Bad Ems, Thermal spa town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Description
Bad Ems sits in the Lahn valley between forested slopes and draws on several mineral springs with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius. The river banks link spa buildings, parks and residential areas into a narrow ribbon of settlement.
History
The settlement received its charter in 1324 and developed from the 18th century into a spa for nobles and rulers. Kaiser Wilhelm I spent his summers here regularly and met the French ambassador in 1870 in a conversation that led to war.
Culture
The settlement takes its name from the warm springs that drew people here centuries ago. Today visitors use the spa facilities and drink the thermal water directly from fountains in the gardens.
Practical
The station lies on the Lahntal railway and offers regular connections in both directions along the river valley. A funicular runs from the center up to the observation tower on the hill above the town.
Did you know?
A gaming house from 1720 counts as one of the oldest in Germany and now displays its original roulette table in the local museum. The building stood at the start of a long tradition of gambling at German spa resorts.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Verbandsgemeinde Bad Ems).
Malbergbahn
1.2 km
Emser Therme
647 m
Kurwaldbahn
1.3 km
Sporkenburg
3.5 km
Kurhaus Bad Ems
1.5 km
St. Alexandra-Kirche
1.2 kmSchloss Balmoral
1.3 km
Karlsburg
1 km
Bismarck Tower
1.2 kmCastra of Bad Ems
296 m
Bad Ems station
1.7 km
Martinskirche
267 m
Silberau
700 m
Römisches Militärlager Auf dem Ehrlich
715 mKleinkastell „Auf der Schanz“
1.6 km
Jewish cemetery, Bad Ems
627 m
Mainzer Haus
1.8 km
Synagogue
553 m
Malbergturm
1.4 km
Concordia Tower
2.2 km
Beatles Museum & Yellow Submarine Café
1.2 kmHäuschen
2.6 kmHohe Bahn
2.1 kmHohen-Mal-Berg
2.3 kmWinters-Berg
2.2 km
Emser Bergbaumuseum
1.5 kmFort site and civil settlement of Bad Ems northern part
251 m
Lahnhänge
1.3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes