Best Spas: KissSalis-Thermae, Bad Kissingen, Germany
A trip to Germany is never complete wihout visiting a health spa. The country boasts of being one of the premier destinations for health spas in Europe, the history of which dates back to the Roman Empire.
The country is a haven for those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation, and there are seveal hot springs, hydrotherapy spa resorts and sea side spa resorts scattered throughout the nation.
Most of the spas in Germany come with overnight accommodation facilities which may be limited in the high season. Guests can find plenty of accomodation facilities in the form of hotels, inns, and guesthouses nearby though which facilitate overnight stays.
Located in Bad Kissingen, the KissSalis-Thermae is one of the newest spa resorts in Germany and touted to be one of the best spa resorts in Europe. Officially opened in 2004, the resort promises hordes of on site facilities for its guests in addition to the traditional spa amenities that can be found in any other spa resort.
The spa is located on the outskirts of the resort and can be reached by local buses and taxis. Alternatively, the KissSalis Shuttle Bus transports guests from Kurgarten to the resort every half hour.
The resort has been designed to reflect a heavenly backdrop of curves and lighted pillars against which guests can relax and indulge in a variety of spa treatments.
The resort houses two large pools (outdoor and indoor) that are filled with water from the Schonborn Springs. In addition to t his, guests can also avail the use of a salt water basin, a salt water hydrotherapy room, a hot and cold water grotto, a mud therapy room, a steam room and an outdoor pool dedicated for movemnt therapy and gymnastics.
Located right next to the thermae is the Sauna Park which houses five sauna cabins that are situated indoors, three alpine sauna cabins located outdoors and a centralized cooling area with a swimming pool.
All these facilities are accompanied with beautiful natural surroundings and guests can wind down and realx at either the outdoor café or the relaxation rooms. The Wellness Pavillon is the perfect place to indulge in a Cleopatra bath, Balinesian massage or a simple back pack.
The sunny island of Sonneninsel is filled with warm sand, sun beds and qualified staff ready to assist you with your every need. Gymnastics and movement therapy classes are handled by experienced physiotherapists in the therapy pool.
In addition to the spa facilities, KissSalia Thermae also boasts of housing a restaurant where guests can enjoy light meals and refreshments; a 650 square meters state of the art gym equipped with the latest and best training gear, a beauty salon and a small play school for children.
