The world clock in the foreground was also a contradiction in terms, since travel outside of eastern block countries was forbidden. Freundenstadt, street encircling open market square. The building in the background is the city's chamber of commerce. Standing on a park bench elevated the view for this shot. For a few DM you can relax in the sun and swim in the pool.
People are infinitely more relaxed about relaxing in Germany than in America.
It was typical to see 5 or 6 children standing on a high dive at once, jumping off together, without interference from lifeguards.