Waldbad Günzburg: Innovative, sustainable and open all year round!

Waldbad Günzburg: Innovative, sustainable and open all year round!

The forest pool in Günzburg, which has been a popular meeting place for young and old since 1962, reopened its doors on May 22, 2025 after extensive renovation. With a clear goal: to establish year-round operations. The Region A3 reports on a new entrance area with modernized service and sanitary rooms as well as a newly designed forecourt that now looks more inviting than ever. A fresh catering area including an enlarged beer garden and an indoor area was also created.

The sustainable orientation of the project is reflected in the interior design, which was realized using, among other things, local ash trees from the bathroom area and a selection of climate trees. In addition, innovative heating methods are used, such as the generation of hot water through solar thermal energy and PV systems as well as through geothermal and groundwater heat. These environmentally friendly approaches are not only a plus for nature, but also help counteract swimming pool closures in the region. This positions the forest pool as a very important part of social life in Günzburg.

Invitation to the specialist event

An event aimed at architects, engineers, planners and woodworkers will be held to mark the official presentation of the newly designed forest pool. On July 31, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., participants will be introduced to the conception, planning and execution of the project. The Region A3 calls for registration by July 25, 2025, as the number of participants is limited.

The challenges faced by those responsible for the project will also be discussed on this occasion, including financing, flood damage and short lead times. The experts include Lothar Böck, board member of the municipal company Stadtwerke Günzburg, Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Frank Lattke, architect BDA, and Cornelius Manz, master carpenter. They bring extensive specialist knowledge and help ensure that timber construction, as a mainstay in the construction industry, can continue to flourish in Günzburg.

The renaissance of timber construction

The renovation and reopening of the forest pool comes at a time when wooden construction is experiencing a real renaissance, especially in urban areas. According to the Constructive Wood Construction, wood offers an environmentally friendly alternative with its low CO₂ footprint and the many advantages it offers investors and municipalities. Timber construction not only has the potential to quickly solve the housing shortage, but also makes a significant contribution to achieving climate goals.

Municipal actors in particular benefit from the quick construction times and the low noise pollution that come with this building material. The appeal of wooden construction is reflected in the high demand for environmentally friendly living space, which remains unbroken, especially in cities. Funding programs from state and European authorities make financing easier and make projects like the forest pool even more attractive.

Another important point for the future is that timber construction is not only environmentally friendly, but also brings financial advantages for project developers. You can save time and be creative in your design by prefabrication of components. At the same time, they benefit from lower risks and better planning of their construction projects, as Holzbauwelt shows.

Overall, the forest pool in Günzburg is not only a swimming pool, but also a flagship project for sustainable construction. The initiatives surrounding timber construction clearly demonstrate how modern technology and environmental protection can go hand in hand - a step that many cities and stakeholders would like to imitate in the future.