Basso, Abandoned water park in Bad Schmiedeberg, Germany
Basso is a former water facility in Bad Schmiedeberg with empty pools, deteriorating water slides, and structures overtaken by vegetation. The buildings and attractions spread across the grounds show various types of recreational installations from its era.
The facility opened in 1993 as the first major water park in East Germany after reunification. It operated until 2009, when it closed and has remained untouched since then.
The site shows how recreational habits changed after reunification and which spaces mattered to the region. You can still see how people used this place and what value it once held.
The site lies in the protected Dubener Heide area and is reachable via several hiking paths connected to local trails. Wear sturdy shoes since the ground is uneven and can be slippery in spots.
The grounds show in an unusual way how nature slowly reclaims concrete structures, with plants growing through pools and slides. This natural transformation documents the passage of time in a visually striking manner.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Bunker Kossa-Söllichau
5.5 km
Schloss Pretzsch
6.6 km
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Tower
3.1 km
Protestant church Reinharz
3.5 km
Lutherstein
8.1 km
St. Nicolai protestant church
1.2 km
St. Nikolaus Pretzsch
6.6 km
Bundesdenkmal des Bundes Deutscher Radfahrer
1.1 km
Village church Sachau
7.3 km
Protestant church Ogkeln
3 km
Protestant church Österitz
5 km
Protestant church Gommlo
6.7 km
Kurhaus Bad Schmiedeberg
1.1 km
Protestant Church Söllichau
8.3 km
Protestant Church Patzschwig
2.5 km
Protestant church Priesitz
7.3 km
Protestant church Trebitz
7.3 km
Protestant Church (Dahlenberg)
7.5 km
Field stone church Meuro
4.2 km
NVA command post Söllichau
5.1 km
Heimatmuseum Pretzsch
6.6 km
Eisenbahnbrücke
8.5 km
Dorfmühle Dahlenberg Dahlenberg
7.5 km
Schlosspark Reinharz
3.4 km
Gedenkstätte Lager Heide
6.3 km
Protestant chapel Bad Schmiedeberg
1.1 km
Wasserwerk Durchwehna
6.9 km
Wegestein Durchwehna
6.4 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes