Pools and whirlpools: wellness for your home

A pool offers refreshing cooling on hot days. It also provides a space for sporting activities and active recreation. With a whirlpool featuring massage jets and usually very warm water, the benefits are more focused on relaxation and recreation. Whether you choose a pool or a whirlpool therefore depends largely on your personal preferences. A pool is ideal for families and sports enthusiasts who appreciate the physical benefits of swimming with a counter-current system, for example. With a whirlpool, you can create an oasis of calm and soothing relief from tension. Without question, both pools and whirlpools are ideal for a wellness area in your own home. We have spoken to manufacturers of pools and whirlpools and show some exciting models in our articles and videos, providing valuable information.

Operating a whirlpool in winter

What could be nicer than taking a cozy, warm bath in these icy temperatures? Even nicer is the idea of a whirlpool on the terrace. Or when it snows, watching the snowflakes fall in the garden while I enjoy the bubbles. With all this daydreaming, I first had to find out ... Using the whirlpool in winter


Softub whirlpools: Energy-efficient relaxation for indoors and outdoors

Whirlpool & Living has been an established specialist retailer for hot tubs and saunas in Germany, Austria and Denmark since 2001. Among other things, the company sells the Softub® brand of mobile whirlpools and offers a wide range of accessories as well as individual a... Whirlpool Living: Softub


Pim Pool saltwater pools: Modern pools for environmentally friendly bathing pleasure

Pim Pool GmbH plans and implements individual water landscapes, including pools and swimming ponds that are tailored to the customer's specific wishes. With over 30 years of experience, the company offers tailor-made solutions, from simple in-ground pools to comprehensi... PIM POOL: saltwater pools


HotSpring whirlpools at Heim+Handwerk 2024 - Wellness for the home

WHIRLPOOL Lindhorst offers a diverse selection of high-quality whirlpools and swim spas that are tailored to individual needs. The company places particular emphasis on innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to ensure maximum comfort and relaxation. With... HotSpring: Whirlpools


Desjoyaux Pools: Sustainable pool systems for your garden

Desjoyaux Pools is a leading manufacturer of swimming pools and offers individual solutions for pool construction in various shapes and sizes. With over 50 years of experience, the company builds both garden and indoor pools and places particular emphasis on patented fi... Desjoyaux pool system


Whirlpool & Living presents mobile Softub whirlpools at the Green Week 2025

Whirlpool & Living is a German company that specializes in the sale of hot tubs and saunas. The product range includes mobile Softub® whirlpools, Dimension One Spas® hard shell whirlpools and indoor and outdoor saunas. The company offers personal advice and the opportun... Whirlpool & Living: Mobile whirlpools


Softub: Mobile whirlpool with innovative heat utilization

At Heim+Handwerk, the Whirlpool & Living stand will be presenting a product that surprises at first glance: a hot tub with warm water - without any traditional heating. The Softub is based on a technical principle that deliberately sets itself apart from conventional wh... Outdoor whirlpool


Cranpool: Whirlpools as a highlight at the trade fair - why the focus is deliberately on them

Anyone entering the trade fair stand immediately recognizes what it's all about: whirlpools. Images of water, relaxation and wellness characterize the first impression. For Cranpool, this clear focus is no coincidence. There is a pragmatic answer to the question of why ... Whirlpools with heat recovery


Desjoyaux Pools pool renovation - old pool in new splendor

Is your pool getting on in years and needs to be renovated? Next summer is sure to come - and with it the desire for a well-functioning, well-maintained swimming pool. Older systems in particular often no longer meet today's technical and energy requirements. At Heim un... Pool refurbishment: Upgrading the old pool


Desjoyaux Pools: Sustainability and innovation at Heim+Handwerk 2022

Desjoyaux says: Our pools stand for sustainability. In times of expensive energy, Desjoyaux Pools shows how water, electricity and chemical additives are deliberately kept to a minimum - and why recycling also plays a role in swimming pools. Pool and sustainability - is that possible?


Prefabricated stainless steel pools and pool covers - BB POOLSYSTEMS

BB Poolsystems is based in Ettlingen near Karlsruhe and combines two clearly defined divisions under one roof: swimming pool covers and prefabricated stainless steel pools. Both divisions follow the same standards - technical precision, a high level of vertical integrat... Prefabricated stainless steel pools and pool covers


Europool: From pool manufacturer to complete pool supplier

Europool pursues an approach that differs significantly from many specialized suppliers. The company does not see itself as a manufacturer of individual components, but as a provider of a complete pool ecosystem. From the pool itself to covers and enclosures, Europool ... Pools and accessories


Riviera Pool: Premium swimming pools and whirlpools for your home

Riviera Pool is a family business with roots in plastics processing. The company was founded in the 1960s by Josef and Gisela Rengers, initially with a focus outside of swimming pool construction. However, the early work with polyester and other plastics quickly develo... Swimming pool and whirlpool manufacturer


Trend Pool: Wholesaler with a system claim for pool and garden construction

Trend Pool has been active on the market as a wholesaler since the end of the 2000s and consistently targets professional users. Its customers include pool builders as well as gardening and landscaping companies, i.e. precisely those players who plan, build and maintain... Wholesale pools and pool accessories


Poolbest: Luxurious infinity edge pools for unlimited swimming fun

Poolbest is based on a clearly structured model: pool production is carried out by the manufacturer Bourne\William, while Poolbest is responsible for Europe-wide sales. Both companies have been active on the market since the early 2010s and specialize in polypropylene p... Pool Infinity Edge


What types of pools are there?

Pools offer a refreshing oasis of fun and relaxation, whether in your own garden or in public facilities. There are countless shapes, sizes and construction types to suit the different wishes, needs and budgets of pool owners. Below, we present some of the types of pools available on the market.

Above-ground pools

Above-ground pools are not only inexpensive but also relatively easy to install. The pool construction kits are usually made of metal, plastic or fibreglass. Above-ground pools are suitable for people who want a pool but do not want to commit to a permanent installation. This is especially true if you only have a garden as a tenant.

Inground pools

Also known as in-ground pools, these are sunk into the ground and can be made from various materials such as concrete, fibreglass or vinyl. Inground pools are more permanent and can be designed in almost any shape and size, making them a popular choice for customised backyard designs.

Infinity pools

These types of pools are also known as overflow pools. Infinity pools look like an endless expanse of water that seems to merge with the surrounding landscape. These pools look truly impressive, but they are also correspondingly expensive. They are particularly popular in luxury resorts and exclusive residential complexes.

Natural pools

These pools imitate the appearance and ecosystem of natural swimming ponds, so to speak. Plants are used and natural filtering processes help to keep the water clean. More and more people want to avoid using chemical cleaning agents. Natural pools are environmentally friendly and offer a wonderful, ecologically integrated swimming experience.

Saltwater pools

Another alternative for operating a pool without chlorine is to use natural chlorine for hygiene in the pool. Salt is added to the pool water and natural chlorine is produced with the aid of a salt electrolysis system. Saltwater pools have a growing fan community who report positive effects on the skin.

Spa pools or whirlpools

Strictly speaking, these are not traditional pools. Whirlpools offer warm water with a bubbling effect and usually massage functions for maximum relaxation and hydrotherapy. They can be operated as stand-alone units or installed as part of a pool landscape.

Children's pools

The entry point for those on a tight budget! Portable pools are specially designed for children and toddlers. They usually have a shallow edge and provide water for playing and learning to swim. The perfect pool is always the one that suits your needs. It is important to seek expert advice in advance. Sustainability plays a major role here. Many prospective pool owners are unaware that sand filters, for example, consume an incredible amount of water. If you are well informed, you can make a good choice when buying a pool!