Lahn-Dill-Bergland-Therme

The Lahn-Dill-Bergland-Therme is the thermal bath of the Kneipp spa town of Bad Endbach in Hesse (Am Bewegungsbad 2, 35080 Bad Endbach). Its facilities are built around thermal water that the operator describes as an earth-bound healing remedy, complemented by a large sauna area, a steam bath, wellness treatments and on-site gastronomy. The following details reflect statements published on the operator's official website.

Thermal water

The thermal water is drawn from a borehole of nearly 1,000 metres, which was drilled in the town's Kneipp spa park between 22 November 2001 and 17 April 2002. Since then the water has risen from an artesian spring and is fed into the therme for therapeutic use. According to the site, the water is enriched with additional mineral-containing substances to reach a high, health-promoting concentration. Guests and residents can also taste the healing water or have it filled; the operator notes that, as with any healing water, consumption should not exceed roughly 0.5 to 1 litre per day. The mineral enrichment is associated with the "Vitalquellen" concept after Prof. Biener.

Pools

The central point of the bathing area is the indoor pool, which is divided into a communication zone fitted with bubble loungers, massage jets and neck showers. A separate Kneipp treading basin offers cold water at 18 degrees Celsius for the traditional Kneipp application.

Sauna world

The therme operates a multi-sauna area that carries a 5-star premium sauna seal. Named saunas include the Backhaus-Sauna, the Sauna-Schmiede, the Forsthaus and the Apotheken-Sauna. The Forsthaus sauna is run at about 85 degrees Celsius with around 20 percent humidity, which rises during an infusion (Aufguss). A Dead Sea salt grotto (Totes-Meer-Salzgrotte) is available at scheduled session times through the day.

Steam bath

The steam bath, called "Waschkueche", provides an individual steam experience at 45 degrees Celsius with 100 percent humidity, which the operator describes as soothing for the airways.

Wellness and treatments

Wellness services include massages and body treatments, with options such as full-body massages and body wraps. The bath also markets a range of packages combining bathing, sauna and wellness elements.

Gastronomy

Food and drink are offered throughout the therme by Michael Ferron and his team, with homemade specialities from regional and international cuisine. A beer garden sits above the Salzboedetal and welcomes therme guests as well as hikers and walkers, and a sauna bistro serves freshly prepared meals.

Admission and reductions

Children up to the age of six are admitted free. Reduced rates apply to young people under 18, to students up to the age of 30 and to severely disabled visitors with a disability rating of 70 percent or more; a therapy-group rate of 5.50 euro for two hours is listed. Visitors who can prove that the day of their visit is their birthday receive free admission to the therme (excluding the sauna). Several discount cards are available, including value cards (5 to 15 percent depending on the amount loaded), a volunteer card (10 percent), a spa pass (20 percent) and a Bad Endbach card (20 percent).