Best thermal baths & spas in Berlin and Brandenburg

No matter, whether you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city or enjoy a relaxing Wellness day - Berlin and the surrounding area offer numerous spas, that invite you to switch off and relax. Be inspired by our recommendations and immerse yourself in a world of soothing warmth, healing water and luxurious ambience.

1. The best thermal spas in Berlin

2. The most beautiful thermal spas in Brandenburg

3. Thermal spas near Berlin

4. thermal spas for families & children

5. thermal spas & nature experience

6. thermal spas with overnight stay

1. The best spas in Berlin 

You can even find wonderful wellness oases directly in Berlin, such as the enchanting Balinese sauna village vabali not far from the main railway station. At Liquidrom, you can float to Berlin electro vibes in the saltwater pool. Relax to ambient sounds and techno with down tempo beats in true capital city style.

Many hotels also have extensive wellness areas and day spas that you can visit with a day ticket. Here you will find an overview of the best saunas in Berlin.

Berlin's best sauna

2. The most beautiful spas in Brandenburg

Combine your visit to the thermal baths with a trip to Berlin's surrounding area. Most of the spas can be easily reached by train from Berlin and are nestled in Brandenburg's most beautiful landscapes and nature reserves. From the UNESCO Spreewald Biosphere Reserve to the Uckermark, Brandenburg is the perfect place to combine nature and relaxation.

There are also many healthy healing springs here. Whether natural brine or mud baths, do something good for yourself during your stay in Berlin and enjoy a wellness break. Many spas offer overnight accommodation, while others offer fun and family-friendly action in addition to wellness and health.

3. Thermal baths near Berlin

Kristall Wohlfühltherme Ludwigsfelde - luxury within reach

Just 30 minutes from Berlin lies the Kristall Wohlfühltherme Ludwigsfelde - a place that combines relaxation and luxury. The extensive spa landscape offers indoor and outdoor pools with healing thermal water, including saltwater pools, a large sports pool and a whirlpool.

With over 13 themed saunas, including Kelo earth sauna and Himalayan salt grotto, the wellness landscape is a real highlight. Daily infusions with special aromas and peelings ensure a varied sauna experience.

• Where: Kristallweg 1, Ludwigsfelde
• Cost: Adult day ticket from 38.50 to 43 euros
• Dress code: Sauna and thermal baths textile-free (except Wednesday and Sunday until 17.30 hrs with or without clothing, sports pool with swimwear only
• Cuisine: restaurant with regional and international dishes
• Pool: indoor and outdoor pools, saltwater pool, whirlpool, sports pool
• Massage & treatments: bookable, free aqua aerobics five times a day
• We recommend travelling by public transport: RE4/RE3 to Ludwigsfelde, from there walk 900 metres to the spa. The journey takes around 30 to 40 minutes from the main station.
   

Havel-Therme - thermal spring with unique sauna boat

Treat yourself to a day's holiday. Just an hour away from Berlin, the Havel-Therme in Werder (Havel) will whisk you away to a world of relaxation with Mediterranean flair. Surrounded by a dreamlike lake landscape, you will find a spacious thermal and bathing world with indoor and outdoor pools, ten themed saunas and a wellness oasis for soothing treatments.

The Sauna Ship, which is moored at the end of the 160 metre long jetty, is unique. Here you can relax with a view of the water and cool off in the lake after a sauna session. The bathing area with white water river and action slide offers variety for families with children.

• Where: Zum Großen Zernsee 15, Werder (Havel)
• Costs: from 32.50 to 45 euros, plus 5 euros for use of the sauna boat (daily 11 am - 9 pm)
• Dress code: sauna textile-free, bathing area with swimwear
• Culinary delights: Restaurant and bars with Mediterranean and regional dishes
• Pool: indoor and outdoor pools, thermal pool, children's area, lake
• Massage & treatments: bookable
• We recommend travelling by public transport: RE1 to Werder (Havel), from there walk 1.2 kilometres to the thermal baths or take bus 632/634. Journey time from the main station about 50 minutes.
   

Fläming Therme Luckenwalde -  thermal spring, sauna world & leisure fun

The Fläming Therme in Luckenwalde is a multi-faceted wellness and leisure paradise for the whole family. The modern bathing landscape includes several indoor and outdoor pools, a wave pool, a current channel and a children's pool.

Look forward to a spacious sauna world with a wellness area and various themed saunas, including an earth sauna, a steam bath and a Finnish sauna. The spacious outdoor area with sunbathing lawn and cooling facilities is particularly beautiful. You should allow 60 to 90 minutes for the journey.

• Where: Weinberge 40, Luckenwalde
• Costs: Day ticket (bath and sauna) from 26 euros, day ticket for families (2 adults, 2 children) 48 euros
• Dress code: Sauna textile-free, bathing area with swimwear
• Cuisine: Restaurant with snacks and regional dishes
• Pool: indoor and outdoor pools, wave pool, current channel, children's area
• Massage & treatments: various massages, plus numerous water fitness and swimming courses
• We recommend travelling by public transport: RE4/RE3 to Luckenwalde, from there you walk 950 metres to the thermal baths. The journey from the main station takes around 50 -60 minutes.

4. Thermal baths especially for families with children

Tropical Island - Tropical bathing and holiday world

Tropical Islands, Europe's largest tropical holiday world in a former zeppelin hangar, is located just 60 kilometres from Berlin and offers a wide range of attractions for the whole family. Under the glass dome of a former Zeppelin hangar, you can relax on the Süddsee beach  or at the lagoon with waterfall.

Splash around with the kids in the wave pool, explore the tropical rainforest or the outdoor area Amazonia, which is open all year round. A large sauna and wellness area, turbo slides and numerous play and bathing options for children make Tropical Island the perfect day out for the whole family.

• Where: Tropical-Islands-Allee 1, Krausnick
• Cost: Family ticket from 119.90 euros (2 adults, up to 3 children)
• Dress code: Swimwear/light summer clothing, sauna textile-free 
• Culinary: several restaurants and snack bars
• Pool: indoor and outdoor pools, slides, wave pool, lazy river, lagoon and much more
• Massage & treatments: bookable, free aqua aerobics five times a day
• Accommodation: hotel, holiday homes, camping and adventure lodges
• We recommend travelling by public transport: RE2/ RE7 to Brand Tropical Island, from where a free shuttle bus runs. The journey from the main station takes about one and a half hours.
   

Naturtherme Templin - thermal spring & family time-out in an idyllic location 

The NaturTherme Templin, idyllically situated in the Uckermark, is a perfect wellness and family destination with healing thermal brine water. A wave pool, a current channel and a spacious outdoor lagoon await you in the extensive pool area. Relax in the warm brine pools or experience sliding fun on the 100-metre turbo slide.

The sauna area offers various themed saunas, steam baths and quiet zones for pure relaxation. Children can enjoy their own play and bathing areas, as well as entertainment programmes, while adults can enjoy massages and treatments. The thermal spa is ideal for a relaxing day in natural surroundings.

• Where: Dargersdorfer Straße 121, 17268 Templin
• Cost: Family ticket from 74 euros (2 adults, 2 children), adults from 17 euros (day ticket)
• Dress code: Swimwear, sauna textile-free
  Cuisine: bistro
• Pool: indoor and outdoor pool, wave pool, current channel, brine pool and grotto walkway
• Massage & treatments: bookable, relaxation and health offers
• Overnight stay: bookable in the surrounding area
• We recommend travelling by public transport: RE3 to Templin, then bus or taxi to the thermal baths. The journey from the main station takes about two hours.
   

Visit the penguins at Spreewelten Lübbenau

You can swim with penguins at the Spreewelten in Lübbenau. Separated only by a pane of glass, you can swim with the cute animals in the outdoor pool. With an interactive slide, wave pool, children's pool and a large indoor playground, the Spreewelten are perfect for a family day out.

For a surcharge of 10 euros, you can use the spacious wellness and sauna area with over a dozen themed saunas, including the Spreewald sauna with typical regional herbal fragrances. Various quiet zones and a fireside lounge ensure soothing relaxation. The resort also includes a hotel, restaurants, bistros and a spa.

• Where: Alte Huttung 13, Lübbenau/Spreewald
• Costs: Adult day ticket from 30 euros plus 10 euros for the sauna world, family rate from 63 euros (two adults, one child, each additional child 5 euros)
• Dress code: Sauna textile-free, bathing area with swimwear
• Culinary delights: Restaurant and bistros with regional specialities and snacks
• Pool: indoor and outdoor pools, adventure pool, children's area
• Massage & treatments: bookable, large selection of massages & hamam, wellness packages and cosmetics
• We recommend travelling by public transport: RE2/RE7 to Lübbenau (Spreewald). From there it's a 20-minute walk. The journey from the main railway station takes about one and a half hours.
   

5. Thermal baths with a special nature experience

Spreewald Therme Burg in the Spreewald biosphere reserve

The Spreewald Therme is located in the heart of the Spreewald, in Burg: Here you can relax in the middle of the beautiful UNESCO Spreewald Biosphere Reserve. The spa utilises the natural thermal brine water of the region and offers an authentic and healing wellness experience.

Several thermal pools, both indoor and outdoor, a brine inhalation pool and an exercise pool invite you to bathe and relax. Embedded in a sauna garden, you will find various themed saunas, including the Spreewald sauna with herbal fragrances and the Panorama sauna with a view of the greenery. The area also includes a hotel and a restaurant

• Where: Ringchaussee 152, Burg (Spreewald)
• Cost: Adult day ticket 41 euros (brine bath only 36 euros)
• Dress code: Sauna textile-free, bathing area with swimwear
• Culinary delights: Bistro with regional and seasonal dishes
• Pool: indoor and outdoor thermal pools, brine pool, exercise pool
• Massage & treatments: bookable, various massages, baths and packs and treatments, water floating bed
• We recommend travelling by public transport: RE2 to Vetschau, then take bus 38 to Burg, SpreewaldTherme or RE2 to Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof, then take bus 47 to Burg, SpreewaldTherme. The journey from the main railway station takes about two and a half hours.
   

Therme Bad Saarow - Wellness am Scharmützelsee with snowshower and bread baking sauna

The Bad Saarow thermal spa on the idyllic Scharmützelsee is the ideal place for those seeking relaxation. Known for its healing thermal brine water, the spa offers a spacious bathing landscape with indoor and outdoor pools, a brine float pool and a whirlpool.

The sauna world includes several themed saunas, including the bread baking sauna, which smells of freshly baked bread. Other highlights include the brine inhalation rooms and the snow shower, where you can choose to immerse yourself in a snowstorm or a fairytale winter wonderland. The offer is complemented by a wide range of massages and cosmetic treatments as well as a restaurant serving regional specialities.

• Where: Am Kurpark 1, Bad Saarow
• Costs: Thermal bath from 27.50 to 37.50 euros plus 10 euros for the sauna, sauna from 32.50 to 42.50 euros plus 5 euros for the thermal bath
• Dress code: Sauna cabins textile-free, lounge area with bathrobe/towel, bathing area with swimwear only
• Culinary delights: Restaurant with regional and seasonal cuisine
• Pool: indoor and outdoor pool, brine float pool, whirlpool, snow shower
• Massage & treatments: bookable, including natural moor and private floating rooms as well as pain therapy
• We recommend travelling by public transport: RE1 to Fürstenwalde, from there take bus 430 or regional train RB35 to Bad Saarow. Journey time about one and a half to two hours.
   

SATAMA Sauna Resort & Spa at an idyllic lake

The SATAMA Sauna Resort & Spa on the picturesque Scharmützelsee in Wendisch Rietz is not strictly speaking a thermal spa, but it is a true paradise for sauna fans. The sprawling sauna village offers an impressive selection of themed saunas, including the Finnish event sauna, the herbal bath and the romantic lake sauna with a view of the water. Regular infusions and shows in the large event sauna make your visit a special experience.

The cosy fireplace room, relaxation areas and a spacious outdoor area invite you to linger. The resort also offers exclusive wellness treatments such as massages and cosmetics. For a longer wellness weekend, you can book one of the holiday homes or apartments located directly on the lake.

• Where: Strandstraße 12, 15864 Wendisch Rietz
• Costs: Adult day ticket from 45 euros
• Dress code: Sauna textile-free, bathing area with swimwear
• Culinary delights: Theatre bar and light cuisine, fireplace room, Zirbenwinkel
• Pool: Lake plunge pool, whirlpool, warm water pool, natural showers, lake
• Massage & treatments: bookable, including treatments for pregnant women, mum, child and teen spa treatments, as well as events, readings & infusion shows in the saunas
• We recommend arriving by public transport: RE7 to Königs Wusterhausen, change there to the RB36 to Frankfurt (Oder) and travel to Wendisch Rietz, Hauptbahnhof. From there it is a 21-minute walk to the resort. The journey from the main station takes about one and a half to two hours.
   

6. Thermal baths and springs with overnight stay

Fontane Therme Neuruppin - infinity pool directly on the lake

Located directly on the shores of Lake Ruppin, the Fontane Therme in Neuruppin offers a luxurious combination of wellness and nature experience. As the journey is a little longer and use of the thermal baths is included for hotel guests, it is worth booking an overnight stay here too. The extensive spa landscape includes indoor and outdoor pools with thermal water, a brine float pool and a 25-metre sports pool.

A special highlight is the infinity outdoor pool with a view of the lake. The sauna world impresses with a variety of themed saunas, including the lake sauna, which is located directly on the water, as well as experience infusions. Find peace and relaxation in the spacious relaxation zones or with soothing spa treatments.

• Where: An der Seepromenade 20, Neuruppin
• Costs: Please book Spa Days online in advance, use of the spa is included for hotel guests
• Dress code: Sauna textile-free, bathing area with swimwear
• Cuisine: lakeside restaurant and fireside bar and bistro
• Pool: outdoor infinity pool, brine float pool, indoor and outdoor pools, sports pool
• Massage & treatments: bookable, fitness STudio
• Overnight stay: 4-star superior hotel.
• We recommend travelling by public transport: Take the 25 to Hennigsdorf, from there the RE6 in the direction of Wittenberge to Neuruppin Rheinsberger Tor. From here, walk 800 metres to the Fontane Therme. The journey from the main station takes just under two hours.
   

SteinTherme Bad Belzig - wellness & thermal spring in Brandenburg's spa town

Not far from Berlin, in the idyllic spa town of Bad Belzig, lies the SteinTherme - a wellness oasis known for its healing thermal brine. The "Blue Hall" offers a unique bathing landscape with six different thermal pools, including an outdoor brine pool and an exercise pool with soothing thermal water.

The sauna area offers several themed saunas, a steam bath and a plunge pool for perfect cooling off. Particularly relaxing: the light and sound rooms, where you can leave everyday life behind you. The offer is complemented by massages, beauty treatments and a bistro with regional delicacies.

• Where: Am Kurpark 15, Bad Belzig
• Costs: Adult day ticket 38 euros (bathing and sauna world), day ticket bathing world only 28 euros 
• Dress code: Sauna textile-free, bathing area with swimwear
• Culinary delights: Bistro with regional food and drinks
• Children: access from 6 years, sauna from 14 years
• Pool: indoor and outdoor saltwater pool, exercise pool, relaxation pool
• Massage & treatments: Peelings, massages and pampering baths, as well as beauty treatments, aqua fitness classes and yoga
• We recommend travelling by public transport: RE7 to Bad Belzig, then take bus 580 to Bad Belzig, Brandenburger Straße and walk 550 metres to the spa. The journey from the main railway station takes about one and a half hours.
   

Kristall Kur- und Gradier-Therme Bad Wilsnack - thermal spring with grotto & salt lake

The Kristall Kur- und Gradier-Therme Bad Wilsnack is a place of pure relaxation, famous for its healing thermal brine. The spa offers a spacious bathing landscape with various indoor and outdoor pools, including the intensely brine-rich healing water pool. Highlights include the gemstone meditation grotto and the salt lake (24%), as well as the impressive graduation tower, which enriches the air with valuable brine particles - ideal for regenerating the respiratory tract.

The sauna world impresses with over a dozen themed saunas, from the earth sauna to the crystal sauna. Regular infusions and scrubs make your stay a special experience. You can find accommodation offers directly on the thermal spa website. Caravan parking spaces can be booked directly on site when you arrive.

• Where: Am Kähling 1, Bad Wilsnack
• Costs: Adult day ticket 42 euros
• Dress code: Sauna textile-free, bathing area with swimwear (except for textile-free evenings)
• Culinary delights: Restaurant with a varied offer, from snacks to regional dishes and a beer garden
• Pool: indoor and outdoor pool, medicinal water pool, brine inhalation pool
• Massage & treatments: bookable, free aqua aerobics several times a day
• We recommend travelling by public transport: RE8 to 62019 Wismar railway station, from there it's a six-minute walk to the thermal baths. The journey from the main station takes just under two hours.
   

Lausitztherme Wonnemar with the mineral springs of Bad Liebenwerda

The Mineral Forum is unique, where you can relax in thermal pools with revitalising mineral water. The mineral springs of Bad Liebenwerda are the basis of the local healing treatments, which are also used in the Lausitztherme Wonnemar. Here you will find a combination of thermal bath, adventure pool and spacious sauna world in the middle of the Naturpark Niederlausitzer Heidelandschaft. 

• Where: Weinbergstraße 42, Bad Liebenwerda
• Cost: Day ticket from 26.50 euros
• Dress code: Sauna textile-free, bathing area with swimwear
• Culinary delights: Restaurant and bistro with varied menu
• Pool: thermal pool, wave pool, lazy river, children's pool
• Massage & treatments: bookable
• We recommend travelling by public transport: RE7 to Bad Belzig, there take bus 580 to Bad Belzig, Brandenburger Straße and then walk 550 metres to the spa. The journey from Berlin main station takes just under three hours.