Neuhofen celebrates the opening of the new outdoor pool - a highlight for families!

Neuhofen celebrates the opening of the new outdoor pool - a highlight for families!

Neuhofen an der Ybbs, Österreich - On June 26, 2025, the ceremonial opening of the converted outdoor pool took place in Neuhofen an der Ybbs. Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner emphasized the timely completion of the project on this occasion, which was crucial for the upcoming start of the holiday. The new outdoor pool is to be a place for families, fun and leisure activities, as the mayor Maria Kogler emphasized. She initiated the project, which was supported with a unanimous decision by the local council.

The original outdoor pool was opened in 1975. After 50 years, it was time to carry out extensive conversions, which had been a topic of intensive discussions for several years. The financial expenses for the renovation were also unanimously decided. Numerous local personalities were present at the opening, including master builder Erwin Hackl, architect Leopold Teufl and architect Cornelia Schindelegger and municipal council Peter Doersieb. Pastor Christoph Hofstätter, who blessed the new outdoor pool, gave a beneficial note while the local music band musically framed the ceremony.

diverse offers in the outdoor pool

The outdoor pool Neuhofen/Ybbs offers a welcome cooling on hot summer days and is equally suitable for swimmers, non -swimmers and children. There is a separate children's pool for the little guests, while a large lawn invites sun worshipers and there is sufficient green space for ball games. In addition, visitors can take action at the children's playground or at beach volleyball. A bathroom buffet ensures the physical well -being of the guests.

The opening times are daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., then from August 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is pointed out that the outdoor pool remains closed in bad weather. For more information, interested parties can visit the website of the municipality Neuhofen-ybbs.at or use the contact telephone numbers 07475/52506 or 07475/52700

outdoor pools in Austria at a glance

The opening of the outdoor pool in Neuhofen an der Ybbs is part of the seasonal festivities that can be observed throughout Austria when the summer and outdoor pools open their gates again. Free baths can range from simple, chlores swimming pools to delimited areas on rivers or lakes. They are often also referred to as a forest pool, natural pool or lido.

In most outdoor pools, visitors find a comprehensive infrastructure such as changing rooms, toilets, kiosks, lying areas as well as play and sports facilities such as beach volleyball fields and table tennis panels. All outdoor pools are monitored by supervisors, which offers additional security and comfort. Entry to these facilities is usually chargeable. Interested parties can be found on platforms such as Swimcheck about the most beautiful outdoor pools in Austria as well as a practical search for the right swimming pool nearby.