Badenweiler

Badenweiler is a spa town in the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district of southern Germany, sitting at the edge of the Black Forest. The settlement includes thermal baths, rehabilitation centers, walking paths through gardens and forested slopes rising toward the hills.

Romans built bathing facilities here during their rule, using the hot springs for healing. Centuries later, the site grew into a recognized spa destination in the 1800s after workers uncovered remains of those ancient baths.

Guests gather in the park during warm months, sitting in deck chairs or strolling beneath old trees. Concerts draw locals and visitors who listen to music from benches or shaded paths near the central fountain.

Most hotels and clinics sit close together in the center, making it easy to reach places on foot. Marked trails lead from the village into vineyards and higher viewpoints for those who want to explore the surrounding slopes.

The thermal water rises from deep beneath the Black Forest bedrock, bringing roughly one million liters to the surface every day. That water carries minerals believed to help with joint conditions and bone ailments when used regularly.

Location: Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

Location: Müllheim-Badenweiler GVV

Elevation above the sea: 425 m

Website: http://gemeinde-badenweiler.de

GPS coordinates: 47.80255,7.67397

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:36