Overview
- Interior and Sports Senator Iris Spranger told the Beteiligungsausschuss the 20-entry Freibad card will remain in place this season.
- Berliner Bäderbetriebe had scrapped the pass citing higher personnel and utility costs and promoted digital subscriptions at €38 for unlimited use or €30 for a basic plan.
- The reversal followed protests and a planned demonstration, with lawmakers reporting unusually strong public anger over the change.
- Operational specifics, including price or sales timing, will be determined through the supervisory board and parliamentary committees.
- About 20,500 cards were sold in 2025, and single-entry prices of roughly €6–7 for summer pools and up to €6 for short indoor visits have fueled affordability concerns.