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Outdoor Pools in Emmen: Take a Refreshing Dip Here

Feel like

a refreshing dip

with the sun on your face? In Emmen,

you

don’t have to look far for a wonderful day of water fun. As soon as temperatures rise and the sun comes out, the outdoor pools open their doors. The perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day.

Take a dive off the diving board, zoom down the water slide, or relax on the sun deck with an ice cream in hand. Whether you’re coming to swim laps in the early morning sun or want a fun day out with the whole family, we’ve rounded up the best outdoor pools for you. That way, you can fully enjoy a wonderful summer day.

Emmer-Compascuum Outdoor Pool

This cozy pool is a wonderful place to spend a summer day full of water fun. With a family pool, two diving boards, a playground, and sports fields, there’s something for everyone to do.

The pool is also easily accessible for visitors with disabilities, so everyone can comfortably enjoy a refreshing dip.

Erica Swimming Pool

This spacious outdoor pool is known for its friendly atmosphere. With a large competition pool, a teaching pool, a diving pit with diving boards, and a family slide, there’s plenty of water fun for all ages.

After swimming, the little ones can play in the toddler pool while you relax on the lawn or at the kiosk with its terrace.

De Wieke Swimming Pool in Nieuw-Weerdinge

This popular outdoor swimming pool is a great place for a summer day out. With a recreational pool and a wading pool, there’s plenty of space to swim, play, and cool off.

In addition to open swimming, you can also sign up for swimming lessons and fun summer activities here.

De Wiekslag Swimming Pool in Weiteveen

At De Wiekslag Swimming Pool, everyone—young and old—can enjoy water fun. Swim laps in the 25-meter pool, zoom down the slide, or let the little ones play in the toddler pool with its mini-slide.

There’s plenty to do outside the water as well, with playground equipment, a spacious sunbathing area, and sports activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Outdoor Pools in Emmen

Which outdoor swimming pools in Emmen are suitable for families with young children?

All of the swimming pools listed are suitable for families. The Erica Pool, De Wieke (Nieuw-Weerdinge), and De Wiekslag (Weiteveen) all have a toddler pool with play equipment or a mini-slide. For older children, there are larger slides and diving boards, for example at the Emmer-Compascuum Outdoor Pool and Erica.

Which outdoor pool is easily accessible to visitors with disabilities?

The Emmer-Compascuum Outdoor Pool is easily accessible to visitors

with disabilities

. Thanks to its amenities, everyone can comfortably and safely enjoy a refreshing dip.

Where can I swim laps in a larger pool?

If you want to swim laps

intensively

, you can go to the large competition pool at Zwembad Erica or the 25-meter pool at Zwembad De Wiekslag in Weiteveen.

At which swimming pools can I participate in other sports or activities besides swimming?

At the Emmer-Compascuum Outdoor Swimming Pool, you’ll find various sports fields, and events are organized there regularly. At De Wiekslag Pool, you can participate in sports activities, and at De Wieke Pool in Nieuw-Weerdinge, they organize not only swimming lessons but also super fun summer activities.

Can I buy food and drinks at the outdoor pools?

Yes, you can buy food and

drinks

at several outdoor pools. For example, Zwembad Erica has a kiosk with a patio where you can get fries, ice cream, or a cold drink.

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