Swimming experience in Eindhoven - Go and Enjoy
The other
swimming pool in Eindhoven is ‘The Tongelreep’ also known as ‘National Swimming
center the Tongelreep’, which is really worth mentioning. Probably you didn’t know, but this is the largest
swimming center of Europe and cannot be compared with the Ottenbad. The Tongelreep has a 50 meter pool, a 25 meter
pool for platform diving, a training pool with four swimming lanes and a large recreation
pool with a wave generator and many water slides. Moreover, during summer you
can have a lot of fun outside, because there are four outside pools with four
water slides available. When you visit
this swimming center you will be assured of a day full of enjoyment. Like the
Ottenbad the Tongelreep is also the home basis for many leisure activities and
sports clubs.
The Turbotol - An exiting water slide |
Large 50 meter pool |
Recreation pool in The Tongelreep |
Some
historical facts. The training facilities like the 50 and 25 meter pools are built
within a separate building. When Pieter van de Hoogenband – one of Holland’s
most talented swimmers – ended his swimming career, he has been honored by renaming this swimming
center to ‘Pieter van den Hoogenband Swimming Stadium’. Throughout the world
this swimming center is of importance. For instance in 2007 the Dutch Open Swim
Cup 2007 were held in this swimming facility. Furthermore, in 2008 the European
Aquatics Championships took place in this swimming pool.
Pieter van de Hoogenband during training |
Without
doubt The Tongelreep is far more amusing and entertaining for a day out than
the Ir. Ottenbad. So if you’re in Eindhoven and you like swimming and water
slides you should really visit this swimming center. It truly is a life time experience. However, if you want to exercise the Ottenbad is also very suitable. It
depends on what you’re looking for, but both pools are great for swimming
sports. Just make sure to visit at least one when you’re in Eindhoven!
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