Weiherhofbad
Sauna
About
The Weiherhofbad in the Durlach district of Karlsruhe was built in 1975 and, according to the operator, is a classic neighbourhood pool. Besides the indoor pools (25 m swimming pool, non-swimmer pool and paddling pool), it has a sauna area with a rest house in the sauna garden.
The sauna area has a Finnish sauna, a kota (joke) sauna, a herbal steam bath and an infrared cabin. It is run by the city baths operator, Bäderbetriebe Karlsruhe.
- Finnish log-cabin sauna (90 °C)
- Kota sauna where, according to the operator, telling jokes is expressly welcome
- Rest house in the sauna garden for up to 10 people
- Herbal steam bath and an infrared cabin
- Thursday is family day in the sauna: swimwear may be worn in the sauna
Opening hours
| Sauna: Mon (ladies) | 13:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Sauna: Tue, Wed (mixed) | 13:00–22:00 |
| Sauna: Thu (family) | 13:00–22:00 |
| Sauna: Fri (mixed) | 13:00–22:00 |
| Sauna: Sat (mixed) | 9:00–20:00 |
| Sauna: Sun (mixed) | 9:00–17:00 |
Valid from 14 September 2026. The pool has different hours (e.g. Mon, Tue, Thu 13:00–22:00, Wed and Fri also 6:30–10:00, Sat 9:00–20:00, Sun 9:00–17:00). On 3 December 2026 it is open 13:00–18:00; it is closed on Christmas Eve, 25 and 26 December, New Year's Eve and Epiphany. The kota sauna runs on Mondays and Thursdays during sauna hours and on Sundays from 12:00. Per the operator, the ladies' sauna is open to everyone with the gender entry "female" on their birth certificate.
Prices
| Pool, adult | 7.50 € |
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| Pool, reduced | 5.00 € |
| Pool, family1–2 adults and up to 3 children under 18 | 20.00 € |
| Sauna including pool | 12.20 € |
| 11-visit card, sauna and pool | 122.00 € |
| Herbal steam bath (with pool only)included in the sauna rate | 3.00 € |
| Infrared cabinextra to pool or sauna entry | 3.00 € |
2026 price list. The reduced rate applies to people under 18, school pupils and students under 27, and people with a disability (degree of at least 80), on presentation of proof only. Children under 6 enter the pool free; the sauna supplement is paid separately. The 11- and 25-visit cards are also valid in other Karlsruhe baths. Card payment is possible.
Amenities according to OpenStreetMap
Only what the open data records. What is missing, we do not know.
- Saunayes
What is not listed here is unknown to us or the operator has not said.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A sauna with a garden and rest house
- Both a Finnish sauna and a kota sauna
- Low entry price: sauna including pool for 12.20 €
- A family day in the sauna on Thursday
- Step-free access
- Easy to reach by tram from Durlach
Things to keep in mind
- It closes earlier on Saturday and Sunday (20:00 and 17:00)
- A 2 € coin is needed to lock a locker
- Bringing your own infusion products is prohibited
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- a short sauna after work
- families with children on Thursdays
- regulars with a multi-visit card
Rules and good to know
- Children under 10 may enter only with parents, guardians or a suitable adult companion
- Own sauna infusion products must not be used
- Glass containers and bottles are forbidden; you may bring your own food
- Filming and photography are allowed in the whole bath only with prior permission; smart glasses with cameras are forbidden
- A 2 € coin is needed to lock a locker
- On Thursday (family day) children under 1.40 m pay no sauna supplement (pool entry is still payable) and the sauna may be used in swimwear
Getting there
Address: Weiherhof 13, 76227 Karlsruhe (Durlach)
Public transport: stop Schlossplatz Durlach, tram line 1
Contact
- Address
- Weiherhof 13, 76227 Karlsruhe
- Phone
- 0721 / 133 52 27
- [email protected]
Details from the operator's own site, as of 4 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: ka-baeder.de
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence)
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