Germany's largest radon thermal bath, built on the site of former uranium mining operations in the Erzgebirge town of Bad Schlema, with Tuscan-village-styled bathing halls and an extensive sauna area.
Toskana Therme sits on the site of the former Wismut uranium mines that once made Bad Schlema one of the most heavily mined areas of East Germany; after mining ceased in the early 1990s, the town's naturally radon-bearing spring water, long associated with therapeutic bathing traditions in the Erzgebirge, was redeveloped into what is now Germany's largest radon thermal bath complex. The bathing halls are styled around a Tuscan-village theme, with several interconnected indoor pools and an outdoor thermal pool set among landscaped grounds. Water temperatures across the various pools range from about 32 to 36 degrees Celsius. A separate adults-only wellness wing offers a quieter, more subdued sauna and pool environment away from the main family bathing halls, accessible for a small additional charge. The sauna landscape includes multiple themed cabins with rotating aromatic infusions throughout the day.
| Price | € (day pass €30; 2-hour ticket €18; sauna add-on €8) |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 9:00-23:00; sauna area also 9:00-23:00 |
| Address | Salvador-Allende-Strasse 1, 08301 Bad Schlema |
Treatments
- Radon thermal pools (indoor and outdoor)
- Large sauna landscape with themed cabins
- Adults-only wellness wing
- Massage and beauty treatments
Weather through the year in Germany
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Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Germany.
Location
Salvador-Allende-Strasse 1, 08301 Bad Schlema
50.5761, 12.6236 View on map
Highlights
- Germany's largest radon thermal bath complex
- Built on the site of former Wismut uranium mining operations
- Tuscan-village-themed indoor and outdoor bathing halls
- Separate adults-only wellness wing for a quieter atmosphere
Tips for visiting
- Bring or rent a large towel; a sauna sheet is required in the sauna area per German custom
- The adults-only wellness wing requires a small additional charge on top of standard admission
- Weekday mornings before 11 AM are quietest; weekends draw more day-trippers from Chemnitz and Zwickau
- The day pass is better value than the 2-hour ticket if combining pools, sauna, and the adults-only wing
When to visit
Weekday mornings (9-11 AM) are quietest; the adults-only wing offers a calmer alternative at any time
Accessibility
Step-free access from the main entrance to pool decks; accessible changing rooms and toilets are available