Keidel Therme
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
About
Freiburg's mineral thermal bath, whose sauna landscape runs to ten cabins over 3,000 square metres. A herbal kettle and an aroma sauna sit indoors, block-house and panorama cabins in the garden, and two more at the natural bathing lake. Sound-bowl journeys and a Baltic Pirts ritual join the Aufgüsse.
Good to know
- Runs aufguss sessions: a guided löyly ritual where an attendant fans the steam around the room on a schedule.
- Cold plunge available on site: use it between rounds for the classic contrast cycle.
- Direct lake access: most visitors plunge straight into the water between sauna rounds.
- Set in nature, away from the city, so bring a car or plan the transfer in advance.
- Set up outdoors: weather is part of the experience, so dress for the walk between cabin and water.
- Pool on site: works alongside the sauna for swim-and-sauna sessions or a longer cool-down between rounds.
- Restaurant on site, so long sessions are the design. Food is part of the visit rather than a stop on the way home.
- Rooftop element: at least part of the venue is outdoors at altitude, with views as part of the rest cycle.
- Pairs the sauna with spa services like massage or a scrub, so a session can sit inside a wider visit.
Hours
- Mon-Sun 09:00-21:00
Sauna opens an hour later, at 10:00. The house closes at 14:00 on 24 and 31 December.
Common questions
Do I need to book Keidel Therme?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking.
How much does Keidel Therme cost?
Sessions are typically €25–50 a person.
Does Keidel Therme have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When is Keidel Therme open?
Typical hours are Mon-Sun 09:00-21:00. Sauna opens an hour later, at 10:00. The house closes at 14:00 on 24 and 31 December..
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