The Kongreßbad is a traditional outdoor pool in Vienna's 16th district that has been attracting visitors for over 90 years. With its spacious pools, green lawns and nostalgic flair, it offers a pleasant mix of relaxation and bathing fun. Families and sports enthusiasts will find their place here, as will sun worshippers who enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the historic pool.
The Congress Bath (colloquially also Kongerl is a public swimming pool in Vienna's 16th district, Ottakring, and is located right next to the Congress Park. It was opened in 1932 and is one of the oldest and most popular outdoor pools in Vienna. Although the building still reminds us of decades gone by, this in no way affects the bathing fun of today's generation. The pool is located in a park-like setting and offers a variety of activities for young and old.
The congress pool has an area of around 60,000 square meters and has a large swimming pool, a children's pool, a paddling pool, a water slide, a volleyball court, a table tennis court, a mini golf course and a playground. There is also a café-restaurant, a lifeguard and a first aid station.
There are a few parking spaces directly on Julius-Meinl-Gasse and in the surrounding area. However, we recommend arriving by tram line 43 or S-Bahn S-45, Hernals station.
The bathroom is well structured and offers a clear separation between the adventure worlds and the toddler area.
Action can be found in sports pool and adventure pool, which of course is equipped with a long slide, which provides extra fun. Behind it is a large, but treeless lawn
For the smallest visitors A secluded area is set up at the back of the bath, which is by no means lacking in attractiveness. Here there is a paddling pool with whirlpool and, particularly pleasant, its own wide and shallow access to the water. What bothers us a little is the fact that there is no shaded area at the children's pool, so the children are always exposed to direct sunlight.
However, the congress pool compensates for this with an extensive lawn directly behind it, which provides sufficient shade from the trees.
The children's playground is secured with soft rubber flooring, but is also in full sun. Only the sandpit is covered and offers the little guests a shady place to play.