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After a four-year renovation break, the Europabad in Treysa is back in operation. Oskar Rose (8) and Philipp Haaß (15) tested the bathroom for the Schwälmer Allgemeine.
Schwalm – There are almost four million euros on the final bill, including a climbing wall that no one ordered, but which still has to be paid for: Philipp Haaß (15) and Oskar Rose (8) are testing whether the investments in the Treysa Europabad were worth it.
Changing clothes
Long faces as we walk down the stairs: “Everything is the same as before,” say the boys. And you’re right. The orange cubicles – “a bit narrow” – including the ocher yellow floor tiles were “always” there, as were the cupboard compartments. Collection cabins are missing. There are only two.
What is missing, according to the testers, are the previously existing, permanently installed hair dryers. They are gone, but there are sockets for hairdryers you brought with you, as well as hooks for jackets and storage space.
have a shower
While the water was cold on the day it was put into operation, a week later it was bubbling warm from the tap. The showers are spacious and the toilets are clean. The way up to the swimming pool runs over a wide staircase, here too there is no trace of modernization.
Climbing wall
The climbing wall is an eye-catcher in the bathroom. At 1.85 meters tall, Philipp Haaß manages to climb the 4.20 meter high plastic wall effortlessly, while the module is a challenge for younger people. Oskar, just over 1.20 meters, manages a good two thirds of the way. “It’s fun,” they both think.
The color concept of the handholds and climbing holds is clearly easy for children and young people to grasp. Blue for easy, red for medium and black for difficult climbs. Only no one saw the sign with user rules; it hangs on the right side and looks hidden.
The three-meter board can be used alternately with the wall. “But I’m missing one for fun,” says Philipp. It was dismantled as part of the renovation.
Swimming pool
The swimmer’s pool, newly lined with stainless steel, is chic and clean, and four 25-meter lanes invite you to swim. The starting blocks are also new and easily adjustable. “Important for competitions,” says Oskar. After the jump, Philipp criticized the water depth: “1.90 meters is a bit too short for me.” Both found the water temperature to be pleasantly warm at 28 degrees.
At first glance, the non-swimmer doesn’t look very impressive – the small red slide was already there before. “And the water is much cooler than in the swimmers’ pool,” Oskar wonders. This also and especially applies to the baby pool. The water toys are still missing. The testers find it “desolate” and ask: “What should children do here?” According to the operator, the district and the special purpose association, game modules still need to be installed.
Fun factor
In the Treysaer Europabad this is a bit too short for 15 and eight year olds. Philipp thinks the size of the pool is good and ideal for swimming. But otherwise there is little to do. “I can’t borrow anything apart from the diving rings,” says Oskar. There is a lack of play equipment such as pool noodles, floating mats and balls.
Ambiance
There is a lot of room for improvement in the ambience: the previously very oppressive wooden ceiling has disappeared and the swimming pool is bright and open, but apart from a string of bunting, the atmosphere is very sober.
There are no plants, there is a heated, tiled bench that also functions as a bag and towel rack, but otherwise no lounge chairs – just two seats by the baby pool.
kiosk
The former “Milk Bar” has a tenant again. Here you can get the classic “swimming pool fries” and small snacks, ice cream, coffee and drinks. The kiosk can be accessed via the entrance and exit to the sauna and the vestibule.
The view into the bathroom via large windows has been retained, as have smaller seating areas in the rear area. The testers think that the furniture could be a little more modern.
Conclusion
Overall, the Treysaer Europabad makes a very clean impression. Apparently a lot of money was invested in technology, which of course cannot be seen by visitors. The admission prices are moderate at two euros for children and four euros for young people aged 16 and over and adults.
At the weekend there are warm bathing days in the Europabad, starting at 10 a.m. – on weekdays from 3 p.m. – but the pool closes at 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Three-meter board and climbing wall offer sporting variety. The 25 meter track is another plus. Philipp gives the Europabad a grade of 2: “There are no real unique selling points.” Oskar lacks play equipment and gives it a grade of 3. (Sandra Rose and Matthias Haaß)