Bayern cheers: The two best outdoor pools in Germany are here!

Bayern cheers: The two best outdoor pools in Germany are here!

The outdoor pool season is in full swing and the Germans are drawn into the sun. An exciting ranking that TUI has created now shows which outdoor pools in the country enjoy the greatest popularity. Over 2,000 bathrooms were analyzed, and among the top 10 there are two baths from Bavaria, which are at the top of the list. According to tz are the Caprima in Dingolfing and the Fresch outdoor pool in Freising in the places one and two.

For the assessment, the Google ratings flowed into the results, with each bathroom at least 100 five-star reviews had to have received in the period from March 22nd to 26th, 2025. The criteria included the average rating, the proportion of five-star ratings and the number of ratings. With the best outdoor pools, the Bavarian parks not only show themselves from their most beautiful side, but also offer excellent equipment that makes them attractive for many visitors.

The top 10 outdoor pools in Germany

• dingolfing, adventure pool Caprima - evaluation: 8.557
• Freising, FRESCH outdoor pool - rating: 8.523
• Heddesheim, swimming lake with outdoor pool - rating: 8.506
• Oldenburg, Olantis Huntebad - Evaluation: 8.479
• Essen, Seaside Beach Baldeney - Rating: 8.473
• Oberstenfeld, mineral outdoor pool Oberes Bottwartal - Rating: 8.467
• Oberstdorf, Freibergsee - Evaluation: 8.459
• Neustadt an der Aisch, Waldbad - Rating: 8.434
• dahn, Felsland bathing paradise - evaluation: 8.427
• Munich, Dantebad (Winter Warm Freibad)-Evaluation: 8.417

Around 29 % of Germans have already planned for 2025 vacation within their own country, which further increases interest in local leisure activities. According to the surveys of tui , even the number of people who go swimming regularly has increased. Already 27 % of us dive into the cool water at least once a month. This clearly shows us that the outdoor pools are very popular and that people want to spend more time outdoors.

number of bathing areas in Germany

The bath atlas currently lists over 3,000 bathing areas in Germany, including 2,416 pure outdoor pools. The variety of options are huge and makes it easier for bathing fans to find their perfect place to relax. In fact, due to the increasing popularity of day trips, many outdoor pools have adjusted to the needs of their guests and offer a variety of facilities, from gastronomies to playgrounds for the little ones. So visitors can let your mind wander and at the same time let fresh air blow around your nose.

The update of the bathroom landscape also brings new opportunities. At the moment there are 17 outdoor pools in renovation work, which promises more than just a touch of freshness and modernity. This promises to further increase the already high attractiveness of many bathrooms. It remains exciting how the outdoor pool year 2025 will develop.

The first point of contact for individual planning in the swimming pool area could be the Bäderatlas , which lists all offered bathing areas and offers a valuable help to discover the best outdoor pools in the region.