The most beautiful natural outdoor pools - Ruhr Area Edition

An outdoor pool that feels like a vacation - but without the smell of chlorine in your nose. Instead: naturally filtered water, a small sandy beach to dig your feet into and trees everywhere to provide shade (no fighting for the one free lounger in the blazing sun). This is a jackpot for families: shallow water entrance, playground, chips and currywurst at the snack bar - it's all here. Those who prefer to swim laps or jump from the tower can dive into the swimmer's pool. You can hire sun loungers, but you don't have to - just put a towel on the grass and you're good to go. Simply a really relaxed place to enjoy the summer without it feeling like typical outdoor pool stress. ☀️

No noise, no stress, no chlorine - just green meadows, a deep pond and lots of peace and quiet. The Suderwich natural outdoor pool is one of those places that you almost don't want to tell anyone about because it is so beautifully calm. There is a clean non-swimmer's pool in the front area - ideal for splashing around without it getting too crowded. If you want to swim, go to the natural pond. It's deep, cool and sometimes belongs to geese and fish - nature, without filters. There's plenty of shade under the old trees, the meadow is lush green and the playground is right next door. No bells and whistles, no fuss - just an honest, quiet seaside resort. And somehow that's exactly why it's so special.

Fancy an outdoor pool that feels like a short vacation in the countryside - but without the taste of chlorine in your mouth? Then head to the Froloch! Bio-filtered water, wooden walkways, a sandy beach and even a slide. There's a paddling stream for kids and shady sunbathing lawns and beach chairs for everyone else to chill out. And best of all: NABU also thinks it's great because swallows are allowed to party here. Nature in the middle of the city, easy to reach by bus and train and still a little oasis of peace. Perfect for families, groups of friends or anyone looking for nature flair - without having to drive for hours through the countryside.

River pool feeling deluxe: clear, natural water straight from the Lippe, slide for the fun factor and shady spots to hang out. Everything is well looked after, with a kiosk that knows exactly what you need - chips, currywurst, beer, done. Here you can relax and splash around in the river while the surrounding nature brings you down. Perfect for anyone who isn't a fan of classic lakes but still wants summer, sun and swimming. And all for a fair entrance fee - it doesn't get much better than that.

Here you can dive into the fresh water with the best view - and there are plenty of green meadows and shady places to chill out around it. The shallow entrance and playground make it a family hotspot, with the Ruhr Valley cycle path right on the doorstep. Perfect if you want to combine nature, exercise and swimming fun. And if you get hungry, the kiosk has snacks and drinks to keep you relaxed throughout the day.