Römerquelle
Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate, France
- Location
- Bad Ems, Rhineland-Palatinate, France
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Neutral
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Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.
Mineralisation
Restorative
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Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
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Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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Römerquelle — meaning 'Roman Spring' — takes its name from the ancient Roman tradition of exploiting natural mineral waters for communal bathing. Sulphurous in character, its waters carry dissolved minerals that give them a distinctive taste and aroma long associated, within a thermal tradition, with the comfort of the skin and well-being. The spring connects present-day visitors to a two-thousand-year continuum of European mineral water culture.
Insider tip — Romerquelle (Roemer-quelle) is one of the storied springs at Bad Ems on the Lahn River, a UNESCO-listed spa town where Kaiser Wilhelm I famously took cures in the 19th century. The bicarbonate-sodium spring water was historically bottled and shipped across Europe as a digestive tonic. The elegant riverside Kurhaus promenade lined with chestnut trees is the ideal backdrop for sampling this historic mineral water.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Mai-octobre.