas of the hall.
Alternative for Bathing Guests: The GalaxSea
Those who still do not want to miss out on the water on Saturday can switch to the neighboring leisure pool GalaxSea. Regular bathing and leisure operations are available there without restriction. The well-known opening hours from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. remain fully in effect.
Background: Swimming Sports in Jena-Lobeda
WSG-Jena Lobeda is one of the most traditional swimming clubs in the region and is heavily involved in local youth development and the hosting of supra-regional tournaments. The Schwimmparadies in Jena-Lobeda, with its professional 50-meter sports pool, offers optimal conditions for such state championships. Long-distance swimming demands enormous physical and mental endurance from the athletes and typically includes competition distances in the pool ranging from 400 meters to 1,500 meters freestyle.
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Sports pool closed on Saturday due to championships
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