Domžale swimming pool reimagined as a community recreation hub
In the town of Domžale, just north of Ljubljana, a long-awaited renovation has transformed the local swimming complex from a single pool into a three-pool destination. Officially opening on 8 July 2026, the renewed complex reflects the growing demand for versatile, multi-generational aquatic spaces within Slovenia’s public infrastructure. Designed by architecture practice Ravnikar-Potokar and constructed by general contractor Trgograd, the project incorporates Myrtha Pools technology and expands the municipality’s facilities to serve competitive swimmers, families and young children, all within a single outdoor complex.
At the heart of the renovated complex is a 50-metre competition pool featuring removable headwalls and Myrtha Track Start blocks. This gives Domžale a facility capable of hosting national swimming competitions while remaining flexible enough for training and community use.
Alongside the competition pool, a dedicated leisure pool supports learn-to-swim programmes and recreational swimming, complemented by water slides that add an element of fun for younger visitors. On either side of the pool are two relaxation areas, each with its own distinctive features. Hidden LED lighting traces the contours of both areas, while one is equipped with hydromassage seating and the other with neck massage fountains and hydromassage jets, offering two different relaxation experiences. The areas are connected by a shared sunbathing space, creating a continuous wellness zone within the complex.
Completing the aquatic offering is a shallow baby pool featuring a beach entry, a hidden overflow edge and playful fountains designed for the youngest swimmers. Safety was a particular focus in this area: the pool features an anti-slip finish and Myrtha Soft Floor technology, providing children with a softer and more comfortable floor.
Beyond its pools, the site also offers children’s playgrounds, an outdoor fitness area, table tennis facilities and badminton courts, rounding out a space designed for sport, relaxation and social interaction across all generations.
Domžale represents the latest chapter in a relationship between Myrtha Pools and Slovenia that dates back to the mid-1990s, when Histi d.o.o. became the official Myrtha Pools dealer for Slovenia and the surrounding South East European markets of Croatia, Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, helping to establish Myrtha technology as a reference point across the region. One of the company’s earliest completed projects in Slovenia was the indoor pool at the University of Ljubljana in 1997. This project opened the door to a long series of installations across the country’s aquatic landscape, including five Olympic-size pools, two 25-metre pools and an aquapark.
This legacy includes the historic Kolezija Swimming Centre in Ljubljana, the oldest swimming complex in the Slovenian capital. Its 2015 renovation combined Myrtha’s modular stainless-steel technology with sustainable and energy-efficient systems, bringing a 19th-century site back into modern public use. More recently, Myrtha technology has also been installed at SportCity Ilirija in Ljubljana and the Novo Mesto Aquatic Centre, further extending the company’s presence across Slovenia’s competitive and community swimming infrastructure.
Central to Myrtha’s presence in Slovenia has been its collaboration with the Slovenian Swimming Federation, together with local distributor and installation partner Histi d.o.o. This partnership, visible in projects such as the Češča Vas Aquatic Centre, reflects Myrtha’s broader approach across South East Europe: working directly with national federations to ensure that competition facilities meet the technical requirements of elite swimming while remaining accessible to local communities. Domžale continues this approach, delivering an Olympic-standard competition pool alongside leisure and learn-to-swim facilities designed for everyday public use.
For the Municipality of Domžale, the project represents a significant upgrade to its public sports and recreational infrastructure. The new complex is expected to become a central gathering place for the local community for many years to come, while reinforcing Slovenia’s role within Myrtha Pools’ long-standing regional network.
