Claudius Therme
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Germany
- Location
- Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Germany
- Water type
- sodium chloride
- Temperature
- 38 °C
- pH
- 7.3
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
Effortless float
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Dense, salty water — you float without effort.
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Claudius Therme is a thermal bath complex located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany). The sodium-chloride water is kept at around 38°C, with indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, a hammam and massage services.
Insider tip — Named for Emperor Claudius who founded Colonia Agrippina (Roman Cologne) in 50 AD, this celebrated spa in Cologne's Rheinpark draws brine mineral water (Sole) from the same geological formation that gave Roman legionaries their thermal baths beside the Rhine; the facility's outdoor pool with its view of Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine river combines ancient bathing tradition with one of Europe's most iconic urban panoramas.
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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 sodium chloride water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.