Get your sunscreen ready! Germany’s outdoor swimming pools, or Schwimmbads, are preparing to welcome the warm days of summer with arms wide open. Even though many local aquatic centers offer year-round opportunities to wear your bathing suits, open-air facilities remain closed until mid-May. Now that temperatures are slowly rising, repairs are being made, equipment is being cleaned and snack bars are being re-stocked. It’s almost time to head outside to soak up some vitamin D!

If you haven’t ventured out to experience your first Schwimmbad yet, put it on your summer bucket list. It’s a great way to learn more about your host nation while enjoying the sunny season like a local. Read our article to learn more about outdoor swimming in Germany, and visit www.ab-ins-schwimmbad.de to find a pool near you.