Introduce yourself to the soothing world of thermalbaden , sporthotels , and kurhotels in some of the great spa towns in Germany. Many Americans overlook a visit to a thermalbad hot bath , sporthotel , or kurhotel cure hotel while in Germany. After living there for four years, my wife Linda and I learned to love our afternoons and evenings together, soaking German-style in the baths. They offer a range of products, including travel insurance, incoming health insurance, and rental vehicle insurance.
A few hours spent socializing with friends in a hot, soothing bath or sauna can be very rejuvenating after a cold, wet day. Thermalbaden uses heated mineral water to provide a therapeutic bath. Sporthotels and kurhotels are commercial lodging, similar to most hotels or inns, that offer a wide range of sports and activities like tennis, golf, horseback riding, hiking, and biking, Other amenities include pools, saunas, steambaths, and massage tables. Americans are often uncomfortable about nudity around these establishments.
In practice, people wear swimsuits in most areas around the hotel and always in the pool. The saunas, steambaths, and massage areas are for those wearing nothing more than fluffy towels. While many Americans find this awkward, Europeans have a very casual attitude. My initial awkwardness vanished when I realized how no one seemed to care about what I was wearing or not wearing.
Sitting in a sauna or steambath without a sticky swimsuit feels good. Entire families of grandparents, parents, and grandchildren will hang out together completely nude without any embarrassment. Check with the local train station, TI, or your hotel for information and brochures. The most famous is Baden-Baden. Thermalbadens are inexpensive, especially in comparison to spas in the U. You purchase tickets from an attendant, generally for a season, a specific number of visits, full day, or a few hours.
Entry allows access to the dressing room, pools, saunas, and steambaths. Three hours in a thermalbad was more relaxing than I thought possible. Tanning beds and massages cost extra. Large thermalbaden come in striking modern designs.
