König-Albert-Bad, Cultural heritage monument in Löbau, Germany
König-Albert-Bad is a two-storey rectangular bathhouse in Löbau, built in 1875/1876 to plans by Dresden architect Ernst Giese for 146,000 marks. Its garden facade has a double flight of steps, a colonnade on the basement level, Italian-style loggias above and a dome; a park with old trees and walkable cisterns lies behind it.
The bathhouse was constructed in 1876 following designs by Dresden architect Ernst Giese, replacing an earlier bathhouse from 1824 that had used iron, salt, and sulfur springs. The new building continued this therapeutic tradition and became an important spa destination in the region.
The building takes its name from King Albert of Saxony, whose 1878 visit brought significant attention to the site. The therapeutic baths and steam facilities were once a major draw for visitors seeking health and recovery treatments.
The building is fully modernized today and functions as a restaurant with outdoor terrace, making it easily accessible for day visitors. Beyond dining, the location offers a bowling alley with cocktail bar, both housed within the historical setting.
The building was forcibly auctioned in Görlitz on 23 July 2009. In 2005 the restaurant was taken on by Christian Rach for his television series "Rach, der Restauranttester"; the episode aired on 7 January 2007 and was repeated on 2 March 2009, after which the operation was restructured and staff changed.
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