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Bad Wildbad thermal springs

Thermal water in the Black Forest – the springs of Bad Wildbad

Bad Wildbad has been closely associated with its warm thermal springs for centuries. Bad Wildbad thermal water is drawn from five wells at a source temperature of approximately 35 to 42 °C. It supplies the “Palais Thermal” , the “Vital Therme” and is even available directly in every bathroom in the “Badhotel” building.

Thermal water in Bad Wildbad in the Black Forest
Moorish Hall in the “Palais Thermal” in Bad Wildbad
5 wells 35–42 °C source temperature approx. 12 litres per second Two thermal spas in town Thermal water in the “Badhotel”
The springs at a glance

What makes Bad Wildbad thermal water special

Beneath Bad Wildbad lies a thermal water resource that has shaped the spa and bathing town for centuries. Today, the water is drawn from five drilled wells and used in the town’s two thermal spas.

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Wells

Today, Bad Wildbad thermal water is drawn from five drilled wells.

35–42 °C

Source temperature

At these temperatures, the thermal water already emerges warm from deep underground.

approx. 12 l/s

Flow rate

Approximately twelve litres of thermal water are continuously pumped every second.

Acratotherm

Classification

The water is officially classified as a fluoride-containing sodium-calcium-chloride-hydrogen-carbonate acratotherm.

Abundant thermal springs

Around twelve litres of thermal water per second

Together, the five wells continuously supply around twelve litres of thermal water per second. According to the town of Bad Wildbad, this flow rate makes it possible to renew almost all of the water in the two thermal spas within 24 hours.

The natural thermal water resource therefore remains the foundation of Bad Wildbad’s bathing culture to this day.

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Experience thermal water in Bad Wildbad

Thermal water is closely connected with the history of Bad Wildbad. The video offers an additional impression of the springs and their importance to this traditional spa town in the Northern Black Forest.

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Composition & classification

What does “sodium-calcium-chloride-hydrogen-carbonate acratotherm” mean?

This term describes the composition and technical classification of Bad Wildbad thermal water.

Official classification Fluoride-containing sodium-calcium-chloride-hydrogen-carbonate acratotherm

The term identifies characteristic components of the water and places the spring within the classification system for curative waters.

It is primarily a technical description of the water. It does not in itself allow any general conclusion that the thermal water treats a particular illness or is equally suitable for everyone.

Experience thermal water

Where is Bad Wildbad thermal water used?

For guests of Mokni’s, thermal water plays a role in several places: in the historic “Palais Thermal”, in the “Vital Therme” and directly in the “Badhotel” building.

Historic thermal spa

“Palais Thermal”

The historic “Palais Thermal” features twelve thermal water pools and combines Bad Wildbad’s bathing tradition with saunas, a steam bath and a year-round heated outdoor pool.

A direct, weather-protected bathrobe corridor leads from the “Badhotel” building into the thermal spa.

Discover the “Palais Thermal”
Around a two-minute walk

“Vital Therme”

The “Vital Therme” offers a large indoor thermal water pool as well as an outdoor thermal water pool surrounded by greenery.

Swimwear is required throughout the bathing area.

Discover the “Vital Therme”
Directly in the hotel

“Badhotel” building

A special feature at Mokni’s: genuine Bad Wildbad thermal water is available in every bathroom in the “Badhotel” building.

This means you can experience the thermal water not only in the thermal spas, but also directly in your own hotel room.

View the “Badhotel” building
Thermal water during your hotel stay

Two thermal spas are included for hotel guests

Guests of Mokni’s can use both the “Palais Thermal” and the “Vital Therme” during their stay. Admission is already included in the regular room rates.

“Palais Thermal” Included during your stay. On the day of departure, it can still be used until check-out at 11:00.
“Vital Therme” Included during your stay. It is no longer included in the overnight stay on the day of departure.
“Badhotel” building Direct bathrobe corridor to the “Palais Thermal” and thermal water in every bathroom.
“Rossini” building Around 40 metres across the Kurplatz to the entrance of the “Palais Thermal”.
A factual perspective

Thermal water, warmth and health-related questions

Warm water has long been used in Bad Wildbad for bathing, exercise and spa treatments. Thermal water therefore remains an integral part of the character of the town today.

On this page, we deliberately make no general claims regarding healing effects or medical benefits for individual complaints or illnesses. How well warm thermal baths are tolerated depends on each person’s individual health circumstances.

Thermal water beyond the thermal spas

Drinking fountain at the Forum König-Karls-Bad

Bad Wildbad thermal water can be experienced not only in the thermal spas. At the nearby Forum König-Karls-Bad, it can also be sampled from a drinking fountain.

We deliberately do not recommend any individual drinking quantity or medical use on this page.

More than just thermal water

Wellness holiday in Bad Wildbad

Thermal water is an important part of a stay at Mokni’s – but it is not the only one. Saunas, Black Forest nature, Adults Only from the age of 16 and the short distances between the hotel, thermal spas and Kurpark complement Bad Wildbad’s historic bathing tradition.

Experience thermal water in Bad Wildbad

From the thermal spring to your hotel room

Two thermal spas, warm Bad Wildbad thermal water and, in the “Badhotel” building, even thermal water directly in your own bathroom: at Mokni’s, Bad Wildbad’s historic bathing tradition is an integral part of your stay.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about thermal water in Bad Wildbad

How warm is the thermal water in Bad Wildbad?

Bad Wildbad thermal water is drawn from a total of five wells at source temperatures of approximately 35 to 42 °C. The actual temperatures of the individual bathing pools may differ.

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How many thermal springs or wells are there in Bad Wildbad?

Today, Bad Wildbad thermal water is drawn from five drilled wells. Together, they provide around twelve litres of thermal water per second.

What is the composition of Bad Wildbad thermal water?

According to the official classification, it is described as a fluoride-containing sodium-calcium-chloride-hydrogen-carbonate acratotherm.

Where can I experience Bad Wildbad thermal water?

The thermal water is used in the “Palais Thermal” and in the “Vital Therme” . In Mokni’s “Badhotel” building, genuine Bad Wildbad thermal water is also available in every bathroom of the hotel rooms.

Is thermal water available in every Mokni’s hotel room?

No. Thermal water in the bathrooms is a special feature of the “Badhotel” building. The “Rossini” building opposite does not have thermal water in the room bathrooms.

Is the thermal water suitable for certain medical conditions?

No general medical recommendation can be derived from the water’s classification alone. How well warm thermal baths are tolerated depends on each person’s individual health circumstances. If you have a medical condition or are unsure, we recommend seeking medical advice.

Can you drink the thermal water in Bad Wildbad?

At the Forum König-Karls-Bad, Bad Wildbad thermal water can be sampled from a drinking fountain. We do not recommend any individual drinking quantity or medical use on this page.

Are the “Palais Thermal” and “Vital Therme” included for hotel guests?

Yes. During your stay, admission to both thermal spas is included in Mokni’s regular room rates. On the day of departure, the “Palais Thermal” can still be used until check-out at 11:00. The “Vital Therme” is no longer included on the day of departure.