Caracalla Therme - Baden-Baden
N 48° 45.799 E 008° 14.645
32U E 444449 N 5401420
This oasis, with a wide-ranging choice of water areas and temperatures from 18 to 38°C, resembles an ancient temple and is renowned throughout the world for its variety and timeless elegance.
Waymark Code: WM16G6
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 01/31/2007
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This spa is recognized by the German state as a "Heilbad" or having medicinal value. The thermal water comes from natural springs in the Florentine Hill in Baden-Baden. There are twelve different natrium chloride springs in total: artesian pressure forces water, with temperatures between 56°C and 68.8°C, to rise up through solid rock to the surface from a depth of 1,200 to 1,800m. The springs are between 12,000 and 17,000 years old and around 800,000 litres of thermal water surge out of the springs every day.
There are two outdoor pools and four indoor pools. The largest of the two outdoor pools is heated to 30° C. This can feel a little chilly when the weather turns cool. A smaller but still sizeable second pool is heated to 34° C which is more pleasant in cold weather. This pool has places to sit and lie down in the water as well as a waterfall and a number of water jets.
The largest of the indoor pools is heated to 33° C. Another pool actually located within the former is heated to 34° C and has water jets.
A third pool is heated to 38° and is located in an artificial rock grotto with a waterfall. Also in the grotto is the smallest pool which is a chilly 18° C.
The shy types may wonder, how does a visit to the spa work?
Well, this is probably one of the most international of the spas in Germany with signs in English and French as well as German.
Come prepared with swimsuit and towel (soap is provided which is unusual for German spas). If you forget the towel, you can rent one for €5.00 and a deposit of €10.00 at the sundry shop. When you enter the facility, you will see a counter where you pay the entrance fee which is €13.00 for 2.0 hours if you are an adult (pricey by German standards). This includes access to the textile free sauna area. You will receive a plastic credit card sized card. Climb the stairs to the entrance turnstyles. Insert your card into the turnstyle and it will be spit out again. This action releases the turnstyle and also starts the clock on your allowed time in the facility. Keep your card as you'll need it later on. You should mentally note the time at this point as there is no apparent way later on to check at which time you entered.
In the changing area there are a number of cabins. You walk in on one side, change into your swimsuit, and then walk out the other side to the bathing area. The cabin doors are locked and released while inside by a lever near the base of the bench.
Once outside of the changing cabin, you will find the lockers with the keys hanging from them. (If the key isn't there, then it means the locker is already taken) Insert your card into the slot on the inside of the locking mechanism. This will allow you to remove the key, and lock the locker. The card remains in the locker for the duration of your visit. You strap the key to your wrist
Don't forget to take a shower before going into the pools.
When you're finished, open your locker and remove your card. Be sure to validate your parking ticket if you have one before you exit through the turnstyle. The turnstyle will collect your card and allow you to exit.
This is primarily a: Mineral Bath
Street Address:
Römerplatz 1
Baden-Baden, Germany
76530
Walk in/Day use permitted?: yes
Least Expensive Adult Entry Fee: €13.00
"Textile free"?: Segregated area
Telephone Number: ++49 7221 2759-40
Web Site: [Web Link]
Towels Provided?: yes
Hottest water temperature (specify °C or °F): 38° C
Opening Hours:
Monday - Sunday 8 am - 10 pm
Final admission is 2 hours before closing time.
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