- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
Therme Vierordtbad
In the centre of the fan-shaped city of Karlsruhe, the thermal bath Vierordtbad invites you to enjoy a unique wellness experience. Surrounded by impressive columns, round arches and a magnificent domed roof, this historic sauna complex combines Italian flair with modern relaxation culture. This is where elegance and relaxation meet in an unrivalled atmosphere.
Water, warmth and well-being
The Vierordtbad thermal baths offer a variety of relaxation options. Enjoy saunas with temperatures from 50°C to 90°C, large hot water and refreshing cold water pools as well as two spacious outdoor areas with brine and lithium pools. Here you will find ideal conditions to harmonise body and soul.
Feel-good moments for body and soul
Your visit is rounded off by the "Christian Konz" massage practice, which offers soothing treatments, pampering programmes and massages in the Vierordtbad. Let yourself be pampered and forget everyday life in an oasis of peace and harmony.
The thermal bath Vierordtbad is the perfect place to recharge your batteries in a historic setting. Discover well-being at the highest level - right in the heart of Karlsruhe!
Karlsruher Bäder Opening hours
Therme Vierordtbad
* Mixed (men and women)
** Women's Day; not valid on public holidays [admission for all persons with the gender entry "female" on their birth certificate].
Ticket office closes 60 minutes before the end of opening hours. Closing time: 30 minutes before the end of opening hours.
Special opening hours
admission fees
Mon (from 2 pm), Tue-Thu (from 1 pm) & Fri, Sat, Sun, public holiday
Adults and children
Tue-Thu with admission until 1 pm*
Adults and children
*If you stay longer than 2 hours, €1.50 per half hour will be charged (up to a maximum daily rate of €25.00). Cannot be combined with other discounts / cash value cards, not valid on public holidays.
General information
- Additional payment per 1/2 hour or part thereof: € 1.50 (up to max. day ticket)
- In principle, fares are not discounted twice
Booking plan
Promotions and special rates
Birthday children up to their 17th birthday
Guests up to their 17th birthday receive free admission on their birthday on presentation of an identity card or child ID.
Accompanying persons of people with disabilities
Accompanying persons of people with disabilities, regardless of the degree of disability, are admitted free of charge if "B" or "H" is not crossed out on their ID. The accompanying person must be at least 18 years old and must not be disabled themselves.
Bathrobes and bath towels for hire
Bathrobes can be hired for €7.00 (plus €30.00 deposit) and bath towels for €5.00 (plus €10.00 deposit).
BadePass
Discover the benefits of our BadePass. More information about the discounts and benefits here.
Attractions
Water world
- Swimmers' pool in the bathhouse
- Exercise pool in the bathhouse
- Indoor warm water pool
- Cold water pool in the indoor area
- Cold water treading pool in the outdoor area
- Outdoor saltwater pool
- Warm water pool in the outdoor area
- Outdoor lithium pool
- Indoor foot pool
The water world can be used with swimwear or without textiles.
Saunas and steam baths
- Vitality sauna (55 degrees)
- Fan sauna (90 degrees)
- Margrave sauna (80 degrees)
- Majolica steam bath (45 degrees)
Textile-free use only.
Rest areas
- Relax in an open fire atmosphere
- Absolute relaxation area
- Relaxation room
- Rotunda (currently closed)
Can only be used with swimwear or without textiles. If wearing swimwear, please also cover up with a towel or bathrobe.
Massage
The Konz massage practice in the Vierordtbad thermal spa offers various massages, soft-pack treatments, oriental Rasul and much more. Further information and prices: massage-konz.de.
Gastronomy
The catering area is located between the bathhouse and sauna. Enjoy home-made, regional specialities, crispy salads and much more! You can let our catering team spoil you every day from 12 noon.
Further offers
- Women's Day on Wednesday at the Vierordtbad thermal spa (not on public holidays)
- Solarium
- Art in the thermal baths
- Aqua courses at the Vierordtbad thermal baths
Pictures and videos
Children under the age of 16
Under 16s may only enter if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Mobile devices
For reasons of data protection vis-à-vis other sauna guests, mobile devices are not permitted in the thermal spa.
Filming and photography
Filming and photography are not permitted anywhere in the thermal spa.
Reservation
The prices displayed at the cash desks apply. Errors and changes excepted.
Clothing
The thermal baths may not be entered in street clothes.
Payment
Payment can be made in cash or by EC, VISA or MasterCard.
Glass prohibited
Please do not take any glass containers or glass bottles into the spa.
Barrier-free access
Wheelchair access to the bathroom possible.
Accessibility
- Number of exchangeable wheelchairs:1*
- Passenger lift: 1 (changing room upstairs)
- Pool lift: 1 mobile
- WC: 1
- Showers: 1
- Changing rooms: 13
- Access: Ramp
*Wheelchairs: either own exchange wheelchair or the tyres are cleaned
Directions
Ettlinger Str. 4
76137 Karlsruhe
Phone: +49 721 133-5225
ka-vierordtbad.de
Directions by public transport:
Congress centre stop (U), directly at the entrance to the Vierordtbad thermal baths:
Lines S1/S11/S12, 2, S4, S51/S52, S7/S71, S8/S81
Directions by car:
From the A65 motorway:
Follow the A65, take the B10 to Ettlinger Allee in Karlsruhe, take the exit towards Zentrum/Kongresszentrum, follow Ettlinger Allee in the right-hand lane to Ettlinger Straße. After about 800 metres you will see the Therme Vierordtbad on the left-hand side.
From the A5 motorway:
Follow the A5 to Ettlinger Allee in Karlsruhe, take the exit in the direction of Zentrum/Kongresszentrum, follow Ettlinger Allee in the right-hand lane as far as Ettlinger Straße. After about 800 metres you will see the Therme Vierordtbad on the left-hand side.
Coming from the city centre:
Access to Ettlinger Straße is also possible from Kriegsstraße. After about 500 metres, you will see Therme Vierordtbad on the right-hand side.
Parking facilities
Novotel/ Congress Centre multi-storey car park
- 5 hours for € 4.00. Each additional hour €1.00.
- From 7 pm to 1.30 am for € 6.00.
- Please have your parking ticket marked at the cash desk before leaving the Therme Vierordtbad.
- Walk to the thermal baths in approx. 3 minutes.
Car parks
A limited number of public pay and display car parks are available directly in front of the thermal baths.
Delivery
To deliver goods, please use the car park in the garden hall, between Therme Vierordtbad and EXO (Ettlinger Str. 4c). The barrier will be opened for you by the staff.













