It is the open-air pool of Weinheim, owned by the local sports' club and subsidized by the town…read more The renovation, completed not even two years ago, was badly needed and came almost too late. It is open in summer only. It is situated towards Gorxheim, surrounded by woods, on a fairly large aerial, with football (soccer) places attached. The Grundelbach, a little brook that flows from Gorxheim through Weinheim, feeds the pools. There are two main pools, one for swimmers, one for non-swimmers, and a little wading pool for tiny tots. Sprawling lawns for sunbathing, volleyball or badminton fields, and a little shop for drinks and snacks complete the scenery. The pools are lined with metal which looks cool even if the water is not (there is a heating system). Unfortunately, the renovations did away with the diving platform and the extra wide slide into the non-swimmers' is not an adequate replacement. Parking right in front is at a premium, but a short walk up into the forest leads to another well-shaded parking lot. As an alternative, the bus stop is right in front.

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.