Freibad Tivoli

Freibad Tivoli is a large municipal outdoor pool complex at Purtscheller Strasse 1 in the Pradl district of Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, next to the Tivoli stadium. It is a pool rather than a natural beach, so there is no sand, pebble shore or surf; the water is treated and clear, and the setting is a set of outdoor pools surrounded by sunbathing lawns with the Nordkette ridge rising behind the city. Operated by the Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe (IKB, +43 512 502-7081), the complex is open in the 2026 season from 9 May to 13 September, typically from about 9:00 to 19:00 with last entry around 18:15. A day ticket has been listed at about EUR 6.60 for adults and EUR 2.70 for children, and visitors should confirm current prices at ikb.at/baeder. Because it is a sheltered, supervised pool site, it suits families, lap swimmers and casual sunbathers, and the mood is lively but orderly rather than party-oriented. Facilities include the outdoor swimming pools and large lawns for lying in the sun; further details such as kiosk offerings, changing rooms and lockers are normal for municipal pools in Austria but should be checked with IKB before relying on them. The location is one of the most convenient in the city: about 1.8 km south-east of the Old Town and a 10-minute walk from the Hauptbahnhof, with city buses to Tivoli also available through ivb.at. Cycling is another easy option, and the stadium area has public transport connections, so a car is not needed. On very hot days the complex is busy, especially in the afternoon and at weekends, and children's school holidays in July and August bring the largest crowds. Early entry on weekday mornings gives the best choice of lawn space and quieter lanes. The pool is a good option for travellers who want a guaranteed swim in the city centre area, with water temperatures that do not depend on the cold alpine weather that affects the mountain lakes.