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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Aqua Basilea Thermalbad is a thermal mineral spa in the greater Basel region of Switzerland, where naturally occurring sodium, chloride, and sulfate-rich deep thermal groundwater is harnessed to create a mineral bathing experience in one of Switzerland's most culturally and commercially dynamic border cities. Basel, as a center of the European chemical and pharmaceutical industry as well as a renowned city of art and culture, brings a sophisticated wellness sensibility to the Aqua Basilea experience, where the naturally heated saline mineral waters are offered in a modern spa environment designed for both recreational and wellness-focused visitors. The mineral-rich waters provide the relaxation and skin comfort associated with naturally heated sodium-chloride thermal bathing within a long thermal tradition, in a contemporary wellness setting that reflects Basel's position as one of Europe's most intellectually and culturally engaged cities.
Insider tip — Aqua Basilea in Rheinfelden draws from one of Central Europe's deepest salt springs, tapping sodium-chloride brine from over 1200 meters below the Rhine valley floor. The concentrated saline waters provide exceptional buoyancy and are highly regarded for dermatological and rheumatic conditions. The facility straddles the Swiss-German border town, and guests can combine thermal bathing with a stroll through Rheinfelden's remarkably intact medieval old town. The indoor brine pool with its naturally elevated salinity gives a near-flotation experience distinct from standard thermal baths.