Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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The Timmendorfer Strand spa resort, on the Baltic Sea in Schleswig-Holstein, uses iron-rich water at 37°C. An indoor pool and an outdoor rotenburo-style bath offer a wellness break facing the Baltic coast.
Insider tip — Timmendorfer Strand is among Germany's most elegant Baltic Sea resorts, and the spa here combines iron-rich ferruginous brine with sodium-chloride sea-water therapy in a setting that has attracted health tourists since the 19th century. The iron-chloride water is particularly valued for its blood-building and circulatory effects, and the facility incorporates both thermal pools and mud applications. The white sandy beach and the Brodten coastal cliffs are within easy walking distance, making a post-soak coastal stroll a natural extension of the wellness day. The spa is well connected by train from Hamburg, just 65 km away.