The pool is a “space for learning, safety, encounters, and shared responsibility for future generations,” emphasized Mayor Thomas Stark (independent) in his speech. He added: “A school pool is not a luxury—it is an integral part of modern municipal services and an important sign of the value our community places on education, health, and society.”
The facility is intended not only for schools but also for clubs and organizations. Once a week, it will open to the general public: every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM is designated as a public swimming day. Admission is five euros (three euros for children under 16, seniors, the disabled, and volunteer card holders). The first day of public access will take place in one week, on Saturday, January 31. Tickets can be booked either online via the municipal website or at an on-site ticket machine. Please note that cash payments are not accepted; only EC cards and various smartphone payment methods are supported. Activities for schools and clubs will begin on Monday, February 2.
Pool Basin Comparable to Munich’s Michaelibad
The pool, measuring 25 meters in length and 12.5 meters in width, holds approximately 600,000 liters of water—dimensions comparable to the Michaelibad in Munich. The water temperature is maintained between 27°C and 28°C. During the week, the pool is reserved exclusively for schools, clubs, and organizations. Saturdays are dedicated to the general public, while the pool will remain closed on Sundays for the time being.
Two qualified lifeguards will be on duty every Saturday, according to the Mayor. A reserve of 10 to 15 lifeguards is being established to provide flexible staffing. The local branch of the Red Cross Water Rescue Service (BRK-Wasserwacht) is responsible for their training and shift coordination. After the first six months, once public operations are established and initial data is gathered, Sundays may also be opened to the public, provided sufficient staff is available.
New School Cafeteria Also Operational
The new school cafeteria, located directly adjacent to the pool, began operations back in November 2025. According to Thomas Stark, the service kitchen was designed to provide meals for up to 360 students across four shifts during peak periods.
In his address, the Mayor cited the total construction costs for the pool and cafeteria at approximately 21.6 million euros. Of this amount, the pool accounted for roughly 14.8 million euros and the cafeteria for about 6.8 million euros. The municipality did not bear these costs alone; Stark noted that subsidies totaling approximately 5.1 million euros were received for both buildings. Roughly 3.3 million euros came from state support programs, while the district of Ebersberg contributed about 1.8 million euros toward the cafeteria.
Following welcoming remarks by District Administrator Robert Niedergesäß and a blessing of the premises by Pastor Jasper Gülden, guests were invited to tour the pool and cafeteria facilities.
Source: Municipality of Poing
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