Step by step, the book shows how to fulfill the dream of having your own swimming pond - starting from the initial considerations about how and by whom the pond will be used, through its shape and features, to the actual construction phase, as well as maintenance, safety, and technology. Many inviting color photos provide an impression of the variety of design possibilities and inspire readers to start building their own swimming pond immediately. Different systems and pond types are presented: Should it be a medicinal, oriental, or wellness pond, for example? What materials, shapes, and colors are suitable, and what kind of design? In addition to natural designs, the author also informs about Mediterranean and Japanese styles for swimming ponds. He explains swimming ponds with varying levels of technology and compares the different systems. This way, readers and future pond owners can consider their wishes and preferences during the planning phase and make decisions according to their own ideas. The book also provides assistance in choosing a contractor for construction and deciding between self-building or outsourcing. Various providers are introduced. A dedicated chapter covers the construction phases, detailing the specific steps from organizing the construction site to excavation, plumbing, and technology, all the way to planting and selecting design materials such as natural stones or wood. A glossary and an index complete this appealing and highly informative book.