Vienna-Liesing gets a new indoor pool: swimming all year round!

Vienna-Liesing gets a new indoor pool: swimming all year round!

Höpflerbad, 1230 Wien, Österreich - The planning committee of the municipal council in Vienna has now officially approved the new indoor pool at the location of the existing outdoor pool Höpflerbad. This decision is made in the framework of the city's large-scale “Baths construction program 2030”, which will provide an investment total of 115 million euros by 2030 to significantly expand the swimming pool landscape in Vienna. As orf , the municipal council decision is still pending, which is expected before Christmas. The construction for the new swimming pool is scheduled for autumn next year, and bathing operations should be possible in the summer of 2026, although the complete completion is planned for 2027.

Details on the new swimming pool

The new indoor pool is equipped with a swimming pool of 25 by 16 meters corresponding to the competition standards, supplemented by a 1 and a 3-meter jumping facility. Particular attention is paid to the equipment for schools and kindergartens, since an apprenticeship pool is set up, which is also suitable for baby swimming thanks to a higher water temperature. In addition, a small children will be available to expand the offers for the youngest visitors. The total amount for the new bathroom amounts to 22.2 million euros net, which underlines the importance of this project in Vienna's urban development, such as informs the city of Vienna

The Höpflerbad thus becomes a central location for all-year-old swimming and bathing operations in Vienna. At the same time, a total of five new swimming pools will be built as part of the construction program by 2030 and existing facilities are expanded to secure a variety of swimming options and child -friendly offers. The project shows the city's clear focus on promoting swimming sports and improving the infrastructure for citizens, while the enthusiasm for the new indoor pool is growing more and more.