Naturfreibad Waldsee Freiburg
- Location
- Freiburg, Germany
- Water type
- bicarbonate, calcium-rich
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 8.2
Water profile
Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
Naturfreibad Waldsee is a beloved outdoor thermal bathing lake in Freiburg im Breisgau, the sunniest city in Germany, situated at the southern edge of the Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg near the borders with France and Switzerland. The natural bicarbonate and calcium-rich waters of the Waldsee have been enjoyed by Freiburgers for generations as a free, open-air alternative to conventional spa facilities, combining mild thermal properties with the simple pleasure of lake swimming amid forested surroundings. The setting reflects Freiburg's strong environmental ethos and its residents' deep connection to outdoor recreation in the Black Forest and Rhine Valley landscapes that frame the city.