Badelandschaft und Sauna im Historischen Albert Bad
Water park
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About
The pool landscape and sauna in the historic Albert Bad in Bad Elster (Saxony) are open 365 days a year according to the operator. They offer heated indoor and outdoor pools with water at 25–35 °C, a current channel, massage jets, indoor and outdoor whirlpools and a steam bath (45 °C).
The sauna at the Albert Bad has a Finnish sauna (80–90 °C), a sanarium (55–65 °C) and a crystal sauna (65–75 °C), plus experience showers and plunge pools indoors and outdoors. A lounge area in the new winter garden is available for resting, with snacks and hot and cold drinks.
- Historic Albert Bad, open 365 days a year according to the operator
- Indoor and outdoor pools at 25–35 °C, current channel
- Finnish sauna, sanarium and crystal sauna
- Ladies' sauna every Monday from 18:00
- Evening ticket (Mondschein) from 18:00
Opening hours
| Pool area: Sun–Thu | 9:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Pool area: Fri–Sat | 9:00–22:00 |
| Sauna: Sun–Thu | 10:00–21:00 |
| Sauna: Fri–Sat | 10:00–22:00 |
On 24 and 31 December it closes at 14:00, on 1 January 10:00–22:00. On 26 November 2026 it closes at 16:00 because of a company event. The cafeteria is open daily 10:00–18:00.
Prices
| Pool area, 2 hours | 13 € |
|---|---|
| Pool area, 3 hours | 16 € |
| Pool area, day ticket | 19 € |
| Sauna incl. pool area, 3 hours | 22 € |
| Sauna incl. pool area, day ticket | 24 € |
| Sauna incl. pool area, evening ticket from 18:00 (Sun–Thu) | 18 € |
| Sauna incl. pool area, evening ticket from 18:00 (Fri–Sat) | 20 € |
| Family ticket pool area (1 adult + 1 child) | 22 € |
| Family ticket pool area (2 adults + 1 child) | 41 € |
Since 1 Jan 2026 a 2 € surcharge applies on weekends and holidays (only adults on family tickets). The operator lists a 10% discount for children 4–13, students and other groups. A bathrobe rents for 5 € and a sauna towel for 4 € per day. The page also lists tickets combined with the Soletherme and Saunawelt.
Amenities according to OpenStreetMap
Only what the open data records. What is missing, we do not know.
- Poolyes
What is not listed here is unknown to us or the operator has not said.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Historic setting of the Albert Bad
- Indoor and outdoor pools and whirlpools
- Three sauna cabins and a steam bath
- Open daily, cheaper evening ticket
- Ladies' sauna every Monday from 18:00
Things to keep in mind
- 2 € weekend surcharge
- The operator gives conflicting details on the family day and the family afternoon
- Photos and video are banned in the baths
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- families with children (Monday family offers)
- an evening sauna
- swimming and sauna in a historic setting
Rules and good to know
- The bathing and sauna rules must be observed
- Photography, filming and devices with cameras are not allowed anywhere in the facility
- The Soletherme is not suitable for children under 14
- The ladies' sauna runs every Monday from 18:00 in the indoor area (except public holidays)
Getting there
By car take the A72 to the Plauen Süd exit and follow signs to Bad Elster; navigate to Badstraße 6, where a signposted parking garage is located
Buses: line 30 from Klingenthal (Wagenhalle), 92 from Plauen and 93 from Schöneck (König Albert Theater)
Bad Elster station is about 2 km from the baths; from there city bus 94 goes to the König Albert Theater stop
Town-centre garage: up to 2 h 2 €, up to 4 h 3 €, day rate 12 €
Contact
- Address
- Badstraße 6, 08645 Bad Elster
- Phone
- +49 37437 71-111
- [email protected]
Details from the operator's own site, as of 4 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: saechsische-staatsbaeder.de
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence)
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