Open-water swimming season concludes on August 31, 2025

Expanded Opening Hours and Successful 2025 Swimming Season at Kombi Pool Paffrath and Milchborntal Outdoor Pool

The Bathing Operations Company Bergisch Gladbach GmbH (Bäderbetriebsgesellschaft Bergisch Gladbach GmbH) has announced extended opening hours for the Kombi pool Paffrath, with both the indoor and outdoor areas now open from 6:15 AM to 9:00 PM on Thursdays, starting from September 1, 2025. This change comes as part of the company's efforts to improve accessibility and convenience for swimmers.

During the 2025 outdoor swimming season, staff shortages, particularly in lifeguarding, posed a significant challenge. However, Manfred Habrunner, Managing Director of the Bathing Operations Company, commended his dedicated team for maintaining a safe and smooth swimming operation without major restrictions.

The company addressed the shortage of qualified personnel in outdoor pool operations by supporting staff qualification measures. Employees were enabled to qualify for health course leadership subsidized by health insurance, thereby improving operational efficiency. Despite these efforts, no explicit 2025 recruitment strategy was found in the sources, suggesting ongoing management efforts but no specific programs focused on Freibadbetrieb.

The digital ticketing system, introduced this year, allowed guests to purchase tickets online and avoid waiting in line, contributing to a smoother swimming experience. The company is also focusing on targeted youth promotion, internal training measures, and cooperations to counteract the staff shortage trend.

The 2025 outdoor swimming season, which ended on August 31, 2025, saw approximately 70,000 swimming guests at both the Milchborntal outdoor pool and the Kombi pool Paffrath. The outdoor area of the Kombi pool Paffrath, including its heated 50m outdoor pool, will also be open from 6:15 AM to 9:00 PM on Tuesdays, in addition to Thursdays.

For more information about the Bathing Operations Company Bergisch Gladbach GmbH, visit their website at www.baeder-gl.de. The company continues operating several facilities, including Kombibad Paffrath and Freibad Milchborntal.

In conclusion, the Bathing Operations Company Bergisch Gladbach GmbH has successfully navigated the challenges of the 2025 outdoor swimming season, implementing measures to improve operational efficiency and enhance the swimming experience for guests. With extended opening hours now in place at the Kombi pool Paffrath, swimmers can look forward to more convenience and accessibility.