Herzklopfen & Heilkraft: Heiraten in den Heilbädern und Kurorten Baden-Württembergs

Wo Heilquellen sprudeln, Moorlandschaften das Bild prägen und grüne Oasen zum Verweilen einladen, erhalten besondere Tage einen einzigartigen Rahmen. In Baden-Württembergs Heilbädern und Kurorten finden Paare Trauorte, die untrennbar mit den natürlichen Heilmitteln des jeweiligen Ortes verbunden sind. Ob das Ja-Wort tief unter Tage, in historischen Gebäuden der Bäderarchitektur, direkt am Wasser oder inmitten der Natur der Kurparks gegeben wird – diese Locations spiegeln die Identität sowie die Gesundheitskultur ihrer Umgebung wider und machen das Eheversprechen zu einem ganzheitlich besonderen Erlebnis.

Ja sagen zwischen Badekultur und Geschichte

Besonders eindrucksvoll zeigt sich diese Verbindung dort, wo historische Orte selbst Teil der Kurgeschichte sind. In Badenweiler heiraten Paare in der römischen Badruine – einem Ort, an dem die Geschichte des Kurortes bis heute sichtbar bleibt und an dem eine antike Inschrift, „Si me amas – wenn du mich liebst“, von früheren Liebesgeschichten erzählt.

In Baden-Baden führt der Weg zur Trauung in eine der großen Bühnen europäischer Kurkultur: das Kurhaus mit dem weltberühmten Casino. Der von der Villa Trianon in Versailles inspirierte Salon Pompadour verbindet prächtige Ausstattung mit jener Eleganz, die Baden-Baden als traditionsreichen Kurort geprägt hat.

Diese Verbindung von Badetradition, Kurarchitektur und Parklandschaft führt Bad Wildbad auf eigene Weise weiter. Im Forum König-Karls-Bad, einem der eindrucksvollsten ehemaligen Badegebäude Baden-Württembergs, bietet der Kuppelsaal einen festlichen Rahmen für Trauungen. Das stilvolle historische Ambiente und das malerische Treppenhaus sind die perfekte Kulisse für Hochzeitsfotos.

Hochzeit im Stollen, am Moor und nah am Wasser

Nicht nur glanzvolle Festsäle machen sichtbar, wie eng Hochzeiten in Heilbädern und Kurorten mit natürlichen Heilmitteln und der Identität des jeweiligen Ortes verbunden sein können. Auch dort, wo Heilwirkung und besondere Atmosphäre den Rahmen setzen, haben Paare eine reizvolle Möglichkeit, den Bund fürs Leben zu schließen. Ein außergewöhnliches Beispiel dafür ist das Besucherbergwerk Tiefer Stollen in Aalen-Wasseralfingen. Das ehemalige Eisenerzbergwerk ist zugleich ein anerkannter Heilstollen, dessen besonderes Mikroklima Ruhe schenkt und den Moment intensiv spürbar macht. Mit der historischen Grubenbahn geht es gemeinsam mit den Gästen 400 Meter tief in den Braunenberg hinein, wo im Herzen des Berges eine eigens für den großen Tag gestaltete Sandsteinhalle wartet. Hier wird jede Trauung zu einem magischen Ereignis, das Brautpaar und Gäste noch lange in Erinnerung behalten.

Dass Hochzeitsorte eng mit einem natürlichen Heilmittel verknüpft sein können, zeigt sich auch in Bad Wurzach. Maria Rosengarten, das ehemalige Kloster, gilt als Wiege des Moorbadens und ist der historische Ursprung des Heilbades. Für kleinere Gesellschaften steht dort ein separates Trauzimmer zur Verfügung. Weitere Top-Adressen sind der Kursaal am Kurpark und das feelMOOR Gesundresort. Besonders praktisch: Hochzeitsgäste können hier direkt übernachten.

Auch in Bad Buchau prägt das Moor die Atmosphäre des Kurortes. Das Federseegebiet bildet mit Wasser und weiten Schilflandschaften keinen bloßen Hintergrund, sondern gehört zum landschaftlichen Kern des Ortes. Paare können sich im Goldenen Saal der Federseeklinik oder im Spiegelsaal der Schlossklinik das Ja-Wort geben. Der eine setzt mit Stuckdecken, Kristall-Leuchten und Goldapplikationen auf festliche Pracht, der andere auf helle Weite und den besonderen Effekt geschickt angeordneter Spiegel.

Kurorte mit Profil und Geschichte

Bad Mergentheim gilt als eines der traditionsreichsten Heilbäder der Region. Die Entdeckung mehrerer Heilquellen im 19. Jahrhundert legte den Grundstein für den Aufstieg zum anerkannten Kurort. Bis heute prägt die Solequelle „Paulsquelle“ das Gesundheitsangebot der Stadt. Sie speist die Solebecken der Solymar Therme Bad Mergentheim und reichert zugleich die Luft im Gradierpavillon im Kurpark mit feinen Salzaerosolen an. Der weitläufige Kurpark mit alten Baumbeständen, Trinkstellen und ruhigen Wegen verbindet Bewegung, Atemtherapie und Erholung. Die historische Altstadt und das Taubertal schaffen einen Rahmen, in dem Kuraufenthalte und Naturerlebnisse wie selbstverständlich ineinandergreifen.

Bad Wimpfen verbindet seine Rolle als Soleheilbad mit einer außergewöhnlichen historischen Kulisse. Hoch über dem Neckar gelegen, erzählt die Stadt von staufischer Geschichte, früher Salzgewinnung und einer langen Badetradition. Das Solebad Bad Wimpfen knüpft daran an und nutzt die natürliche Sole für Bade- und Inhalationsangebote. Die warmen Innen- und Außenbecken öffnen den Blick auf die umliegende Landschaft – ergänzt durch ruhige Saunabereiche. So entsteht ein Ort, an dem Geschichte und Erholung spürbar zusammenfinden.

Bad Rappenau ist eng mit der Salzgewinnung verbunden. Aus ehemaligen Salzlagerstätten entwickelten sich Heilquellen, die den Ort zum Soleheilbad machten. Heute prägen großzügige Parkanlagen, ein historisches Wasserschloss und moderne Badeangebote das Bild der Stadt. In der RappSoDie, dem Bade- und Saunaparadies, wird aktuell das Sole‑Hallenbad im Zuge einer umfassenden Modernisierungsmaßnahme durch einen modernen Neubau ersetzt, während das beliebte Saunaparadies weitgehend erhalten und zugänglich bleibt; die Wiedereröffnung ist für Herbst 2027 geplant. Neben dem Wasser‑ und Wellnesserlebnis unterstreichen Spazierwege, Grünanlagen und ruhige Rückzugsorte den klassischen Kurcharakter des Ortes.

Bad Schönborn liegt im Kraichgau und verbindet gleich mehrere Gesundheitskonzepte. Als Soleheilbad, Heilquellenkurbetrieb und Kneipp-Ort setzt die Gemeinde auf ein ganzheitliches Verständnis von Wohlbefinden. Die Thermal- und Solebecken des Thermariums Bad Schönborn werden aus natürlichen Thermalsolequellen gespeist, die aus großer Tiefe an die Oberfläche treten. Kneipp-Anwendungen, Bewegungsangebote und naturnahe Parkanlagen runden den Aufenthalt ab. Das Zusammenspiel von Wasser, Bewegung und Landschaft prägt den ruhigen, ausgleichenden Charakter des Ortes.

Kurparks als grüne Trauorte

Kurparks sind Orte des Durchatmens, der Bewegung und der Begegnung – und damit auch besondere Orte für Trauungen und Feiern. Zwei ganz unterschiedliche Kulissen bieten das Kurhaus und der Pavillon in Bad Liebenzell. Während der Spiegelsaal im Innenraum ein festliches Ambiente schafft, ermöglicht der Pavillon eine Zeremonie unter freiem Himmel – eingebettet in die ruhige, grüne Atmosphäre der Parkanlage. So verbindet die Gemeinde klassische Architektur mit der Leichtigkeit einer Feier im Freien.

Mitten im Grünen liegt auch das Kurhaus von Bad Krozingen und bringt damit zwei zentrale Elemente des Heilbades zusammen: festliche Architektur und Natur. Da sich dort eine Außenstelle des Standesamtes befindet, können Paare sich direkt in diesem besonderen Rahmen das Ja-Wort geben. Bei schönem Wetter sind hier ebenfalls Zeremonien unter freiem Himmel möglich.

Ein wahrer Schatz an historischen Schauplätzen erwartet Heiratswillige in Bad Wildbad: Hier liegen die Trauorte idyllisch im denkmalgeschützten Kurpark. Dazu gehören die Englische Kirche, das Jugendstil-Juwel Vogelhaus, der Maurische Pavillon und der Rosengarten. Mit der historischen Trinkhalle rückt zudem das Heilmittel Wasser in den Blickpunkt, während der Kursaal die Verbindung zur klassischen Tradition des Bades aufgreift.

Mit seiner weitläufigen Grünanlage fügt sich auch Bad Dürrheim in diese Reihe ein. Mitten im Herzen des Sole-Heilbades und heilklimatischen Kurortes können Paare den gemeinsamen Lebensweg unter freiem Himmel beginnen – umgeben von alten Bäumen, gepflegten Rasenflächen und frischer Schwarzwaldluft.

Diese charmante Idee greift Königsfeld im Schwarzwald ebenfalls auf. Symbolisch für die Anlage und den Urlaubsort steht der weiße Pavillon, direkt neben einem Brunnen und eingebettet in bunte Blumenrabatten sowie idyllische Natur. Hier können Paare ihre Liebe in einer ruhigen, naturverbundenen Umgebung besiegeln.

Der Bund fürs Leben mit Seeblick und Open-Air-Charme

Manchmal ist es vor allem die Lage, die einem Trauort sein einzigartiges Flair verleiht. Direkt am Bodenseeufer in Überlingen liegt die Villa am See. Das Standesamt ist dort in einem historischen Gebäude aus dem 19. Jahrhundert untergebracht, das von der blühenden Badekultur der Region zeugt. Umgeben von den Villengärten, altem Baumbestand und gepflegten Grünflächen verbindet die Location den Blick auf das Wasser mit dem Charakter einer gewachsenen Parkanlage. Ein nahegelegenes Kneipp-Becken unterstreicht die erholsame Atmosphäre und macht das Ja-Wort zu einem unvergesslichen Moment zwischen Geschichte, Natur und Kurtradition.

Auch Bad Säckingen bringt mit der Konzertmuschel im Schlosspark einen großzügigen Freiluftort ein. Bei schönem Wetter bietet sie mit bis zu 250 Sitzplätzen einen besonderen Rahmen für größere Trauungen. Ob auf der Bühne oder unter dem Zeltdach davor: Das Brautpaar wird vor der Kulisse des Schlossparks stimmungsvoll in Szene gesetzt. Die offene Lage im Grünen verleiht der Zeremonie eine festliche, zugleich leichte Atmosphäre und macht die Konzertmuschel zu einem Trauort, der Feierlichkeit und Parklandschaft miteinander verbindet.

All diese Eindrücke zeigen: Das Zusammenspiel aus einmaliger Architektur und dem direkten Bezug zu natürlichen Heilmitteln macht Hochzeiten in Heilbädern und Kurorten zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis. Und neben den genannten Beispielen halten zahlreiche weitere Heilbäder und Kurorte in Baden-Württemberg außergewöhnliche Locations für den schönsten Tag im Leben bereit.

Bilder:

Titelbild: Lena Usenko & Elina Leitz
Bilder Aalen: Stadt Aalen_Tobias Holzinger

Sources:

https://www.gemeinde-badenweiler.de/rathaus-service/heiraten-in-badenweiler
https://www.ueberlingen.de/standesamt
www.bad-wildbad.de/heiraten
https://daskurhaus.de/events-und-feiern/
https://www.gvvbadbuchau.de/gvv-aktuell/heiraten-im-federseegebiet
https://www.baden-baden.de/buergerservice/service/familiaeres/heirat/trausaele-trauorte
https://www.badsaeckingen.de/informationen-service/eventlocations-mieten
https://parkcafe-koenigsfeld.de/#events
https://www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info/attraktionen/kurpark-koenigsfeld-im-schwarzwald-eafb9e7023
https://www.badduerrheim.de/Freizeit-Tourismus/Service/Raeume-zu-mieten
https://www.bad-krozingen.info/Tagen-Feiern/Feiern-im-Kurhaus
https://www.bad-wurzach.de/stadt/de/startseite
https://www.aalen-tourismus.de/startseite.168406.htm

Wellness – the most personal form of relaxation in Baden-Württemberg's spas and health resorts

For many people today, taking time out from everyday life is an important part of their work-life balance. In the spas and health resorts of Baden-Württemberg, this time out takes place in a very special way: embedded in towns and communities steeped in cultural history, supported by natural remedies and shaped by a long tradition of health and bathing. Whether it's a few hours in a day spa, a wellness weekend, or a longer stay, the offerings are diverse and range from classic treatments to modern wellness concepts that combine recreation, exercise, and relaxation.

Wellness offers in spas and health resorts

Wellness in Baden-Württemberg's spas and health resorts is based on natural resources and proven treatments. Thermal and saltwater baths, mud baths, and Kneipp treatments form the basis of the services offered in many places. These are complemented by massages, baths, saunas, and other treatments for relaxation and regeneration. Wellness takes place in thermal baths as well as in wellness hotels and health resorts – depending on personal needs, as a short break or as a consciously planned recreational stay. The close connection between nature, health, and recreation continues to shape the understanding of wellness in health resorts to this day.

From historical bathing culture to modern wellness

Today's wellness landscape is closely linked to traditional bathing culture. Historic bathing facilities such as the Cassiopaia Therme in Badenweiler, the Friedrichsbad in Baden-Baden, and the Palais Thermal in Bad Wildbad still represent a tradition in which conscious bathing, the use of natural thermal water, and the combination of architecture, tranquility, and regeneration play a central role. These places continue to shape our understanding of wellness today and demonstrate how timeless and valuable bathing culture can be.

Over time, this has given rise to a modern wellness culture that is more responsive to individual needs. Spas such as the Adelindis Therme in Bad Buchau and the Vita Classica Therme in Bad Krozingen combine natural remedies with contemporary wellness offerings. Modern architecture, flexible usage options, and an expanded range of relaxation and wellness services complement the tried-and-tested elements of the bathing tradition. Today, wellness stands for a conscious break—supported by experience, quality, and further development.

Wellness Stars – certified quality at a glance

Those who value certified quality among the wide range of offerings will find it in the Wellness Stars-certified wellness areas in hotels, spas, and health resorts. The seal of quality has been in existence since 2004. It distinguishes hotels, spas, and resorts throughout Germany that meet specified quality standards.

Quality criteria of the Wellness Stars

The Wellness Stars quality criteria are based on many years of experience and feedback from guests, and show what makes for a harmonious wellness stay. Among other things, the facilities and design of the wellness areas, the quality of the treatments, the qualifications and service understanding of the staff, authentic regional references, holistic service concepts, and aspects of sustainability are evaluated. Depending on the type of facility—hotel, thermal spa, or health resort—segment-specific minimum requirements apply, supplemented by a points system and service review. This is based on regular, independent audits according to defined criteria that create transparency and comparability. This provides guests with clear guidance when choosing a suitable wellness destination.

wellness hotels

Wellness hotels certified by Wellness Stars combine spacious spa areas with an atmosphere that promotes tranquility and mindfulness. Carefully designed rooms, attentive service, and offerings that focus on relaxation characterize the overall experience. Surrounded by nature, traditional thermal springs, and established health resorts, these are places where exercise, culture, and relaxation come together naturally.

spas

Thermal baths that have been awarded the Wellness Stars seal of approval impress with their harmoniously designed water and sauna landscapes as well as wellness and beauty offerings. Whether as a day spa or an active recreation offering, a soothing and health-promoting break is guaranteed. Criteria such as the variety and equipment of the pools, the number of saunas, infrared cabins, and cooling facilities, the variety of treatments and applications on offer, the variety of beauty treatments, the service orientation of the establishment, cleanliness and safety, architecture, and location in terms of accessibility are examined for the quality seal. Additional checks by independent testers ensure – as in the hotel segment – that quality is regularly reviewed and guests find an environment that guarantees relaxation and recreation.

health resorts

Award-winning medical wellness hotels or health resorts combine health services tailored to guests in a feel-good atmosphere with medical and therapeutic care under doctor supervision. In addition to qualified specialist staff, local remedies such as mud, brine, or thermal water are used in many wellness treatments. This creates a combination of relaxation, prevention, and targeted health promotion.

Conclusion

The spas and health resorts of Baden-Württemberg combine traditional bathing culture with modern wellness offerings of certified quality. From classic thermal baths to contemporary health resorts, they demonstrate how relaxation and wellness have evolved without losing sight of their health-oriented foundations. The Wellness Stars make this quality visible and offer reliable guidance for anyone looking for conscious relaxation and high-quality recreation.

Sources:

natur.erholt – Heilbäder, Kurorte & Wellness in Baden-Württemberg
https://naturerholt.de/
https://naturerholt.de/offers_category/erde/
https://naturerholt.de/offers_category/wasser/
https://naturerholt.de/offers_category/luft/
https://naturerholt.de/pauschalangebote/

Ergänzende Grundlage
Magazin „Erfrisch dich“, Seiten 27–29

Natural cosmetics tour through the spas and health resorts in Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg's spas and health resorts have always been synonymous with relaxation and regeneration using natural remedies, which are used in treatments, therapies, and wellness applications. These remedies are increasingly being used in high-quality natural cosmetics. A journey through the health resorts shows how water, earth, and air become part of cosmetics.

Nature's remedies:

Water, earth, and air are among nature's oldest and most effective remedies. Even the Romans used warm thermal and spring water in their baths to strengthen body and mind. Earth was used in the form of mud, fango, and clay in mud baths and has been known for its beneficial effects for centuries. The climate and thus the air also play a decisive role. In health resorts with a therapeutic climate, the pure air is particularly beneficial and can contribute to the regeneration of body and soul during hikes – for example, in the Black Forest. All three elements unfold their effects individually and can naturally support relaxation, health, and well-being.

You can find out what they can do and where they are used in the magazine articles “Water as a remedy,” “The Power of the Earth” and “Beneficial air as a remedy.”

The remedies in natural cosmetics:

Natural remedies have shaped the health culture in Baden-Württemberg for centuries. Their effects are not limited to spa centers or therapy pools, but extend far beyond. More and more spas and health resorts are also using their valuable resources for high-quality natural cosmetics. Water, earth, and brine are finding their way into creams, lotions, and shower products that bring the beneficial effects of health resorts directly into the home. Four examples from the spas and health resorts in Baden-Württemberg show how tradition and modernity go hand in hand here.

Bad Mergentheim – The best of Paul:

The vegan and natural brine care range “DAS BESTE VON PAUL” is manufactured by Galvagni Schönheit in Bad Mergentheim. It contains effective and natural ingredients and is free from parabens, mineral oils, colorants, and animal testing. At the heart of the products is the carbon dioxide-rich brine water from the Paulsquelle spring, which was discovered in 1952 at a depth of 551 meters. With its high mineral content, it is used in Bad Mergentheim for therapies in brine pools and in the graduation pavilion. It is now also found in skincare products for home use.

Bad Dürrheim – SALZQUELL Natural Cosmetics:

In 1822, a salt dome was discovered in Bad Dürrheim at a depth of 105 meters. Since 1851, the mineral-rich brine contained therein has been used for health and well-being in baths and inhalations. Since 2015, the brine has also been used for natural cosmetics. SALZQUELL is a natural cosmetics brand that is regional, alkaline, and vegan. The products combine highly concentrated brine with the low-salt healing water from Bad Dürrheim's Bertolds Quelle spring and are supplemented with herbs and plant substances. The result is creams, shower gels, body lotions, and hand creams that can support skin regeneration, loosen and smooth dandruff, and promote natural cell renewal.

Bad Schönborn – Natural brine:

It forms the basis of a unique cosmetics range consisting of body lotion, shower gel, shower cream, face cream, hand cream, and foot cream. It combines valuable minerals from the Lambertus spring with the medicinal plant organic woad. This medicinal plant has been valued for its regenerative properties for over 2000 years. Together, the natural, high-quality active ingredients can promote skin formation, provide vitality, support regeneration, and offer lasting care.

Bad Wildbad – HydroEssence and ForestEssence:

These two essences are part of the cosmetics and body care lines from the Bad Wildbad skincare range. HydroEssence reflects the vitality and purity of the ocean and water. This line includes hair and body shampoo as well as hand and body lotion, which combine care with sustainability and are available in 100% recycled plastic packaging. The products contain vegan, pH-neutral formulas, sea minerals, and algae extracts that can provide small moments of wellness. ForestEssence transports you into nature and can provide a relaxing experience for body and mind. The body care products contain woody scents from recycled sandalwood, pine needles, and cedarwood, as well as exquisite oils. The ingredients they contain come from recycled materials that are used efficiently.

Conclusion

Whether water, earth, or air: Baden-Württemberg's natural remedies have been an integral part of the region's spa tradition for centuries. Today, their beneficial effects can be found in care products that combine health, naturalness, and effectiveness. The spa resorts demonstrate how proven remedies enrich modern natural cosmetics.

References

Das Beste von Paul Bad Mergentheim: https://www.bad-mergentheim.de/downloads/?archiv=1466

SALZQUELL Bad Dürrheim: https://salzquell.de/

Natur-Sole Bad Schönborn: https://www.bad-schoenborn.de/de/Thermarium/Thermarium-Shop?utm_source=chatgpt.com

HydroEssence und ForstEssence Bad Wildbad:
Staatsbad Wildbad: Produkte - Forest Essence Hair & Body Shampoo 300 ml
Staatsbad Wildbad: Produkte - Hydro Essence Hair & Body Shampoo 300 ml

Natur.gesund Heilmittel: https://naturgesund-bw.de/#

Natur.erholt:
https://naturerholt.de/magazin/wohltuende-luft-als-heilmittel/
https://naturerholt.de/magazin/die-kraft-der-erde/
https://naturerholt.de/magazin/wohltuende-luft-als-heilmittel/

The thermal baths close by for sleeping – Discover the 24 “My Thermal Baths motorhome parking spaces” locations in the spas and health resorts of Baden-Württemberg.

Fancy taking a break from everyday life in your own motorhome? Baden-Württemberg is known for its diverse thermal baths and wellness facilities. Numerous mineral, thermal, and saltwater baths offer perfect opportunities for relaxation. The best part: 24 of the thermal baths in Baden-Württemberg's spas and health resorts have motorhome parking spaces in the immediate vicinity, known as “Mein-Thermen-Stellplätze” (My Thermal Bath Parking Spaces). This means that a relaxing day doesn't end with evening traffic jams, but comfortably with your own place to sleep just a few steps away.

Overview of the “My Thermal Bath Parking Spaces”

The “Mein-Thermen-Stellplatz” (My Thermal Spa Parking Space) offer in Baden-Württemberg's spas and health resorts lists 24 thermal spas and motorhome parking spaces. The parking spaces are within easy reach of bathing and wellness facilities and are often surrounded by beautiful nature, ideal for hiking, cycling, or walking. Many of the spas and health resorts also attract visitors with cultural and culinary highlights, from regional specialties in cozy restaurants to charming town centers. Shopping facilities are often within easy walking distance. The parking spaces thus combine relaxation, activity, enjoyment, and comfortable overnight stays in your own motorhome.

Everything at a glance

On the website “My thermal spa parking space", all locations – from the Swabian Alb to the Black Forest to the Markgräflerland – are clearly listed. Click on the desired parking space to see details such as:

Description of the parking space
Prices, booking, and directions
Contact and services
Leisure and sports facilities
Dining recommendations nearby (restaurants, cafés, etc.)
Tips on events, sights, and tourist highlights

Under the menu item “Thermal Baths,” you will find an overview of all baths and thermal baths in the spas and health resorts, with adjacent parking spaces, including information on opening hours, restaurants in the thermal baths, sauna and wellness offers, and current occupancy rates.

Click on “Map” to access an interactive overview map. This makes planning easier and shows all parking spaces with direct access to thermal baths. Click on the individual locations to go directly to information about the thermal baths and parking spaces.

The website can also be used on a smartphone like an app. Simply open the website on your smartphone, follow the brief instructions on the home page, and save it directly to your home screen. You will then have quick access to all information about the thermal spa parking spaces, the thermal spas, and tourist attractions in the vicinity at any time.

Other special features and offers:

Many of the Mein-Thermen parking spaces also offer special advantages and exclusive offers such as:

Pitches that can be reserved in advance

Some of the parking spaces can be reserved in advance. This means you can arrive relaxed, park your motorhome, and treat yourself to some time out at the thermal baths.

Here you can find the parking spaces that can be reserved in advance.

Suitable for heavy ships

There are special parking spaces for larger vehicles, allowing you to enjoy your break with even more comfort and convenience.

Further information about parking spaces for large vehicles can be found here!

Parking spaces with paved surfaces

Some of the parking spaces have a paved surface, providing perfect traction even in bad weather. But don't worry: even the other spaces without a paved surface are safe and comfortable to stay overnight, even when it rains.

More information is available here!

Exclusive offers

Some individual parking spaces offer special deals in cooperation with the respective thermal baths, such as discounted admission to the thermal baths, vouchers for motorhome parking guests, or discounts with discount cards.

Current occupancy of parking spaces

As part of a pilot project, the current occupancy of the parking space in Bad Mergentheim is currently displayed in real time. This means that you can see at any time whether the parking space still has free spaces, which makes travel planning easier. In the future, this feature could help you plan your trips even more precisely and find the right parking space for the thermal baths.

Conclusion

The “Mein-Thermen-Stellplätze” (my spa parking spaces) in the spas and health resorts of Baden-Württemberg offer the perfect combination of relaxation and mobility. Motorhome owners can enjoy their stay in a flexible and relaxed manner – from the Balinea Therme in Bad Bellingen to the Solemar Therme in Bad Dürrheim. Ideal for a break or a relaxing short vacation.

Here is an overview of the parking spaces and the corresponding thermal baths.

References

https://www.mein-thermen-stellplatz.de/

Pilates, wellness, nature - a spring day in Bad Mergentheim

For our excursion tips on Instagram and TikTok we check out spas and health resorts in Baden-Württemberg every month - most recently we went to Bad Mergentheim an der Tauber, in the north of Baden-Württemberg, for a day. We’ll take you here on our day too!

First stop: Pilates

Our day in Bad Mergentheim started with exercise and a pinch of discipline: a Pilates course at the Kurhaus was on the agenda. We were allowed to try out the sport for an hour - harder than we thought! The full-body exercises were intense, but we really enjoyed them.

Did you know ? Pilates is effective and pain-relieving, the ability to concentrate is increased by reducing stress and the targeted movements optimize coordination and fitness.

A stroll through the spa gardens

Inspired by Pilates, we stepped out into the fresh air and set off on a stroll through the spa gardens: a real highlight! 134,000 square meters of landscaped gardens, a café, graduation pavilion and pure nature. The themed gardens and the variety of plants and trees offer the perfect place to relax. It's hard to imagine how great it looks here in summer!

Visit to the drinking fountains

The drinking fountains were the next item on our list. A knowledgeable introduction made it easier for us to access this traditional element of the spa. Even though the taste of the water was unfamiliar at first, we were convinced by the knowledge of its health-promoting effects.

Wellness at the end of the day

After so much activity, we were drawn to the Solymar thermal baths - a relaxing contrast to the start of the day. In the warm water, we were able to let the day sink in again and simply relax.

The Solymar Therme combines a sauna paradise, family pool, sports pool, spa and thermal baths. Six vitality and saltwater pools filled with warm healing water are the perfect place to relax. A highlight: the panorama sauna with a view over the Tauber Valley.

Spas and trails

Wellness meets adventure in Baden-Württemberg! Can you think of anything better than relaxing your muscles in the sauna and thermal water after a long hike? Maybe not even a little massage? Nothing could be easier - Baden-Württemberg is teeming with great hiking regions and fantastic spas! Pack your swimsuit in your hiking rucksack and off you go:

Palais Thermal - Bad Wildbad

Bad Wildbad with its historic "Palais Thermal" spa palace is located in the northern Black Forest. Pleasantly warm thermal water, a large sauna world and a view of Bad Wildbad await you! All around: pure nature. From the idyllic spa park to the spectacular treetop path, the Wildline suspension bridge and countless hiking routes: You're spoiled for choice!

Adelindis Therme - Bad Buchau

Bad Buchau on Lake Federsee in Upper Swabia impresses with its untouched nature, the Federsee footbridge through the moor and nature trails around the prehistoric pile dwellings, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A real nature conservation paradise for people, animals and plants! First explore, then relax: The recently modernized Adelindis Therme offers 17,000 m² of pure wellness pleasure, 6 thermal pools and 7 saunas.

Radon Revital - St. Blasien

Waterfalls, forest and wellness - the Radon Revital blends harmoniously into the natural scenery of the Upper Black Forest and is a real gem for those seeking peace and quiet. Cleverly planned, you can start and finish a hiking tour to the Menzenschwander waterfalls directly at the Radon Revital and then immerse yourself in the fluoride-rich water and relax tired muscles in the sauna.

From boxing champ to sauna chef - Toni Sabery

Tohid "Toni" Sabery no longer heats up opponents, but guests: Swinging the towel instead of throwing in the towel. In the 66 boxing matches he has won, he has never thrown in the towel. And even now he only swings it elegantly to spread the fizzing infusion throughout the room. Beforehand, "Toni" Sabery welcomes his guests with a short speech:

"Welcome to my aroma journey. Peppermint, orange and lemon in combination with menthol clear the nose and cool the skin. If it gets too hot for you, take a seat one floor down. You can also leave the room at any time. Outside, please take a few steps to stimulate your circulation and then pour yourself from bottom to top and from top to bottom with the cold water hose. My infusion lasts 8-10 minutes. And now have fun and sweat well!"

Tohid Sabery has remained involved in boxing as a trainer for children and young people. However, he has found his true calling in the sauna. Following further training with the German Sauna Association, the qualified pool attendant has been able to call himself a sauna master for several years now. Today, he "heats up" sauna users three to four times a day with special infusions and is one of the best-known faces at the Aqualon Therme in Bad Säckingen.

Interesting facts from the sauna master

Before the sauna: what are the benefits of a warm foot bath?

Many people don't even know why you should take a warm footbath before going to the sauna - it's already hot enough, isn't it? However, warm footbaths are an important part of a sauna session and help to prevent dizziness caused by overstrained circulation.

A warm foot bath before the sauna prepares the circulation for the heat and activates the sweat glands. But it also helps you cool down: The "cold shock" from the splash shower or plunge pool also causes the blood vessels to contract. This makes it more difficult for the blood to circulate and dissipate the heat. The warm footbath causes the blood vessels to dilate again, improving circulation and thus cooling. This reduces prolonged sweating after the sauna.

What happens during the infusion?

The stones hiss, the steam rises and then descends as a hot mist, causing the perceived temperature to soar. The sauna master waves his towel or a fan using a special technique that distributes the aromatized mixture of scented oils and water throughout the room. The steam settles on the skin, penetrates deep into the pores, expands the lungs - and after the first heat shock, you simply feel healthy.

What is the best way to cool down?

Jumping into the plunge pool straight after the sauna is not a good idea. This can easily lead to circulatory collapse. I recommend taking a few leisurely steps through the sauna area first and then slowly cooling your body from the bottom up. Whether you reach for the classic "Kneipp" hose or pull on the waterfall shower, dive into pools at different temperatures or take a dip in the ten degree cold natural bathing pool is a matter of taste. Do what makes you feel good!

Aqualon Therme

The Aqualon Therme in Bad Säckingen awaits you with five different saunas and temperatures between 80 and 90 degrees Celsius. Beautifully designed relaxation rooms invite you to unwind, and you can cool off in the outdoor area with its natural bathing pool. The Aqualon Therme has been awarded five stars by Wellness Stars Deutschland GmbH.