MUNICHfound informs on everything you need to know about the city's great public pools in summer!

Dantebad
Postillonstr. 17
U1, Tram 20/21, Bus 151/163/164/165 Westfriedhof

Dantebad is Munich's only year-round heated outdoor pool. One pool is reserved to sporty swimmers, while the Erlebnisbecken (adventure basin) features underwater couches and jet streams. Those seeking serenity may also indulge in the ample sauna area with an open-air terrace. Dantebad also has a nudist area and the children's section features toys for tiny bathers. 



Freibad West
Weinbergstr. 11
U5 Laimer Platz; Tram 19, Bus 57 Westbad

Freibad West has the city's largest sunbathing area, including a nudist section. There are three different pools, including a non-swimmer basin, a special kiddie area and a water slide. In addition to the aquatic facilities, Freibad West has two beach volleyball fields, a chess playing area, trampolines, ping pong tables and a kiosk with an adjoining beer garden.



Georgenschwaige
Belgradstr. 195
U2, Tram 12, Bus 144 Scheidplatz; U3, Tram 27 Petuelring

Georgenschwaige is especially family-friendly. Apart from the traditional pool, there is a special mother-child area and a wading pool featuring small water slides for kids. All facilities are handicapped accessible.



Maria Einsiedel Bad
Zentralländstr. 28
U3 Thalkirchen, Tierpark; Bus 135 Bad Maria Einsiedel

Maria-Einsiedel is the city’s only Naturbad (nature bath) with a completely chlorine-free pool. Swimming here almost feels like going for a dip in a lake. However, even before the eco-friendly pool was established, Maria Einsiedel was known for one unique attraction: a four hundred meter Isar canal, through which swimmers may drift from one end of the Maria Einsiedel's grounds to the other. More highlights at this idyllic bath include Munich's oldest nudist area for females and a charming playground.



Michaeli Freibad
Heinrich-Wieland-Str. 24
U5, Bus 195/199 Michaelibad

Michaeli Freibad offers a multitude of attractions, including a 40-meter water slide made out of stainless steel. A smaller elephant-shaped slide keeps younger children happy. For the most daring, a diving tower has been installed. Apart from these aquatic features, the site also contains two beach volleyball fields, a soccer field and a basketball court. In case of a sudden weather change, the Michaeli Hallenbad (indoor pool) is just a stone's throw away.



Prinzregentenbad
Prinzregentenstr. 80
U4, Bus 54/100 Prinzregentenplatz

Prinzregentenbad brings a Mediterranean air to the city as of this year. In a recently established beach area, anything from beach volleyball and speed badminton to sunbathing and building sand castles is possible. Refreshing drinks and snacks are served at a modern beach bar. Aside from all those attractions, Prinzregentenbad offers the basics, with two pools and a wading area for kids. Apart from the sand section, a well-trimmed ample lawn awaits sun worshippers. In addition, Prinzregentenbad also houses a sauna area, which is open all year.


Schyrenbad
Claude-Lorrain-Str. 24
U1/2, Bus Kolumbusplatz; Bus 58 Claude-Lorrain-Strasse

Schyrenbad is the city's oldest outdoor pool. Opened in 1847 for men only, the pool has become a popular summer hangout for families and the hip crowd of the Glockenbach district. Schyrenbad has two pools for athletic swimmers and a basin with a water slide and other fun features. Remaining true to its roots, Schyrenbad also houses an original Bavarian beer garden.


 
Ungererbad
Traubestr. 3
U6, Bus 144 Dietlindenstrasse

Ungererbad is an especially kid-friendly outdoor pool featuring a plashing basin, a children's oasis, an adventure playground and trampolines. Aside from the traditional female nudist area, Ungererbad also has a fabric-free zone for families. Three pools with a diving platform (1 and 3 meters) invite swimmers, while land-loving athletes have two beach volleyball fields and a soccer field at their disposal.


Prices have gone up 10 cent in 2011: Tickets for adults cost € 3.60; children's cost € 2.70. All pools are open daily from 9 am to 6 pm until September 12. On especially hot days in August, opening hours are extended to 8 pm. For more information, visit swm.de.