Mass brawl in the outdoor pool: 25 young people involved, injured!

Mass brawl in the outdoor pool: 25 young people involved, injured!

On Friday afternoon, August 17, 2025, there was a mass brawl in a Berlin outdoor pool, the "Summerbad Neukölln", which put both guests and the police in the alarm. Around 20 to 25 young people got into a dispute that quickly escalated, which led to a large -scale operation of the security forces. Five men had to be taken to a hospital after the police intervened, while the officials temporarily interrupted the admission for guests, which led to longer waiting times. However, regular operation in the outdoor pool was resumed early Friday evening after the situation could be brought under control.

All those involved were 20 years old or younger. Four young people stayed on the edge of the pelvis when one of them fell into the swimming pool and another young person injured in the neck and spine area. This meant that around 15 to 20 young people and young adults attacked the injured adolescent and his companions. A total of four male people were injured in the argument, all of whom were brought to hospitals. However, two suspects were found by the emergency services, while the investigation continues to continue.

Overview of outdoor pools in Germany

Free baths such as the "Summer Bad Neukölln" are outdoor public bathing establishments, which are usually subject to charges and offer a variety of facilities. These include swimming pools, changing rooms, toilets and lying areas. In Germany there are numerous outdoor pools that are often referred to as summer baths because they close in the colder months. According to the statistics of 2025, there are 2,416 outdoor pools in Germany, which is around 40 % of all swimming pools. Many outdoor pools contain additional leisure activities such as table tennis panels or beach volleyball fields, which offer visitors other options for relaxation.

The largest outdoor pool in Germany is the Brentanobad in Frankfurt am Main with a water area of ​​17,000 m². Historically, the first outdoor pools were created in the 19th century, and with the renewal of the bathing culture in the Enlightenment, they gained importance. Free baths not only offer swimming opportunities, but also the opportunity to relax and leisure activities.

While the mass brawl in the "Summerbad Neukölln" made high waves, the question remains how such incidents can be prevented in the future to ensure the safety of the bathers. The authorities face the challenge of keeping the balance between public security and the carefree bathing pleasure. Further developments on the incidents can be pursued on social media, whereby the police ask for understanding of the waiting times that were necessary by the control measures.

For detailed information about outdoor pools and their history, the Wikipedia page via outdoor pools can be visited. The content on Pixabay, which provide a variety of pictures and graphics on German outdoor pools, could also be of interest.