This German spa is a world apart from any American experience, and bidding it farewell is going to be genuinely bittersweet. Surprisingly affordable, each visit transforms me into a rejuvenated version of myself. Fresh and ready to go! With outdoor beaches, infrared beds, decadent foods, salt pools, delicious drinks, multiple saunas, and indoor pools featuring swim-up bars, there’s something for everyone to be found!
Essential Information:
🌐 Official Website:
🌐 Google Maps Link:
‼️Please note that you MUST buy tickets online and show your digital QR code from the ticket at check-in (sent through your e-mail) BEFORE you arrive at the spa. So buy your ticket at home first. It is all in German, so you will need to translate as you go. When purchasing, You can buy a timed ticket or a “tages ticket” (day ticket). I usually buy the day ticket because I like to relax and not feel like I have to leave at a certain time. The price difference isn’t much at all, either.
Ticket prices range from around 39-53 euros depending on the day and times you select.
The Spa offers three main sections:
Vitaltherme & Sauna (Vital Spa & Sauna, ages 16+)
13 exclusive themed saunas (scent, type, temperature)
Indoor and outdoor lounges
Sauna boat
Wine barrel saunas
Adult-style restaurant
Cold water pool
Cold water
Steam sauna with salt & sugar scrubs
Salt pool
Heated pool with swim-up bar and outdoor area
Pool loungers with jets to sit on
Infrared loungers
No clothes are allowed, but you can wear a robe and towel.
Special activities available (find a digital board with a list near the restaurant)
Palmenparadies (Pal Paradise)
Has everything listed above, just bigger, and minus the saunas.
Family-friendly (kids allowed most days/hours)
Bathing suit required
More family-friendly restaurant offerings
Outdoor beach area with pool, hammocks, and tiki huts
Fun activities offered such as bingo (need to know German numbers or have a German to translate)
A convertible roof that opens up when the weather is warm.
Outdoor whirlpool
Outdoor hot tub
Sportbad (Sports Pool)
This is where you go to swim! Germans separate their pool sections so that people simply there for fun are in one part and then those exercising in another. I’ve never been on this side because I don’t go to the spa to swim. I’m assuming this is usually populated with more people who are local to the area.
Now, I‘m sure the first question you are going to ask me is:
“Is it one of those nudist spas!? I don’t do those!”
The answer is Yes and no.
As I mentioned above, the spa has three different sections. The part where clothing is not allowed is the Vitaltherme & Spa. The family-friendly side is the Palmenparadies. However, in the Palmenparadies, there are some sections where you can kind of see into the “nakey” side. So, no matter what you do, you might glimpse some extra flesh! So just beware!
Plenty of free lounges are available (look for the band on the cushion that indicates it is for public use). However, you cannot leave your things on them/reserve anything without actually paying for it. They have several different loungers available, ranging from a single simple bed to a more private enclosed one (Around 230 euros). Otherwise, they have cubbies and hooks where you hang your things when entering/exiting the different areas.
The saunas (nakey side) are amazing! They change the featured scents regularly, and some smell so good! Always check to see what temperature a room is before entering (always in Celsius). Some may be way too hot for you!
I also love that they have a variety of themed saunas as well. Some examples are listed below!
Koi sauna
Euphoria sauna (light & sound technology)
Tropical sauna
Viennese coffee house sauna
Moor-ish style sauna
Cinema sauna
I’ve even been lucky enough to catch them handing out free mud masks in this section!
Now that we’ve gotten all the technical and informational things out of the way let’s talk about letting go of our American inhibitions and going clothing-free! It’s truly liberating, and I honestly prefer it now. Wearing a bathing suit feels so restrictive and uncomfortable after having been to the other side!
First of all, you do not simply walk around completely naked the entire time. I bring a robe, towel, and shoes for when I walk from section to section and when I am dining at the restaurant. So yes, you have to disrobe to enter the saunas and pools, but you’re not naked the ENTIRE TIME at all!
Secondly, we are in Germany. They are used to these kinds of spas. NO ONE CARES what your body looks like!! It‘s only you freaking out about it in your own mind. I’ve seen bodies of all kinds at the spa, and everyone is walking around like it’s just another Tuesday.
However, I will say that because I grew up in an American Christian household, I prefer to only go with other women. Or at least if there are males, I do not know. I absolutely do not want to go and see my best friend’s husband naked! That is where I (personally) draw the line. It, unfortunately, feels too inappropriate and weird to me. So, I do understand if you have cultural or religious reasons for avoiding the clothing-free side! I don’t want you to feel pressured or forced.
Another feature to note is that there is a store at the entrance. Once, earlier this year, I planned to take my friend but completely forgot to pack literally anything to bring for the spa (we were coming back from another country). So we proceeded to buy shoes and bathing suits and had to rent the towels and robes available at the front desk (ask for them when you check in). So, it’s there if you need it!
The store also sells some specialty spa-related items if you want to take a look at those as well when browsing.
Another fantastic feature of this spa? All the orchids, palm trees, and plants you see inside are real! It adds a unique feeling of beauty and authenticity.
This will sound like a weird food suggestion in Germany, but if you dine in, their Chili Con Carne is my recommendation. I get it every time I go! You can find it on the adults-only side (sauna).
You pay for your ticket online before you arrive, but when you are checking in, they will give you a wristband that you will wear to tap for all your purchases (starting with towel and robe rentals). You don‘t pay for anything until the very end when you walk out to leave! It makes it all very convenient. However, do be careful. Things add up quickly, especially when you aren’t paying attention to your tab!
Your wristband also locks and unlocks the locker that you are given (just tap it on the circle with the light). The number for your locker is on the wristband. The lockers aren't huge but always hold everything I bring, which usually includes a towel, robe, shower shoes, purse, and clothing.
The bathrooms are separated into men & women, in case that was a concern of yours! They have toilets and showers. To my knowledge, there are no co-ed bathrooms. They also have changing rooms with mirrors and blow dryers available where the lockers are!
Every few months or so, they offer a fantastic adults-only clothing-free event! That’s what we went for last night (December 1st, 2023), and it was beyond amazing. They added background lights to make it look like a sunset at one end, and sparkling lights were everywhere. It featured a mesmerizing circus-like act and a lovely band that played on and off all night. The entire spa takes place in this event, so children and those who don’t wish to participate in the clothing-free event must leave.
It‘s quite romantic if you want a unique experience for a date, special occasion, or anniversary!
So what are you waiting for? Plan your visit now!
✈️ The nearest major airport is Frankfurt (FRA):
🚉 There is no direct train that drops you off within walking distance of the spa. It looks like you have to head to Heidelberg, then take public transportation to Sinsheim, then either walk 30 minutes or take the bus. It doesn’t really sound like the best way to get there!
🚗 It’s right off the autobahn. No crazy driving down narrow backroads or anything! They also have a gigantic free public parking lot outside the spa.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gPcMJ12z8uK6reSn7?g_st=ic
🏨 Hotel Sinsheim is a 20-minute walk away! They offer all kinds of yummy alcoholic drinks, and I know that next time I go, I’ll want to book a room to stay the night so I don’t have to worry about driving. Disclaimer: I haven't done this walk myself (yet), so I don't know what it is like.
🏛️ The Technik (Technology) Museum is also there if you want to add it to your plans! I haven’t had the time yet, but maybe next time.
🎥 No videos or anything to add here! Unfortunately, You cannot bring your phone to the spa areas, so I don’t have any official photos or videos from the inside.
Note: Another suggestion my friend recently made is to visit Miramar in Wineheim. She mentioned that she actually enjoyed this spa even more! They took the train from Kaiserslautern to Mannheim, then used public transportation followed by a short 12-minute walk to reach the spa.
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