Stadtbad Charlottenburg

Stadtbad Charlottenburg is an indoor swimming pool in the Berlin district of the same name, consisting of three floors constructed with brick, steel and glass. The facade shows Art Nouveau forms and red brick Gothic elements with tall windows.

Paul Bratring and Rudolf Walter designed the facility, which opened in 1896 and initially offered separate bathing times for men and women. This practice ended during the 1930s when the pool became accessible to all visitors together.

The facility takes its name from the district and displays decorative details on walls and columns that reflect turn-of-the-century design principles. Swimmers use the pools for training or leisure today, with the old hall offering a vaulted ceiling that creates a distinct sense of space.

The facility opens year-round and offers lanes for sport swimmers as well as areas for leisure use. Visitors should expect the old hall to have different spatial proportions compared to modern facilities.

Gargoyles shaped like sea creatures decorate the brick facade of the Old Hall and recall the original function of the building. Inside, many original design elements from the 1898 construction remain, including wrought iron railings and tiles.

Location: Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Inception: 1896

Architects: Paul Bratring, Rudolf Walter

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture, märkische Backsteingotik

Floors above the ground: 3

Made from material: brick, steel, glass

GPS coordinates: 52.51448,13.30883

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:44