Came here as part of our walking tour with Viking…read more Debated whether to spend a few hours at Friedrichsbad spa or Caracala spa as Baden-Baden is famous for their thermal spas. Twice a week, textiles are required. The other five days are only textile free and those days are co-ed textile free. We visited on a textile free day, so we went next door to Caracala to enjoy a spa day in our bathing suits. We also went under the building to view the archeological ruins of an ancient Roman thermal bath. The healing properties of the natural hot springs have been known for thousands of years. Interesting to get a glimpse into that history.

We chose the Friedrichsbad Roman-Irish baths over the Caracalla Spa as we prefer a peaceful and…read morecooler temp adult only environment (Caracalla allows children on the first floor where the cooler temperature baths are, mainly hot 90 degree Celsius saunas on the adult only 2nd floor). Friedrichsbad is 39 euro and had no time limit (recommended 3 hours, we skipped a few of the hotter saunas and the colder pools/plunge so were done in about 2.5 hours). Swimsuits are required on Wednesdays and Saturdays. On Sunday when we went, no swimsuits are allowed. The staff checking us in was informative, explaining the gradual warm up and cool down style of Roman-Irish baths. It was a calming and relaxing experience, our favorites were the hottest pool (room 9), the next cooler small whirlpool bath (room 10), and the coolest large whirlpool bath (room 11). By the time we left at 8:30pm, staffing was slimmer so we didn't get wrapped in hot towels to end our experience, but I still went into the relaxation room and got a warm towel on my own and it was a pleasant way to end the day.

If you are in Baden Baden make sure you book a massage with Elisabeth. One of the best massages I…read morehave ever gotten.

From the owner: Meine Arbeit macht mir Freude ! Die Bandbreite meiner Behandlungen ist sehr groß und reicht von…read moreklassischer medizinischer Massage mit intuitiver Herangehensweise, über ganzheitliche integrativen Strategien bis hin zu sehr tiefen Selbst-Erfahrungen. Immer so, wie es sinnvoll ist - mit Blick auf die gewünschten Ergebnisse.

I had a horrible experience at this place. Beware! As I was leaving a gentleman from the US was…read morebeing accused of taking something/not getting refunded for his towel because he did not have a receipt. Next it was my turn to check out... the woman at the check out desk aggressively kept saying I owed 3.50 for a lemon... and accusing my son of having a lemon??? We are wondering what a lemon is (apparently it's a drink) then accused me going to sauna... we never stepped foot in a spa and never had this so called lemon... it was a horrible experience and terrible way to end my experience in Germany! Just beware!! Horrible situation!!

When in Rome, or in this case Germany, you have to experience the spa. It's affordable and…read morerelaxing. Pools filled with natural mineral water of varying temperatures, under lots of natural light from the dome. A sauna and massage unit in different rooms, there is a variety of areas to lounge. I didn't see any children, I believe 16 is the minimum age here. There are waterfalls and swimming areas outside and I hear this is open all year. The water is warm so even if the air is freezing, you will be comfortable and exhilarated by the variance. Upstairs is a clothing prohibited area for a few extra euros for those who are adventurous. I was. For an American this is for the very mature and open minded. I love to people watch and experience the culture from a non tourist perspective. This was not an American nudist beach where everybody is 60+. All ages from probably 16 up since I believe 16 is their technical adult age. But a wide range of people. There were outside areas that led to saunas, a hot tub and bar to grab a drink. Everything was charged to your waterproof bracelet (no where else to hold a wallet or purse, flip flops and towel only). Very relaxing and free. Loved it!