Kinderbad Monbijou

Kinderbad Monbijou on Oranienburger Straße is an open-air swimming pool exclusively for families with children, located in the heart of Mitte with a view of Museum Island. A 25-meter non-swimmer pool reaches up to 1.30 meters deep, plus a paddling pool from 20 to 35 centimeters. A day ticket costs 6 Euros, reduced 3.50 Euros.

Open-air Pool with a View of Museum Island

Located in the middle of Monbijoupark, between Oranienburger Straße and the Spree, is a unique swimming pool. Kinderbad Monbijou is reserved for families with children, and that changes everything: there’s no crowding at the poolside, no lap swimmers fighting for space, and nobody complaining about noise. From the water, you can look across the Spree to Museum Island, which provides a backdrop for an afternoon that other cities would charge admission for. Accessibility is incredibly easy: S-Bahn station Oranienburger Straße is around the corner, Hackescher Markt is also within walking distance, and several tram lines stop in the immediate vicinity. Around the pools are a sunbathing lawn, a playground, and a snack kiosk. Because the area is manageable, parents can keep an eye on their children from almost any point, and the distances between blanket, water, and kiosk are short. For an afternoon with small children in the middle of the city, this is a rare combination.

Shallow Water for the Little Ones

The pools are tailored for young guests. The non-swimmer pool measures 25 meters and reaches a depth of 1.30 meters, making it suitable for first swimming attempts as well as for children who are already confident swimmers. Next to it is a paddling pool, which is between twenty and thirty-five centimeters deep, so it also works for the very youngest. Showers, toilets, and changing rooms are barrier-free, a ramp leads to the poolside, and a shallow staircase goes down into the water. In terms of price, Kinderbad Monbijou belongs to the cheapest category of Berlin baths: a day ticket costs 6 Euros, reduced 3.50 Euros, children under five years accompanied by an adult pay nothing. For families, the “Badespaß” card for three people is worthwhile, with each additional child aged five and over costing only a small surcharge; for frequent swimmers, the multi-entry card for twenty entries. In addition, there are the subscriptions of the Berliner Bäder, which are valid in all facilities and pay off after just a few visits per month.