This is a historic facility that has 3 pools, of which only one is available for public swim the…read moreother two are only for swim lessons and swim teams. I went there the other day and was blown away by this hidden gem. I used the sauna (it was mixed that day, male & female) and steam room, I'm rarely impressed but the staff as well as the service was fantastic, I also used the massage services from a well trained therapist that was amazing let alone the price 20 Euros for 30 minutes. This facility run by the city of Mannheim is a must for everyone looking for a swim, massage or sauna let alone the historic architecture.

I came here after experiencing the salt mine near by. After spending time in the cold air, walking…read morelaps and breathing in Salt, I was ready to relax. The center is very clean and organized. Locker rooms are spacious and allow for plenty of privacy, however I can't say the same for the showers afterwards. Showers were curtained off in pairs of two, so the Europeans were far more comfortable using them than I was. The pool itself was heated. There was also a mineral pool and hot tub inside. Large glass walls let in lots of natural light and provided great views of the outdoors. I also made it in time for the water aerobics class included in your ticket inside. Despite the language barrier, the class leader demonstrated everything clear enough for me to follow along. This was a great, relaxing experience (besides the showering naked with strangers part).