Mettnau, Kneipp spa peninsula in Radolfzell am Bodensee, Germany.
Mettnau is a peninsula jutting into Lake Constance with marshlands, forests, and areas designed for water therapy. The site includes water treading basins, arm immersion pools, barefoot paths, and a rehabilitation center offering modern medical facilities.
The facility was established in 1926 as a center for movement therapy and Kneipp treatments. Since then the rehabilitation center has continuously evolved, blending traditional water therapy approaches with contemporary medical practice.
The name Mettnau comes from Alemannic language meaning "jutting tongue of land". Today visitors use the water treading basins and barefoot paths to experience the five pillars of Kneipp philosophy: water, movement, nutrition, medicinal plants, and life balance.
Most water therapy facilities are accessible from April to October depending on weather conditions. Visitors should bring comfortable shoes for the walking paths and allow enough time to use the different treatment stations at a relaxed pace.
The arm immersion pools at Mettnau are specifically designed to improve circulation and relaxation, setting them apart from typical water baths. These lesser-noticed therapy stations are often favored by experienced visitors who appreciate the subtle benefits of this approach.
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