Wet weather deters poolgoers during the rainy season - Heavy rainfall leads to a decline in attendance at outdoor hot spring venues
Rainy July Weather Affects Bavaria's Public Baths
The poor weather in July has taken a toll on Bavaria's public baths, with many experiencing a decrease in visitors due to the uninviting conditions for outdoor leisure activities.
The rainy weather has made public baths, which are often outdoor or semi-outdoor venues, less appealing, leading to a decline in foot traffic and subsequent revenue losses. This is particularly evident in cities like Straubing, Regensburg, and Würzburg, where the number of bathers has decreased significantly.
In Straubing, the indoor pool saw an increase in visitors as a result of the poor weather, as bathers sought refuge from the rain. However, this was not enough to offset the decline in visitors at the outdoor pools. Würzburg was particularly hard-hit, suffering significant revenue losses due to the poor weather in July.
In contrast, the public baths in Munich saw a surge in visitors in June, with around 100,000 more bathers than at the same time last year. This was due to the unusually hot days in June, which encouraged swimming and relaxation outdoors. However, the many rainy days in July resulted in sparse attendance at the Munich baths.
The bath operators in Bavarian cities are optimistic that the sunny days ahead in August will attract bathers once again. In Munich, the baths have been making their opening hours dependent on the weather forecast for some time now. Some areas of the outdoor pool in Straubing were closed on rainy days, with bathers moving to the indoor pool instead, as it is open all year round.
Despite the decline in July, there was still a surplus at the end of the month for public baths in Nuremberg compared to the previous year. This was due to the large number of bathers in May and June this year.
In summary, the rainy weather in July has reduced the attractiveness of outdoor/semi-outdoor public baths, leading to fewer visitors attending these facilities and causing a decline in revenues for the baths. However, the hot phase in June provided a certain buffer in the baths' revenues, with Munich's baths recording around 100,000 more bathers than at the same time last year. Looking ahead to August, the bath operators in the Bavarian cities are optimistic that many sunny days will soon attract bathers once again.
The Commission's proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation could potentially fortify the safety measures at public baths, ensuring they are better prepared for any unexpected weather conditions.
In the midst of weather-forecasting the conditions for August, the bath operators in Bavarian cities remain hopeful for a return of sunny days and increased attendance at their outdoor facilities.
