My opinion of Saarland Thermes in a nutshell

Thermal saline water with healing properties (Rilchingen spring)

The Saarland Thermal Baths have the good fortune to have their own spring: a salt water spring gushes out on site and the water in the Saarland Thermal Baths is therefore thethermal water of Rilchingen. This healing water is known for its medicinal properties due to the minerals it contains.

Pools and Oriental ambience: a successful “Thousand and One Nights” décor

With its oriental style decoration, the baths part is quite successful: high windows, stone borders, Moroccan wooden columns, mosaics and original tiles from Andalusia await you.

The pools of the Saarland Therme include:

• an indoor pool with jacuzzi and massage jets
• an outdoor pool with various massage jets and seats, bubble seats and neck showers, as well as a swimming channel and comfortable lounge chairs
• several small thematic rooms: vitalizing bath, alkaline bath, Kneipp pool, relaxation room with fireplace…
• a sauna
• a hammam

As soon as night falls, the central pool of the Saarland Therme is illuminated by beautiful oriental lamps and an LED system, which really creates a special atmosphere.

I also particularly liked the small pool with iodized water: the high concentration of salt gives the impression of floating and when you put your head in the water, you can hear relaxing music. All this under a black canvas with small LEDs imitating stars.

Saarland Thermes also has a roof terrace and a small park, which we did not test because we went there in winter, and offers treatments like massages. If you go in summer, take advantage of the park and rooftop terrace for the ultimate in relaxation!

Saunas and hammams: the constraints of the naturist zone (nudity)

The thermal baths have only a sauna and a very small steam room, as most of the facilities are located… in the naturist zone, where nudity is compulsory. And this is my main complaint.

The first and second floors have saunas, steam baths and hammams, whose decoration and title make you dream. But you’re not allowed in if you want to stay in your bathing suit. I think it’s a shame, especially since many spas in Germany allow you to choose between nudity and bathing suit.

My verdict: should you go to Saarland Thermes?

Is it worth the detour? I’d say yes if you’re passing through or planning a stay in the area. Otherwise, I’d recommend other establishments in the region, such as the Les Cent Ciels hamman in Strasbourg or theHostellerie des Châteaux in Ottrott (but the budget is higher).

Prices and access to Saarland Therme

Organize your visit

• Address: Zum Bergwald 1, 66271 Kleinblittersdorf, Germany.
• Prices : From €25 (2h weekdays) to €42.50 (full day with sauna weekends).
• Timetable: Full timetable on the official website.
• Please note: The sauna/hammam area is strictly naturist (nudity compulsory). Bathing suit permitted only in ground-floor pools.

How to get there from Alsace?

The spa is just over the border from Sarreguemines. Here are the average journey times:

• 108 km from Strasbourg (about 1h15)
• 178 km from Colmar (about 2 hours)
• 219 km from Mulhouse (about 2h25)

FAQ – Everything you need to know about the Saarland thermal baths