Müller’sches Volksbad (Hallenbad)

Stepping inside feels like traveling back to the last century — in the best way! I was pleasantly surprised by how well-preserved the changing rooms and facilities are, almost like swimming in a museum (in a fun way, haha). The pool is clean, the water feels fresh, and the staff are super friendly. There's even a sauna, steam room, and other amenities. Definitely a place I’d love to visit again!

The pool is from year 1901, the retro style place will soothe you. You have to pay at the entrance with short time 90 min swimming (4.30 euro) or a day swimming plan (5.80 euro). Swimming costumes are compulsory. Friendly receptionist explained us everything. I will definitely recommend this place.

A quite unique public swimming pool in art nouveau style. There is a larger basin in non-standard dimensions with around 20° water and a smaller pool with warmer water. Both pools have sections for non- swimmers. For fans of classic architecture, this place is a must! The basic ticket gives you access to the lockers and changing rooms upstairs. For a small extra fee, you can alternatively change and leave your belongings in one of the private cabins around the pool.

We were here just for architecture and interior. The place is quiet big but with 2 swimming pools without relaxing bed so you have to be inside the water or nothing. The system is old also so make sure you know what you want to do or see. If you want the full version of the building you must take the package of swimming +sauna.bring your own towels and anything you might need for swimming. They prices are quite reasonable

Always a nice relaxing swimming experience. The pool is beautiful. In the large hall there are two lanes (half the pool) for continuous lap swimming. The other half is for lazy adult swimmers like me. In the small hall the water is warmer and it's mainly just for floating around and more lazy swimming. Sometimes there's a couple kids in the small hall but it isn't really a family pool. I haven't gone to the spa yet, but it looks promising.

Worth going once because it's an interesting historic building with sculptures etc. The staff nicely provide instructions to newcomers. However, it's a bit inconvenient because showers are only on the ground floor while changing cabins are both on the ground and first floors. The water in the larger pool is way colder than in most other pools in Munich.

A wonderful place to work out the kinks from Air travel. A swim and a hot shower. I didn't get a cabina but it was not busy and people were discreet. There is a lifeguard who is very diligent. In the morning there was an older crowd doing aqua fit but there was plenty of space to do laps or just paddle. The staff explained everything clearly and correctly in English. There is a secure locker for your valuables. Bring your own towels and bath slippers. Slippers are recommended as due to the age of the property, the floors are worn and quite slippery. Very reasonably priced at 4 euro for 90 mins of swimming.

Hidden gem. Not a luxury venue but great taste of 30s faded grandeur. Well worth a trip. Don’t miss the smaller warm pool as well. Don’t believe Time Out - you can’t hire towels - make sure you take one - or pay €11 to buy one there.

OK - I'll be a bit kinder in this round than I was in my Trip Advisor review, partially due to the fact that this will be the first Yelp review in English, and secondly, that the other Yelp reviews speak largely to the architectural beauty of the structure, and the museum like qualities of the sculptures, the woodwork, and simply the ornate beauty of the place. I'm on board with all that. Where my review gets dicey is when you try to compare this with the ultra self-indulgent thermal and sauna complexes that are sprouting up all over northern Europe. Not a fair comparison, it seems.... As you approach the building, it is quite imposing along the river banks (literally across the street from the Deutsches Museum). I thought, "this is gonna be great!" Once inside however, I found a few things to be more challenging than I had expected. * I was unable to locate a map of the place, and after looking at the menu of fees; I still was unable to figure out exactly what I was asking for. * The person working the admission booth was quite friendly, but apparently had NO English whatsoever. I'm good with that, but... * Signage around the place was sort of hit and miss, especially since you have to leave some of your belongings in a small box near the attendant, (who also only spoke German, but was significantly more curt!) * I kept thinking I would find a map of the place so I would know where the various baths and saunas were located. If such a thing exists, it's still a mystery to me. At one point, I made my way into the hall with the main pool wrapped only in a towel, only to find the door (that would lead me back to the sauna) locked behind me. Finally figured out my wristband would unlock the door, after a bit of wondering how I would negotiate getting out of the spa in only a towel. * But most importantly, assuming I found all the major features on offer, I was a little surprised there wasn't more there. Granted, I was there on a Wednesday afternoon, but having said that, I was surprised to find the only two dozen or so other patrons in the entire place, and most of them were, shall we say, of the elder population. All the reports about the beauty of the facility are true, as it was certainly a gem of the late 19th century, and has been well preserved. Somehow, I think that I expected there would be a bit more in the sauna area, and that even if exclusively in German, the staff would be a bit more helpful to a wayward and weary tourist. Maybe four or five stars on another day with a different attendant working the locker room, but not this time around!

Great place!!! One of the few buildings not destroied in the WW2! perfect to cold and rainy days!

I liked this place but it's a bit crowded in the pools. I love how you can just get a day pass. If you're not German be prepared for nudity and that males and females are intermixed. I went in the steam room with my swim shorts still on and was reminded I have to be naked. I didn't bring my own soap to shower with I just used the soap gel(or whatever) you can get in the bathroom by the showers.

If You are looking for historic sights in a relaxed way, this is the place to go in Munic. The Volksbad was a donation to the people of Munic by Mr. Müller. It was the first public bath of the city. It's beautifully furnished, turn of the century Jugendstil, with wonderful tiles. Try this on a cold and rainy day, You'll come out delighted.