Upcoming Trade Shows in Germany for Swimming Pools

In recent years, Germany’s swimming pool industry has shown some interesting fluctuations with the private pool market pulling far ahead the public pool sector. For one, the increased purchasing power of German citizens has led to many households deciding to install pools in their homes. Surveys indicate that between 10% and 15% of residents plan to either build or renovate private pool facilities in the next three years. Economic stability and consumer inclination toward lifestyle upgrades are central drivers of this trend. Housing purchases, coupled with higher disposable income, have made investments in swimming pools not only feasible but desirable. Moreover, climate change has brought warmer summers to Germany, which only adds a practical incentive to the growing interest in backyard pools. However, the appeal of private pools is not only rooted in comfort. It also reflects a response to the deteriorating state of Germany’s public pool infrastructure. According to the KfW Municipal Panel 2024, the investment backlog for sports facilities stands at €12.1 billion with swimming pools accounting for a major share. A 2023 study found that 61% of municipalities rate their pools as in need of renovation, with nearly a quarter of both indoor and outdoor facilities deemed in urgent need. Without substantial investment, local authorities expect 14% of indoor and 16% of outdoor pools to be shut down within three years. This decline in public pool availability could also have longer-term implications for public health, swimming education and the swimming pool industry in Germany at large. A growing number of young Germans are not proficient swimmers, a trend exacerbated by reduced access to public facilities. For many families, this has added further motivation to invest in private pools, where children can learn and practice in a safer, more accessible environment.