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Summer in Munich: pools, Isar and 3 lakes

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The German weather has very bad press worldwide. Most people think that is all rain, cold and gray clouds but these are just stereotypes. ( Read here about other German misconceptions ). Munich doesn’t fit the stereotype; it is sunny and hot like any other city in the south of Europe. This year we’ve already reached temperatures over 35° Celsius (96° Fahrenheit) and we haven’t even started August yet! And yes, it rains sometimes but those summer showers are mostly a blessing because in Munich there is no air conditioning… So what do locals do? They fight the hot summer with water! Swimming pools in Munich There are  8 outdoor pools in Munich . They open between 9.30am to 20pm and the entrance fee is around 4-5EUR. Sounds like a good plan?  It is a great plan... for a family with kids but if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing day by the pool, sunbathing and taking occasional dips, then the outdoor pools in Munich are not a good choice for you. The reason? They are