Therme Bad Vilbel
Bad Vilbel, Hessen, Germany
- Location
- Bad Vilbel, Hessen, Germany
- Water type
- bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 34 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Invigorating
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
The Roman baths of Bad Vilbel were discovered in 1848/49 during the construction of the Main-Weser railway line, near the south station of Bad Vilbel. Nothing is visible on the surface today. The site is mainly known for a magnificent Roman mosaic found in one of its rooms. It is the only major mosaic find from the Roman period in Hesse, which is why it is now housed in the Hessian State Museum in Darmstadt.
Insider tip — Bad Vilbel is the closest thermal spa town to Frankfurt — the Nidda valley's bicarbonate springs have been used since Romans built the first bathhouses here at Villa Bovile along the Taunus foothills. The thermal tradition established by Roman legions has continued uninterrupted through the centuries, making Bad Vilbel one of Germany's most historically continuous spa towns at the very edge of Frankfurt's modern financial metropolis.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is on the cooler side here, around 34 °C — an invigorating water that boosts circulation.
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: Toute l'année.