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Kurfuerstenbad Amberg opens after renovation: swimming season starts soon!
Kurfürstenbad Amberg opens on October 1, 2025 after successful tile renovation. Experience a new ambience for sports and leisure!
Kurfuerstenbad Amberg opens after renovation: swimming season starts soon!
The wait will soon be over! On October 1, 2025, the Kurfürstenbad in Amberg will open its doors again to all water lovers after extensive tile renovation. Amberg municipal utilities invested around 400,000 euros in the renovation, which was completed on time. In addition to the swimmers' and non-swimmers' pools, the aqua fit hall is also available again. According to oberpfalzecho.de, those responsible have placed particular emphasis on regionality; The work was mainly carried out by local companies.
A new ambience ensures a sense of well-being: freshly arranged plants and modern tiles will make the bathroom shine in new splendor. Managing director Frank Backowies also emphasizes the “South Sea feeling”, which is intended to offer visitors a special experience. Pool manager Michael Gaisa expresses his satisfaction with the timely completion of the work. From October 1st, school and club sports will also start again in accordance with the rules.
Return to usual bathing operations
With the opening date, regular entry times and prices will apply again. A look at the upcoming events, courses and events reveals that everyone has fun on the water. As ramasuri.de reports, event operations will also return. Anyone interested can find out more about this online.
The renovation of the Kurfürstenbad is particularly important given the condition of many swimming pools in Germany. Current information shows that the number of swimming pools in this country has fallen from around 7,800 to around 6,000 over the last 25 years, and more than half of them are in need of renovation. This is increasingly becoming a focus for the health and sports education of the younger generation.
Swimming lessons – necessity for the future
According to a 2022 survey, 60% of elementary school children cannot swim safely. This alarming number highlights the importance of investing in swimming infrastructure. The German Olympic Sports Confederation has been pointing out the consequences of austerity policy since 2015. There is political agreement on the need for action, with the coalition agreement earmarking “at least one billion euros” for improving the sports infrastructure. The Federal Association of German Swimming Masters also reports a shortage of at least 3,000 lifeguards, which makes the situation even more complicated, as zdf.de reports.
The opening of the Kurfürstenbad marks a small but important step towards strengthening swimming culture in Germany. The need for investment is clearly evident, and with the reopening, the citizens of Amberg can once again enjoy an oasis of relaxation and sporting activity.