HellensteinBad aquarena
Water park
About
HellensteinBad aquarena is a municipal swimming and wellness centre in Heidenheim an der Brenz, covering roughly 3,000 m² and run by Stadtwerke Heidenheim. According to the operator it offers five pools (a 21 × 50 m Vario pool with eight lanes, a diving pool, an outdoor pool, a bubble pool and a children's pool) and two giant slides.
The sauna world has a panorama sauna with a view of the town and Hellenstein Castle, the Kräuterhäusle, the Köhlersauna, a steam bath and a salt room with brine inhalation. Infusion sessions run throughout the day, and every Wednesday the whole sauna world is ladies-only.
- Five pools and two giant slides (Blackhole 95 m, tyre slide 55 m)
- Panorama sauna (90 °C) overlooking Hellenstein Castle
- Köhlersauna up to 100 °C, Kräuterhäusle 60 °C, steam bath and salt room
- Infusion sessions and treatments from 11:00 to 20:00
- Outdoor pool at 34 °C even in winter
- Bistro "Zur Helga"
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday–Friday | 8:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 9:00–21:00 |
| Sunday and public holidays | 9:00–21:00 |
| 24 and 25 Dec 2026, 31 Dec 2026, 1 Jan 2027 | closed |
The ticket desk closes one hour before closing time, and the pools must be vacated by 20:45. Every Wednesday (except public holidays) is ladies' sauna in the whole sauna world. Some pool times are restricted for schools and clubs; see the opening hours page.
Prices
| Pool without sauna, day ticket, adult (18+) | 11.80 EUR |
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| Pool without sauna, day ticket, ages 7–17 | 9.10 EUR |
| Pool without sauna, day ticket, ages 3–6 | 5.90 EUR |
| Pool without sauna, up to 2.5 h, adult | 8.60 EUR |
| Pool without sauna, up to 1.5 h, adult | 6.40 EUR |
| Pool with sauna, day ticket, adult | 21.50 EUR |
| Pool with sauna, evening ticket from 17:00, adult | 19.30 EUR |
| Pool with sauna, 3-hour ticket, adult | 18.30 EUR |
Prices include VAT. The operator also lists lower HellensteinCard prices (only for Stadtwerke Heidenheim customers), prices for children and teens on the combined tariff, and a 10 % discount for groups booked in advance. If you overstay, the next higher tariff is charged automatically. Credit cards are not accepted; payment is by cash, Girocard or HellensteinCard.
Amenities according to OpenStreetMap
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- Poolyes
What is not listed here is unknown to us or the operator has not said.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Five pools and two giant slides in one complex
- A varied range of saunas and regular infusion sessions
- Panorama sauna overlooking Hellenstein Castle
- Evening ticket with pool and sauna from 17:00
- Outdoor pool heated to 34 °C
- On-site bistro and cashless payment with a wristband
Things to keep in mind
- On Mondays it opens only at 12:00
- Wednesday is ladies' sauna, so men cannot use the sauna world
- Credit cards are not accepted
- Some pools are partly reserved for schools and clubs during the week
- The combined tariff costs much more than the pool alone
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- families with children (slides, children's pool)
- a sauna after work
- swimmers who want a 50 m pool
Rules and good to know
- Every Wednesday (except public holidays) is ladies' sauna in the whole sauna world
- Pools must be vacated by 20:45
- The operator asks guests to follow the house and pool rules
Getting there
Address: Friedrich-Pfenning-Straße 24, 89518 Heidenheim
Contact
- Address
- Friedrich-Pfenning-Straße 24, 89518 Heidenheim
- Phone
- 07321.328-130
- [email protected]
Details from the operator's own site, as of 4 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: hellensteinbad-aquarena.de
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence)
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