Wellness on the Baltic Sea: The 5 most beautiful thermal baths for a break
The Baltic Sea is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Germany. In addition to the beautiful beaches, the region also offers numerous options for your perfect getaway—how about a spa vacation or a day of wellness? No matter how long your getaway is, there are several thermal spas and wellness centers on the Baltic Sea that you might want to consider.
The thermal baths along the coast are particularly popular, offering relaxing spa treatments, saunas, and ocean views. We'll introduce you to a few of the most beautiful.
The Ostsee-Therme Scharbeutz spa is located directly on the Bay of Lübeck, approximately halfway between the towns of Scharbeutz and Timmendorfer Strand. A special feature is its direct beach access, allowing direct access to the Baltic Sea from the spa. The spa consists of three areas: an adventure world, a sauna world, and a Vita Spa fitness club.
In the adventure world, families have the opportunity to swim in the 250-meter-long lazy river, let off steam on giant slides, or unwind in the whirlpool. Those who prefer something more active can work out in the gym or take part in one of the aqua courses.
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Those looking to treat themselves to a wellness break can pamper their bodies in the 4,000-square-meter sauna world spread across three floors. 23 infusions are offered daily in the six sauna rooms. Highlights include the panoramic sauna and whirlpool on the roof terrace with views of the Baltic Sea. A wellness program also offers cosmetic treatments, hot stone massages, and other relaxation therapies.
Important information about the Ostsee-Therme Scharbeutz
- Address: Strandallee 143, 23683 Scharbeutz
- Prices: see website
- Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday from 10am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 11pm
The Ostsee-Therme Usedom spa has been open since 1996, located between the imperial spa towns of Ahlbeck and Heringsdorf. The bathing area features six pools. Three of them are filled with iodine brine, which is extracted from the spring next to the Heringsdorf pier. For younger guests, there's also a water garden and a baby pool.
The sauna area features four steam rooms, or you can enjoy the warmth in one of the infrared cabins. A relaxation area and a sauna garden with sun loungers are available for relaxation. For cooling off after a sauna session, there's an outdoor pool, a plunge pool, and hose and bucket showers. Iodine brine is also used for infusions in the saunas.
A highlight of the thermal spa is the midnight sauna, which takes place every first Friday of the month from October to April, from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Important information about the Ostsee-Therme Usedom
- Address: Lindenstraße 60, 17419 Heringsdorf
- Prices: see website
- Opening hours of the swimming and sauna world: Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm
The Aja Hotel, located in the seaside resort of Warnemünde, offers swimming fun and relaxation right on the Baltic Sea. There's an indoor pool, an infinity outdoor pool with sea views, a warm whirlpool, and a children's pool. Swimming is in warm Baltic Sea water. Those looking for a different kind of exercise can take part in aqua fitness classes.
The sauna area offers five saunas: a textile sauna, a classic Finnish sauna with infusion ceremonies, an 80-degree log cabin sauna, a bio sauna up to 65 degrees, and a steam bath. Those who want to enjoy a cocktail after a sweat can do so in front of an open fireplace in the sauna bar.
Important information about the seaside resort of Warnemünde
- Address: Zur Promenade 2, 18119 Warnemünde/Rostock
- Prices: see website
- Sauna opening hours: October to April: daily from 11 am to 9 pm; May to September: daily from 2 pm to 9 pm
The Bernsteintherme Zinnowitz is a combination of thermal spa, sauna area, and sports pool – located directly on the beach of the Baltic Sea resort. The catch: The hotel's own thermal spa is only accessible to guests of the Baltic Sport- und Ferienhotel and guests of partner hotels.
At the Bernsteintherme spa, guests can also swim in the heated Baltic Sea water – whether in the indoor or outdoor pool. A water slide and a climbing area, ideal for families with children, provide additional entertainment.
Next to the thermal bath is the beach sauna with three sweat rooms and a steam bath. A highlight is the direct access to the Baltic Sea, so you can cool off in the sea after your sauna session. There's also a Finnish sauna by an indoor seawater pool.
Important information about the Bernsteintherme Zinnowitz
- Address: Dünenstraße 2, 17454 Seebad Zinnowitz
- Prices and opening hours: vary depending on the season and offer (see website )
The HanseDom Stralsund is not a thermal spa in the classic sense – but the adventure and leisure park, covering an area of 120,000 square meters, also offers many places for wellness and relaxation.
The sauna area is characterized by an oriental flair, comprising ten saunas with varying temperatures and designs. These include a stone bath, a cistern bath, a laconium, a tepidarium, and a crystal and Finnish sauna. The salt sauna is made of 250-million-year-old salt crystals.
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Those looking for more action will find attractions in the water park, such as the adventure pool, which features a wave machine and several water slides. Visitors can also splash around in various pools and flow channels or cool off in the outdoor area, where there are additional pools and sunbathing areas.
Important information about the HanseDom in Stralsund
- Address: Grünhufer Bogen 18–20, 18437 Stralsund
- Prices and opening hours: see website
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