Schenkenseebad Schwäbisch Hall Reopens with New Features
Stadtwerke Schwäbisch Hall invested around two million euros in modernising the Schenkenseebad leisure pool and sauna complex. The upgrades include a flexible multi-purpose pool, a redesigned children’s area and a new event sauna. // Photo: Stadtwerke Schwäbisch Hall GmbH
(eap) Stadtwerke Schwäbisch Hall has recently reopened the modernised leisure pool and sauna complex at Schenkenseebad in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany. The operator invested around two million euros in converting the existing 50-metre sports pool into a flexible multi-purpose pool, redesigning the children’s area and installing a new event sauna. With these improvements, Stadtwerke Schwäbisch Hall is responding to changing operational requirements and growing demand for swimming facilities, partly driven by the closure of public pools in the surrounding region.
“Our aim is to preserve Schenkenseebad as a versatile facility for school swimming lessons, swimming instruction, sports and leisure activities in the long term. With this refurbishment, we are responding to the growing demand for shallower pool areas while also creating attractive new offerings for our pool and sauna guests,” says Jens Miermeister, Head of Aquatic Facilities.
The existing 50-metre sports pool has been equipped with a movable partition wall and an adjustable pool floor. When the partition wall is lowered, the full 50-metre pool remains available. When raised, it divides the pool into a 25-metre sports pool and a flexible multi-purpose area. In the latter, the water depth has been reduced from 1.50 to 1.20 metres. An adjustable floor also allows the water depth in part of the pool to be varied from almost zero to 1.20 metres. This means the pool can accommodate swimming lessons and activities such as aqua cycling while still providing dedicated lanes for fitness and competitive swimmers.
The existing children’s area has also undergone a complete redesign in collaboration with the German company of Aquarena. The former pirate theme has been replaced by a jungle-themed environment featuring new tiles, a large wall mural, rocks, palm trees and additional play elements. The existing slide has been retained, while new features include a miniature boat canal.
In the sauna complex, a new event sauna with a capacity for up to 100 guests replaces the former Kelo sauna. Modern lighting technology, fog effects and a projector allow for themed sauna infusion ceremonies accompanied by music and visual effects. Traditional and relaxing sauna sessions will remain part of the programme. The relaxation rooms have also been refurbished with new furniture, curtains, sound-absorbing elements and a more subdued colour scheme designed to enhance guest comfort. ■
