A man and a woman lean against the edge of a swimming pool and drink cocktails. Other people are swimming in the background.

© Badeparadies Schwarzwald

Top Swimming Destinations in Baden-Württemberg

Swimming Fun
9.6.20265 min. read timeby Hirsch & Greif
There’s no off-season for water activities: Take a dip, recharge, and leave your everyday life behind. Discover swimming lakes, hot springs, and water adventures in the south.

Bathing Region Southwest Germany

Water Fun All Year Round!
Whether it’s a swimming lake, thermal spa, outdoor pool, or water park—Baden-Württemberg offers water experiences for every season and every mood. In the summer, natural swimming lakes, beaches, and Lake Constance beckon with a chance to cool off and enjoy views of the water. On cooler days, thermal spas, indoor pools, and water parks invite you to relax, warm up, and unwind.Among the most popular swimming destinations are the Badeparadies Schwarzwald, the Sinsheim Thermal Baths, and the Rulantica Water World at Europa-Park. Families will find a variety of recreational and water parks with slides and water play areas, while wellness enthusiasts can unwind in the thermal bath complexes of the south.Whether for a spontaneous day at the beach, a family outing, or a short getaway by the water—discover the most beautiful swimming lakes, thermal baths, outdoor pools, and water parks in Baden-Württemberg.

Questions About Swimming Lakes and more

From Swimming Lakes to Thermal Baths: Everything You Need to Know for Your Getaway by the Water
Whether it's a swimming lake, a water park, or a thermal spa—here you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about swimming and water activities in Baden-Württemberg.

Overview of Water Hotspots in Southwest Germany

Find your personalised bathing experience!

Here you'll find the perfect swimming destinations in Baden-Württemberg—based on the season, weather, target audience, and the kind of experience you're looking for.

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    Fischtreppe
    In summer 2019, a new fish ladder was built underneath Freiburg's Schwabentorbrücke bridge. The giant ramp should help fish to cross the Dreisam into the Dreisamtal valley more easily from now on.
    Black Forest
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    Rulantica - The Water World at Europa-Park
    In Rulantica there is ultimate water fun for the whole family all year round!
    Black Forest
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    Indoor swimming pool Kressbronn a. B.
    The indoor pool in Kressbronn has a 25-meter pool with a water temperature of 28 degrees. If the outside temperature is below 25 degrees, there is a warm bathing day every Wednesday with 31 degrees wa...
    Lake Constance
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    "Häusern-Höchenschwand" outdoor forest pool
    Germany’s highest outdoor swimming pool.
    Black Forest
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    Wasserreich Gschwend
    The indoor swimming pool with 25 x 10 m pool and four 25 m lanes is located at the school and community hall center and is available for public use, as well as for schools and DLRG and has a partial l...
    Gschwend
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    Oberharmersbach Outdoor Swimming Pool
    The Oberharmersbach outdoor swimming pool offers a chance to cool off and enjoy a swim for the whole family: a large pool with a slide, water cannon andmassage jets, a children’s pool, a sunbathing ar...
    Black ForestCLOSED
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    Hallenbad Breitnau
    Beautiful indoor pool with sauna in the Breitnau culture and sports centre.
    Black ForestCLOSED
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    Hallenbad Lehen
    The Lehen indoor pool is a family-friendly pool with a 16.7 m sports pool, 6.5 m snake slide and a variety of water play equipment. Complemented by a lovingly designed outdoor area with sunbathing law...
    Black Forest
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    Faulerbad
    The Faulerbad indoor pool in a central location offers a 25-metre sports pool, a non-swimmers' pool, paddling area with slide and waterfall, Finnish sauna, sculpture garden and bistro. Pool bar and ga...
    Black Forest

More Water Adventures Await You!

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Excursion Tips on the Waterfront

Variety for Water Sports Fans
NatureWaters

Natural Lakes in Southwest Germany

Open Water Swimming
NatureWaters

7 Summer Tips for Cooling off in Baden-Württemberg

Great Fun for Water Lovers
SÜDENSwimming

Adventures by the Water in SouthWest Germany

Splash Out
NatureWaters

Overview of Water Hotspots in Southwest Germany

Find your personalised bathing experience!

Here you'll find the perfect swimming destinations in Baden-Württemberg—based on the season, weather, target audience, and the kind of experience you're looking for.

Filter results

Show 334 Experiences
  1. Go to article
    NatureWaters
    Fischtreppe
    In summer 2019, a new fish ladder was built underneath Freiburg's Schwabentorbrücke bridge. The giant ramp should help fish to cross the Dreisam into the Dreisamtal valley more easily from now on.
    Black Forest
  2. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Rulantica - The Water World at Europa-Park
    In Rulantica there is ultimate water fun for the whole family all year round!
    Black Forest
  3. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Indoor swimming pool Kressbronn a. B.
    The indoor pool in Kressbronn has a 25-meter pool with a water temperature of 28 degrees. If the outside temperature is below 25 degrees, there is a warm bathing day every Wednesday with 31 degrees wa...
    Lake Constance
  4. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    "Häusern-Höchenschwand" outdoor forest pool
    Germany’s highest outdoor swimming pool.
    Black Forest
  5. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Wasserreich Gschwend
    The indoor swimming pool with 25 x 10 m pool and four 25 m lanes is located at the school and community hall center and is available for public use, as well as for schools and DLRG and has a partial l...
    Gschwend
  6. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Oberharmersbach Outdoor Swimming Pool
    The Oberharmersbach outdoor swimming pool offers a chance to cool off and enjoy a swim for the whole family: a large pool with a slide, water cannon andmassage jets, a children’s pool, a sunbathing ar...
    Black ForestCLOSED
  7. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Hallenbad Breitnau
    Beautiful indoor pool with sauna in the Breitnau culture and sports centre.
    Black ForestCLOSED
  8. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Hallenbad Lehen
    The Lehen indoor pool is a family-friendly pool with a 16.7 m sports pool, 6.5 m snake slide and a variety of water play equipment. Complemented by a lovingly designed outdoor area with sunbathing law...
    Black Forest
  9. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Faulerbad
    The Faulerbad indoor pool in a central location offers a 25-metre sports pool, a non-swimmers' pool, paddling area with slide and waterfall, Finnish sauna, sculpture garden and bistro. Pool bar and ga...
    Black Forest