Best Outdoor Pool Berlin: 12 Summer Pools You Shouldn’t Miss 

Are you ready to enjoy the Berlin summer to the fullest? Then we have just the thing for you. The summer season has officially begun, and the outdoor pools are finally opening again. Naming a single best outdoor pool in Berlin is almost impossible – especially since it depends on your own preferences and the variety is particularly large.

To make your search a bit easier, we have compiled a guide with 12 of the most beautiful outdoor pools in Berlin. From water slides to cozy sunbathing lawns – these pools have everything you need for an unforgettable escape from everyday life. The best part? You can visit all these pools for free with your Urban Sports Club membership. Say goodbye to day tickets and enjoy the full range that Berlin has to offer. Grab your swimwear and get ready for a summer full of refreshing adventures and dive into the cool waters.

1. Best outdoor pool in Berlin right in the Spree: Badeschiff

The Badeschiff is probably one of the most unique outdoor pools in Berlin. Located right in the Spree River, it gives you the opportunity to swim directly in the river – without having to worry about pollution.

In a pool that floats on the water, you can not only enjoy the water, but also take in a breathtaking view of the Berlin skyline. In the evening, the Badeschiff transforms into a stylish bar with a relaxed atmosphere and good music, making it a perfect place to end your day.

Address: Eichenstraße 4, 12435 Berlin
Opening hours: Daily from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Urban Sports Club Rates: Classic, Premium, Max

2. Best outdoor pool in Berlin in Humboldthain Park: Sommerbad Humboldthain

The Sommerbad Humboldthain, nestled in the green Humboldthain Park, is a true classic among Berlin’s outdoor pools. It features a 50-meter pool, ideal for ambitious swimmers, a diving facility with a 1-meter board, a large slide, and a paddling pool – perfect for the smallest bathers. If you feel like getting even more active, you can let off steam on the beach volleyball court or at the table tennis tables.

Address: Wiesenstraße 1, 13357 Berlin
Opening hours: Monday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., summer season from 27.05.24 to 08.09.24
Urban Sports Club Rates: Essential, Classic, Premium, Max

Do you want to enjoy the variety of summer pools and beach pools in Berlin this year without paying an entrance fee each time? With Urban Sports Club, you can try out numerous outdoor pools all over Berlin and, instead of paying separately each time, a single membership gives you access to a variety of pools. Find out here how Urban Sports Club works.

3. Best outdoor pool with Berlin’s longest water slide: Sommerbad Neukölln

The Sommerbad Neukölln, also known as Columbiabad or Culle, is located right on Columbiadamm and is known for its diverse leisure facilities. In addition to a 50-meter swimming pool, it offers a versatile multi-purpose pool with a non-swimmer area. A highlight is Berlin’s longest water slide at 83 meters, which is especially popular with younger visitors. For the little ones, there is a baby pool with a water mushroom and a children’s playground.

Address: Columbiadamm 160, 10965 Berlin
Opening hours: Daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., summer season from 11.05.24 to 15.09.24
Urban Sports Club Rates: Essential, Classic, Premium, Max

4. Best outdoor pool in Berlin with Olympic-sized swimming pools: Sommerbad Olympiastadion

Do you prefer it sporty? Then the Sommerbad Olympiastadion is just right for you, as the name suggests. Here, you can swim in an Olympic-sized pool and try out the diving towers. After your workout, you can relax on the lawn behind the historic stands. Beach volleyball courts are also available if you fancy a game. The Sommerbad Olympiastadion is also welcoming to non-swimmers! There are two pools specifically for them, plus a slide for kids.

Address: Olympischer Platz 14, Berlin
Opening hours: Daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., summer season until 06.09.2024
Urban Sports Club Rates: Essential, Classic, Premium, Max

5. Best outdoor pool in Berlin with a nudist area: Sommerbad Pankow

The Sommerbad Pankow offers a varied range of activities for an unforgettable day in the sun! In addition to a large swimming pool and a 3-meter, 5-meter, and 7.5-meter diving tower, there is a high-speed slide and even an adventure pool with a current channel.

The little ones are not left out either, as there is a separate children’s paddling pool. Do you love feeling the sun all over your body? Then enjoy the separate nudist area on the lawn. Soak up the warm sun rays on the large lawn or relax on the newly built terraces with barrier-free access. Grab your swimwear and experience summer at the Sommerbad Pankow.

Address: Wolfshagener Straße 91 – 93, 13187 Berlin
Opening hours: Daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., summer season from 27.05.24 to 08.09.24 (from 02.09. daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Urban Sports Club Rates: Essential, Classic, Premium, Max

All these great outdoor pools and more can be yours – and even at a discount or for free! Yes, you read that right! With Urban Sports Club’s corporate fitness offer, you can let your employer pay for your membership. Find out more and recommend Urban Sports Club to your employer.

6. Best outdoor pool on the border with Brandenburg: Sommerbad Staaken-West

Are you looking for an outdoor pool that is a bit outside the city center? Then the Sommerbad Staaken-West in Spandau, on the border with Brandenburg, is just right for you. This pool is particularly popular with families during the summer holidays. It offers a 25-meter pool with four lanes, a non-swimmer pool with a slide, and a paddling area with additional slides and water games.

Address: Brunsbütteler Damm 443, 13591 Berlin
Opening hours: Daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., summer season from 01.06.24 to 01.09.24
Urban Sports Club Rates: Essential, Classic, Premium, Max

7. Best swimming pool in Wilmersdorf: Sommerbad Wilmersdorf

At the Sommerbad Wilmersdorf, also known as Lochowbad, you can experience pure swimming fun. Here you can swim in the 50-meter sports pool and the diving pool, while the little ones can splash around in the non-swimmer area. The highlight, however, is the various diving facilities with a 3-meter board, 5-meter, and even 10-meter platform. A spacious lawn invites you to relax, and there is also a snack bar for when you get hungry.

Address: Forckenbeckstraße 14, 14199 Berlin
Opening hours: Daily from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., summer season from 04.05.24 to 15.09.24 (from 19.08. daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
Urban Sports Club Rates: Essential, Classic, Premium, Max

8. Best outdoor pool in Volkspark Wuhlheide: Sommerbad Wuhlheide

The Sommerbad Wuhlheide, idyllically located in Volkspark Wuhlheide in the district of Treptow-Köpenick, is an ideal place for those seeking nature and relaxation. The pool offers a wonderful mix of tranquility, fun, and a variety of leisure activities and is especially popular with families and nature lovers.

This small outdoor pool offers a 25-meter pool with a temporarily separated sports lane, a multi-purpose pool with a slide, as well as a paddling area with another slide and water play. There is also a playground for the little ones to romp and explore. And when you get hungry, there’s a snack bar to keep you fueled.

Address: Treskowallee 211, 12459 Berlin
Opening hours: Daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., summer season from 09.06.24 to 12.07.24 Urban Sports Club Rates: Essential, Classic, Premium, Max

9. Best outdoor pool in Berlin with Shakespeare entertainment: Sommerbad am Insulaner

The Sommerbad am Insulaner, also known as Südend-Bad, is a paradise for families. With large lawns, children’s paddling pools, and water slides, it offers fun and relaxation for all ages. The pool also features a 50-meter pool with its own diving area and a large non-swimmer pool with two water mushrooms and a curved slide. The extensive grounds ensure that everyone has enough space to enjoy a summer day. Another highlight is a venue of the renowned Shakespeare Company, which performs right at the entrance of the pool from June to September.

Address: Munsterdamm 80, 12169 Berlin
Opening hours: Daily from 7 AM to 8 PM, summer season from 01.06.24 to 08.09.24
Urban Sports Club Rates: Essential, Classic, Premium, Max

10. Best outdoor pool for water-skiing and wakeboarding: Strandbad Jungfernheide

Fancy a vacation in Berlin? The Strandbad Jungfernheide, idyllically located in Volkspark Jungfernheide in the district of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, is perfect for those looking for a combination of nature, relaxation, and fun. The beach pool has a large, natural bathing lake that is suitable for swimmers of all ages.

The sandy beach invites you to sunbathe, build sandcastles, and relax, giving you a pure holiday feeling. For the sporty types, there is also the opportunity to play beach volleyball besides swimming. The highlight? With your Urban Sports Club membership, you can also go water-skiing or wakeboarding at the beach pool.

Address: Jungfernheideweg 60, 13629 Berlin
Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Urban Sports Club Rates: Essential, Classic, Premium, Max

11. Refreshing swimming fun on the idyllic lake shore: Strandbad Plötzensee

The Strandbad Plötzensee is also a popular destination for those seeking relaxation. With its natural surroundings, it offers an idyllic setting for relaxing hours by the lake. The beach pool has a wide sandy beach that invites you to sunbathe and play. The shallow water at the shore is ideal for children and non-swimmers and offers safe swimming fun for the whole family. For swimmers, there are also separated areas in the lake that invite you to swim laps.

Address: Nordufer 26, 13351 Berlin
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 10 Aa.m.M to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. (swimming ends between 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
Urban Sports Club Rates: Essential, Classic, Premium, Max

12. Sommerbad Kreuzberg: An urban paradise

The Sommerbad Kreuzberg, often called “Prinzenbad,” is probably one of the best-known swimming pools and is located right in Kreuzberg. The pool is an urban paradise for anyone looking for a quick refreshment in the middle of the city. The outdoor area between the Prinzenstraße subway station and the Landwehr Canal is a vibrant reflection of Berlin’s diversity: the LGBTQIA+ community, large families, and early swimmers all come together here.

The pool has several pools, including a 50-meter pool for ambitious athletes, a non-swimmer pool, and a children’s paddling pool for the little ones.

Address: Prinzenstraße 113 – 119, 10969 Berlin
Opening hours: Daily from 7 AM to 8 PM, summer season until 27.10.2024
Urban Sports Club Rates: Essential, Classic, Premium, Max

Your favorite outdoor pool wasn’t listed? With Urban Sports Club, you can explore many more swimming pools in Berlin. Also, discover our top swimming oases for the whole year if the weather isn’t quite warm. And if you fancy HIIT or boot camp outdoors, check out our Outdoor Sport Guide for Berlin.