Taaka Beer spa, the beer spa of Strasbourg
Are you looking for an unusual spa in Alsace? Taaka Beer Spa, a beer spa located in the center of Strasbourg, is what you need! I tested this unique place with a friend and give you my opinion on this unique experience among Alsatian spas, which can also be a good idea for an activity to do in Strasbourg if it's raining.
The essentials at a glance
- 📍 Location: Right in the heart of Strasbourg, on Rue Marbach, near Place de l’Homme de Fer.
- ⏳ Duration: 1 hour (La Bulle package) or 1 hour and 30 minutes (La Grande Bulle package).
- 👥 Target Audience: Couples and fans of unique wellness experiences.
- 💶 Price: €60 to €90 for one person, or €50 to €75 per person for two people sharing the same tub.
My opinion on Taaka Beer Spa
I liked
- Unusual experience
- Pleasant bath
- Beer dispenser near the bath
I liked less
- A little too timed
The concept behind the Taaka Beer Spa: a bath made with beer ingredients (not in beer!)
A beer spa, a crazy idea? A bit if you imagine that you are going to bathe in warm beer (not very tasty, eh?), but I reassure you that this is not the concept!
The Takaa Beer Spa is, of course, a beer spa, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be soaking in beer. In fact, the idea is to enjoy a spa treatment using the ingredients that make up beer: hops, malt, and brewer’s yeast are added to the bathwater and are said to have beneficial effects on the body: hops soften and smooth the skin, malt is a good antioxidant, and brewer’s yeast contains vitamins. Quite the package, isn’t it?
The beer spa is well known in cities like Prague and Budapest, but it wasn’t until the opening of the Taaka Beer Spa that the concept arrived in France and we had this unusual activity in Strasbourg!
The Taaka Beer Spa Experience, Step by Step
The Bubble or the Big Bubble?
You can book two packages: “La Bulle,” which lasts a total of 1 hour (including a 30-minute soak), and “La Grande Bulle,” which lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes (including a 1-hour soak). Finally, you can also reserve the entire spa for a private session for as long as you’d like.
Sauna: 15 minutes at 60°C to open the pores
After changing in the locker room and putting on the cozy bathrobe provided, the experience begins with a 15-minute sauna to open the pores of the skin. 15 minutes seems like a lot to me at first glance, as I don’t usually resist the heat of a sauna for very long, but this one is set at about 60 degrees and I therefore did my 15 minutes quietly.
Immerse yourself in a bath of hops, malt and yeast
Then comes the moment we are waiting for: the bath, which will last 30 minutes (or 1 hour depending on the offer chosen). We enter a pretty vaulted room where a big bathtub awaits us (we chose the offer duo), big enough to be installed very comfortably in two. The bathtubs are large barrels made of larch wood, both pretty and pleasant, and equipped with massage jets. We enter the hot water in which hops, malt and beer yeast have been added, and let’s go for the relaxation!
Enjoy a small beer in your bath
One of the great features of the beer spa is that you can enjoy a beer while you are in the bath. There are taps right next to the bathtub, allowing you to get a little lather at any time. Clearly, this is also what makes the place so friendly!
The beer served is a local beer from an Alsatian micro-brewery, and you can alternatively ask for a hop lemonade if you prefer. For my part, I tested both and they were very good!
🍺 Don’t drink alcohol? You can order a hop lemonade instead of beer.
As an option, you can reserve a charcuterie, cheese or mixed board. We had opted for the mixed one, making a spa with meal on our lunch break! The products on the board were very good.
Relaxation: 15 minutes to wind down gently
After the bath, we have 15 minutes to enjoy the relaxation room.
So, are you convinced or not?
In conclusion, the Taaka Beer Spa in Strasbourg is a nice place for those who want to experience a different approach to wellness, combining relaxation with beer culture. The experience is fun and relaxing.
I just found the experience a little short. With the “La Bulle” package, you only get 30 minutes in the bath, which goes by really fast. It’s also very tightly scheduled, which made me feel a bit like I was being herded from one room to the next. I would have really appreciated having even just 15 more minutes in the relaxation room for the price—it would have helped me feel more relaxed, I have to say!
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Key Takeaways About the Taaka Beer Spa
- France’s first beer spa, right in the heart of Strasbourg
- Two options: La Bulle (1 hour) or La Grande Bulle (1 hour and 30 minutes)
- The bath contains hops, malt, and brewer’s yeast—not beer itself
- A beer tap (or hopped lemonade) is available during the bath
- Closed on Tuesdays
To discover other unique wellness spots, check out my guide to the best spas in Alsace!
Practical information
Price
The rates are:
- €60 per person, “La Bulle” package (1 hour)
- €90 per person, “La Grande Bulle” package (1 hour and 30 minutes)
- €50 per person for two people in the same tub, “La Bulle” package (1 hour)
- €75 per person for two people sharing the same tub, “La Grande Bulle” package (1 hour 30 minutes)
Opening hours and reservation
The Taaka Beer Spa is open every day except Tuesday, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. You can view the hours and make a reservation directly on the website.
Access
By car
The address is: 6 rue Marbach, 67000 Strasbourg
By public transport
Place de l’Homme de Fer tram stop.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Taaka Beer Spa
The Taaka Beer Spa—do you really bathe in beer there?
No, you don’t actually bathe in beer. The bath contains water enriched with hops, malt, and brewer’s yeast—the ingredients that make up beer.
How long does a session at the Taaka Beer Spa last?
There are two options: “La Bulle ” lasts 1 hour (including a 30-minute soak), and ” La Grande Bulle ” lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes (including a 1-hour soak).
Can you drink anything other than beer while taking a bath?
Yes, you can order a hop lemonade instead of beer if you prefer.
Is the Taaka Beer Spa open every day?
The Taaka Beer Spa is closed on Tuesdays and open the rest of the week from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where is the Taaka Beer Spa in Strasbourg?
The Taaka Beer Spa is located at 6 Rue Marbach in Strasbourg, near the Place de l’Homme de Fer tram stop.