Bad Nauheim

Bad Nauheim is a spa town in Hesse, Germany, positioned roughly 22 miles (35 kilometers) north of Frankfurt along the eastern edge of the Taunus hills. The town spreads over 12 square miles (32 square kilometers) and contains several mineral springs and treatment facilities that have drawn visitors for centuries.

Celtic communities discovered the salt springs, which Franconian settlers transformed into mineral baths during medieval times for healing purposes. The settlement gained formal recognition as a healing resort during the 19th century, attracting visitors from across Europe seeking treatment for heart conditions.

The salt graduation towers draw locals for daily walks, where fine brine mist drifts through the air and coats the skin during spring and summer months. Residents treat the open-air inhalation chambers as part of everyday wellness routines, meeting friends under the towering wooden structures that have served the town for generations.

The spa facilities and graduation towers remain open to visitors, offering a chance to experience salt-water treatments and brine-filled air without special preparation or reservations. A walk through the spa park connects the main treatment buildings and leads past the key sights within a compact central area.

Elvis Presley lived at Villa Grunewald from 1958 to 1960 during his military service, and an annual festival now celebrates his connection to the area. Fans from several countries visit the residence and join commemorative events held each summer in the town center.