Südbad Jena

So much more than just water.

Swimming close to nature at the Schleichersee

Oasis for relaxation-seekers
Paradise for keen swimmers
Meeting spot for sportswomen and sportsman

Hinweis

Das Südbad ist geschlossen. Die neue Badesaison beginnt am 1. Mai 2026 – wir freuen uns schon jetzt auf Ihren Besuch im kommenden Jahr. Ihre Jenaer Bäder und Freizeit GmbH

Was vor sechs Jahren als kleine Mutprobe begann, hat sich längst zu einer festen Tradition im Jenaer Veranstaltungskalender entwickelt.

Swim, play and fun

Non-swimmer and swimmer areas in the 3.8-acre Schleichersee lake
Maximum depth of 3.5 meters
Children's paddling pool with a sun awning
Children's playground
Sunbathing lawn
Snack bar with a sun terrace
Nudist area
Barrier-free sanitary facility with a changing table

Opening hours Südbad

May, June	every day	10 am - 6 pm
July, August	every day	9 am - 8 pm
September	every day	10 am - 6 pm

Last admission: 60 minutes before closing.
End of bathing time: 30 minutes before closing.
In the case of inclement weather, we reserve the right to adjust the opening hours on the very day. We communicate these adjustments on this page in our news-ticker.

Entrance fees Südbad

Day-tickets

Adults	5.00 Euro
Reduced	3.50 Euro
Children (4 - 14 years)	2.50 Euro
Family (1 adult + 1 children)	7.00 Euro
Family (1 adult + 2 children)	9.00 Euro
Family (2 adults + 1 child)	12.00 Euro
Family (2 adults + 2 children)	14.00 Euro
Multi-child family-ticket (2 adults + all children free)*	14.00 Euro

*Available at www.familienkarte-thueringen.de

Ticket of ten

Adults	40.00 Euro
Reduced	30.00 Euro
Children (4-14 years)	20.00 Euro

Season tickets

Adults	115.00 Euro
Reduced	65.00 Euro
Children (4 - 14 years)	50.00 Euro

Season tickets can only be purchased on site. Season tickets are valid at the Süd- & Ostbad Jena.

Evening tickets

Adults	3.00 Euro
Reduced	2.00 Euro
Children (4 - 14 years)	1.50 Euro

Early-morning swimming

Adult, Reduced, Child

2.50 Euro

Children up to the age of four visit our outdoor pool free of charge.
All holders of our GalaxSea AboCard Sauna (annual bathing/sauna pass) use our outdoor pool free of charge upon presentation of their AboCards - this includes early-morning swimming.
For a group of 10 or more people, one accompanying person is free.
Reductions apply to FSJler, students, pupils, trainees, people with disabilities and JenaBonus-Card-holders upon presentation of proof as well as holders of a pension card or people over the age of 63 after presentation of proof.

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