The penguin enclosure is the first of its kind in Germany where humans and penguins share a swimming area separated by a glass partition.
The facility is home to a colony of Humboldt penguins, a species native to the Humboldt Current in South America.
The sauna area includes 14 different saunas, many styled as traditional Spreewald farmhouses.
The water park utilizes a specialized filtration system designed to keep the pool water safe for both humans and the penguins on the other side of the glass.
Visitors can watch the penguin feeding sessions, which are held at specific times throughout the day.
The interior design incorporates elements of traditional Spreewald wood-frame construction.
Spreewelten Bad Lübbenau is a water park defined by its outdoor swimming area where visitors can swim alongside Humboldt penguins separated only by a glass pane. The facility features a variety of water slides, including a speed slide and a tube slide, plus a wave pool. Additional amenities include an extensive sauna village themed around the Spreewald region, offering various infusion experiences. The park utilizes natural thermal water in several of its pools. It is specifically designed to integrate the local cultural aesthetics of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Spreewald into its architecture and design. The site encompasses both indoor and outdoor bathing sections, ensuring operations continue regardless of weather conditions. The penguin habitat is maintained by professional keepers who conduct daily feedings visible to the public.
The glass wall of the outdoor penguin pool, which allows for underwater selfies with the penguins.
Book your admission tickets online in advance to guarantee entry, as the park often reaches capacity during peak weekends.
Rent a bathrobe and extra towels at the reception if you plan on spending time in the sauna village to save luggage space.
Check the daily event schedule upon arrival to catch the penguin feeding times.
Avoid visiting on public holidays or weekends if you prefer a quiet experience, as the facility can become very loud and crowded.
Swimwear is required in the pools; the sauna area is a textile-free zone where nudity is standard and mandatory.
