Discover the Northern Black Forest in autumn: Holiday with a cozy wellness break in Bad Wildbad

Autumn is the ideal season for hikes, excursions, cozy moments and of course lots of wellness. We can confirm this first hand, because we have been living in the charming spa and wellness town of Bad Wildbad since 2020. Since we moved here, autumn has been one of our favorite seasons. When the leaves turn colorful and colorful mushrooms shoot out of the ground, we are drawn out into nature. Surrounded by the dense green of the northern Black Forest Bad Wildbad offers a wonderful break in the midst of a picturesque landscape.

Here, the wonderfully spicy, fresh scent of the Black Forest is combined with clear mountain air, which invites you to take a deep breath and relax during a stay in the unique thermal baths. We are thrilled to be able to present our new home to you here in the magazine. Spoiler alert: There is a lot to discover in Bad Wildbad!

Holiday in Bad Wildbad – On the trail of springs, healing & music

Previously known as “Kur”, the themes of wellness, health and relaxation already have a long tradition in Bad Wildbad. Bad Wildbad, formerly Wildbad, is one of the former royal Württemberg state spas and looks back on an exciting history as a health resort. As early as the Middle Ages, people discovered the healing powers of the thermal springs, which gave the place its name. The first prominent bather in Wildbad was Count Eberhard II (known as “the Greiner”), who bathed in the springs as early as 1367.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, Bad Wildbad experienced its first heyday as a spa and health resort, when more and more visitors learned to appreciate the relaxing effects of the hot springs. These bubble at a depth of 70 to 600 meters and have temperatures between 35 and 41° C. But it was not until the 19th century that Bad Wildbad became internationally known as a popular spa and health resort for kings, counts and dukes. Bad Wildbad's prized healing water attracted many famous spa guests, poets and musicians, including Ludwig Uhland, Ludwig Seeger, Justinus Kerner and the composer Gioachino Rossini. Today, Rossini's musical legacy is celebrated with the annual Rossini Festival in July, which attracts music lovers and artists from all over the world and shows that Bad Wildbad still has a lot to offer culturally.

Our Life in Bad Wildbad – A Sea of ​​Green

About four years ago I received a so-called Human Design reading. Maria, who did the reading, told me at the time that I felt most comfortable near water and that my place of residence should therefore definitely be near water. A few months later I was standing on our terrace and was able to listen to the rushing sounds of the Enz. After just one year in Bad Wildbad my asthma had completely disappeared. While I could hardly even think about jogging before, I now regularly run my laps in the spa park - and enjoy finally being able to breathe freely. In general, I have been able to experience a lot of healing and slowing down in this Black Forest town.

When we feel like we're going crazy, we can go outside and we're in the forest in just a few minutes' walk. We discovered a new hobby here: collecting mushrooms and herbs. We always wanted to live by the sea, but now the Northern Black Forest is our sea of ​​green. When we dive deep into the forest, we find coral-like mushrooms like the curly hen. We also have a lighthouse: the treetop path. In summer, an opera is even performed here as part of the Rossini Festival. We visit one of the two thermal baths at least every two weeks. For us personally, we have found a little piece of paradise in Bad Wildbad and have finally lost our hearts to the extraordinary Northern Black Forest.

Holiday in Bad Wildbad: Sights & Highlights

Before we moved here, we had no idea how many sights and highlights Bad Wildbad has to offer. Here are some of the best attractions you shouldn't miss when visiting!

Wellness & Spa in the Palais Thermal: The feel-good thermal spa in the Northern Black Forest

Let us begin our journey in the unique Palais Thermal, the heart of Bad Wildbad's spa town culture. This thermal bath with a total of 12 thermal pools is not just any wellness address in Germany - it is an architectural highlight and a unique historical place where the bathing culture of bygone times meets modern wellness in an exciting and extraordinary way. The historic bathing area, which opened in 1847 and harmoniously combines Moorish and Art Nouveau elements, is rightly one of the most beautiful thermal baths in Germany.

The historic bathing area – bathe and be pampered like the princes and dukes of Württemberg once did

Every time we walk through the doors of the Moorish Hall, it feels like we are entering a palace from 1001 Nights. We have visited many thermal baths, but none has ever impressed us as much as the historic area of ​​the Palais Thermal. It is this touch of the magnificent Orient in the heart of the Northern Black Forest that enchants us again and again. The artistic Art Nouveau elements, magnificent glazing and the multi-colored wall and floor tiles invite us on a very special journey through time. Here, visitors can experience first-hand how the Württemberg nobility once bathed and relaxed. The Palais Thermal is always an aesthetic delight for the senses. If you are a little or very hungry, there is a cafeteria in the Moorish Hall with delicious snacks, coffee & cake, salads and warm dishes such as tarte flambée and baked potatoes.

Palais Thermal – The modern area

The large and spacious sauna world in the modern bathing area of ​​the Palais Thermal offers a variety of different saunas that have something for every taste. tepidarium (bio sauna), with a gentle 50°C and 50% humidity, provides a comfortable warmth, while the pine sauna at 80°C with a delicate pine scent. For lovers of the classic sauna experience, the Finnish dry sauna with hot 95°C. If you are looking for a particularly relaxing break, you will find meditation sauna (75°C) Rest and relaxation. It is particularly hot in the Finnish infusion sauna (90°C). Our favorite is the 80°C panoramic sauna on the outside deck with a wonderful view.

A symbiosis of fire & ice: wellness for the senses

The Roman steam bath with 45°C. In addition, visitors can expect a first-class Spa area, where relaxing massages, cosmetic and wellness treatments are offered. The relaxation rooms, the marble plunge pool and the Ice fountain allow you to fully enjoy your well-deserved relaxation after a sauna session. The Kneipp foot basins and the solarium complete the offer. A special highlight is the Ice Lounge, which provides a small Antarctic feeling, as well as the Skydeck with a small panoramic pool and an summer bar, where you can enjoy cocktails and soft drinks while enjoying a fantastic view of the Black Forest landscape.

Events at the Palais Thermal

There are regularly (un)exciting Events and events in the Palais Thermal such as the Late Night Sauna, Palais on Lights or the Fire & Ice Event on December 13th with barbecue, fire elements and hot mulled wine.

Mokni's Palais Hotel & SPA – Exceptional wellness hotel in the Black Forest

An excellent address for a relaxing break in Bad Wildbad is undoubtedly the Mokni's Palais Hotel & SPALocated in the heart of the city, it is directly connected to the famous Palais Thermal. A practical bathrobe corridor takes guests from the hotel to the Palais Thermal wellness oasis without having to leave the building. The hotel itself consists of two buildings opposite each other, the "Badhotel" and the "Rossini", both of which exude a classic atmosphere combined with a romantic ambience and a touch of oriental elegance. A spacious, bright fitness area for hotel guests, equipped with the latest equipment, has recently opened. Right next door is a beautiful yoga room with high, bright windows.

Rooms & Suites at Mokni's Palais Hotel & SPA

The spacious, bright rooms and suites create the perfect retreat with a harmonious blend of comfort and style. High-quality fabrics and the fine furnishings create an elegant atmosphere, while the comfortable beds ensure a restful night's sleep. A special highlight is the genuine Bad Wildbad thermal water, which is available in the bathrooms of the rooms. The Badhotel's rooms offer a fantastic panoramic view of the city center and the Sommerberg. As an "adults only" hotel, Mokni's offers a quiet setting for all guests aged 16 and over. In 2024, the hotel was awarded the HolidayCheck Special Award as one of the best wellness hotels in the region.