Paulsdorf: Water Experiences and Wayside Shrines

Swimming with different options in mind

Paulsdorf has a distinct focus on the water. At Paulsdorf Lido, the water entry is shallow, making it particularly suitable for children. The bathing area includes a sandy beach, large straw parasols and beach loungers. If you would rather focus on a pool than the lido, the Talsperre Malter Adventure Pool has a 25-metre swimming pool with three lanes. The differences are practical: the lido offers shallow water entry and a beach area, while the three lanes in the pool provide clear guidance for swimming. Families can therefore weigh up which bathing environment better suits their planned day.

SUP and boat hire

Access for stand-up paddleboarding is clearly indicated: the entrance to Paulsdorf Lido takes you directly to the SUP station. This makes it easy to locate the starting point during a visit to the lido. Boat hire is available at Paulsdorf Bath, but only when lifeguards are present on site. If you plan to hire a boat, check before your visit whether this condition is met. The two activities therefore involve different planning considerations: for the SUP station, it is the route from the entrance; for boat hire, it is the presence of lifeguards.

Choosing a place to stay

When choosing where to stay, you can ask a specific question: should the lido be right next to your accommodation? Paulsdorf Campsite is directly beside the lido, making it a concrete point of reference for this decision. The district of Paulsdorf is on the opposite side from Malter railway station; its facilities include a campsite, an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor leisure pool. The railway station is a geographic reference point; check the current timetable if you are travelling by train. This keeps the location of your accommodation and your preferred type of swimming as two distinct aspects of planning your trip.

Wayside shrines and local history

The wayside shrines offer a cultural perspective on Paulsdorf. The Paulsdorf wayside shrine is a sandstone column with four reliefs depicting the crucified Christ, his mother Mary and his beloved disciple John. The precise identification of the figures and the number of reliefs give the monument a distinctive character. Its historical setting includes a Late Gothic prayer column at the junction with the road to Seifen, as well as another wayside shrine in front of the bridge by the former “Seeblick” Hotel. While the reliefs define the imagery, the prayer column and the other wayside shrine are associated with different locations. You can therefore choose between focusing on the religious motifs and exploring the historical locations.

On foot and by bike

A pedestrian and cycle bridge has been opened in Paulsdorf. It adds a specific point of reference for walking and cycling to the area’s swimming and cultural attractions. If you are considering Paulsdorf as a place to stay, you can include the pedestrian and cycle bridge in your travel plans.

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