Price increases in the outdoor pool: fries for 4.50 euros cause a stir!

Price increases in the outdoor pool: fries for 4.50 euros cause a stir!

In the outdoor pools in North Rhine-Westphalia, complaints about rising prices for food and drinks are increasing, especially in the Ossendorfbad in Cologne-Ehrenfeld. A user recently posted a photo of the menu online, which sparked discussion on Reddit. The prices are not unreasonable: a small portion of fries costs 4.50 euros, while a large cheeseburger with fries costs 14.90 euros. A vegetarian tarte flambée is also available for 13.50 euros, and a large Kölsch is also available for 4.50 euros. Some guests find these prices excessive and criticize comparisons with restaurant prices, while others see them as justified. Derwest reports that Mehmet Sahin, the tenant of the kiosk in the Ossendorfbad, shows understanding for the concerns of the guests. He points out that rising supplier prices and high profit margins are necessary to cover operating costs.

As an example, he cites the purchasing costs for a Pizza Margherita of 5.80 euros, which leads to a sales price of 12.90 euros. A higher price of 18 to 19 euros is necessary to reflect the actual costs. Sahin employs over twelve temporary workers and is concerned that his outdoor pool may have to close in the future if the price situation does not improve.

Price development in the swimming pool industry

The price development in the leisure sector is not only an issue in Cologne's outdoor swimming pool. Current reports from WDR According to this, ticket prices for amusement parks are rising, with families now having to budget over 100 euros for a visit. Zoo tickets have increased in price by 4.4 percent, while admission prices to outdoor pools have increased by an average of 6.42 percent. Admission to the Ossendorfbad, like many other cities, is between 6.20 and 6.30 euros.

Overall, ticket prices in German outdoor pools have increased significantly; The average price for an entry is 5.14 euros, which means an increase of 31 cents compared to the previous year. Media feedback shows that although there are discounts for families and monthly or annual tickets, the general price increase is still noticeable.

Cologne outdoor pools in comparison

Like an evaluation of Coupons.de shows that the price situation in German outdoor pools is very different. With a total of around 2,700 outdoor pools and 500 natural pools, the outdoor pool season opens across the board. While Lübeck is still one of the cheaper providers with an entry price of 3.80 euros, bathing lovers in Berlin have to pay 6.83 euros for entry. Cologne is in the middle range with its prices and, like many other cities, is affected by the general price increases.

Cologne bathers will once again encounter a visibly tense price structure in the outdoor pool this year. How the situation will develop further remains to be seen. Maybe a look at the prices in other cities will help as a guide to get the most out of a visit to the outdoor pool!