Chaos in Leobad: Technology breakdown ensures disappointed bathers!

Chaos in Leobad: Technology breakdown ensures disappointed bathers!

On June 13, 2025, there was an unexpected total failure of the technology in Leobad in Leonberg. This meant that the popular outdoor pool could not open as usual at 7:30 a.m. A server failure ensured that both the health insurers and the electronic turntops were completely paralyzed. For the bathers who stood in front of closed gates at high summer temperatures of 30 degrees, this was a great disappointment. Some turned while others were patient for a solution.

The situation could not have been more difficult. Despite the frustration, many visitors showed understanding for the technical failure. Season ticket holders in particular wanted more access to the facilities. Reiner Schmidt had come with his granddaughter to take swimming lessons for the seahorse, which was now on the brink. A family from Leonberg had planned their day off for a trip to the outdoor pool and was disappointed, but was already planning to visit other outdoor pools.

opening despite technology problems

The outdoor pool finally opened its gates at around 11 a.m., albeit with continued technology problems. This gave the waiting guests the opportunity to enjoy the day on the water, albeit with slight restrictions. The Leobad, known for its many attractions, had in addition to classic swimming opportunities but also an area for children, razor slides and various wellness offers in the warm and adventure pool. The family from Leonberg can therefore use the opportunity to test all of these offers if their patience is rewarded.

The challenges of public baths

The situation in Leobad is not unique. According to a survey, more than a third of the outdoor pools in Germany have to be renovated over the next five years. Technology is also to blame. An increase in companies that consider comprehensive renovations as necessary shows the need to take care of these challenges in good time. Over 88 percent of the bathroom operators state that the financial needs are high, and at the same time many find the funding as inadequate.

The German Life Rettungs Society (DLRG) warned of the consequences that could have a lack of renovation: closure of hundreds of public baths. In this light, the need for investments and support from the federal government is more important than ever. One billion euros is intended for the modernization and renovation of sports facilities - a ray of hope for many affected baths.

The Leobad in Leonberg not only represents the leisure fun for the citizens, but also illustrates the challenges and the pressure with which the operators are confronted. The constant innovations and technical failures represent an additional hurdle and could endanger the offer for the bathers in the long term.

For visitors, it is to be hoped that such breakdowns can be minimized in the future and that the responsible bodies prove a good hand for the renovation and modernization of the bathrooms. Because what would summer be without a refreshing bath in the outdoor pool?