Terme Bad Schandau
Bad Schandau, Germany
- Location
- Bad Schandau, Germany
- Water type
- iron-rich, bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 12 °C
- pH
- 6.6
Water profile
Thermicity
Invigorating
LowHigh
Stimulating — wakes the body and boosts circulation.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh
Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
FerBicarbonateCalciumManganèseSilice
Terme Bad Schandau is located in Bad Schandau, a town in the Sächsische Schweiz region of Germany, which is also referred to as a Kneippkurort, indicating its focus on health and wellness. The thermal water at Terme Bad Schandau is characterized as iron, bicarbonate, and mixed, although the exact temperature of the water is currently unknown. As a spa town, Bad Schandau is part of a tradition of resort towns based on mineral spas, where visitors can "take the waters" in a setting that has been popular since the 17th century, as seen in other European spa towns.
Insider tip — Caspar David Friedrich painted Saxon Switzerland in the early 19th century — its eroded sandstone cliffs and romantic rock formations are the iconic landscapes of German Romanticism. The iron-rich springs gush forth in these painterly settings.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is on the cooler side here, around 12 °C — an invigorating water that boosts circulation.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features iron-rich & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.