About this Destination
2,000 Years of Healing Waters
Baden-Baden's thermal spa tradition dates back to Roman times when Emperor Caracalla visited in the 3rd century to treat his arthritis. The town's name literally means "baths-baths," reflecting its deep connection to its healing springs that emerge from 2,000 meters underground, carrying 3,000 dissolved minerals including sodium, chloride, fluorine, and lithium.
Friedrichsbad - Roman-Irish Tradition
Opened in 1877, the magnificent Friedrichsbad offers a traditional 3-hour Roman-Irish bathing ritual in neoclassical splendor. This textile-free experience (except Wednesdays and Saturdays) takes visitors through 16 stations of thermal pools, steam rooms, and relaxation areas. The architectural masterpiece combines Roman bathing culture with Irish hot-air baths, creating a meditative journey through varying temperatures and treatments.
Caracalla Therme - Modern Luxury
The contemporary Caracalla Therme spans 5,000 square meters with family-friendly thermal pools (32-38°C), outdoor bathing areas, and an adults-only textile-free sauna complex. Open daily 8am-10pm, it offers a more flexible spa experience with multiple thermal pools, whirlpools, steam rooms, and various saunas, all fed by the same ancient healing springs.
The Healing Springs
Twelve natural springs produce 800,000 liters daily of thermal water from depths of 2,000 meters. The water, aged 12,000-17,000 years, reaches the surface at up to 68°C - the hottest thermal water in Baden-Württemberg. Rich in minerals and silicic acid, these waters have attracted visitors seeking healing and relaxation for millennia.
World-Class Spa Destination
Baden-Baden stands among Europe's most prestigious spa destinations, combining historic elegance with modern wellness facilities. The town's Belle Époque architecture, luxury hotels, and cultural attractions complement the thermal spa experience, making it a complete destination for health, relaxation, and refinement.