Bad Pyrmont combines a picturesque setting on the River Emmer with centuries-old health and wellness traditions. Local spas harness the therapeutic properties of natural springs in the area. Work up a sweat with activities like hiking and cycling, then soothe tired muscles with massages, saunas and long soaks in mineral-rich pools.
Things to do in Bad Pyrmont
From Prussian kings and queens to famous German poets, holidaymakers have been flocking to Bad Pyrmont for centuries. Today you can choose from several high-end spas with indoor and outdoor pools filled with natural spring water. Upgrade your experience with hydrotherapy treatments, salt grotto sessions and natural mud baths.
Stroll around Kurpark Bad Pyrmont and visit more than a dozen themed gardens. The award-winning park is one of the most beautiful in Europe and showcases flora from across the continent. Walk along avenues lined with lush Mediterranean palms and relax in the serene Japanese garden filled with gingko, cherry blossom and maple trees.
Learn about the town’s illustrious past at Schloss Pyrmont. The 18th-century castle is reimagined as a history museum with exhibits on famous spa guests, including Russian tsar Peter the Great. Walk around the beautifully landscaped grounds and enjoy a slice of “eierschecke” cheesecake at the sunny garden café.
Meet monkeys, zebras and flamingos at Bad Pyrmont Zoo. A beloved local attraction, the zoo is home to animals from across the globe. Learn about the zoo’s excellent conservation programs and hand-feed donkeys, goats and other friendly farm animals in the barnyard.
Getting around Bad Pyrmont
Bad Pyrmont is compact and easy to get around on foot. The town is in Lower Saxony, a one-hour drive from Hanover and Bielefeld. Trains run between Bad Pyrmont and Hanover in one hour. Hannover Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.