Relaxing by the water: The best wellness oases in Germany!

Relaxing by the water: The best wellness oases in Germany!

The longing for relaxation and recreation is unbroken and keeps Germans captivated not only at home, but also in beautiful places in the water. Wellness places by the water are more in demand than ever, and there are reasons for that. Especially in northern Germany, there are numerous opportunities to relax between sauna sessions and cool baths. An absolute highlight: the Samoa beach sauna on Sylt.

The Samoa beach sauna is not only the oldest of its kind on Sylt, but also a popular insider tip. It is located at the southernmost tip of the island, embedded in the dunes of the picturesque sandy beach of Rantum. With its large panoramic windows, the sauna offers a breathtaking view of the North Sea and the surrounding dunes. Here you can look forward to a relaxing break, followed by a refreshing swim in the sea or rest in one of the inviting beach chairs. Getting started is surprisingly cheap – a day ticket only costs 18 euros. Longer stays are also available in the package.

Variety of wellness offers

But the beach sauna is just one of many great locations that offer wellness lovers away from the crowds. On Rügen, for example, in the town of Binz, there are three nostalgic sauna cars that promise a sauna-worthy time. These cars, two for four people each and one as a relaxation area, are ideally located near the Baltic Sea for cool refreshment after a soothing sauna session. The combination of nostalgia and a view of nature is more than tempting.

The river sauna gondola in Bad Hönningen offers a completely different experience. Here you can sweat on the Rhine in specially designed gondolas. Depending on your preference, you can unwind in the purple gondola with the fresh citrus scent or the blue gondola with salty air. It is a unique feeling to let your gaze wander over the water while taking a sauna.

On Lake Constance, in the nature reserve, the Bora Sauna awaits guests, which features a diverse sauna garden. Here you can choose between different sauna variations such as the earth sauna or the bamboo sauna, and cool down in Lake Constance after the sauna. If you're looking for a more unusual experience, you shouldn't miss the floating sauna in Neuruppin. It is the largest of its kind in Germany and offers the best comfort right on Lake Ruppiner, including a sun deck for yoga and relaxation.

Wellness as a lifestyle

The most popular wellness offerings, from saunas to massages to healthy eating, reflect a growing willingness to invest in one's own health. The wellness boom can also be measured in numbers: In Germany there is a high willingness to spend on wellness and health, and globally an impressive turnover of 1.8 trillion US dollars was achieved in the wellness market last year. This shows that wellness is not just a fad, but is increasingly becoming part of many people's lifestyles.

The wellness scene is booming and attracting more and more people looking for relaxation in beautiful surroundings. No matter whether by the sea or by the lake – the offers are so diverse that there is something for every taste. A visit to one of the wonderful wellness oases could be the perfect end to the cold season.