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Farewell to the iconic diving tower: Groß-Gerau has film fever!
In Groß-Gerau, the listed outdoor swimming pool diving tower becomes a film set for a 1970s drama. Demolition threatens!
Farewell to the iconic diving tower: Groß-Gerau has film fever!
In Groß-Gerau it's all about nostalgic memories and the question of the future of the outdoor pool. The original charm of the 1970s is to be saved by a film that focuses on Morten Schumacher, played by Bjarne Mädel. A ten-meter diving board, which is about to be demolished, is needed for filming. Hessen Rundfunk reports that the tower has a very special meaning for Morten and is associated with personal nostalgia.
At the moment, one might think that the old diving tower is a discontinued model, as most outdoor swimming pools that still have such structures are few and far between. The outdoor swimming pool in Groß-Gerau, which has been a listed building since it opened on May 30, 1937, has proven to be a popular attraction to this day. The platforms in particular at heights of three, five, seven and a half and ten meters are a challenge not only for today's jumping acrobats, but also for the youth of back then.
The outdoor pool as a cultural institution
The special location of the outdoor pool, embedded in a green area on the edge of the city center, gives the place a special charm. With a spacious lawn of around 10,000 square meters, it offers enough space to relax after jumping into the cool water. The 50 meter long sports pool also invites sporty swimmers to exhaust themselves. The kiosk ensures your physical well-being with snacks and refreshments, while a baby pool invites the little ones to splash around happily.
The history of swimming in Germany is long and dates back to the 19th century, when the first outdoor swimming pool in Germany, the Lorettobad in Freiburg im Breisgau, was opened in 1842. This tradition of open-air swimming is more popular today than ever, especially on hot summer days. Countless people use the outdoor pools as a welcome way to cool off, while at the same time continuing the legacy of centuries of hygiene efforts.
The Groß-Gerau outdoor pool is not only a place for water fun, but also a living part of regional history and a retreat for many. The impending demolition of the diving tower, which may soon be captured in the film clapperboard, shows once again how important it is to preserve such places and continue to tell their stories.
If you would like to find out more about the outdoor pool in Groß-Gerau, visit the Bädergesellschaft website or let yourself be inspired by the [magic of the historic outdoor pools](https://www.nationalgeographic.de/geschichte-und-kultur/2022/07/geschichte-zum-ein Tauchen-deutschlands-geschichte-freibaeder/).