Wiesbaden

Thermal Springs, Spas, and Pools

Kaiser-Friedrich-Therme. Pamper yourself with the thermal spring and cold-water pools, various steam baths and saunas, two solaria, and a score of health- and wellness treatments in elegant art nouveau surroundings. Towels and robes can be rented on-site, but come prepared for "textile-free" bathing. Children under 16 are not admitted. On Tuesday the facility is for women only. Langg. 38-40, Wiesbaden, 65183. 0611/317-060. May-Aug. €3.50 an hr, Sept.-Apr. €5 an hr. Sept.-Apr., Mon.-Thurs. 10-10, Fri. and Sat. 10 am-midnight; May-Aug., daily 10-10.

Thermalbad Aukammtal. There's year-round swimming indoors and out thanks to the thermal springs (32°C ) that feed the pools here. The facility includes seven saunas, a whirlpool, massage, and balneological treatments. Leibnizstr. 7, Bus 18 from Wilhelmstr. to Aukamm Valley, Wiesbaden, 65191. 0611/317-080. Pools €8.50, saunas €15, combined ticket €20. Sun.-Thurs. 8 am-10 pm, Fri. and Sat. 8 am-midnight.