Bad Rothenfelde is a health-focused resort set in the lush Teutoburg Forest. Bathe in mineral-rich pools and indulge in therapeutic treatments at state-of-the-art wellness centres. Flower-filled parks and gardens add to the picturesque setting.
Things to do in Bad Rothenfelde
Indulge in therapeutic treatments at spas and wellness centres in Bad Rothenfelde. The town specialises in “balneophototherapy” salt bathing used to treat conditions like psoriasis and musculoskeletal pain. Locally sourced, salt-saturated spring water is used to maximise the benefits.
The biggest centres feature indoor and outdoor pools enriched with natural brine, as well as saunas, steam rooms and cold plunge baths. Looking for something different? Try specialty treatments like salt grotto sessions, sound massages and Roman-Irish bathing rituals.
Stroll around the beautiful Rudi-Wernemann- Rosengarten and admire more than 200 varieties of roses. On the western end of the park is a historic Graduation Tower used to extract salt and minerals from the therapeutic waters surrounding Bad Rothenfelde. Up close, you can see the tightly woven bundles of twigs and leaves used to capture the salt.
Cafes spill onto the streets of Bad Rothenfelde and make the most of the sunshine. Most specialise in delicious cuisine from Lower Saxony. Start your day with “blinsen” buttermilk pancakes topped with wild berries or “quarkkaulchen” hot cakes made with potatoes, cheese and cinnamon. A slice of “eierschecke” baked cheesecake topped with a layer of creamy vanilla custard is the perfect accompaniment to an afternoon coffee.
Use Bad Rothenfelde as a base to hike in the Teutoburg Forest. Trails wind through the forest-covered hills and are a great way to mix up days at the spa. You’ll find some of the best trails in the nearby TERRA.vita UNESCO Global Geopark.
Getting around Bad Rothenfelde
Bad Rothenfelde is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The resort is in Lower Saxony, a 30-minute drive from Bielefeld and one hour from Münster. Dissen-Bad Rothenfelde Train Station is a 20-minute walk from the town centre. Hannover Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.