Strasbourg Municipal Baths
The Strasbourg Municipal Baths are an early 20th-century public bathhouse on boulevard de la Victoire, in the Neustadt district. Designed by Fritz Beblo and reopened in 2021 after a full renovation, they combine swimming pools, Roman baths and a wellness area in a classified historic monument. People come to swim or unwind in a period setting.
The work of Fritz Beblo
The Municipal Baths were built from 1905 to 1908 and extended in 1910 with a medical annex. They are the work of Fritz Beblo, then the city's chief architect. The building uses reinforced concrete, a modern technique at the time, while its forms and interior decor combine neoclassical elements, such as colonnades, with neo-regionalist motifs. It was listed as a historic monument in 2000, then given the higher classified status in 2017.
Swimming in a historic setting
The original building had two swimming pools, still at the heart of the baths. The renovation added a Nordic pool, heated to 30 °C in winter, for year-round swimming in pleasant water. Swimming in these early 20th-century halls, among columns and restored decor, gives a session a special flavour. Opening times, prices and access conditions are given on the Municipal Baths' website.
Roman baths, saunas and hammams
Beyond the pools, the Municipal Baths offer Roman baths, with saunas, hammams and hot-water baths, in the spirit of the hygiene and relaxation establishments of the early 20th century. The renovation added a wellness area. It is a good option on a cold or rainy day, or for a quiet break after a day of sightseeing on foot. Check the access conditions for these areas before you go.
Three years of renovation
From late 2018 to 2021 the baths were restored under the architect François Chatillon, at a cost of over 40 million euros funded by the city and the Eurométropole. The works cut energy use by 41% and water use by 82%. The baths reopened on 8 November 2021. Since then their operation has been entrusted to the Equalia group, while they remain a municipal facility.
Practical information
Address: 10 Boulevard de la Victoire, 67000 Strasbourg
Frequently asked questions
Where are the Municipal Baths?
At 10 boulevard de la Victoire, in the Neustadt, east of the Grande Île, between the Krutenau and the university district.
Can a visitor go for a swim?
Yes, it is a public facility open to all. Check opening times, prices and access conditions for the pools and Roman baths on the Strasbourg Municipal Baths' website.
Why is the building notable?
It is an early 20th-century bathhouse by Fritz Beblo, still in use, classified as a historic monument in 2017 and fully restored between 2018 and 2021.
What is there to do nearby?
The Krutenau, with its cafés and riverside quays, is close by, as are the Palais Universitaire and the avenues of the Neustadt. The Grande Île is a walk away across the Ill.
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