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Open water swimming season concludes on August 31, 2025

The period for open bathing concludes on August 31, 2025.
The period for open bathing concludes on August 31, 2025.

Open water swimming season concludes on August 31, 2025

The 2025 outdoor swimming season has come to an end on August 31, marking the conclusion of a busy summer for both the Milchborntal outdoor pool and the Paffrath combination pool. Approximately 70,000 swimming guests enjoyed the refreshing waters during this season.

Despite the challenge of a personnel shortage, particularly in pool surveillance, the swimming operation was maintained smoothly without major restrictions. Manfred Habrunner, Managing Director of Bathing Operations Company Bergisch Gladbach GmbH, commended the team's efforts and continued to stress the importance of long-term training and recruitment of specialists in bathing operations.

In an effort to address the personnel shortage, the Bathing Operations Company is focusing on targeted youth promotion, internal qualification measures, and cooperations. These initiatives aim to attract new talent and ensure the continuity of high-quality swimming operations.

From September 1, 2025, the Paffrath combination pool will extend its opening hours. The indoor and outdoor area will be open from 6:15 AM - 9:00 PM on Thursdays, and the outdoor area with the heated 50m pool will be open from 6:15 AM - 9:00 PM on Tuesdays. This extended accessibility is expected to cater to a wider range of swimmers and provide more opportunities for enjoyable aquatic activities.

The digital ticketing system, introduced this year, has been well-received by guests, allowing them to purchase tickets online with ease and convenience. For more information about the Bathing Operations Company, including updates on opening hours, events, and news, visit their website at www.baeder-gl.de.

As the swimming season transitions into autumn, the Paffrath combination pool remains committed to providing a welcoming and enjoyable environment for all swimming enthusiasts. With extended opening hours and ongoing initiatives to address the personnel shortage, the future of swimming operations in Bergisch Gladbach looks promising.

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