Do I have to use the “Palais Thermal” without swimwear?
The most important answer first: No. Different rules apply in different areas of the “Palais Thermal”. The traditional saunas are textile-free. The new swimwear sauna and the thermal water pools can generally be used either with or without swimwear.
Where does which rule apply?
The rules differ depending on the area and the day of the week. This allows you to plan your visit according to what feels most comfortable for you.
The traditional saunas are textile-free
In the large sauna area of the “Palais Thermal” , the saunas are used without swimwear. This also applies on the textile bathing day on Tuesday.
A sufficiently large towel must be used as a complete underlay so that your body and feet do not come into direct contact with the wooden sauna benches.
With or without swimwear – the choice is yours
The new swimwear sauna directly next to the Blue Bath can generally be used either with or without swimwear. At around 70 °C and with automatic infusions, it offers a pleasantly heated alternative to the traditional sauna area.
On Tuesdays, the textile bathing day, the swimwear sauna may only be used while wearing swimwear.
Learn more about the new swimwear saunaGenerally, the choice is yours
The thermal water pools can generally be used either with or without swimwear. You can simply choose whichever option makes you feel most comfortable while bathing.
An exception applies to the indoor thermal water pools on the textile bathing day on Tuesday.
Tuesday: clear swimwear rules
On Tuesdays, swimwear is compulsory in the indoor thermal water pools and in the new swimwear sauna.
Swimwear remains optional in the outdoor pool. The traditional saunas in the large sauna area remain textile-free.
See the Tuesday swimwear rules in detailThe most important rules for your visit
Outside the pools and saunas, guests usually move around the thermal-spa areas wearing a towel, bathrobe or another appropriate covering.
Questions about swimwear and textile-free bathing
Do I have to use the entire “Palais Thermal” without swimwear?
No. Different rules apply in different areas. The traditional saunas are textile-free. The new swimwear sauna and the thermal water pools can generally be used either with or without swimwear.
Can I use the new swimwear sauna without swimwear?
Yes. The new swimwear sauna can generally be used either with or without swimwear. On Tuesdays, however, swimwear is compulsory.
What applies in the swimwear sauna on Tuesdays?
On the textile bathing day on Tuesday, the swimwear sauna may only be used while wearing swimwear.
Are the traditional saunas still textile-free?
Yes. The traditional saunas in the large sauna area continue to be used without swimwear. This also applies on Tuesdays.
Can I wear swimwear in the thermal water pools?
Yes. The thermal water pools can generally be used either with or without swimwear. On Tuesdays, swimwear is compulsory in the indoor pools.
What are the rules on Textile Tuesday?
On Tuesdays, swimwear is compulsory in the indoor thermal water pools and the new swimwear sauna. Swimwear remains optional in the outdoor pool, while the traditional saunas remain textile-free.
Is there a thermal spa where swimwear is worn throughout?
Yes. Swimwear is worn throughout the neighbouring “Vital Therme”. Admission is also included for hotel guests during their stay, except on the day of departure.
Plan your thermal-spa visit around what feels comfortable for you
Enjoy the traditional sauna area textile-free, choose for yourself in the new swimwear sauna or visit the indoor pools with swimwear on Tuesdays. The neighbouring “Vital Therme” also provides an alternative where swimwear is worn throughout.