Elm outdoor pool opens May 9 with summer festivities and flag ceremony
The Elm outdoor pool in Cremlingen is set to open for the season on May 9, 2026. Visitors can expect a day of activities, including refreshments and the official flag-raising ceremony to mark the start of summer swimming. The pool will welcome guests from 10 a.m., with pool manager Stefan Bartsch overseeing operations. The Friends of Elm Outdoor Pool will serve coffee and sandwiches starting at 11 a.m., while the German Lifeguard Association (DLRG) will provide coffee and cake from 2 p.m. Organisers have encouraged cake donations for the event, with details on contributions to be shared in advance.
The official opening will be marked by the hoisting of the DLRG flag atop the diving tower. Later in the season, the pool will host its Summer Festival on June 27, 2026, featuring a night swim. For further updates on events, visitors can check the pool’s website at www.freibad-am-elm.de.
The opening day will kick off at 10 a.m., with food and drinks available throughout the afternoon. The DLRG flag ceremony will signal the pool’s readiness for the summer. Additional event details will be posted online as the season progresses.
