Grünwalder Freizeitpark | Swimming Pool & Ice Skating

In the heart of Grünwald, just a few minutes' drive south of Munich, lies the Grünwalder Freizeitpark with its exceptional mix of sports, recreation, and nature. Covering approximately 120,000 square meters of park, sports, and leisure space, the facility combines a geothermally heated swimming pool with indoor and outdoor areas, a spacious sauna landscape, an ice rink for the winter season, modern sports halls, grass and hockey fields, a climbing tower, a nature-oriented play area, and versatile conference rooms. The central address Südliche Münchner Straße 35c is easily accessible, and a site plan on-site helps with orientation. Families will find child-friendly offerings from a toddler pool to a water play area, clubs and teams utilize grass and hall spaces, and health seekers appreciate the sauna and warm pools. With its history as a former sports school and its sustainable energy supply through geothermal energy, the Grünwalder Freizeitpark today serves as both a traditional site and a modern leisure area. This overview consolidates the most important information about opening hours, prices, facilities, access, and special highlights – current, fact-based, and practically prepared.

Opening Hours and Prices Swimming Pool

The swimming pool at the Grünwalder Freizeitpark is geothermally heated and offers a combination of sports use and family-friendly relaxation. The centerpiece is the indoor sports pool with four 25-meter lanes, which is ideal for lane swimming and training. In addition, a variable pool is available as a teaching swimming pool for clubs, courses, and school swimming. For those who prefer relaxation and space, there is a year-round heated outdoor pool with a current channel, bubbling area, and massage jets. Additionally, there is a children's pool in both the indoor and outdoor areas, as well as a spacious sunbathing lawn during the summer season, providing family-friendly variety. According to the operator, the following regular times apply for the 25-meter sports pool: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 AM to 9 PM, Tuesday and Thursday from 7 AM to 6 PM, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 8 AM to 9 PM. The teaching swimming pool is generally available to the public in the mornings and evenings, with time slots such as Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 AM to 9 AM and 10 AM to 9 PM, Tuesdays from 7 AM to 8 AM and 11:15 AM to 3 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM; Thursdays from 7 AM to 8 AM, 11 AM to 12 PM, 1 PM to 3 PM, and 6 PM to 9 PM; Fridays from 7 AM to 9 AM and 10 AM to 9 PM; on weekends from 8 AM to 9 PM. These time slots may vary depending on course operations, so it is advisable to check the current daily notices from the pool beforehand. Regarding prices, the official site lists a short-term ticket for 2 hours at 3.00 EUR for adults and 2.00 EUR reduced, as well as day tickets for 4.50 EUR for adults and 3.50 EUR reduced. For frequent swimmers, 10-visit tickets and annual tickets are available, and free entry is granted for children under 5 years old when accompanied by an adult and for companions of people with disabilities with the appropriate identification. Important for planning: The operator explicitly states the price list as of July 2015. Therefore, please check the current conditions at the swimming pool's cash desk before your visit. For inquiries, the swimming pool's cash desk can be reached by phone, and notices in the indoor area inform about current lane closures due to school or club swimming. With the division into sports pool, teaching swimming pool, outdoor pool, and children's areas, every target group finds its place here – from early swimmers to families to course and rehab training. The geothermal heating ensures pleasant water temperatures and an energy-saving, sustainable operation.

Ice Skating in Winter Season Times, Prices, and Offers

The ice rink of the Grünwalder Freizeitpark adds an attractive winter sports option to the year. The area measures approximately 1,400 square meters and is designed to be used as a multi-court for street soccer, inline skating, or basketball in the warm season. The official ice skating season 2025 2026 ended on March 2, 2026, and the rink has been closed since then. During the season, the operator offers a structured program. Public ice skating takes place from Tuesday to Thursday from 2 PM to 6:30 PM. On Thursdays, an additional power hour for youth from 7 PM to 8 PM is added. Friday is the right choice for everyone who wants to glide into the weekend relaxed with the Long Evening from 2 PM to 8 PM. On Saturdays, the rink is open from 1 PM to 7:30 PM, and on Sundays from 11 AM to 6:30 PM. Those who want to try ice hockey will find age-group-specific times for children and youth on Mondays, as well as several slots for public ice hockey for adults, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7 PM to 8:30 PM and Saturday mornings. Participation in public ice hockey is only allowed with complete protective gear. The TSV Grünwald e.V. also organizes ice skating courses for children during the winter season 2025 2026; information and booking are handled directly through the club. Regarding prices, the leisure park's website lists day tickets at 4.00 EUR for adults and 3.00 EUR for youth. The evening ticket, valid one hour before closing, costs 2.00 EUR for adults and 1.00 EUR for youth. Additionally, 10-visit tickets and season tickets are available, for example, 75.00 EUR for adults and 50.00 EUR for youth. For those without their own skates, rentals are available on-site for 3.00 EUR. Conveniently, the ice rink cash desk is directly reachable during the winter season. As soon as the temperatures rise, the rink is thawed, and the area is used as a multifunctional space. This way, the ice rink expands the leisure park with a true seasonal highlight for families, school classes, and clubs. For smooth planning, it is advisable to check operational announcements during winter weather, as opening hours may be adjusted at short notice due to heavy snowfall or rain.

Sauna and Wellness with Five Saunas, Infusions, and Relaxation Areas

The sauna landscape at the Grünwalder Freizeitpark is designed as an independent wellness area and is open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM. Monday is traditionally women's sauna, except on public holidays. The offer includes five different saunas with varying temperatures and climate profiles. The Finnish sauna at about 90 degrees Celsius represents classic, dry heat. The sanarium offers milder warmth with high humidity and changing light effects, ideal for relaxation. A saltwater bath at approximately 40 degrees Celsius uses salty steam for soothing airways. The oriental steam bath at around 45 degrees and high humidity is used multiple times daily for salt peels. In the outdoor area of the sauna garden, a log cabin sauna complements the offer, along with warm pools, cold showers, and loungers when all areas are regularly open. The operator currently informs about temporary restrictions due to renovation work. Thus, the outdoor pool in the sauna garden is currently temporarily closed, while the cold water plunge pool indoors is available as usual. The steam bath has been extensively renovated, and the sauna terrace has also been renewed. Despite the restrictions, the entrance prices remain deliberately low. Services include hourly infusions, an ice fountain, rain and experience showers, and two spacious relaxation rooms, some with heat loungers. A rooftop terrace allows for relaxation in the fresh air, and there is a bar relax area on the upper floor with a separate counter. For those who want to dive deeper, the sauna visit can be combined with laps in the sports pool or a wind-down in the heated outdoor pool of the bath. Price-wise, day tickets for the sauna are 16.00 EUR from Monday to Friday and 18.00 EUR on weekends and public holidays, with a 10-visit ticket priced at 150.00 EUR. The combination of reliable opening hours, varied sweating rooms, relaxation areas, and a clearly communicated renovation status makes the sauna landscape a predictable destination for those seeking relaxation in Grünwald and southern Munich.

Access and Parking at Südliche Münchner Straße 35c

The Grünwalder Freizeitpark is located at Südliche Münchner Straße 35c, 82031 Grünwald. For orientation on-site, the operator provides a site plan. Additionally, practical what3words positions are provided, which describe access precisely: Verwaltung abstand.ehrenvolle.abkühlung, Schwimmbad oase.reichende.pfleger, Eislauf oase.lampe.vortag. Visitors arriving by car can conveniently reach the site from Munich via the Grünwalder Bridge or the federal road B11 and follow the signs into the town. On-site parking is designated directly at the leisure park on Südliche Münchner Straße, making visits with family or sports equipment easier. Those using public transport will find a nearby option with the Grünwald, Ludwig Thoma Straße stop according to regional city portals; additionally, the S-Bahn connection Pullach an der Isar is within reachable distance. Taxi or ride services have designated stands in the vicinity. Bicycle parking is usually located at the main entrance and near the swimming pool. For specific questions about courses, group bookings, or current occupancy, the contacts are reachable by phone: central office at 089 641891 0, swimming pool cash desk 089 641891 91, and during the winter season, the ice rink cash desk at 089 641891 28. The clear addressing, complementary micro-navigation via what3words, and the location in the center of Grünwald ensure that arrival and orientation are quick and easy. First-time visitors can take a look at the site plan in advance to locate the play area, ice rink, halls, and swimming pool on the grounds. This way, short paths are available from the parking lot to the cash desk, which is particularly advantageous with children, school classes, or larger sports equipment.

Play Area, Playground, and Recreational Sports for Families and Youth

A special plus of the Grünwalder Freizeitpark is the nature-oriented play area in the park center. It was specifically designed for the site and offers differentiated play and free spaces for various age groups. Young children can explore the sand play area and slides, while older children and teenagers can enjoy towers and platforms, a suspension bridge, a large slide, a water play area, and the popular Tarzan slide. The facility is open daily until dusk, at the latest until 8 PM. Parents appreciate the good visibility into central zones and the adjacent resting benches, while the nearby parking space and the short distance to the swimming pool facilitate errands and breaks. In addition to the playground, the leisure park offers its own areas for recreational sports. These include a beach volleyball court for quick matches in the sand, a fun box, and a mini pipe for skateboards, inline skates, or scooters. These facilities, like the play area, are usable until dusk and are well-suited for spontaneous activities after school or on weekends. During the summer holidays, the municipality traditionally organizes a holiday program on-site that combines sports, creativity, and excursions – making the facility a lively meeting point for children and teenagers from Grünwald and the surrounding area. The site character also helps, as grass fields, halls, climbing tower, and ice rink are located close together, allowing families to switch flexibly, for example, from the playground to the teaching swimming pool or from beach volleyball to the ice cream parlor at the kiosk when it is open seasonally. Even in uncertain weather, the offer remains attractive because the halls can be used regardless of the weather. This creates a year-round mix of movement, play, and relaxation that is easily accessible without long travel. For photo opportunities, it is worth taking a look at the official pages with image galleries, where the play and water areas are clearly visible, as well as impressions from the sports and hall areas.

Sports Halls, Grass Fields, Climbing Tower, and Conference Rooms at a Glance

For club and corporate sports, school sports, or events, the Grünwalder Freizeitpark offers a wide range of spaces. Four differently equipped halls are available. The old gym, measuring 31 by 26 meters, is suitable for soccer, hockey, volleyball, and badminton. The play hall measures 36 by 19 meters and is designed for soccer, basketball, volleyball, and badminton. Additionally, there is a 17 by 10 meter aerobics room and a 15 by 8 meter gymnastics room, which are suitable for dance, fitness, and martial arts. The rental prices per hour are transparently listed: old gym 65.00 EUR, play hall 65.00 EUR, aerobics room 40.00 EUR, gymnastics room 35.00 EUR. Outdoors, the leisure park offers two natural grass fields: Field 1 measuring 100 by 66 meters and Field 4 as a youth field measuring 75 by 47 meters, a hybrid grass field with floodlights Field 3, a large hockey artificial turf field with floodlights Field 2, and a small artificial turf field Field 5 measuring 46 by 26 meters. The facility is complemented by a softball and baseball field, where club operations and leisure use take place. There is a price list for the fields with hourly rates, for example, Field 1 at 90.00 EUR, Field 2 at 85.00 EUR or 100.00 EUR in the winter months, Field 3 at 85.00 EUR, Field 4 at 60.00 EUR, Field 5 at 40.00 EUR; special rates apply for the softball field. The climbing tower adds a vertical accent to the grounds. Eight meters high, with around 160 square meters of climbing area, 15 safety lines, and about 30 routes, it appeals to beginners and advanced climbers. Access is via the swimming pool cash desk, where registration and payment of the fee or presentation of an annual ticket take place. The tower is open daily from 10 AM until dusk in dry weather. The usage prices are tiered: day tickets 6.00 EUR for adults and 4.00 EUR for youth, plus 10-visit tickets and annual tickets; children under 10 climb for free. For exclusive training or corporate events, the tower can be rented without equipment for a flat rate per hour. For those who prefer to hold meetings, there are modern seminar and conference rooms. The atrium, measuring 45 square meters, is ideal for workshops and meetings in a small circle and offers U-shape or block seating for 16 to 18 people. The larger forum measures 108 square meters and is suitable for parliamentary seating for about 50 people, including a presidium table. The fireplace room, with 78 square meters, impresses with a dignified atmosphere for meetings in an exclusive setting and is equipped with 4-person tables for up to 56 people. The room price includes standard conference technology, including video projector, screen, flipchart, pinboard, whiteboard, moderator's case, and multiple sockets; a conference phone is available upon request. The room rentals are clearly stated, for example, the atrium at 145.00 EUR half-day and 235.00 EUR full-day; the forum at 245.00 EUR half-day and 395.00 EUR full-day; the fireplace room at 185.00 EUR half-day and 295.00 EUR full-day. For catering, the operator recommends an experienced catering partner. Thanks to short paths in the park, conferences can be ideally combined with sports or outdoor elements, such as a climbing session, a guided ice skating round in the season, or casual team games on the open spaces. The combination of sports facilities and conference infrastructure makes the Grünwalder Freizeitpark a versatile address for companies, clubs, schools, and private groups.

History, Energy, and Special Features of the Location

The current Grünwalder Freizeitpark has a dynamic history as a sports school. After the foundation stone was laid on November 6, 1949, the then sports school was officially opened on September 10, 1950. In the following decades, the facility shaped the sports landscape in Bavaria, trained sports teachers and coaches, and served as a training ground for top teams. The connection to German football history is legendary. Before the 1954 World Cup triumph, the team of Sepp Herberger trained in Grünwald, and for the home World Cup in 1974, the national team was also accommodated in the region before the final. With the acquisition of the site by the municipality on February 10, 1989, and its opening as Grünwalder Freizeitpark since January 1994, the pure sports school became a public place for sports, leisure, and recreation. Since then, the municipality has implemented numerous projects. In 1996, a new ice rink was created, in 1997 a versatile climbing tower was inaugurated, and in the early 2000s, the swimming pool was fundamentally renovated to create a family pool with an outdoor pool and sauna landscape. In 2006, the ice surface was expanded to 1,400 square meters, which also created more sunbathing space for the swimming pool. The site has been gradually modernized energetically. Since 2012, the buildings have been connected to geothermal district heating, allowing sports halls, swimming pools, and outdoor facilities to be efficiently heated. Additionally, photovoltaic systems and LED lighting have been added to the site, for example, at field floodlights and in the swimming hall. Even in more recent times, targeted construction and renovation projects have been underway. This included the technical renovation under the 25-meter pool in the indoor pool in 2024 2025, for which a temporary replacement pool was set up on the ice rink during the summer season. The combination of historical sports tradition, sustainable energy supply, and ongoing maintenance shapes the unique character of the leisure park. Visitors benefit from short paths, clear rates, and communicated opening hours in the core areas of swimming, sauna, and ice skating. Family-friendly offerings such as play areas and teaching swimming pools round off the profile, while clubs, schools, and companies find tailored spaces both indoors and outdoors. All of this makes the Grünwalder Freizeitpark a versatile destination in southern Munich for sports, health, education, and social interaction – embedded in a green park area with old trees and an address that is easy to reach.

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• Grünwalder Freizeitpark – Swimming Pool
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• Grünwalder Freizeitpark – Play Area
• Grünwalder Freizeitpark – Recreational Sports
• Grünwalder Freizeitpark – Climbing Tower
• Grünwalder Freizeitpark – Halls
• Grünwalder Freizeitpark – Grass Fields
• Grünwalder Freizeitpark – Conference Rooms
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