Indoor Pools: Dresden Gets More Expensive, Chemnitz and Leipzig Not Affected - Dresden hikes indoor pool prices in 2026 while Leipzig holds steady
Swimming costs in several German cities will shift in 2026, with some locations raising prices while others keep rates steady. Dresden has announced an increase for all indoor pools, citing rising expenses. Meanwhile, Leipzig and Chemnitz will hold their current fees for another year.
Dresden’s indoor pools will charge more from January 1, 2026. The rise applies to every ticket type, adding 50 cents per visit. Officials point to inflation, higher wages, and increased costs for materials and transport as the main reasons. Only the Nordbad pool will keep its existing children’s rate. Early-morning swim discounts, previously available, will also end in the new year.
The adjustments mean higher costs for swimmers in Dresden, while visitors in Leipzig and Chemnitz face no price changes. Early-morning discounts in Dresden will disappear, and only one pool there retains its children’s rate. Other major cities have yet to announce their 2026 pricing plans.
