Altdorf indoor swimming pool opens on November 15th after extensive renovation!

Altdorf indoor swimming pool opens on November 15th after extensive renovation!

The Altdorf indoor swimming pool will reopen on November 15, 2025 after extensive renovation work. The indoor closure took effect June 2, 2025 to allow for extensive renovations. The modernizations include, among other things, a new chrome steel basin and the renewal of shower and toilet facilities. The technical systems such as ventilation, heating and pool water technology were also completely renewed.

Patrick Husmann, the managing director of the swimming pool, happily announced this reopening. The Altdorf swimming pool, which opened its doors in 1978 and was expanded to include an outdoor area in 2011, is operated by the Altdorf swimming pool cooperative as a non-profit company. The aim of the swimming pool is to promote active and healthy leisure activities and to be an attractive place for the community.

The importance of swimming pools

Swimming pools play a crucial role in relaxation and sporting activity in a wide variety of forms. They are equipped with swimming pools and offer changing and shower rooms as well as seating and lounging options for visitors. While public swimming pools usually charge entrance fees, swimming lakes offer a free alternative, especially in the warm summer months. The use of swimming pools extends from leisure activities to swimming training and club sports.

Historically, swimming pools have a long tradition that dates back to ancient times, when the Greeks and Romans built public baths. Bathhouses, which were essential for personal hygiene, were also found in the Middle Ages. Today there are a variety of swimming pools that serve different purposes, from leisure to spa to sports pools. According to the Bäderleben project, 9,304 swimming pools were registered in Germany, with an average of 80 swimming pools being closed annually between 2004 and 2021.

Renovation and modern requirements

In many cases, the renovation of swimming pools is urgently needed in order to meet increased hygiene standards and user-friendliness. This is done not only for cost and efficiency reasons, but also to meet accessibility and sustainability requirements. An important aspect of the renovation is the sanitary areas, which must meet high standards in terms of both cleanliness and user hygiene.

Some of the specific requirements for modern swimming pools include:

• Sauberkeit und Pflegeleichtigkeit durch robuste Materialien.
• Hohe Hygienestandards zur Vermeidung von Infektionsrisiken.
• Regelmäßiger Wassertausch zur Sicherstellung der Trinkwasserhygiene.
• Schutz vor Verbrennungen, insbesondere für Kinder.
• Vandalismusschutz zur Minimierung von Schäden.

Various manufacturers in the industry, such as SCHELL, offer innovative solutions to meet these requirements. These include vandal-proof shower panels and touchless washbasin fittings, which both increase hygiene and reduce water consumption. The SWS water management system also enables automated monitoring to prevent legionella in the water.

The reopening of the Altdorf indoor swimming pool in November will be an important step in providing modern swimming opportunities for the population and promoting an active lifestyle. Urban pools have not only a social but also a health function by being accessible to the community and promoting activities that increase well-being.

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Wikipedia provides information about the history and importance of swimming pools.
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