Overall, I really dug the variety of pools--about 4 different temperatures, the ability to swim…read morefrom inside to out, and a nice patio area outside. I also liked that you could go on an upper deck and catch some warm sun through the windowed roof. It was a refreshing venture while in Stuttgart and super easy to get to on the tram.

I love me a thermal bath. Been lucky enough to visit some great ones in Hungary, Canada and…read moreIceland. This is right up there in terms of facilities, cleanliness and general enjoyment. I visited twice during my week in Stuttgart. The first time I used both the swimming baths and sauna area (on 2nd visit, sauna was female only. Check before visiting). Sauna area is nude. Something I've never experienced before but quickly became used to it. Make sure you check the 'ausguss' timetable in the sauna area for when you can take part in the ritual of having red hot steam blasted into your face by a towel twirling attendant (more fun than it sounds). Swimming area is not nude and has a brilliant outdoor section with a small, fast flowing lazy river. I visited both Leuze and Canstatt mineral baths during my time in Stuttgart and in my opinion, Leuze has the best sauna area but Canstatt has the best and more modern swimming area. Definitely worth a visit during your time in Stuttgart and I hope I can come back one day.

When in Baden-Baden go to a thermal spa…read more Baden-Baden is famous for its thermal spas that date back to the time of the Romans. In fact, there is an archeological site that you can visit with remains of an old Roman thermal spa. Baden-Baden is a UNESCO World Heritage Center known as part of the "Great Spa Towns of Europe." We opted for a textile required modern thermal spa. (The other spa is a coed textile free spa. No thank you.) Caracalla Therme was so relaxing for a few hours. We bought a pass that was buy two hours, get the third for free which worked perfectly with our and the cave with a heated spa pool. So enjoyable. Make sure to bring a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen and water. So nice to spend the afternoon relaxing at the spa.

We spent the day relaxing at this renowned Baden-Baden spa. It was a much needed day of self-care…read moreafter Jet-setting across multiple countries for several days prior. The spa is reminiscent of old Roman baths with its saunas and thermal pools. Everything is so peaceful. There are various saunas indoors and one outside in a garden, steam baths, etc. All of the water comes from local springs. The bathing area goes from indoor to outdoor. The indoor portion is under a domed, glass roof. You can easily swim from inside to outside. The hot springs are incredible. I have done all those is spa days but this one really allowed me to let go and not think about anything other than enjoyment. This visit was everything I'd hoped for in this spa town of Baden-Baden.