The historic bathing area at the “Palais Thermal”
Warm thermal water beneath historic domes, Moorish-oriental architecture, Art Nouveau and beautifully decorated bathing pools: the historic bathing area is the heart of the “Palais Thermal” in Bad Wildbad. As a guest of Mokni’s, admission is already included during your stay. From the “Badhotel” building, you can walk directly into the thermal spa in your bathrobe.
What is the historic bathing area at the “Palais Thermal”?
The “Palais Thermal” combines a carefully preserved and restored historic bathing area with modern thermal baths, saunas and wellness facilities. Its defining features include Moorish-oriental details, Art Nouveau influences, stained glass, mosaics, columns and domes.
Unlike in a modern hotel spa, the architecture here is more than a backdrop: it is part of the town’s history. Bad Wildbad’s bathing tradition stretches back centuries. Much of the present appearance dates from the 19th century and was extensively restored before the reopening as the “Palais Thermal” in 1995.
To learn more about the origins of the baths, the former Graf-Eberhard-Bad, its royal architectural heritage and the restoration, visit our detailed history of the “Palais Thermal” for the full historical background.
Princely baths, men’s baths, women’s baths and more
Here, pictures show better than words what sets the “Palais Thermal” apart from a conventional modern wellness area. Its historic rooms are still part of the bathing experience today.
What can you expect when you bathe here?
Historic rooms and warm thermal water from Bad Wildbad come together here. The “Palais Thermal” has twelve thermal-water pools in total, with several of its most distinctive pools and bathing rooms located in the historic section.
Historic thermal-water pools
The men’s bath, women’s bath and princely baths still bear their historic names. These names reflect their former use – today, of course, the pools are shared by everyone.
Learn more about the thermal waterDomes, columns and stained glass
Look up while bathing and you will discover much of what makes this historic area so unique: richly decorated ceilings, columns, paintings and colourful stained-glass windows.
Moorish Hall
The Moorish Hall is one of the architectural centrepieces of this historic complex. Around 1.4 million mosaic tiles adorn the elaborately designed area; the “Palais Thermal” bistro is now located in the inner courtyard.
Bistro at the “Palais Thermal”Architecture you can experience, not just admire
The historic bathing area is not a museum you merely walk through. You bathe amid the preserved and restored architecture of the former Graf-Eberhard-Bad.
Towards the end of the 19th century, the baths acquired much of their present appearance. The princely baths were redesigned, the Moorish Hall was created, and oriental-inspired forms were combined with Art Nouveau elements.
It is this combination of authentic bathing culture, thermal water and historic architecture that makes the “Palais Thermal” so different from a conventional modern wellness facility.
Discover the history & architecture
Historic rooms that are still part of the bathing experience
Today’s “Palais Thermal” is the result of a long evolution: from bathing directly above the hot springs, through the royal baths and the Graf-Eberhard-Bad, to the extensive restoration and reopening as the “Palais Thermal” in 1995.
Explore more of the “Palais Thermal” beyond the historic baths
The historic area is the architectural heart of the spa, but it is only part of today’s thermal-bathing and sauna experience. Enjoy the rest of your wellness day at your own pace.
Sauna area
Explore the saunas, the Roman steam bath and the different areas of the sauna landscape.
Explore the saunas → In the open airThermal-water outdoor pool
Warm thermal water, fresh Black Forest air and views over Bad Wildbad from the outdoor deck.
Explore the outdoor pool → The complete overview“Palais Thermal”
Thermal-water pools, saunas, outdoor deck, opening hours and everything you need to know for your visit.
Discover the Palais Thermal →From your room to the historic spa in your bathrobe
For overnight guests at Mokni’s, admission to the “Palais Thermal” is already included in the room rate during the stay. Guests in the “Badhotel” building can enter the thermal spa directly via the bathrobe corridor.
Guests staying in the “Rossini” building reach the spa entrance after a short walk of around 40 metres across the Kurplatz.
Questions about the historic bathing area
What is the historic bathing area at the “Palais Thermal”?
The historic area includes the traditional bathing rooms of the “Palais Thermal”, with Moorish-oriental design, Art Nouveau influences and historic thermal-water pools. These rooms remain part of the regular bathing experience today.
Can you actually bathe in the historic pools?
Yes. The historic area is not a museum; it is part of the public thermal spa. Its historic rooms and thermal-water pools are still used for bathing and relaxation.
What do “Herrenbad” and “Frauenbad” mean today?
Herrenbad and Frauenbad are historic names reflecting the baths’ former use. Today, these pools are open to everyone.
Is admission to the historic bathing area included in the hotel rate?
Yes. For guests staying at Mokni’s, admission to the “Palais Thermal” is included in the room rate throughout the stay. On departure day, access is included until check-out.
Is the historic bathing area textile-free?
The thermal-water pools can generally be used with or without swimwear. Traditional saunas and the Roman steam bath are textile-free. Special swimwear rules apply to the indoor pools on Tuesdays.
Where can I learn more about the history of the “Palais Thermal”?
You can read about the development from the early bathing facilities and royal baths through the Graf-Eberhard-Bad to today’s “Palais Thermal” on our “Palais Thermal” history page .
Thermal water, architecture and the Black Forest – in the heart of Bad Wildbad
Discover the historic bathing area at the “Palais Thermal” and combine it with the sauna, outdoor pool and a relaxing stay at Mokni’s.