Open-air baths with the highest popularity in Koblenz's vicinity
The summer season is upon us, and for many, a dip in an outdoor pool is the perfect way to beat the heat. In a recent readers' poll conducted by Merkurist, the Freibad Oberwerth has emerged as the favourite outdoor pool in Koblenz and its surroundings.
Located directly on the Rhine, the Freibad Oberwerth offers a variety of facilities that make it a popular choice. The swimming pools have recently been renovated, although prices have seen a slight increase. The pool area includes a sports pool, a non-swimmer pool, a swimming pool, a stream, and a water slide, catering to all ages and swimming abilities. The Freibad Oberwerth also boasts a FKK area and a large playground with basketball hoops and football goals, ensuring there's something for everyone.
In second place, we find the Freibad Vallendar, which scored 13% of votes in the poll. This pool boasts a 55-meter-long giant slide, a wading pool, a non-swimmer pool, a multi-purpose pool with 50-meter lanes, and a diving board with a 5-meter tower. The Freibad Vallendar also offers a panoramic view over the Rhine Valley, making it an ideal spot for a day out.
The Freibad Andernach, affectionately called "Ons Schwemmbad" by the locals, narrowly missed the podium in the poll but received 9.6% of the votes. It offers a large sunbathing area and a three-meter-wide and eleven-meter-long stainless steel broad slide.
The Freibad Winningen makes it onto the podium with 10.3% of the votes. While it didn't claim the top spot, it's still a popular choice, known for its facilities and atmosphere.
Interestingly, about 9.9% of readers chose "another pool" in the survey, suggesting that there are other hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
Other notable mentions include the Burgau-Freibad in Koblenz, which received top votes for its facilities and atmosphere according to Merkurist's readers' poll. The Freibad Pellenz, Freibad Lahnstein, Nettebad in Mayen, Freibad Sayn, Deichwelle Neuwied, Vulkanbad in Mendig, and Mons-Tabor-Bad Montabaur each received significant votes in the poll.
For those seeking an alternative to outdoor pools, the article also provides an overview of the lakes around Koblenz. Whether you prefer the bustling atmosphere of a pool or the tranquillity of a lake, there's something for everyone to enjoy this summer.
engaged in a survey about the best outdoor-living destinations in their region, a significant number of participants highlighted the Freibad Oberwerth, located on the Rhine, as their preferred home-and-garden getaway. This popular choice offers a variety of swimming options, including a sports pool, a non-swimmer pool, and a water slide, and also features a FKK area and a large playground. Additionally, the Freibad Winningen, while not claiming the first position, still made it onto the podium with 10.3% of the votes due to its welcoming atmosphere and facilities.
