Bad Schlema, Spa town in Erzgebirgskreis district, Germany
Bad Schlema is a spa town in the Erzgebirgskreis district with mineral springs and wellness facilities set in mountain terrain. The Actinon bathhouse at the Kurhaus complex offers radon spring treatments and health services to visitors.
The town formed in 1958 from the merger of two communities following centuries of iron, copper, silver, and uranium extraction in the area. The long mining tradition shaped how the place developed and took its current form.
The mining museum here tells the story of how extraction shaped everyday life for local people over many generations. Visitors can see how this work defined the region's identity and growth through different eras.
The thermal facilities are easy to access and reach in the town center, making visits straightforward. It helps to check opening times beforehand and bring suitable clothing for the water treatments.
This town became the first community to receive official spa status after German reunification, achieving this in 2005. This recognition marked a turning point as the area shifted from its mining past to a health destination.
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