Summer days
Sun lounger, a book, a dip in the water, back into the sun. On warm days our pool is the loveliest spot at the Zollhaus – overlooking the garden and the forest.
New at the Zollhaus · season from mid-April / early May
Our outdoor poolHotel with a pool in the Ore Mountains
Small but lovely: 8 × 5 metres of water, warmed only by the sun – right below our summer garden. For sunny swimming days, for cold-water swimmers and for the plunge after the sauna.
✓ 8 × 5 m pool✓ 100 % solar-heated✓ Sauna right next door✓ Day visitors welcome on request
40 m²water surface, 8 × 5 metres
☀ 100 %sun-warmed – no heating at all
Apr/May–Octswimming season, weather permitting
Newcompleted in October 2026
New since October 2026
The Zollhaus now has an outdoor pool.
We only just made it: our outdoor pool has been finished since mid-October 2026. A small but lovely wood-clad pool – right below our summer garden, surrounded by lawn, hydrangeas and the fir trees of the eastern Ore Mountains.
In spring 2027 the pool goes into full operation. Depending on the weather we open in mid-April or early May and keep swimming until the end of October. We are thrilled that the Landhotel Altes Zollhaus is now also a hotel with a pool in the Ore Mountains.
Everyone is welcome to swim: our hotel guests and – on request – visitors from outside the hotel.
And if you prefer it even more natural: our natural lake is just a few steps away.
The pool in numbers
8 × 5 metres of summer.
Our outdoor pool is deliberately small – not a training pool, but a place to cool off, float and breathe. It is heated by the sun alone: the warmer the summer, the warmer the water.
8 mlong
5 mwide
40 m²water surface
0 kWhheating energy – sun only
Swimming season 2027
Opening: mid-April or early May – weather permittingEnd of season: end of October – weather permitting
The right water for everyone
Three ways to enjoy our pool.
For cold-water swimmers
Because only the sun heats it, the water is nicely fresh in spring and autumn. Our cold-swimming friends will love it – a perfect match for the Wim Hof Method.
After the sauna
Out of the sauna, a quick shower – and straight into the pool. The most natural cool-down we can imagine.
The Zollhaus ritual
Tap the three steps – or simply watch.
First warm up properly: in our sauna area it gets hot – time to let go.
Impressions
Wooden deck, sun loungers, forest all around.
Good to know
FAQ about the outdoor pool
When is the Zollhaus outdoor pool open?
Depending on the weather, the season starts in mid-April or early May and ends at the end of October. 2027 is our first full season.
Is the pool heated?
Yes – but by the sun alone. There is no additional heating, so the water temperature depends on the weather: pleasantly warm in high summer, refreshingly cool in spring and autumn.
How big is the pool?
The pool measures 8 × 5 metres – around 40 m² of water. A small but lovely outdoor pool for cooling off and relaxing.
Who can use the outdoor pool?
Our pool is open to everyone: hotel guests can use it throughout the season, and visitors from outside the hotel are very welcome on request. Just give us a call on +49 35057 540 or email info@hotel-zollhaus.com.
Can I go into the pool after the sauna?
Absolutely – after a shower you can go straight from the sauna into the pool.
Are there other places to swim at the hotel?
Yes, our own natural lake – ideal for anyone who prefers swimming in natural water.
More summer at the Zollhaus
Your summer holiday in the Ore Mountains.
Swimming season 2027
Your spot by the pool is waiting.
Book your room for summer at the Zollhaus now – with outdoor pool, sauna and natural lake.
