If you dream of soaking in warm mineral waters or walking through peaceful towns with no rush, Germany is the perfect place. With over 350 spa towns, it’s known for combining natural healing with wellness. These towns offer treatments like hot springs, salt therapies, mountain air, and water-based healing. Most even give visitors a Kurkarte (spa guest card), which includes free rides, walking tours, and spa discounts.
Here are 4 amazing spa towns you must visit in Germany:
1. Baden-Baden
Located near the Black Forest, this elegant town has been a spa spot since Roman times. Visit Friedrichsbad Spa for a 17-step bathing experience or enjoy the forest views at Caracalla Spa. Take a walk in Lichtentaler Allee, a scenic park with rose gardens and historic buildings.
Where to Stay: Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa – luxury stay with a medical spa and private park.
Where to Eat: Rizzi – Mediterranean food and great wines.
2. Bad Wörishofen
This is the hometown of Sebastian Kneipp, who started water therapy. At Therme Bad Wörishofen, enjoy barefoot walks, cold-water baths, and tropical-style pools. Visit the Kneipp Museum and walk through the relaxing spa gardens.
Where to Stay: Steigenberger Hotel Der Sonnenhof – with yoga, detox meals, and an infinity pool.
Where to Eat: Petit Plaisir for French food or Gasthof Adler for Bavarian dishes and beer.
3. Bad Reichenhall
This Alpine town near Austria is famous for its saltwater treatments. Relax at Rupertus Therme with salt pools and saunas. Visit the Gradierhaus, an open-air salt wall that helps your lungs. Explore Alte Saline, a historic salt museum, or take a cable car to Predigtstuhl for stunning views.
Where to Stay: Klosterhof – Alpine Hideaway & Spa – eco-friendly with amazing views and a healing spa.
Where to Eat: Brauereigasthof Bürgerbräu – traditional food and fresh beer.
4. Bad Ems
Set by the Lahn River, this pretty town was once loved by royalty. Today, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Emser Therme for thermal baths, saunas, and salt rooms. Don’t miss sipping from the Emser Kränchen spring, which is said to help with breathing. Walk through the town and enjoy its colorful riverside buildings.
Where to Stay: Häcker’s Grand Hotel – elegant, family-run, and connected to a spa with its own thermal pool.
Where to Eat: Gasthaus Alt Ems – try local German favorites like schnitzel and cordon bleu.
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