Bad Schönborn

Bad Schönborn is a spa town in the Karlsruhe district of Baden-Württemberg, spread across green landscapes shaped by natural mineral springs. The municipality sits in gently rolling countryside with multiple wellness facilities and clinics specializing in rehabilitation and thermal water therapies.

The region witnessed military conflict in the 17th century, including the Battle of Mingolsheim during the Thirty Years' War. The mineral springs were later recognized for their healing properties in modern times, leading to its development as a spa resort.

Bad Schönborn takes its name from the healing powers of its mineral springs, which have drawn people for centuries. Visitors can observe today how the water and wellness culture shape daily life and form a core part of local identity.

Bad Schönborn is accessible via the Rhine Valley Railway with two stations offering S-Bahn connections to Heidelberg and Karlsruhe. The municipality has a flat to gently rolling character, making it accessible for various forms of mobility.

The municipality houses one of Germany's largest covered swimming facilities using natural thermal water. This facility serves not only as an attraction but as a central location for health therapies and recreational activities.

Location: Landkreis Karlsruhe

Location: Bad Schönborn VVG

Elevation above the sea: 131 m

Shares border with: Sankt Leon-Rot, Ubstadt-Weiher, Östringen, Kronau

Phone: +4972538700

Website: https://bad-schoenborn.de

GPS coordinates: 49.20222,8.64750

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:16