Rail Europe

Being on the France-Germany border certainly has its advantages, especially when it comes to Strasbourg’s proximity to the German spa town of Baden-Baden. A short train ride from the Alsatian capital will take you to the healing mineral springs of the Black Forest, known for their healing properties since the Romans. Spend a day over the border, in the home of the day spa.

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Morning

As Mark Twain once wrote “Here at the Friedrichsbad you lose track of time within ten minutes and track of the world within twenty.” Your day of complete body indulgence begins when you walk through the doors at the famous Friedrichsbad Spa in Baden-Baden, considered the temple of bathing. The stunning building with its massive central dome, mosaic-tiled walls, frescoes and ornate decorative elements has been offering a combination of Roman and Irish bathing traditions to those seeking pure pampering since 1877.

Your three-and-a-half-hour treatment is a journey through 16 different temperature levels, alternating pools and steam rooms in a bathing sequence to regenerate mind, body and soul. From the warm-air bath, to the thermal jacuzzi and the restorative rest room (where you’ll be wrapped up for half an hour), all soothe your senses during your stay. Feel the healing nature of the thermal waters as your relax and immerse yourself in Europe’s finest mineral springs. After three hours of immersing yourself in various pools and saunas, succumb to a half-hour activating soap and brush massage to remove dead skin cells and leave your body totally invigorated.

Afternoon

After your bathing, scrubbing and massage experience, it’s time for your face to get the royal treatment with an Ella Baché Hydra Repulp Treatment. This facial is perfect for removing signs of dehydration from your skin. The hour-long session is completed with the application of a cloud of replenishing water to ensure protection and long-lasting hydration.

Details:

-EuroCity trains run regularly between Strasbourg and Baden-Baden
-Fares start from $45 in economy class. Reservations are required.

Friedrichsbad Spa
-Römerplatz 12, 76530 Baden-Baden
-Tel. +49/7221-275-940
-Open daily from 9 am to 10 pm
-Men and women bathe separately on Monday and Thursday, all other days are mixed.
-Admission: 3 ½ hours admission with soap and brush massage €29
-Additional Cream Massage (30 minutes): €6.50
-Hydra Repulp Facial Treatment: €89
-No clothing is worn when bathing at Friedrichsbad. Towels, bathing shoes, soap and moisturizing cream will be provided and are included in the admission price

Journey Time: 2hr20
Frequency: 20
Departure Station: Paris Est
Arrival Station: Strasbourg
Prices From: 46 (Economy) to 207 (Premier / Comfort Flexi)
(prices subject to change)

Uselful Links:

• http://www.roemisch-irisches-bad.de

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