We think it can’t get any colder in Berlin. And then suddenly the next sub-zero temperatures arrive. While this would actually be the perfect time for ice skating, curling, or après-ski fun, it’s now almost too cold for that. No wonder most people prefer to stay indoors – cozy, warm, and snuggled up. But that doesn’t mean you have to stay at home. There are real wellness oases hidden around Berlin that reveal their full potential during the cold season. From thermal baths with brine pools, where you can float almost like in the Dead Sea thanks to the extremely high salt content, to Brandenburg’s first state-approved healing spring right by the lake – including a huge floating lake sauna. The Fontane Therme in Neuruppin is only about a 1 to 1.5-hour drive from Berlin and offers everything—and more—you could want from a perfect thermal spa.
What can you expect at the Fontane Therme? Everything you need to completely forget about winter and the cold. The highlights of the thermal baths include several indoor and outdoor pools with warm water and healing brine for bathing and weightless floating. The brine floating pools have a particularly relaxing effect on muscles and joints, while you can also swim laps in the indoor freshwater pool. If you are looking for absolute peace and quiet, the graduation tower for inhalation, with its relaxation areas and lake view, offers the perfect place to unwind – particularly beneficial for the respiratory tract.
The versatile sauna world at Fontane Therme includes a Finnish sauna, bio sauna, herbal steam bath, and hammam. Not to be forgotten is Germany’s largest floating lake sauna, where you can sweat with a view of Lake Ruppin and then jump straight into the cool water. Massages as well as facial and full-body treatments can also be booked in the spa & beauty area. The offer is complemented by a modern fitness studio and soothing wellness courses – perfect for body and soul.
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The Fontane Therme is part of the Resort Mark Brandenburg and thus part of the entire hotel and wellness complex. This means you can relax and book several nights at the hotel and enjoy the full range of wellness services – perfect for turning a day trip into a cozy weekend getaway. If you want to round off the experience, combine your break with a visit to the Jazz Room in Berlin and a night of soul and live music.