NVA Schwimmhalle Löbau
The Military Swimming Pool Jägerkaserne is an abandoned pool inside a former army complex in Germany. The pool once served soldiers, officers, and even local people. Today, the empty halls, broken tiles, and dark water make it a striking urbex location.
The indoor swimming pool was built in 1975. Soldiers of the Jägerkaserne used it for training and exercise. But the pool also opened to the public at certain times, so local people could swim there too.
Jägerkaserne
The Jägerkaserne military site opened in 1912. It started as a large barracks complex for the German army. After 1933, workers rebuilt and expanded the site. Then, from 1935, the Wehrmacht used the barracks to train new soldiers for the reserve army. After the Second World War, the area came under control of the NVA, the army of the former East Germany. In 1963, several officer schools moved to Löbau. During the Cold War, the military complex grew even larger. New buildings appeared across the site, including housing blocks, training areas, and sports facilities.
Everything changed after the fall of the Iron Curtain. The military complex slowly lost its purpose. In 1995, the swimming pool closed and people left the building behind.
Exploring Schwimmhalle Löbau
No new plans came for the site. Vandals entered the pool and damaged many parts of the interior. Rainwater also found its way inside. Over the years, decay spread through the building.
Today, the Military Swimming Pool Jägerkaserne looks frozen in time. The large swimming hall is empty and silent. Broken windows let in cold light. Old tiles still cover the walls, but many are cracked or missing. See more abandoned pools here, here and here.
