There are also numerous free opportunities: Jogging, cycling, inline skating, hiking, swimming, diving, basketball, soccer, tennis and much more.
Hikers, especially in the Salzgitter mountain range, and cyclists can also explore Salzgitter on well-developed paths.
There is a complete sports and leisure program ranging from horse riding and tennis to gliding and golf, and gyms and indoor and outdoor swimming pools offer something for everyone interested in sports.
Salzgittersee, with its 75 hectares and a north-south extension of 2120 meters (regatta course), is a popular spot for sailors, surfers, rowers and canoeists. Of course, you can also "just" swim in its waves and sunbathe and jog on the miles of sandy beaches and green spaces.
Numerous events also invite you to get to know and try out new sports. These include the New Year's Eve run, the Volkstriathlon, the dragon boat race and the torchlight swim.
The ice rink on Salzgittersee is a top address for ice hockey, figure skating and curling. There are many different ways to enjoy yourself on the ice here.
The possibilities range from top-class ice skating shows with national and international stars to leisurely curling and sporty ice skating for everyone. The ice rink is open for skaters until March 24.
The Thermalsolbad is one of the most pleasant baths between the Harz Mountains and the Heath. The healing effects of the valuable thermal calcium sulphate brine are used to treat all kinds of musculoskeletal disorders and many skin problems.
The indoor/outdoor pool in Lebenstedt on Salzgittersee combines an indoor pool that is open all year round and an outdoor pool that is available during the summer months. Its modernization and expansion will begin in a few weeks, in May, and will be completed in December 2018.
It is a classic regional combined pool with 2 different leisure facilities: Indoor pool and outdoor pool. The focus of the facility is on basic public services with sports facilities, especially for schools and clubs, and leisure activities.
The swimming pool in Thiede, which is run by a gGmbH, is also a combination of indoor and outdoor pools. The forest swimming pool in Gebhardshagen is privately run.
