Updated pool pricing details available starting October
Lübeck to Increase Swimming Pool Fees from October 2025
The Hanseatic City of Lübeck has announced a significant increase in swimming pool entrance fees, effective from October 1, 2025. This decision, which has drawn political opposition from the CDU party, aims to maintain the swimming pool infrastructure as part of public services.
The new pricing structure will see adults paying 7 euros, while reduced tickets will cost 3.50 euros. Children will pay 3 euros or 1.50 euros with a reduction. Notably, children under three years of age, accompanying persons of disabled persons (B), and holders of the Lübeck-Card will continue to have free entry.
The Moisling Outdoor Pool is located at Pennmoor 1, the central bath at Schmiedestr. 5-7, the Sports Bath St. Lorenz at Ziegelstraße 152, the Schlutup Outdoor Pool at Palinger Weg 70, and the swimming pool Kücknitz at Flenderstraße 87a. Contact information for the Lübeck swimming pools includes a phone number (0451 122 4700), email ([email protected]), and website (luebecker-schwimmbaeder.de).
The price increase is due to rising energy and operating costs, as well as an increasing subsidy requirement from the municipal budget. After the increase, about 27.5 percent of the actual costs will be covered, compared to previously 20 percent. Without the price adjustment, the cost coverage rate for Lübeck swimming pools would drop to 17.5 percent, well below the state average of 42 percent.
The city administration places particular importance on social balance, so reduced prices will continue to apply for certain groups. The new prices aim for a higher, but still socially balanced cost coverage. The summer holiday ticket for children and bonus cards will also remain.
Regarding a comparison with other North German cities, no direct price figures or comparisons were provided for Lübeck versus other cities' swimming pool prices in the search results. However, it is worth noting that Lübeck remains in the middle range compared to other North German cities regarding swimming pool entrance fees.
For exact new pricing details or price comparisons, you may need to consult Lübeck's official swimming pool website or local government announcements closer to or after the October 2025 date.
In light of the rising energy and operating costs, the Lübeck administration has decided to adjust the pricing structure for their home-and-garden facilities, including swimming pools, to maintain infrastructure and continue public services. Despite the increase, the new lifestyle costs will still offer reduced prices for certain groups to ensure social balance.
