KOLEZIJA SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX

Under a canopy of mighty trees and on the banks of the green Gradaščice River, the City Swimming Pool Complex is the oldest swimming pool in the city, with a tradition that dates back to the 19th century. As Ljubljana’s oldest swimming pool centre, Kolezija has a long and interesting history, as it was here that many residents of Ljubljana learned to swim.

In 2015, the swimming pool complex underwent a renovation, so the new pavilion-shaped bathing building already offers views of the open-air summer pool from the entrance platform. The new swimming pool facility also allows the setting sun to fall on the surface of the pool, providing a view of the breathtaking sunsets over the city. Recreational areas are set out on the lawns, and the grandstands once again stretch between the swimming pool area and the Gradaščica River – under a canopy of mighty trees. Thus, the general spirit of the original swimming pool – a swimming pool in the green – has also been taken care of with the renovation.

The outdoor swimming pool complex includes an olympic pool, a children’s pool, a paddling pool, a whirlpool, and a platform with wooden sun loungers by the pools. The sports and recreation areas include table tennis tables, a basketball court, and a beach volleyball court.

Inside the facility, there is also Sauna Kolezija, which offers relaxation in two Finnish saunas, a large Turkish sauna, and an infrared sauna. The sauna operates outside the swimming pool’s operating season.

There are also indoor and outdoor parking spaces, as well as parking spaces for motorbikes and bicycles.

The swimming pool complex is accessible to people with disabilities.

The swimming and hygiene rules, along with other instructions for visitors, are outlined in the facility rules.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Olympic swimming pool:

– dimension: 50 x 25 m

– depth: 1.35 – 2 m

Children’s pool:

– dimension: 10 x 12.5 m

– depth: 0.8 m

Water temperature: 26 – 27 ºC

Catering offer: The property has a catering offer.

Opening hours: scheduled from mid-May to the end of September.

Information for visitors: In order to ensure that the swimming pools close on time, lifeguards will ask you to leave the area at least 15 minutes before closing time.

Access to the facility:

– car – free parking at the Gymnastics Centre or surrounding car parks

– public transport – the nearest stops “Koprska” (LPP lines No 1, 1B, 1D) or “Vič” (LPP lines No 6, 6B, 51, 56).

– bicycle – BicikeLJ rental system (station “Gerbičeva – Svoboda Sports Park”) or own bike

– Avant2Go – Ljubljana Gymnastics Centre

MANGER of the Kolezija Swimming Pool Complex

Boštjan Albreht

Email: bostjan.albreht@sport-ljubljana.si