Spreewelten Bad

The Spreewelten Bad in Lübbenau is probably the wildest excursion destination in Brandenburg: Here you swim next to real Humboldt penguins, rush down giant slides, and literally dive into the Spreewald. If you're looking for family fun that goes beyond the classic swimming pool, you should stop by.

Penguins, Slides, and Wave Pools: What Makes Spreewelten Bad So Special

Since its opening in July 1999, then still under the name Kristallbad Lübbenau, the bath has fundamentally transformed. In 2008, it underwent extensive renovation and reconstruction, and that’s when the penguins moved in, which still make up the unique selling point of Spreewelten. Since then, the bath has grown into one of the most famous excursion destinations in Brandenburg. Separated only by a panoramic pane, visitors can swim alongside the penguins for a stretch of 46 meters. Children stand in front of the glass pane with wide eyes and don’t want to leave.

And the penguin enclosure is by no means everything. Indoors, things get wild: on interactive slides with time measurement for personal records, including the Black Hole and the famous Spreewald Gherkin Slide. Furthermore, a toddler pool with water play equipment and children’s slides, as well as a dry playground from which the little ones can observe the penguins through a panoramic pane, await. In addition, there are wave pools, a current channel, and a warm thermal pool with recorded bird sounds. Feeding times are daily at 11:00 and 15:30, which adds a nice program point to the family day. Additionally, every Wednesday is a toddler day, where full bathing and sauna fun awaits the little ones.

Admission Prices and Travel from Berlin

The family ticket costs 90 Euros for 2 adults and 1 child up to a maximum of 15 years; each additional child between 4 and 15 years costs an extra 20 Euros. Children up to 3 years old have free admission. The Spreewelten Bad is located in Lübbenau in the Spreewald. From Berlin, it’s about 100 kilometers, which corresponds to about an hour’s drive by car. If you prefer to travel by train: The RE2 train line runs hourly from Berlin and reaches the Spreewald directly and without changes in just one hour of travel time. A tip in advance: Although a visit without a reservation is possible, especially on weekends, holidays, and during the Berlin and Brandenburg school holidays, there may be longer waiting times or an admission stop.