Wuppertal Abandons Pool Closure Plan Amid Youth Disturbances

The city opts for increased security and enforcement of rules instead of a midday closure at the Schwimmoper pool.

Wuppertal initially planned to close its Schwimmoper pool for an hour at midday to address disturbances caused by aggressive youths.
The city has reversed this decision, choosing to employ more security personnel and strictly enforce pool rules instead.
Incidents involved groups of young men, often with a migration background, causing disruptions and occasionally harassing other pool users.
Previous measures, including house bans and restricted opening hours, proved ineffective in curbing the disturbances.
The new security measures will be in place through the end of the year, aiming to ensure a peaceful environment for all pool visitors.