- Outdoor pool
Rheinstrandbad Rappenwört
The Rheinstrandbad Rappenwört in Karlsruhe is one of the most scenic and largest open-air swimming pools in Germany. With a water surface area of around 3,500 m² and a total area of 16 hectares, it is idyllically situated between the banks of the Rhine and the unspoilt Rhine forest.
The diverse pool landscape includes a unique wave pool, a diving pool with 1m, 3m and 5m diving towers and an adventure pool with a current channel and slides.
A toddler area is available for families with small children. Sports enthusiasts can look forward to multi-purpose sports fields where football, basketball, volleyball and much more can be played.
A special attraction is the SportBox, which provides a variety of play and sports equipment free of charge and can also be used outside the outdoor pool season.
Various catering options are available, including the Milchhäusle 2.0, which is also open outside the bathing season in good weather and treats guests to coffee, cake and seasonal specialities.
The Rheinstrandbad Rappenwört is not only a place for swimming fun and sporting activities, but also an ideal place to relax and enjoy nature. The extensive sunbathing lawns and walking paths along the Rhine offer pure relaxation.
Karlsruher Bäder Opening hours
Rheinstrandbad Rappenwört from 15.09.25
* Ticket office closes 60 minutes before the pool closes. Closing time: 20 minutes before closing time.
Ticket office closes 60 minutes before the pool closes. Bath closing time: 20 min. before closing time
admission fees
* The family ticket is valid for one or two adults with up to three children of the same family (legal guardian, own child(ren)) under the age of 18. This card is also valid for grandparents and grandchildren or parent-child-grandchild). Family of 4 children or more?
Further information on prices can be found in the following section.
Season ticket for outdoor pools 2025
Valid at Rheinstrandbad Rappenwört, Sonnenbad, Freibad Rüppurr & Turmbergbad
Other prices
Hire and rental
General information
Explanation Single entry
The single ticket entitles the holder to one entry to the pool. The card becomes invalid when you leave the pool.
Tickets that have already been paid for cannot be exchanged at a later date. There is also no refund in the event of a thunderstorm.
Season ticket
- Available from the opening of the respective outdoor pool (in the Sonnenbad from 1 May)
- Valid for the outdoor pool season at Rheinstrandbad Rappenwört, Sonnenbad, Freibad Rüppurr and Turmbergbad
- Valid in the outdoor pool season from May to September (start and end of season may vary)
- A photo / passport photo is required when purchasing a season ticket.
- When purchasing a family season ticket, the photos of all family members must be presented at the pool ticket office, as well as the certificate/state family pass. Season tickets are only issued with a photo!
- All information on the certificate under "More than 3 children?"
Reduced admission
- Young people under the age of 18
- Full-time students under the age of 27
- Students under the age of 27
- People with disabilities aged 18 and over with a GdB of at least 80 (does not apply to the Therme Vierordtbad)
The discount is only granted on presentation of a valid school or student ID.
11 & 25 tickets | Group tickets
- The 11 and 25 tickets are valid in the following pools: Rheinstrandbad Rappenwört, Sonnenbad, Freibad Rüppurr, Turmbergbad, Weiherhofbad, Adolf-Ehrmann-Bad.
- Validity of the 11 and 25 tickets: year of purchase + 3 subsequent years.
- The 11 and 25 tickets are available at the ticket office of the above-mentioned pools.
- It is also possible to use the 11- and 25-ticket as a group ticket.
- In the Sonnenbad, the heating surcharge must be paid separately at the ticket office from opening until 30 April and from 1 October until closing.
- The old multiple tickets (without QR code) must be validated at the cash desk.
Free entry
- People with disabilities under the age of 18 with a degree of disability of at least 80 (does not apply to the Therme Vierordtbad).
- Children under 6 years of age in the indoor and outdoor pools (does not apply to the Therme Vierordtbad).
- Birthday children have free admission on their birthday up to their 17th birthday with an identity card or child ID.
- Accompanying persons (at least 18 years old) of people with disabilities (regardless of GdB), if "B" or "H" is noted on the ID card but not crossed out.
Family from 4 children
The family ticket is valid for one or 2 adults with up to 3 children (under 18). Families with 4 or more children (under the age of 18) can use the family ticket on presentation of their family pass / family record book at the ticket office. Alternatively, copies of the birth certificates from the family register can be sent to info@ka-baeder.de approx. 2 weeks before the visit to obtain authorisation to use the family card.
The state family pass can be applied for at the responsible city or municipal administration.
Please note that requests are only processed from Monday to Friday between 8 am and 3 pm.
Attractions
Wave pool
This attraction is unique in the Karlsruhe pool landscape. The wave pool is particularly popular with young people. Younger guests also have fun in the lower part of the pool, regardless of the regular wave operation (no pool lifts).
Children's pool
Watch out kids! We have also set up a special play paradise for our little swimming pool fans. While mum and dad enjoy the sun next to the paddling pool, the very young swimming guests have lots of fun in their own toddler area (no pool lifts).
Adventure pool
The ideal pool to have lots of fun. In addition to a smaller and 2 giant slides, the pool has a current channel and other water attractions and activities (no pool lifts).
Multi-purpose pool
For swimmers seeking peace and quiet, the solar-heated multi-purpose pool is tucked away in the middle of the greenery. Here you can swim your laps in peace or simply enjoy the pleasant, warm water (no pool lifts).
Diving pool
The diving pool has a 1m and 3m diving board - and there is even a 5m diving platform for the bravest jumpers. Artistic and acrobatic jumps are always spectacular, but it takes a lot of training in the Rheinstrandbad (no pool lifts) before they are successful.
Gastronomy
Various offers:
- Container
- Milk house 2.0
- Ice cream kiosk
- Outdoor pool kiosk at the fun pool
Boules lanes
In a beautiful location directly on the Rhine, you can play the precise game of boules on two boules lanes in the Rheinstrandbad. Outside the outdoor pool season, boules sets can be hired from the SportBox, which is located on the premises. During the outdoor pool season, boules sets can also be hired from the pool.
Sportbox
Have you heard about our sports box at Rheinstrandbad Rappenwört? You can experience much more than just swimming laps and splashing around in the cool water and waves.
Register in the "sportbox" app and use a wide range of play and sports equipment free of charge! Can also be used outside the outdoor pool season. Equipment: 2 boules sets, Nerf Vortex, speed badminton, Viking kubb, Mölkky, frisbee, beach volleyball, football, NeoFlitzer, baseball set, padel racket, basketball, table tennis, first aid kit.
Sports fields
Those who enjoy spending beautiful summer days in the outdoor pool will also look forward to chips and ice cream! Afterwards, you can regain your beach figure with numerous sports options: football, table tennis, ring tennis or basketball - there's plenty of space for all of these!
Pictures and videos
Payment
Card payment possible.
Photo and video recordings
Only permitted with prior authorisation.
Swimming wings compulsory
For non-swimmers
Glass prohibited
Please do not take any glass containers or glass bottles into the bathroom.
Under 10 years
Children under the age of 10 are only permitted to enter if accompanied by parents, legal guardians or a suitable accompanying adult.
Catering
You may bring your own catering.
Barrier-free access
Wheelchair access to the bathroom possible.
Accessibility
- Number of wheelchairs: 1
- Passenger lift: 0
- Pool lift: 0
- WC: 1
- Showers: 0
- Changing rooms: 0
Access: Entrance area/ cash desk on the right
Directions
Rheinstrandbad Rappenwört
Hermann-Schneider-Allee 54
76189 Karlsruhe
Tel. 0721 / 133 5229
By public transport: Rappenwört bus stop, bus route 13 [Entenfang - Daxlanden/Rappenwört]













