Visitors to Munich needn’t miss out on the joys of swimming, even in bad weather. Munich’s indoor swimming pools offer sports pools, family areas and relaxing hours in warm water – ideal for a short break from sightseeing. Whether you want to swim laps, dive in or simply unwind: there’s a pool to suit everyone here. We’ll show you which swimming pools are particularly worth a visit and what you need to know.
- Müllersches Volksbad
- Olympiaschwimmhalle
- Cosimawellenbad
- Bad Giesing-Harlaching
- Nordbad
- Dante-Winter-Warmfreibad (Freibad)
For those who lack the motivation to go for a dip in the Isar or the Eisbach in the English Garden, indoor swimming pools offer the chance to enjoy a swim and relax in the winter months, complete with attractive sauna facilities.
A real gem is the Müllersche Volksbad, which opened as far back as 1901 and was Munich’s first public indoor swimming pool, built in the Art Nouveau style. It is situated in the Au district, between the Isar (river) and the Auer Mühlbach, very close to the Deutschen Museum. Here, visitors can relax and swim in a pleasant atmosphere. Rather than a large water park with thrills and slides, visitors can expect a stylish, peaceful swimming facility with two indoor pools: the large hall features a 31-metre pool with two swimming lanes, whilst the smaller hall has an 18-metre pool and is particularly well-suited to leisurely swimming. There is also a massage service, a restaurant, a gym and a spacious sauna area.
How to get there:
Tram 17 (Deutsches Museum)
Bus 132 (Ludwigsbrücke)
Tram 16, 17, Bus 132 (Isartor)
S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8 (Isartor)
Good to know:
Parking is subject to a charge. The indoor swimming pool is not accessible to people with disabilities, as it cannot be adapted due to listed building regulations.
Müller'sches Volksbad, Rosenheimer Straße 1
Thanks to its Olympic heritage, the Olympiaschwimmhalle in the Olympiapark (Olympic Park) remains the perfect training venue for ambitious swimming enthusiasts to this day. At its heart is the 50-metre competition pool – Munich’s only public 50-metre indoor pool. There is also a separate diving pool with a 10-metre diving tower, a teaching pool, a recovery pool and a spacious children’s paddling area with various attractions. For a break in between, there is a café bar overlooking the pools. Those looking to relax further can make use of the Olympia Sauna Paradise, which features a special snow cabin to cool down.
How to get there:
U3, U8 – Olympiazentrum stop / Exit B
Bus 173, 180 (Olympiazentrum)
Bus 144 (Olympiasee)
Good to know:
Parking is subject to a charge. In summer, there is a sunbathing lawn, a trampoline area, table tennis and a children’s playground.
Olympia-Schwimmhalle, Coubertinplatz 1
A visit to the newly renovated Cosimawellenbad in the Bogenhausen district is a hit with children who like a bit more action. And as the name suggests, you can plunge into ocean-like surf in a 35-by-16-metre pool, as the main attraction is the large wave pool, where powerful waves are generated regularly to ensure a truly enjoyable swimming experience. The area for splashing about and playing covers over 120 square metres. The large children’s paddling area, complete with a slide, a boat channel, floor fountains and water jets, offers plenty of variety for the little ones. Those looking for a more relaxing experience can make themselves comfortable in the heated outdoor pool with bubble loungers and neck showers. There is also a modern sauna area.
How to get there:
U4, buses 150, 183, 184, 185, 187 (Arabellapark)
Trams 16, 17, buses 154, 183, 184, X30 (Cosimabad)
Good to know:
The car park at the Cosimawellenbad is subject to a charge. In summer, there is a sunbathing lawn with a nudist area, a sun terrace, a paddling pool and a children’s playground.
Cosima-Wellenbad, Cosimastraße 5
It’s a rainy day – time for a trip to the Giesing-Harlaching indoor swimming pool. Whether you want to swim laps, jump into the water with the family or simply relax. As well as a 25-metre competition pool, there’s also a non-swimmers’ pool and a separate pool for aqua classes and exercise, plus a parent-and-child area. The pool is a great choice for fitness enthusiasts, swimmers and families looking for a no-fuss indoor swimming pool without all the frills.
How to get there:
U1, bus 147, bus 220 (St.-Quirin-Platz)
Tram 15, 25 (Kurzstraße)
Good to know:
There is free parking. In summer, a sunbathing area with a sun terrace and a paddling pool are available.
Bad Giesing-Harlaching, Klausener Straße 22
The Nordbad combines sporting activity with relaxation: the 33-metre sports pool features two swimming lanes, as well as a non-swimmers’ pool and a paddling pool for younger visitors. A particular highlight is the heated outdoor wellness pool. With a current channel, massage jets and sun loungers, you can relax outdoors here even in cooler weather. Anyone looking for even more relaxation after a swim can visit the sauna area.
How to get there:
Tram 12, 27, Bus 53, 59 (Nordbad and Hohenzollernplatz)
Bus 154 (Nordbad)
U2, U8* (Hohenzollernplatz)
*Saturdays only
Good to know:
It’s best to travel by public transport. In summer, there’s a sunbathing area, a children’s paddling pool and a playground.
Nordbad, Schleißheimer Straße 142
Swimming in the open air – even in winter: that’s what makes the Dante Winter Warm Outdoor Pool so special. Whilst other Munich outdoor pools close during the colder months, here you can swim outdoors even in winter. The 50-metre competition pool is heated to around 30 degrees, and the leisure pool to as much as 34 degrees. Bubble loungers, a current channel and a water mushroom create a real sense of well-being – and anyone looking for even more relaxation can head to the sauna.
How to get there:
U1, U7, Westfriedhof stop / Exit C
Bus 151, 164, 165, 180,
Tram 20, 21 (Westfriedhof)
Good to know:
The Dantebad does not have a traditional indoor pool; in winter, swimming takes place exclusively outdoors. In summer, there is a nudist area with its own 25-metre pool, as well as a football pitch, a double beach volleyball court, table tennis, a children’s paddling pool and playground, and a large sunbathing lawn with mature trees.
Dante-Winter-Warmfreibad, Postillonstraße 17
You can find information about these and other municipal swimming pools on the website of Stadtwerke München.
