As peaceful as this thermal spa in the Aukammtal valley, two kilometers north-east of Wiesbaden city center, may seem, it owes its warm water to a rude giant - at least if you believe an old Wiesbaden legend: according to this legend, the giant Ekko once searched in vain for a dragon in the depths below the Taunus forest. With all his strength, he rammed his lance into the ground, only to promptly burn his feet and face on the boiling hot water that unexpectedly gushed forth. Furious, he stabbed the ground again and again. In this way, he uncovered the five primary springs that have been supplying Wiesbaden with wonderfully warm spring water ever since.

Today, there is no sign of the giant's rage, but the springs continue to gush forth unperturbed. Underground pipes transport the spring water from a storage facility to the Aukammtal thermal baths. Body and soul relax in the pleasant 32 degree water temperature, before jumping into the ice bath to get back on track. The thermal bath area covers a total of 4,4000 square meters and includes six different saunas and a spa area with massage and beauty treatments. Thanks to its high salt content, the Aukammtal thermal baths are particularly beneficial for orthopaedic and rheumatic conditions.

Address:

Leibnizstraße 7
65191 Wiesbaden