Several Vienna Indoor Pools Closed for Renovation
Anyone planning to visit an indoor pool in Vienna in the coming months must prepare for restrictions: Numerous pools are currently undergoing general renovations, modernizations, or being converted to be barrier-free, as reported by "Wien heute". According to the Municipal Department 44 (Vienna Pools), major projects are particularly underway in Döbling, Hietzing, and Hernals.
Döblinger Bad: Complete Renovation Until Summer 2026
The pools at Döblinger Bad are currently empty – the reason is a comprehensive roof renovation, which is being combined with modernizations and the expansion of barrier-free access. The completion of the work is planned for the summer of 2026, according to MA-44 spokesperson Martin Kotinsky.
Renovation Postponed: Jörgerbad Stays Open Longer, Hietzinger Bad Under Renovation from May
The originally scheduled renovation of the traditional Jörgerbad in Hernals is delayed. An analysis of the roof structure revealed that the planned energy-saving goals would not be achievable. The plans are now being revised. However, the pool is expected to remain open until the end of the school year 2026.
The Hietzinger Bad will also undergo a general renovation. Construction is set to begin in May 2026, with reopening expected in the fall of 2026.
Reopenings in Autumn
Two indoor swimming pools will soon reopen: The Floridsdorfer Bad will resume operations on October 7, with the sauna section following in the course of October and November. The Simmeringer Bad is set to open on October 28 with a new swimming and training hall.
Visitor Numbers in Vienna's Indoor Pools Stable
Despite the construction-related closures in recent years, visitor numbers have remained stable, according to Kotinsky. The condition of Vienna's indoor pools is generally considered positive. After the completion of renovations in Hietzing and Hernals, no further major renovations are currently planned.
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