A man and a woman lean against the edge of a swimming pool and drink cocktails. Other people are swimming in the background.

© Badeparadies Schwarzwald

Top Swimming Destinations in Baden-Württemberg

Swimming Fun
9.6.20265 min. read timeby Hirsch & Greif
There’s no off-season for water activities: Take a dip, recharge, and leave your everyday life behind. Discover swimming lakes, hot springs, and water adventures in the south.

Bathing Region Southwest Germany

Water Fun All Year Round!
Whether it’s a swimming lake, thermal spa, outdoor pool, or water park—Baden-Württemberg offers water experiences for every season and every mood. In the summer, natural swimming lakes, beaches, and Lake Constance beckon with a chance to cool off and enjoy views of the water. On cooler days, thermal spas, indoor pools, and water parks invite you to relax, warm up, and unwind.Among the most popular swimming destinations are the Badeparadies Schwarzwald, the Sinsheim Thermal Baths, and the Rulantica Water World at Europa-Park. Families will find a variety of recreational and water parks with slides and water play areas, while wellness enthusiasts can unwind in the thermal bath complexes of the south.Whether for a spontaneous day at the beach, a family outing, or a short getaway by the water—discover the most beautiful swimming lakes, thermal baths, outdoor pools, and water parks in Baden-Württemberg.

Questions About Swimming Lakes and more

From Swimming Lakes to Thermal Baths: Everything You Need to Know for Your Getaway by the Water
Whether it's a swimming lake, a water park, or a thermal spa—here you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about swimming and water activities in Baden-Württemberg.

Overview of Water Hotspots in Southwest Germany

Find your personalised bathing experience!

Here you'll find the perfect swimming destinations in Baden-Württemberg—based on the season, weather, target audience, and the kind of experience you're looking for.

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    Natural Outdoor Swimming Pool in St. Märgen
    A Black Forest meadow instead of an English lawn. The natural outdoor swimming pool on the sunny heights of St. Märgen is a unique place, with unparalleled views of the mountains and valleys of the Bl...
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    Bonndorf outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool in Bonndorf is idyllically situated next to the castle garden and Japanese garden. Heated pools, children's area, playground, sports areas and sunbathing lawns make it the ideal desti...
    Bonndorf
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    Lakeside Beach Sandweier
    Bathing lake with beach and sunbathing area.
    Black Forest
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    Lido Bodman
    Perfect holiday feeling: The peaceful lido in Bodman offers pure relaxation with its large sunbathing lawn and its beautiful bathing jetty.
    Lake Constance
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    Lido Ludwigshafen
    At Ludwigshafen lido the most beautiful time of the year could be enjoyed wonderfully on the gently sloping beach with fine sand as well as on the spacious sunbathing lawn with shady willows.
    Lake Constance
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    Badschnass - Schramberg indoor swimming pool
    Badschnass - Schramberg indoor swimming pool
    Schramberg
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    Spa and Leisure Centre "Radon Revital Bad"
    Important information:The physiotherapy department and the radon balneotherapy are open on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. Reservations can be made daily by telephone: 07675-929-104. The extended infectio...
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    Spa and Water Paradise "Badeparadies Schwarzwald"
    A tropical oasis with a poolside bar under the shade of exotic Caribbean palms and a panoramic view from the glass roof – in the heart of the Black Forest. Spoil yourself with steam rooms, a variety o...
    Black Forest
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    Bodensee-Therme Überlingen
    Experience a relaxing day far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the warm thermal healing water and in the natural sauna world directly on Lake Constance.
    Überlingen on Lake Constance

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Excursion Tips on the Waterfront

Variety for Water Sports Fans
NatureWaters

Natural Lakes in Southwest Germany

Open Water Swimming
NatureWaters

7 Summer Tips for Cooling off in Baden-Württemberg

Great Fun for Water Lovers
SÜDENSwimming

Adventures by the Water in SouthWest Germany

Splash Out
NatureWaters

Overview of Water Hotspots in Southwest Germany

Find your personalised bathing experience!

Here you'll find the perfect swimming destinations in Baden-Württemberg—based on the season, weather, target audience, and the kind of experience you're looking for.

Filter results

Show 332 Experiences
  1. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Natural Outdoor Swimming Pool in St. Märgen
    A Black Forest meadow instead of an English lawn. The natural outdoor swimming pool on the sunny heights of St. Märgen is a unique place, with unparalleled views of the mountains and valleys of the Bl...
    Black ForestCLOSED
  2. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Bonndorf outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool in Bonndorf is idyllically situated next to the castle garden and Japanese garden. Heated pools, children's area, playground, sports areas and sunbathing lawns make it the ideal desti...
    Bonndorf
  3. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Lakeside Beach Sandweier
    Bathing lake with beach and sunbathing area.
    Black Forest
  4. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Lido Bodman
    Perfect holiday feeling: The peaceful lido in Bodman offers pure relaxation with its large sunbathing lawn and its beautiful bathing jetty.
    Lake Constance
  5. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Lido Ludwigshafen
    At Ludwigshafen lido the most beautiful time of the year could be enjoyed wonderfully on the gently sloping beach with fine sand as well as on the spacious sunbathing lawn with shady willows.
    Lake Constance
  6. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Badschnass - Schramberg indoor swimming pool
    Badschnass - Schramberg indoor swimming pool
    Schramberg
  7. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Spa and Leisure Centre "Radon Revital Bad"
    Important information:The physiotherapy department and the radon balneotherapy are open on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. Reservations can be made daily by telephone: 07675-929-104. The extended infectio...
    Black ForestCLOSED
  8. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Spa and Water Paradise "Badeparadies Schwarzwald"
    A tropical oasis with a poolside bar under the shade of exotic Caribbean palms and a panoramic view from the glass roof – in the heart of the Black Forest. Spoil yourself with steam rooms, a variety o...
    Black Forest
  9. Go to article
    SÜDENSwimming
    Bodensee-Therme Überlingen
    Experience a relaxing day far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the warm thermal healing water and in the natural sauna world directly on Lake Constance.
    Überlingen on Lake Constance