History

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The history of Oderberger

The Oderberger Stadtbad was designed by architect Ludwig Hoffmann in 1898 to provide the then rapidly growing district of Prenzlauer Berg with public facilities. The baths had to close in 1986 and no one has swum here since. Renovation of the listed building began in 2012.

The Hotel Oderberger Berlin has been open since January 2016. The indoor swimming pool continues to be used as an event location, and the swimming pool has also been open since 17.10.2016 and swimming is possible again after 30 years.

Historical guided tours

Every first Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. there is a free guided tour of the Stadtbad (except on public holidays). Meeting point is the reception of the Hotel Oderberger, registration is not required.

Open Monument Day 2025

On 13. & September 14, 2025 the Open Monument Day will take place and we look forward to being there. Guided tours will take place every hour on the hour from 10 am to 4 pm on both days: Let the operating family and the team guide you through the renovated Stadtbad and learn exciting facts about the history of the Stadtbad.

Hotel Oderberger
From then until today

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1902

Opening as a "public bathing establishment"

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1910 - The bow tightener

The bathroom survives the war without major damage

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Heringsdorf around 1900

Closure of the pool due to cracks in the pool floor

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Lyonel Feininger

A citizens' initiative, founded by Bernd Holtfreter, is working to preserve the municipal swimming pool

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1994

Artists around gallery owner Wolfgang Krause use the bathroom for exhibitions

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From 1950

Sale of the Stadtbad to the GLS Language Center

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From 1990

Start of the refurbishment

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2016

Re-opening as Hotel Oderberger Berlin with 70 rooms, 2 apartments and 10 seminar rooms

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Construction blog of the Oderberg city pool

Would you like to find out more about our municipal swimming pool? Take a look at our construction blog, where you will find further information on the renovation of the Oderberg municipal swimming pool, photo reports and additional information.