Baden-Württemberg is a federal state in southwestern Germany bordering France and Switzerland, anchored by the automotive capital Stuttgart. The state combines the dense forests and thermal spa towns of the Black Forest, the shimmering shoreline of Lake Constance, the Renaissance and Gothic old towns of Heidelberg, Tübingen, and Ulm, and world-renowned engineering heritage at the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums. Vineyards, half-timbered villages, and Europe's largest theme park round out a region prized for both culture and outdoor recreation.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Caracalla Therme
A modern thermal bathing complex in the heart of Baden-Baden with indoor-outdoor pools fed by the town's natural hot springs and a rooftop sauna terrace.
Friedrichsbad
A restored 19th-century Roman-Irish bathhouse in Baden-Baden offering a historic 17-step bathing ritual through marble halls and domed steam rooms.
Vabali Spa Stuttgart
A large Southeast Asian-themed sauna and spa park on the edge of Stuttgart, with landscaped gardens, multiple saunas, and lakeside relaxation areas.
Palais Thermal Bad Wildbad
A grand 19th-century thermal bathhouse in the Black Forest spa town of Bad Wildbad, built around naturally warm mineral springs.
Therme Bad Überkingen
A thermal spa on the Swabian Alb built around one of Germany's strongest sulphate mineral springs, combining bathing pools with a dedicated sauna world.
Bäderland Bodensee
A lakeside bathing and sauna complex in Konstanz combining heated pools with direct views over Lake Constance to the Swiss Alps.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book treatments in advance — popular slots fill up quickly during peak season.
Hydrate well before and after treatments, especially massages and saunas.
Communicate any allergies or skin sensitivities before treatments begin.