When the mercury rises, all we want is to cool off! But for the folks in Strasbourg who love the Wacken pool, that’ll have to wait. Since Thursday, July 24th, the famous pool located in...
The European Parliament and the exhibition center are completely at a standstill due to a technical glitch. A major issue with the water circulation pumps has left all the pools, including the children's ones, parched. Goodbye to laps, dives from the high board, and naps by the water.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
Forced Closure Until Further Notice
According to the city, there has been a significant incident with the filtration systems. As a result: closure for an indefinite period, although early August is mentioned as a possible time for a return to normalcy. But don’t worry, Strasbourg isn’t (yet) a water desert: seven other swimming pools are still open in the Eurométropole, from Robertsau to Ostwald, not forgetting Kibitzenau or Lingolsheim. Unless, of course, there are incivilities… because yes, disruptors can sometimes be more troublesome than technical glitches.
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The Wacken, on the other hand, is like a shape-shifting pool: a summer delight under the sun, and then a Nordic pool in winter with its heated outdoor basins. This transformation took place in Strasbourg, thanks to a renovation between 2011 and 2012. From here, to avoid drying up completely, head over to the Strasbourg.eu website or the StrasApp app to check real-time availability. In the meantime, keep your swimsuit handy and let's hope for an express refill!
Source: France 3 Grand-Est