Sure, we can hardly get enough of Berlin life in summer – open-air parties, street festivals, events on every corner. But let’s be honest: what could be better at 30 degrees than a shady spot, red and white fries and a dip in the cool water? A day at one of Berlin’s outdoor pools is the best decision you can make. Here you can quickly forget that the city is pulsating all around you. Switch off, dip into the water and simply enjoy some time for yourself – or with your loved ones. We show you our top 9 outdoor pools in Berlin – there’s something for every age, every taste and every summer need .
P.S.: For those with children who need a little more action, we also have a few great water parks in store!
1st summer pool Wilmersdorf
The Wilmersdorf summer pool was extensively renovated in 2023: with a new pool edge, modern stainless steel pools, newly designed green areas and a freshly renovated children’s pool. The result: well-maintained, modernized facilities for all bathers. The 50-metre sports pool is perfect for those who want to get some serious training in. For the brave, there is a large diving pool equipped with 1- and 3-meter boards as well as a 5- and 10-meter platform. Families also get their money’s worth: a non-swimmer and paddling area as well as a separate teaching pool ensure safe swimming fun. The facilities are complemented by a trampoline area, a chess field and a cozy restaurant for a well-earned break in between. The Wilmersdorf summer pool is open daily from 7 am to 8 pm.
📍Location: Forckenbeckstraße 14, 14199 Berlin
2. summer pool Mariendorf
Also affectionately known as “Rixe”, a real gem among Berlin’s outdoor pools is located on the edge of Volkspark Mariendorf. With a 50-metre swimming pool with eight lanes and an idyllic, natural location, the Mariendorf summer pool offers both ambitious swimmers and relaxed sun worshippers the perfect retreat for hot days. Families will enjoy the spacious paddling pool, shaded play areas and comfortable loungers. Recreational athletes will get their money’s worth on the volleyball and soccer pitch – where sporting activity meets summery ease. The Mariendorf summer pool is open daily from 7 am to 8 pm.
📍Location: Rixdorfer Str. 130, 12109 Berlin
3rd MAAYA on the RAW site
The former Haubentaucher has become a new, lively cultural space: MAAYA. Inspired by African and Afro-diasporic creativity, MAAYA offers a 240 m² heated outdoor pool – the heart of this special place. All around, a spacious sun deck with white stone tiles, wooden planks, Mediterranean plants and comfortable loungers invites you to relax. The result: a real beach club feeling – in the middle of Berlin’s urban industrial jungle.
📍Location: Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin
4th Prinzenbad / Kreuzberg summer pool
Those who love Kreuzberg will get their money’s worth at the Prinzenbad. The outdoor pool exudes genuine Berlin charm – it’s no wonder that it was even made into a cinematic monument with Prinzessinnenbad. And yes: legendary red and white fries are of course also available. The Prinzenbad is open daily from 7 am to 8 pm.
📍Location: Prinzenstraße 113-119, 10969 Berlin
5th Badeschiff
Swimming in the Badeschiff almost feels like you’re floating directly in the Spree – only much more stylish. The extraordinary pool is idyllically situated in the river and is undoubtedly one of the most exciting outdoor pools in Berlin. Whether you want to swim a few laps or relax at the beach bar with a cool drink – there’s something for everyone here.
📍Location: Eichenstraße 4, 12435 Berlin
6th summer pool Olympiastadion
If you want to feel like a professional athlete, the Olympiabad in Charlottenburg is just the place for you. The spacious pool invites you to swim long laps and do something really good for your fitness. After all, outdoor pools are not just for lazing around – they can also replace the gym. The Olympiastadion summer pool is open daily from 7 am to 8 pm.
📍Location: Access, Olympischer Platz 3, via Olympischer Platz 5, 14053 Berlin
7. summer pool Neukölln
The Columbiabad is always busy in summer – and for good reason. Here, families meet competitive swimmers who are concentrating on their laps. The large slide and the 10-meter tower provide action and are real eye-catchers. If you still have energy afterwards, the nearby Tempelhofer Feld is the perfect place for yoga, sport or simply a round of burn-off. The Neukölln summer pool is open daily from 7 am to 8 pm.
📍Location: Columbiadamm 160, 10965 Berlin
8th summer pool Pankow
Berlin’s largest open-air pool offers 100,000 square meters of everything a true water lover’s heart desires. A 50-meter pool? Sure. A diving pool, a high-speed slide and two more slides? Also included. There is also an adventure pool with a current channel and even a separate nudist area on the spacious sunbathing lawn – there really is something for everyone here. The Pankow summer pool is open daily from 7:30 am to 8 pm.
📍Location: Wolfshagener Str. 91-93, 13187 Berlin
9th Wannsee lido
It’s not quite in the outdoor pool category, but it does have a real beach feeling! Make yourself comfortable in one of the beach chairs, look out over the Wannsee and let yourself be convinced for a moment that you’re on the Baltic Sea. A short vacation in Berlin? Absolutely. The Wannsee lido is open daily from 10 am to 8 pm.
📍Location: Wannseebadweg 25, 14129 Berlin