Bad Alexandersbad: Healing Waters, Nature and Discoveries

Healing Waters and Bathing Culture

The Luisenquelle spring has shaped Bad Alexandersbad’s history as a spa town. It was discovered in 1734 by Wolfgang Brodmerkel, a farmer from Sichersreuth. Its healing waters have been used as a source of vitality there ever since. A monopteros stands by the spring, so the site brings together a landmark and the history of its healing waters.

At ALEXBAD, guests can drink healing water from the Luisenquelle spring and experience it on their skin during treatments. ALEXBAD also offers a panoramic pool, a sauna, a training park, physiotherapy, massages and beauty treatments. Those interested in the range of services will find everything from pools and saunas to treatments and training. The Luisenquelle remains the spa’s historic point of reference.

Another facet of bathing culture can be found in Bad Alexandersbad’s historic spa park, with its natural Kneipp pool. Bad Alexandersbad’s forest swimming pool lies picturesquely on the edge of a small wood in the northwestern part of the municipality and covers about 1.5 hectares. For over 100 years, it has served the local community as a place to relax and unwind. The healing waters, spa park and forest swimming pool thus represent different ways the town offers water and recreation.

Palace Terraces and Trails Outdoors

The modernly designed palace terraces, together with the Margrave’s Palace, form an architectural focal point and invite visitors to linger. They are also the starting point for planning a walk: circular hiking trail 1, “At the Foot of the Luisenburg,” starts at the palace terraces and is about 5 km long. This approximate distance gives you a clear guide if you want to include a hike in your vacation.

Nearby, an avenue leads from the Old Spa House directly to the Luisenburg, with its rock labyrinth and open-air theatre. The Luisenburgallee is also home to the King’s Pyramid, a memorial to King Frederick William III and Queen Louise of Prussia. The architecture, memorial and named attractions at the Luisenburg offer different ways to enjoy a stay focused on culture and nature.

A Glimpse of Life in the Arche Village of Kleinwendern

At the Arche Village of Kleinwendern, school classes and groups can learn about everyday life in the village on farm tours and at the experience farm. Today, Kleinwendern is home to more than 200 endangered livestock breeds, including Coburger fox sheep and Bavarian land geese. These examples illustrate the variety of animals kept there: the named livestock breeds include both a sheep breed and geese. In 2019, Kleinwendern was named Bavaria’s first Arche Village.

The range of experiences therefore spans spa history and water, a circular hiking trail about five kilometres long, architecture, a memorial and animal husbandry. When looking for a holiday apartment in Bad Alexandersbad, you can consider which of these themes are of particular interest to you on vacation. These facts offer different ideas to help you choose where to stay, without suggesting that any one experience defines the entire stay.

For the broader travel overview: Tröstau.