Outdoor swimming pools in Munich

Opening hours: important weather rules

The closing times of Munich’s outdoor pools can change depending on the weather. Check the current opening hours of your pool before you go.

• Opening hours are usually set on Mondays and Thursdays by noon based on the weather forecast.
• During thunderstorms, outdoor pools may close in the late afternoon or evening.
• If temperatures are below 25°C and/or in continuous rain, the pools usually close at 7 p.m.
• If temperatures are below 20°C, Naturbad Maria Einsiedel, the Dantebad summer outdoor pool, Michaeli-Freibad and Ungererbad are closed.
• In that case, Schyrenbad, Prinzregentenbad and Naturbad Georgenschwaige are open until 7 p.m.; Westbad is open until 8 p.m.; the Dantebad stadium area is open until 11 p.m.
• Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
• Swimming ends 15 minutes before closing.

Admission to Munich’s outdoor pools

Admission prices for the M-Bäder outdoor pools:

• Regular admission: €6.30
• Reduced rate group A: €4.00
• Children up to their 12th birthday: free admission
• München-Pass holders: free admission
• Monthly ticket, reduced rate group B: €53.00

Single tickets are valid only on the day of purchase and become invalid when you leave the pool. There is no special student discount. Children up to their 8th birthday may enter the pool only with a responsible person aged 16 or older.

E-tickets for the outdoor pools can usually be booked up to three days in advance. Before your visit, check the real-time capacity of the pool. If the capacity display shows “0% free”, check whether the pool is currently open.

Schyrenbad in Untergiesing

Centrally located near the Isar, Schyrenbad is a meeting place for all ages. Three swimming pools, a paddling pool and a sunbathing lawn with old trees offer plenty of space for swimming and relaxing, even later in the afternoon. Children especially like the wide water slide.

You can get there via Wittelsbacherbrücke: U1, U2, U7 and U8 to Kolumbusplatz, MetroBus 58 to Kolumbusplatz, MetroBus 52 and 58 to Humboldtstraße, or MetroBus 58 and 68 to Claude-Lorrain-Straße.

Good to know: Schyrenbad is Munich’s oldest outdoor pool — it has existed since 1847 — and traditionally opens the outdoor pool season every year. A Bavarian beer garden provides refreshments.

👉 Central, green and classic — ideal for a spontaneous sunny day in the city.

Dantebad in Neuhausen

A touch of Olympic atmosphere runs through the “Dante”: You can swim your 50-metre lanes in front of a real stadium stand - something you will not find anywhere else in Munich. The pool also offers the largest variety of pools among Munich’s outdoor pools, from the adventure pool with water mushroom to the non-swimmer pool with a wide slide. And you can even come by late in the evening: the stadium area is open daily until 11 p.m.

Almost all routes lead to Westfriedhof: U1, U7, StadtBus 151, 164 and 165, and tram lines 20 and 21.

Good to know: If you want to train outside the water, you can also use the gym at Dantebad. It is included in the admission price.

👉 50-metre pool and stadium feeling — a strong choice if you want to swim for sport.

Naturbad Georgenschwaige in Schwabing-West

Naturbad Georgenschwaige offers chlorine-free, naturally treated water, a 50-metre sports pool, a wide water slide and a children’s paddling area. There is also a playground and a large sunbathing lawn. A kiosk, rental loungers and a small sandy beach make it a relaxed outdoor pool day in the middle of Schwabing.

You can get there by U2 to Scheidplatz, by tram 27, or by bus lines 140, 141 and 144 to Georgenschwaige or Hohenzollernstraße.

Good to know: The pool was extensively renovated over several years and reopened as a natural pool with chlorine-free water and sustainable water treatment.

👉 Natural-pool atmosphere with a 50-metre pool and slide — ideal if you want to combine sport and relaxed swimming.

Westbad in Pasing

Westbad in Pasing is a good choice if you want to spend a full summer day at the pool. Swimmers can use the 50-metre sports pool, while the non-swimmer pool, adventure pool and paddling pool offer plenty of space for everyone who wants to relax or play in the water. One of the highlights is the 64-metre stainless-steel slide — popular with children, but not only with them. If you prefer beach volleyball, there are two courts.

You can get there by tram 19 or MetroBus 57 to Westbad.

Good to know: Westbad has some of the largest sunbathing lawns of all outdoor pools in Munich. Please note: The indoor pool is expected to remain closed until autumn.

👉 Lots of lawn, a big slide and space for the whole day — ideal for families and long summer pool visits.

Naturbad Maria Einsiedel in Thalkirchen

You are in an outdoor pool – but you swim almost like in nature. Naturbad Maria Einsiedel does not use chlorine or other chemical additives in the water. A 400-metre section of the Isar canal with fresh mountain water flows through the grounds, which are green, quiet and close to the Isar floodplains. There is also plenty for children, from a playground to a football lawn.

You can get there by U3 and StadtBus 135 to Thalkirchen (Tierpark), by StadtBus 134 to Rupert-Mayer-Straße, or by StadtBus 135 to Bad Maria Einsiedel or Floßlände.

Good to know: People have been swimming here since 1899. Even today, the experience still feels close to nature.

👉 Swim close to nature in the Isar canal — ideal if you want to swap the city for greenery.

Prinzregentenbad in Bogenhausen

At this Bogenhausen pool, swimmers can use the 25-metre sports pool, while the adventure pool is made for relaxing in the water. Children love the 50-metre water slide. If you want to jump into the water, there is a small diving pool with 1-metre and 3-metre boards.

You can get there by U4, MetroBus 54, 58 and 68 to Prinzregentenplatz, by StadtBus 100 to Prinzregentenplatz or Friedensengel/Villa Stuck, or by tram 17 to Friedensengel/Villa Stuck.

Good to know: The “Prinze” is known for its sandy beach with deckchairs, which is set up again every summer. The bar serves cool drinks.

👉 Sand, deckchairs and water — your city beach without a long journey.

Michaeli-Freibad near Ostpark

Right next to Ostpark, Michaeli-Freibad offers four pools: a sports pool, a non-swimmer pool, a diving pool and an adventure pool. Highlights include the 10-metre diving tower and a 64-metre adventure slide. You can also train at the calisthenics park.

You can get there by U5, U7 or U8 to Michaelibad, or by StadtBus 195 and 199 to Michaelibad.

Good to know: Michaelibad — often called “Michi” — also includes an indoor pool with an even longer 84-metre slide.

👉 Slide, tower, action — for everyone who wants more than just a swim.

Ungererbad in Schwabing

Ungererbad in Schwabing is a park-like outdoor pool with old trees and plenty of variety. It has a 90-metre swimming pool, an adventure pool, a 57-metre slide, a diving pool, volleyball, trampolines and a football lawn.

You can get there by U6 to Nordfriedhof or Dietlindenstraße, by MetroBus 59 to Dietlindenstraße, or by StadtBus 150 to Nordfriedhof.

Good to know: The pool dates back to 1886 and has both a mixed FKK area and a women-only FKK area.

👉 A green Schwabing oasis where you can swim, play, exercise and relax.

Which outdoor pool suits you best?

For families with children

Westbad, Michaelibad, Schyrenbad and Maria Einsiedel are especially suitable for families, thanks to slides, children’s areas, play options and spacious sunbathing lawns.

For sport and swimming lanes

Dantebad, Ungererbad, Georgenschwaige and Schyrenbad are good choices if you want to swim lanes or use long sports pools.

For natural-pool feeling

Maria Einsiedel and Georgenschwaige offer naturally treated water without chlorine.

For relaxed summer vibes

Prinzregentenbad offers a sandy beach and bar, while Maria Einsiedel brings a quiet Isar floodplain atmosphere.

FAQ: Outdoor pools in Munich

How many municipal outdoor pools are there in Munich?

There are eight M-Bäder outdoor pools in Munich: Dantebad, Michaeli-Freibad, Naturbad Georgenschwaige, Naturbad Maria Einsiedel, Prinzregentenbad, Schyrenbad, Ungererbad and Westbad.

Which outdoor pools in Munich open early?

Schyrenbad opens from 7 a.m. Monday to Friday from May to August. Prinzregentenbad opens from 7 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Westbad opens daily from 8 a.m.

Which Munich outdoor pools are good for families?

Michaeli-Freibad, Schyrenbad, Ungererbad, Westbad and Naturbad Georgenschwaige offer paddling pools, children’s areas, slides or playgrounds.

Are there natural outdoor pools in Munich?

Yes. Naturbad Maria Einsiedel and Naturbad Georgenschwaige use biological water treatment and do not use chlorine in the bathing water.

Can I buy tickets online?

Yes. E-tickets for the M-Bäder outdoor pools can usually be booked up to three days in advance.

Do Munich’s outdoor pools close in bad weather?

They can. Opening hours may change in rain, thunderstorms or cooler temperatures, so check the current pool page before your visit.

Are there FKK areas in Munich’s outdoor pools?

Yes. Dantebad, Naturbad Maria Einsiedel, Ungererbad and Westbad have FKK areas.

Do children get free admission?

Children up to their 12th birthday get free admission to Munich’s M-Bäder outdoor pools. München-Pass holders also get free admission.