Ikast Svømmecenter Ikast-Brande

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You get what you pay for – and that shouldn't be forgotten when reviewing the pool. We had a lovely few hours at the IKAST Swimming Center today. For one adult and one child, we paid the equivalent of €15 for entry. Including lunch (because you're not allowed to bring anything in), the total came to €30. Free parking and free swimming and play equipment for children were included. Where else can you get that? What's striking is how seriously hygiene and rules are taken. My son was asked if he had a swim diaper, while showering, the other women reminded me to thoroughly wash both my body AND hair, and the no-mobile-phone rule is strictly enforced. Unusual? Perhaps. But hygiene in a swimming pool is nothing new. And in this case, it might even save on chlorine. Who knows? Yes, the pool is showing its age, and the children's area is rather small. But: It's a swimming and training center, not a water park with slides. Perhaps expectations should be adjusted accordingly. And the complaints about the lack of signage in multiple languages? We're in Denmark. In how many small German towns is the swimming pool signposted in more than just German? At least you can get by with English here... And as for the tone of some lifeguards: not all of them are known for their gentle approach, even in Germany. 😉 Our conclusion: We had a lovely day for a small price. Considering what was offered, I find many of the negative comments simply exaggerated.

Very nice, well-maintained bathroom.

Great place where you can spend many hours. Good parking, easy access, nice, polite and service-minded staff. However, I thought it was a bit odd that you can't use companion cards here, but that you can only use the pension discount.

Helpful staff, skilled trainers

We went there twice during our holiday because we enjoyed it so much. The swimming pool offers a lot of play options for children. There are two slides, a climbing wall in the swimming area, a large inflatable animal, and 1m, 3m, and 5m diving boards. There's plenty for little ones too. Swimming aids in three sizes are available to borrow free of charge. There are also water toys, pool noodles, etc. However, the customs in Danish swimming pools are a bit different than in Germany. You have to wash completely, including your hair with soap, and without your swimwear; you can only put it on afterward. Everyone adheres to this rule because it allows for less chlorine to be used (a very nice staff member explained this to us). I would recommend packing plenty of towels or a bathrobe for the children, as the changing rooms are rather cold. And I would recommend a hairdryer if you have long hair; there's only one on the wall, and it's more suitable for short hair. The staff was very friendly and spoke excellent English. We can also recommend the food.

A lovely day in good surroundings.

Lovely place, clean and neat and super friendly service

Honestly, I can't quite understand the negative comments. The indoor pool offers a lot for kids. Both toddlers and older children will enjoy the slides, climbing structure, diving boards, free water toys, and more. Swimmers also have plenty of space to do their laps undisturbed. I personally appreciate that the existing rules (no cell phones, etc.) are enforced in a friendly but firm manner. All the staff are very attentive and friendly. The food service is also highly recommended. A wonderful afternoon for us and our baby (11 months old).

Best water park comes back 2-3 times straight to the top