How much does a swimming pond cost?

A swimming pond with a masonry swimming area or made of angle elements usually costs between €80,000 and €160,000 gross with us. Simpler ponds without wall or angle element work are usually between €45,000 and €60,000. So the biggest difference comes not from the size, but from the method of construction.

As of 2026, including 19% VAT, excluding the design of the surrounding garden. The range shows the middle half: a quarter of our ponds came in below it, a quarter above.

Where the figures come from

We analysed 21 private swimming ponds that we invoiced between 2021 and 2026 – 15 with wall or angle element construction, 6 in simple construction. Older ponds have been adjusted to 2026 prices, using the unit prices we have charged for the same work over the years. Hotel projects, renovations and conversions are not included.

What determines the price

• Construction method: A wall or angle elements give clean edges and a fixed swimming lane – they are the biggest cost item. Without them, it becomes significantly cheaper.
• Size and depth: They determine the excavation, the waterproofing and the size of the planting zone.
• Terrain: On a slope the effort increases, because the pond has to be set into the slope or supported on the downhill side.
• Access and soil: Can an excavator reach the pond? Does excavated soil have to be removed, or can it be reused in the garden?
• Features: A jetty or timber deck, lighting and technical equipment come on top. We do not build roller covers for swimming ponds – they belong to the Living Pool.

What individual components cost

These values come from the same ponds, gross and rounded. The technical equipment is included in the ranges above. A jetty or timber deck depends so much on size and timber that we do not give a range for it.

Cheaper with your own building contractor

Excavation and masonry work can also be handled on your side, for example by a building contractor who is already working on your property. They then work to our specifications, and we take care of the waterproofing, planting zone, technical equipment and installation. Talk to us early, so that dimensions and gradients are right before building starts.

We do not skimp on materials

Liner, pumps and filters are available much more cheaply too. We have not had good experiences with them: a pond should last decades, and a leak in the waterproofing or a failed pump ends up costing more than the better component. How to compare quotes fairly and spot lowball prices is explained on our page What does a Living Pool cost? – the points apply to swimming ponds just as much.

And what about planning permission?

Within a built-up area, a swimming pond in Bavaria usually needs no formal permit procedure, but the situation is different in open countryside and in landscape protection areas. Our article Does a swimming pond need planning permission? explains what applies.

How a swimming pond works and how we build it is explained on the Swimming pond page. We calculate your exact price after a site visit – as a reliable quote that lists every component.