De Papiermolen, Outdoor swimming pool complex in Groningen, Netherlands.
Description
De Papiermolen is an outdoor swimming complex in Groningen featuring five separate pools arranged around a central island and connected by concrete arch bridges. The grounds include extensive sunbathing areas and a restored grandstand with mural artwork along its edges.
History
The complex was built in 1955 by architect Jacobus Koolhaas on the former site of an 18th-century paper mill. The naming choice deliberately references the industrial past that once defined this location.
Culture
The name refers to a historic paper mill that once occupied this site, connecting the location's past to its present role as a gathering place for swimmers and sun-seekers.
Practical
The pools operate from April through August, with heated water available throughout the season for comfortable swimming. The layout around the central island makes it easy to navigate between the different pools and sunbathing zones.
Did you know?
The site received national monument status and ranks among the top 100 protected structures in the Netherlands. This recognition reflects its architectural significance and its value as a well-designed example of 1950s public pool architecture.
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