Activities in and around the water

Bad Staffelstein not only offers a thermal spa which is used exclusively for rest and regeneration. It also has a fun-and-action swimming pool “Aqua Riese” and lakes for swimming and other water sports.
All of which are located in the northeast of the city. You can reach them within a 15 minute walk from the train station.

“Aqua Riese” - Have fun and don’t worry about the weather forecast

Since its reopening in 2002, the “Aqua Riese” not only provides swimming facilities for local schools and clubs, but it is also an attractive alternative for younger children who spend some days in Bad Staffelstein with their parents since visiting a thermal spa is inappropriate for them.

The Highlight of the “Aqua Riese” swimming pool is the swirl. It is great fun for young and old.

A visit to the “Aqua Riese” with its various activities such as water gymnastics, diving courses, swimming lessons for babies and its three separate swimming pools is always a special experience.
Along with resting areas with massaging water jets, there is an adventure pool, a giant dolphin you can climb on with a waterfall, a swirl and a 50m long water slide. There are also attractions for babies and toddlers such as a canal with small boats and a baby slide. It also has a swimming pool with five 25m lanes and a diving board.
Outside of the pool there is an inviting green meadow with lots of lounge chairs for sunbathing or relaxing.
If you get hungry, there is also a restaurant inside the building

Fun for the entire family

In the warm summer months from May to October, the lakes nearby are open for swimming.
The Eastern Lake is a by-product of a gravel quarry which was dug in the 60s. The lake celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2003.
The 9 ha lake is located right behind the “Aqua Riese” and can be enjoyed by the whole family during the summertime.

The swimming lake in Bad Staffelstein is a fun place for the whole family. There is no difference whether you take a boat ride and play in the shallow water or simply relax in the sun. There are many opportunities to have fun.

When the life guards are on duty you can use the 1m and 3m diving boards and the volleyball court. Of course, there are restrooms, too, and a playground for smaller children.
On the shore of the lake there is a little restaurant where you can buy delicious snacks and refreshing drinks.
Tip: Every year in the summer there is a Viking boat race and a water Olympiad, an unforgettable experience for young and old.

The annual “Drachenbootrennen” is fun for everyone

Canoeing journey on the Main River

The “Aqua Riese” also offers a canoe renting service for athletic visitors. Thanks to the new canoeing tour you can now paddle 35 km on the Main River with no natural barriers. The tour starts in Hausen, passes by Vierzehnheiligen, Kloster Banz and the Staffelberg, as well as Nedensdorf and Wiesen, and leads to Unterleiterbach where the river has beautiful gravel beaches. It’s a great place to rest or even go for a swim during the canoe tour.

Opening hours:
Aqua Riese:
Monday, Thursday:
2 pm - 9 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday:
2 pm – 8 pm Saturday, Sunday, Holidays:
10 am – 8 pm
Lake:
May – October: 9 am – 8 pm
Canoe renting service:
During summer until mid-September Prices:
Adults 12 € per day
Children 7 € per day

Sources:
http://www.wwa-kc.bayern.de/wasser_erleben/mit_dem_boot/mittelsee/index.htm
http://www.aquariese.de/badesee/oeffnungszeiten.php?navid=2
http://www.bad-staffelstein.dlrg.de/
http://www.wwa-kc.bayern.de/wasser_erleben/mit_dem_boot/mittelsee/index.htm
Information given by Mr. Schingel (Wasserwacht Bad Ste)
photos:
All pictures are provided by the Kur und Tourismus Service in Bad Staffelstein.

Text written by Alexandra Köhler, P-Seminar 2010/12 „Werbung für Bad Staffelstein” am MGL
translated by Luisa Kraus, P-Seminar 2010/12 „Werbung für Bad Staffelstein“ am MGL