Spas and health resorts in Baden-Württemberg

BW Story - Hirsch & GreifThe Beneficial Effects of Earth, Water, and Air

The spas and health resorts in Baden-Württemberg use the effects of earth, water, and air. These healthy and relaxing offers are (almost) on your doorstep. We take you on a journey into the world of natural remedies.

The Federseesteg in Bad Buchau in the sunshine

The Federsee in Bad Buchau

The Federsee footbridge leads through reeds and wet meadows to the platform

Mud and peat theraphyEarthy connections

Mud packs, peat baths and clay wraps: Mother Earth is good for you. Mud baths were known for their healing properties as far back as the 14th century. The organic acids and minerals in the mud work naturally to fight inflammation and strengthen the immune system. And the warmth of the mud is good, too. It relaxes tired muscles and stimulates the metabolism and circulation. In addition to moor mud, other natural substances are also in vogue today: fango, silt, loam and lime. In SouthWest Germany, treatments at spas and resorts tap into many of the earth’s natural benefits. Do you know how nice it is to walk barefoot on the soft forest floor? Or how soothing a mud bath is? These are just some examples. For more, please read on.

By the way: The mineral and mud spa at Lake Federsee combines the power of earth and water.

Tip: In the Vitalium spa in Bad Wurzach, you can take a mud bath in an old-fashioned wooden tub. Or have a health check. Or a glass of champagne.

Dirty lower leg after treading mud at Federsee

Foot covered with pine needles during a wellness treatment

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Thermal and brine bathsWater - the elixir of life

Water is the key to wellbeing: it flows and refreshes; it warms and cleanses. It also heals. Float in warm, mineral-rich spa water and your body feels light; you relax. The Romans knew about the beneficial effects of water and built thermal baths using hot spring water that gurgled out of the ground. In present-day SouthWest Germany, they found many of these springs and built spas above them. Today, no other region of Germany boasts as many high-quality spas and health resorts. In the thermal and brine baths, you benefit from the minerals, trace elements and saltwater/brine. Different spas have different specialities. Here are some examples:

Offer for Bad Wildbad:

The “Königlich Träumen” package includes 2 hotel nights, a visit to the Palais Thermal spa, a visit to the Vital Therme, a massage and a ride with the Sommerberg cable car. Bad Wildbad is located in the Enztal valley, west of Stuttgart. More information

Tip:

Combine your wellness holiday with pleasurable experiences and sightseeing. Unwind in our beautiful natural landscapes. Relax by hiking and cycling in the vineyards. Enjoy a visit to our countless excursion destinations and picturesque towns. An overnight stay in one of our certified Wellness Stars accommodations is guaranteed to round off your wellness holiday.

A woman sits comfortably in a whirlpool in the outdoor area of a spa and has closed her eyes to relax.

Thermal bath in Bad Wildbad from the inside. Around a pool of water are tall columns with ornately decorated walls and a statue in the middle of the pool.

A woman is in a pool, holding on to the edge with her arms. She has her eyes closed.

Baden-Württemberg has a wide range of spas and thermal baths.

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Climate health resortsNot all air is the same

Whether you are high in the Black Forest or trying tunnel therapy underground, you can breathe more deeply, recharge your batteries and improve your health. The fresh forest air at the high altitudes of the Black Forest enhances our wellbeing. In the depths of the healing tunnels, on the other hand, there are balanced temperatures with constant humidity, which can heal body and soul. The 20 climatic health resorts in Baden-Württemberg have a therapeutically effective climate that promotes stimulation and recuperation and has an equally beneficial effect on health. Our immune system is trained, allergies and asthma are alleviated. The high-quality criteria in terms of climate and location that must be met to receive the title of climatic health resort ensure a high recreational value for our guests. The air quality is, of course, constantly monitored. So, start by taking a deep breath; feel stress disappear into thin air.

By the way:

Forest bathing is in vogue. The eleven-kilometre-long pleasure trail in the central Black Forest near Schönwald is all about walking, switching off and listening to the forest. This is a green time-out in the middle of pure air.

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In Neubulach in the Northern Black Forest, try tunnel therapy underground in a ‘healing gallery’. The pollen-free environment alleviates allergies and breathing ailments. Listen to meditative gongs; do breathing exercises.

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