Badehaus, national heritage site
The Badehaus is a cultural heritage building in Bad Soden am Taunus, opened in 1871 as a bathing facility with mineral water pools. The red brick structure with white trim now houses a library and museum on the ground floor, with art galleries and city archives on the upper level.
Construction of the bathhouse began in 1869 and opened in 1871 to serve the growing number of health-seeking visitors. It was expanded in the early 1900s, damaged during World War II, repaired in the postwar years, and transformed into a cultural center in 1997.
The building reflects how Bad Soden became a destination for health-seeking visitors in the 1800s. The small bathing cabins show how people once gathered to experience treatments with local mineral waters as part of their wellness routines.
The building is straightforward to navigate with distinct areas including a library, galleries, and museum on different levels. Visitors should allow time to explore the various sections and any exhibitions currently on display.
The original bathing cabins were so small that locals jokingly called them horse stalls. The windows were soon enlarged after opening because visitors wanted more natural light in their bathing spaces.
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