Limes-Thermen
Aalen, Germany

About
A thermal bath on the hill above Aalen, on the line of the Roman Limes. The textile-free sauna block is ticketed separately from the pools. It holds a panorama sauna over the town with hourly Aufguss, a Finnish cabin, a log house guests infuse themselves, a Roman-Irish steam room, plunge basin and Kneipp walks.
Good to know
- Runs aufguss sessions: a guided lΓΆyly 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.
- Gym facilities on site: the sauna is part of a wider fitness or recovery offer rather than a standalone bathhouse.
- 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.
- Pairs the sauna with spa services like massage or a scrub, so a session can sit inside a wider visit.
Hours
- Sauna: Mon 08:30-21:00
- Tue 08:30-21:00
- Wed 14:00-21:00
- Thu 08:30-21:00
- Fri 08:30-22:00
- Sat-Sun and holidays 09:00-21:00
Mondays are women-only, all other days mixed. Closed 24 and 25 December, and for annual maintenance 5-24 July 2026. Thermal bath keeps its own slightly different hours.
Common questions
Do I need to book Limes-Thermen?
No. You can turn up during opening hours without booking.
How much does Limes-Thermen cost?
Sessions are typically under β¬25 a person.
Does Limes-Thermen have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When is Limes-Thermen open?
Typical hours are Sauna: Mon 08:30-21:00; Tue 08:30-21:00; Wed 14:00-21:00; Thu 08:30-21:00; Fri 08:30-22:00; Sat-Sun and holidays 09:00-21:00. Mondays are women-only, all other days mixed. Closed 24 and 25 December, and for annual maintenance 5-24 July 2026. Thermal bath keeps its own slightly different hours..


