By Sandro Röllig

A successful day full of attractions at the Waldbad

Many visitors came to the family day at the Waldbad with free entry.

Last Saturday, our forest pool was transformed into a lively meeting place for families and visitors from all over the region. The family day offered a varied program that delighted young and old alike. Thanks to free entrance, numerous guests were able to enjoy the wide range of activities free of charge and sample the modern new catering area to their heart’s content.

The program was packed with highlights, especially the impressive performances by Günzburg balloon artist Tobi van Deisner. He delighted children and adults alike with his creative and humorous balloon creations: Whether with a self-made diver, a “balloon sword fight” in slow motion or with the largest balloon in the world – Tobi van Deisner’s performance amazed and amused the numerous spectators.

Magician Magic Martin also enchanted the audience with magical tricks and illusions. Younger guests were also able to enjoy a large bouncy caübersstle provided by the town of Günzburg in the Waldbad, which ensured exuberant fun and movement. Here they could romp around to their heart’s desire. Fun guaranteed!

There were also several information stands. There was a stand for the State Garden Show, which offered visitors an insight into the planned projects and the many opportunities offered by the Garden Show. There were other stands from the main sponsor PERI, Radio 7, the Förderverein Waldbad Günzburg e.V. and of course from us as Stadtwerke Günzburg.

For the more adventurous visitors, a trial dive was offered. In the afternoon, Radio 7 with DJ Chris Montana ensured that parents and children danced together. The evening ended in the new beer garden “Esstisch bei Joe” run by our tenant Josef Fritz.

Our CEO, Lothar Böck, was very pleased with the Family Day: “The positive response from visitors shows that the Family Day was a complete success and once again brought people together at Waldbad Günzburg. Many families took the opportunity to make new contacts and make wonderful memories together.”

The evening before, the unofficial opening of the Waldbad took place with the newly designed outdoor facilities, the rebuilt catering area and the extended playground. Günzburg’s Lord Mayor Gerhard Jauernig spoke of many fond personal memories that he has associated with the Waldbad since childhood: drying off on the hot stone floor, his first swims and the smell of fries. “The decision to invest in the Waldbad was a very conscious decision to improve the quality of life in our town. We want to create a place where families feel at home, where children can laugh and adults can relax. With the newly designed catering area, we have now created another place to meet and socialize,” said Mayor Gerhard Jauernig.

Text: Michael Lindner, Stadt Günzburg; Sandro Röllig, Stadtwerke Günzburg

Photos: Sandro Röllig, Stadtwerke Günzburg

 

Impressions of the family day

 

There was a lot going on at the PERI and Radio 7 stands!
Stadtwerke Günzburg itself was also on site with an information point.
The stand of the Förderverein Waldbad Günzburg e.V. with assessor Helmut Lochbrunner (left) and 1st chairman Bernd Röllig.

The bouncy castle was THE attraction for the kids.
Try diving at the Günzburg diving club.
Tobi van Deisner’s show went down really well with young and old alike.

Magician Magic Martin also provided a lot of fun and a good vibe!

The unofficial opening of the new operating and sanitary facilities as well as the catering area took place on the evening before the family day.

Symbolic key handover

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By Sandro Röllig

Big family day at the Waldbad Günzburg

On Saturday, May 24, 2025, all visitors will have free admission. The new catering area will also be ready by then.

The Waldbad in Günzburg is one of the most popular destinations in the region in summer. The new bathing season started on May 11 and 14 days later a real highlight awaits visitors: the family day on May 24, which entertains guests from morning to evening with all kinds of attractions. This Saturday also marks the official opening of the new catering area.

Since the late summer of 2023, numerous renovation and new construction measures have been taking place around the Waldbad. The 2024 millennium flood and water damage in December in the “Esstisch bei Joe”, which was about to open, delayed the construction work. But in a few days, all the work will be completed and Stadtwerke Günzburg is inviting you to a big family day that starts at 9 am. What you can look forward to on May 24: Free entry to the Waldbad all day long. “We would like to thank our many bathers for their loyalty and the high level of understanding they have shown over the past year during the construction work. With our investments, we have made the Waldbad even more visually appealing and fit for the future,” says our Stadtwerke board member Lothar Böck.

The outdoor facilities were redesigned, and the operations building and catering area were rebuilt or converted. Despite massive water damage during the renovation of the restaurant area at the end of 2024, which meant that the entire floor structure had to be dismantled, among other things, there were no negative effects on the opening of this year’s pool season. Wood as a raw material is of great importance at the “Esstisch bei Joe” restaurant run by tenant Josef Fritz. Wood from ash trees that had to be felled on the Waldbad site in the winter of 2023 for safety reasons has been used in the 55-seat dining room, which is accessible all year round. Thanks to the great willingness of companies, clubs and private individuals, these gaps were closed again with new plantings. The wall coverings, counter, tables and benches of the new kiosk were made from the wood of the old Waldbad ash trees. More than 300 seats are available in the outdoor area. A mini-golf course and an extended playground with additional attractions will also be available again when the new restaurant and the beautiful beer garden open.

A highlight of the family day at the Waldbad will be Tobi van Deisner’s performance at 1 pm. The Günzburg balloon artist has been delighting people of all ages for many years with his hilarious and spectacular shows. Afterwards, magician Magic Martin from Germaringen will be performing at 2.30 pm. He offers lots of magic, fun and entertainment.

Goal wall shooting, a trial dive by the Günzburg diving club, a bouncy castle and information stands from PERI – the main sponsor of the family day -, the Förderverein Waldbad Günzburg e.V., Stadtwerke Günzburg and Landesgartenschau GmbH round off the special day at the Waldbad in the afternoon. The musical accompaniment in the afternoon will be provided by Radio 7 with DJ Chris Montana.

The pool closes at 8 p.m. and the family day ends in the evening in the beer garden. Günzburg’s Lord Mayor Gerhard Jauernig is looking forward to the Family Day on May 24 and says: “The Stadtwerke Günzburg has put together a fantastic program. Visitors of all ages will be splendidly entertained throughout the day and can enjoy our beautiful Waldbad. Now we just have to keep our fingers crossed that it will be a sunny day.”

There will be a family day at the Waldbad on May 24. The new catering area will also be ready in time for the event. The anticipation is correspondingly great among (from left) Lord Mayor Gerhard Jauernig, leaseholder Josef Fritz and Lothar Böck, Managing Director of Stadtwerke.
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By Sandro Röllig

Günzburg and Burgau introduce a new combined ticket for both outdoor pools

Families can save a lot of money on visits to the Waldbad and Gsundbrunnenbad this summer.

Günzburg. This year, the two towns of Burgau and Günzburg are setting a joint example of family friendliness and regional cooperation: this summer, families can purchase an attractive, discounted combined ticket for the first time, which allows them to visit both outdoor pools in the region.

The Gsundbrunnenbad in Burgau and our Günzburger Waldbad offer many attractions for young and old. The two outdoor pools in the northern district are two of the most popular leisure facilities in the region in summer – with diving platforms, swimmers’, non-swimmers’ and children’s paddling pools, several slides, spacious sunbathing areas, playgrounds, table tennis tables, a large gastronomic offer and much more. Both outdoor pools will open in a few days: the Gsundbrunnenbad in Burgau on Saturday, May 10 and our Waldbad in Günzburg on Sunday, May 11.

The new combined ticket, which guarantees swimming fun in a double pack, is valid for parents and single parents with at least one child up to the age of 18. With this innovative offer, both cities want to promote leisure fun for families, further increase the attractiveness of the two outdoor pools and strengthen the community in the region.

“We are delighted to be working with Burgau to create an innovative offer that focuses on families. The new combined ticket is a great opportunity to explore our wonderful outdoor pools and have fun together,” says Günzburg’s Lord Mayor Gerhard Jauernig. Burgau’s mayor Martin Brenner agrees and continues: “For us, the focus is on promoting family life and strengthening the regional community. This project shows how we can create significant added value for our citizens through close inter-municipal cooperation.”

The new combined ticket is available at the ticket offices of both outdoor pools and is valid for the entire swimming season – online purchase is not possible. The new offer gives families the opportunity to visit both outdoor pools at a significantly reduced price. Instead of 189 euros for both family season tickets, the new combined ticket costs just 130 euros – a saving of more than 30 percent. “With the combined ticket, we want to offer families a simple, flexible and, above all, cost-effective way to discover our various outdoor pools and spend wonderful hours in the water together. I am convinced that this offer will inspire many families and help to make our region even more liveable,” says Lothar Böck, our Stadtwerke manager.

Burgau’s outdoor pool manager Sebastian Wagner is looking forward to many new visitors to the Gsundbrunnenbad and is already looking to the future: “The combined ticket is a first-time experiment that should not remain a one-day wonder. If the offer is well received, a continuation is planned.”

Text: Michael Lindner, Stadt Günzburg; Sandro Röllig, Stadtwerke Günzburg

Photo: Michael Lindner, Stadt Günzburg

Stadtwerke Günzburg manager Lothar Böck, Günzburg mayor Gerhard Jauernig, Burgau mayor Martin Brenner and Burgau outdoor pool manager Sebastian Wagner proudly present the combined ticket for the two outdoor pools in the northern district.
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By Sandro Röllig

The Waldbad opens the swimming season on May 11.

The preparatory work is in full swing. Admission is now via the new access area.

In four weeks’ time, we will be opening the gates of the Waldbad to the many visitors once again. The swimming season starts this year on Sunday, May 11. A few things are new this year.

The most important change is right at the beginning: the forecourt has been redesigned. Gone are the days of the temporary entrance in front of the camper van site; admission is now via the new access area. The new sanitary facilities are also operational and can be used by all visitors. “Over the past few months, we have carried out extensive renovation and new construction work. I am delighted that these have now been completed and that our Waldbad can shine in new splendor,” says our Stadtwerke board member Lothar Böck.

Since last year, we have been offering the option of conveniently purchasing admission tickets before your visit via our online store and presenting them as a digital ticket at the ticket office. Of course, tickets can still be purchased on site at the ticket office in the Waldbad.

The technology and green areas are currently being brought up to scratch. The pools are being cleaned and will be filled with water next week. “The opening of our Waldbad is a special event every year and an important signal for the start of summer in Günzburg. Our outdoor pool is not only a place for recreation and sporting fun, but also an important meeting place for our citizens of all ages. I cordially invite everyone to visit our beautiful Waldbad, enjoy the sun and the cool water and have a great time with family and friends.”

The Waldbad will be open daily between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. this bathing season from May 11, weather permitting, and admission prices will remain at the same low level.

The entire Waldbad team is looking forward to welcoming lots of bathers!

Text: Michael Lindner, Stadt Günzburg; Sandro Röllig, Stadtwerke Günzburg

Photo: Michael Lindner, Stadt Günzburg

 

Mayor Gerhard Jauernig (left) and Stadtwerke-Boss Lothar Böck are looking forward to the new swimming season at the Waldbad. It starts on May 11.
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By Sandro Röllig

After the water damage in December 2024 – Reconstruction of the catering area has begun

Shortly before the opening of the catering area in the Waldbad, there was massive water damage there in mid-December. Fortunately, the wing with the new operating and sanitary facilities was spared from the damage.

After the damage occurred, we immediately began to take measures to minimise the damage. In particular, the entire catering wing including the fitted kitchen had to be cleared, tiles and wall panelling removed down to a height of around 60 centimetres, the walls opened, the insulation removed, the screed and the entire floor structure dismantled down to the floor slab. This work was all completed before Christmas so that the extensive drying work could begin immediately. This is currently still ongoing and should be completed in the next few days.

Reconstruction of the catering area can then begin. Together with the architecture and planning office, the reconstruction work will be coordinated with the affected trades and is expected to begin in February. Stadtwerke is in close dialogue with all the trades involved. However, a final completion date cannot yet be defined.

According to the latest estimates, the damage amounts to a six-figure sum. ‘The current situation is a major challenge for all those affected. However, I would like to emphasise that the work now required will not have any negative impact on the opening of this year’s swimming season at the Waldbad,’ says Böck, the Stadtwerke board member.

Text: Michael Linder, City of Günzburg; Nino Röllig, Stadtwerke Günzburg; Sandro Röllig, Stadtwerke Günzburg

Photos: Sandro Röllig, Stadtwerke Günzburg

Drying work is currently still underway inside the building.
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By Sandro Röllig

The Waldbad ist now open again

Many people in the region have been waiting weeks for this news:

Günzburg’s Waldbad has reopened. From today, 6 August, 12:30 pm, the pool is open again. You can splash and slide, swim and jump in the swimmer’s pool.

Until recently, it was completely unclear when and whether the Waldbad would be able to reopen at all this season. This was solely due to the high groundwater level. As long as the large underground water masses pressed against parts of the pools, the pools had to remain filled with water. There was too great a risk that the pool could otherwise lift and be severely damaged. Fortunately, the groundwater level finally dropped steadily and far enough to allow the pool area under the diving tower to be drained completely.
All the pools have now been completely cleaned, the technology is fully functional and the paths and sunbathing areas have been cleared of mud for some time. The pools have been filled with fresh water, chlorinated and sampled. Now that the tests have been positive, today’s reopening is imminent.
We are all looking forward to welcoming many visitors and hopefully many more wonderful summer days and enjoyable hours in our Waldbad.

Anyone who would like a pro-rata refund of their season ticket, as the bathing season is arithmetically half over, can register this directly at the Waldbad ticket office. However, Stadtwerke would be delighted if this was waived and the value was regarded as a donation to the pool, which was badly affected by the flood disaster.

Lord Mayor Gerhard Jauernig is delighted that the Waldbad, Günzburg’s summer meeting place, will still be open this season: “After the images of the floods at the beginning of June, nobody would have expected it to open this year. We are all the happier that we can make the pools and the beautiful park available to our citizens during the summer holidays.”

text: Michael Linder/Stadt Günzburg, Sandro Röllig/Stadtwerke Günzburg
photos: Julian Mandel/Stadtwerke Günzburg, Sandro Röllig/Stadtwerke Günzburg
Lord Mayor Gerhard Jauernig, swimming supervisor Günter Münzing and Lothar Böck, member of the Stadtwerke board, are looking forward to many more bathers this summer.

 

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