Siebentäler Therme

Bad Herrenalb, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Location: Bad Herrenalb, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Water type: thermal, bicarbonate
Temperature: 34 °C
pH: 8

Water profile

Thermicity

Invigorating

34 °C

LowHigh

Stimulating — wakes the body and boosts circulation.

Mineralisation

Restorative

LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy

Standard buoyancy

LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

In Bad Herrenalb, in the Black Forest, the search for thermal water dates back to the 19th century: drilling attempts in 1867 and 1869 both came up empty. It was not until 2 January 1971 that the Siebentäler Therme finally opened, designed by Tübingen architect Karl Heinz Angst in a style observers say still feels timeless and functions much like a modern recreational bath today.

Since that opening, Bad Herrenalb has held official recognition as a health resort, its thermal water rich in sodium and calcium. Currently closed for extensive renovation, the facility is run by the municipal utility Stadtwerke Bad Herrenalb and holds several sustainable-tourism certifications as it prepares to reopen.

Insider tip — Siebentaler Therme takes its name from the Sieben Taler - Seven Valleys - of the northern Black Forest, where the spa is nestled in a deeply forested valley near the small Kurort of Bad Herrenalb. The thermal bicarbonate water is gentle on the skin and ideal for long, relaxing soaks in the indoor-outdoor pool complex. The Black Forest setting means guests can combine bathing with hiking the well-marked trails directly from the spa grounds. The nearby ruined Cistercian monastery adds historical depth to the visit.

Find hotels nearby →Tickets & activities →See the map & practical info →