In 1984, the Haguenau water park (Bas-Rhin) opened its doors. Forty years later, Nautiland remains an institution for several generations of Alsatians. To continue to attract people, the aquatic center is banking on new technologies and setting itself new challenges.
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He was the precursor in France. In 1984, Nautiland was the first water park to open in France, in Haguenau (Bas-Rhin), 35 km from Strasbourg. Today, nearly 250,000 visitors visit its pools each year.
To properly celebrate its anniversary and take on new challenges with its users, the aquatic center is organizing a giant “pool party” this Friday, November 29. Nautical ballet, DJ… and above all, world record attempt for the largest aquagym session in an indoor pool!
To beat the previous record, held by Australia since May 2023, Nautiland will have to succeed in bringing together more than 285 participants. The challenge is launched to the Alsatians.
If Nautiland underwent a major facelift in 2021, certain equipment remains from the period, such as the large slide which has rocked several generations of Haguenovians. But to face competition, particularly from Germany, the park has had several other attractions built as well as a wellness area.
Management also promises other innovations to keep up to date. “We must think about new technological developments in aquatic leisure”, indicates Sébastien Vincent, general manager of Nautiland.
The green slide, 40 years old, has seen generations of Haguenovians pass by.
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“We have very different projects. For example, having projection at the bottom of the pool, [avec la réalité augmentée]. You see yourself below with your performance, your speed, you can swim with dolphins or other competitors. And incidentally, you can encourage learning to swim.”
While waiting for augmented reality in the pools, Nautiland is at the forefront of other innovations, particularly when it comes to reducing its carbon footprint. “The entire building is energy optimized”, explains Sébastien Vincent. For example, for the outdoor river, the water is not heated continuously but simply maintained at temperature: “We have water at 32°C but it is stored every night, in buffer tanks, below Nautiland.” Since its major construction phase, the water park has reduced its heating and water consumption.
