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SLR Blog: Outdoor swimming spots in Siegen | Student Survival Tips

Kaan-Marienborn Heated Outdoor Pool

This popular spot features:

  • Three 50-meter lanes and five 25-meter lanes

  • A separate area for non-swimmers

  • Football mini-goals, a boccia court, and a table tennis area

  • Fully accessible facilities (wheelchair-friendly changing rooms, entry slide for easy pool access, and disabled parking)

Opening hours:

  • Mon, Tue, Thu: 9:00–20:00

  • Wed, Fri: 7:00–20:00

  • Sat, Sun, Holidays: 9:00–19:00
    Note: Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Swim time ends 15 minutes before closing.

How to get there:
Take bus R12 or R13 from Siegen ZOB to “Kaan-Marienborn Ortsmitte.” It’s about a 7-minute walk from there.
📍 Address for GPS: Breitenbacher Straße 59, 57074 Siegen

 Geisweid Heated Outdoor Pool

Here’s what’s waiting for you in Geisweid:

  • Four 50-meter lanes plus shorter swim lanes

  • A beach volleyball court

  • Life-sized chess and Nine Men’s Morris boards

  • Football goals and large sunbathing areas

  • Bonus: The 10-meter diving platform is open daily from 4 PM

Opening hours:

  • Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:00–20:00

  • Tue, Thu: 7:00–20:00

  • Sat, Sun, Holidays: 9:00–19:00

How to get there:
Bus R12 or R13 from Siegen ZOB → “Geisweid ZOB” → 7-minute walk
📍 Address: Auf der Schläfe 4, 57078 Siegen

Eiserfeld Natural Pool (Eiserfelder Weiher)

  • No chlorine

  • Large swim area

  • beach volleyball court

  • Wide open space to sunbathe and relax

Opening hours:

  • Daily: 14:00–19:00 (may vary during heatwaves)

How to get there:
From Siegen ZOB, take bus R22 to “Gilbergstraße”, then transfer to A614 → “Am Freibad” stop
📍 Address: Am Freibad 3, 57080 Siegen

Seelbacher Weiher (Natural Pool)

  • A big swimming area

  • A floating platform and water slide

  • Beach volleyball and football areas

  • Large sunbathing lawn

Opening hours:

  • Mon–Fri: 13:00–19:00

  • Sat, Sun & Holidays: 10:00–19:00

  • During school holidays: Open daily 10:00–19:00

How to get there:
Bus R38 or R39 from Siegen ZOB → “P+R Seelbacher Weiher” → 6-minute walk
📍 Address: Bubergstraße 78, 57072 Siegen

Final Tip

Bring sunscreen, cash (some pools don’t take cards), and check the official websites before visiting , hours may shift depending on the weather.

Your SLR hoste Emma☺️

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SLR Blog: Waste separation in Germany | Student Survival Tips

Germany takes waste sorting seriously and for good reason! Recycling reduces pollution, saves energy, and protects the environment. Here’s a quick guide to the bin colors and their meaning:

Yellow bin (Gelbe Tonne) – Packaging waste

✅ Plastic wrappers, cans, cartons
❌ Toys, electronics, paper
➡️ Sorted and recycled into new packaging

Blue bin (Blaue Tonne) – Paper & cardboard

✅ Newspapers, boxes, books
❌ Dirty paper (e.g. pizza boxes), tissues
➡️ Saves trees and water

Glass containers – Sorted by color

✅ Bottles and jars (white, green, brown)
❌ Ceramics, mirrors, light bulbs
➡️ Glass is 100% recyclable

Brown bin (Biotonne) – Organic waste

✅ Fruit, veggies, coffee grounds
❌ Plastic, cooked food (check local rules)
➡️ Turned into compost or biogas

Black/Grey bin – Residual waste

✅ Hygiene products, ashes, broken items
❌ Recyclables
➡️ Burned for energy and least eco-friendly

Why It Matters

  • Less landfill waste
  •  Lower CO₂ emissions
  • Saves energy and resources

Tips:

  • Return Pfand bottles to the store

  • Check your local city’s rules because some areas and cities differ slightly

  • Use the “Grüner Punkt” to identify recyclable packaging

Your SLR host Emma 😊

My Source: https://www.nabu.de/umwelt-und-ressourcen/oekologisch-leben/alltagsprodukte/19838.html