Struggles persist for Braunschweig's outdoor spas amidst unfavorable weather; a particularly unfortunate circumstance prevails.
In Lower Saxony and Bremen, public pools, or Freibäder, have experienced a decrease in visitor numbers this summer compared to the same period last year. The rainy weather during the school holidays has had a significant impact on outdoor pools, with visitors preferring indoor activities or pools with indoor facilities.
Bremer Bäder GmbH, an operator of several outdoor pools in the region, reported around 100,000 visitors from May to the end of July, which is approximately 18,000 fewer than in the same period last year. Despite this decrease, Bremer Bäder GmbH is not planning any reductions in its Freibäder due to full attendance during good weather.
The city of Achim, however, has decided to extend its Freibad season until October 2, keeping the pool open for visitors longer than originally planned this season.
In Braunschweig, the Stadtbad operates according to a traffic light system, with pools closing earlier or not opening at all during bad weather. The traffic light status for the Stadtbad can be viewed online. The city's Freibad season has been described as "mixed" so far, with the rainy weather and cooler temperatures affecting operations.
The situation at the Olantis-Freibad in Oldenburg and the Lister Bad in Hannover remains as previously stated. The Olantis-Freibad plans to keep the Freibad open until at least September 7 and will decide on a possible extension of the season at short notice. So far, around 31,000 visitors have come to the Olantis-Freibad, which is about 6,000 fewer than in the same period last year. The decrease in visitors at the Lister Bad is "not yet significant" according to a spokesperson for the state capital.
Operators of Freibäder in Lower Saxony and Bremen are hopeful for good weather in August to reach the numbers of 2021. For precise, region-specific data or studies on this topic, local municipal reports or tourism boards might offer polling, visitor statistics correlated with weather, or economic impact analyses related to Freibäder. Unfortunately, such detailed statistics were not found in the current search results.
Home-and-garden companies may observe a surge in sales of outdoor living products as consumers, who have been hesitant to visit public pools due to the rainy weather this summer, might opt to enhance their lifestyle by creating an enjoyable backyard space instead. Meanwhile, weather forecasts predicting a break in the rain could lead to a rise in visits to outdoor pools in the upcoming weeks, potentially impacting the home-and-garden sector once again.
