Historical pearl on the Müggelsee: Refurbishment of the lido is progressing!

Historical pearl on the Müggelsee: Refurbishment of the lido is progressing!

Strandbad Müggelsee, Treptow-Köpenick, Deutschland - On June 6, 2025, the construction work at the entrance and function building of the Müggelsee lido is in full swing. The interior of the historic bath house has long since progressed; Electrical, heating, drinking and dirty water pipes are installed. In addition, the interior plaster and screed surfaces are now completed, while drywall walls and intentions have been built. The final expansion trades, such as painter and tile work as well as the flooring, are already in order, which shows an early completion. The work on the building envelope is also about to be completed, with already completed facade surfaces on the entrance building and well -advanced stucco work on the columns.

A breakdown of the facade scold has now also made an impressive view of the historical coloring. In addition, the top plaster is currently being carried out on the functional building, while falling railings are mounted on the west wing. The granite stages for the stairs have been delivered, and concrete plant covers are laid on terraces and stairs. The free staircaps in snail shape were shaped on site by the stonemason. The U-shaped concrete workstone elements for rainwater dissipation are also set, which underlines the technological modernization of the monument building.

monument protection and history

The mugar base in Müggelsee was built according to the plans of Martin Wagner and Friedrich Hennings between 1929 and 1930 and has made a name for itself as a remarkable building. In 2010 it was identified as a special monument because a renovation was urgently needed. The Berlin bathing companies had already planned to close the bath in 2006; The district then took over the outdoor pool. This initiative was supported by the association Bürger for Rahnsdorf e.V.

The renovation costs were originally estimated at 8 million euros, but rose to 14 million euros by 2020. A renovation and usage concept that was approved by the population in 2010 included the return of the components to the listed substance and the use of alternative energies. In a significant step, Minister of State Monika Grütters announced on July 21, 2021 that the lido will be renovated with 12.6 million euros in federal funding, whereby the renovation of wood structures and the restoration of the original staircase.

future steps and planning

A central goal of ongoing work is to complete the roof seal, the facade, the sanitary areas and the installation of an elevator until the end of the year. The repair of the bank edge, which is estimated at 45 meters, is also planned for this year. This measure is carried out with stone mattresses, geotextil and tube planting in order to counteract the challenges of flow behavior and waves. The implementation of these measures is scheduled for September or October, outside the main bathroom season.

As early as the third quarter of 2025, preparations for the expression procedure for operator search should begin, with the aim of determining the future operator of the lido by the second quarter of 2026 at the latest. District Mayor Oliver Igel emphasizes the commitment of facility management in this process, while the renovation of the listed ensemble will continue to be advanced with the support of the federal government and the country.

The mugbelsee lido is therefore on the way to becoming a modern bathing area that can be retained the historical face of the building and can be used all year round for events.
In addition, from 2025, various funding opportunities for the renovation and the acquisition -protected buildings in Germany are available, as is available through Business Leaders

berlin.de reports on the current status of the construction work and their planning, while Denk-mal-an-berlin provides further information on the historical meaning of the lido.