Salzburg's bathing season 2024: 209,000 visitors despite mixed weather

Salzburg's bathing season 2024: 209,000 visitors despite mixed weather

This year's bathing season in Salzburg was mixed, but the numbers speak a clear language. Ten key dates that took place from April to September of this year attracted a total of 209,869 visitors to the Aya, Lepi and Volksi outdoor pools. Despite a rainy start. How the city of Salzburg announced on its official press release.

The AYA outdoor pool opened the season on April 19, followed by the locations in Lepi and Volksi in early May. There was a special premiere this year, because both baths remained open until mid -September - a decision that was well received by the visitors. On the last days of September, 1,424 bathing enthusiasts ventured into the cool water before all outdoor pools compete on October 3. The last day for a jump to the Aya bath has now been reached.

visitor numbers in the trend

The number of visitors in recent years show a gratifying upward trend:

• 2022: 188.594
• 2023: 202.217
• 2024: 209.869

This increase in outdoor pool visitors not only testifies to a high revival, but also by the popularity of these leisure activities in the city. The city administration has tried to improve the bathing experience and to make the stay for the guests as attractive as possible. These efforts have obviously borne their fruits, which is reflected in the steadily growing number of visitors.

For many people, the grants for bathing fun and relaxation in summer are a nice way to enjoy free time in nature. The outdoor pool has established itself as a popular starting point, and it remains to be seen how the numbers will develop in the coming seasons.

For further information on the bathing season and the development of the number of visitors, it is worth taking a look at the detailed reports on www.salzburg24.at .