Complete closure in Hanau and Gelnhausen indoor swimming pool opens again!

Complete closure in Hanau and Gelnhausen indoor swimming pool opens again!

There are some exciting developments in the region around Gelnhausen that are of interest to both residents and visitors. From today, September 16, 2025, Richard-Wagner-Straße in Hanau-Kesselstadt will be completely closed until January 31, 2026. Loud Gelnhausen news The closure affects the section between Brucknerstrasse and Humperdinckweg. Although no diversions have been set up, access to the construction site remains possible from both sides.

A nice occasion for citizens to look forward to is the reopening of the indoor swimming pool in Gelnhausen. After extensive renovation work, the indoor swimming pool reopened its doors on the same day. However, on Mondays the pool is only accessible to clubs and guests of the women's sauna. From Tuesday, all bathers can use the new options, as the operators say on their website hallenbad-gelnhausen.de announce. Anyone who purchased a season ticket by September 14th even benefited from a 5% discount in the online shop.

Lectures and offers for seniors

And there is even more on the program today: A free lecture for seniors on the topic of “Giving and Inheriting” will take place in the Neuenhaßlau tithe barn from 3 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Important aspects of the transfer of assets, tax advantages when giving gifts and inheriting as well as the creation of wills are discussed there. Anyone interested can register at the senior citizens' office in the Hasselroth community to secure a place.

Renovations in the Heinrich-Fischer-Bad in Hanau

The Heinrich-Fischer-Bad in Hanau is currently being renovated – a large-scale project. The demolition of the popular 73 meter long slide has already been completed and demolition work on the pools is in full swing, reports Op Online. The total costs for the comprehensive redesign plans amount to around 9.2 million euros, of which one million euros will flow as a state subsidy. The new plans provide for a clear separation between swimming and diving areas, although the shape of the multi-purpose pool remains unchanged due to monument protection. The indoor swimming pool is to remain open continuously except for six weeks during the 2024 summer holidays, while the outdoor swimming pool season is canceled for 2024.

These events show that there is a lot of activity in our region and that there are numerous opportunities to actively spend your free time. Whether in the indoor pool, at a lecture or in the construction sites of the swimming pools - there is something for everyone. Stay up to date on developments and take advantage of what our cities have to offer!