HolstenTherme
Thermal baths & spa towns
About
HolstenTherme is a large spa and leisure complex in Kaltenkirchen, about 30 km north of Hamburg. According to the operator it offers an adventure pool with a tropical lagoon, giant slides and the KinderKaribik children's world, plus a sauna world, a wellness studio with massages and a gym.
The sauna world (SaunaWeltreise) has seven saunas from 45 to 100 °C and, according to the operator, more than 20 infusion sessions. It also includes the La Mamounia steam bath, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, a Japanese garden, a garden sauna pool and the Mahira oriental food market. The sauna world is a textile-free zone and bathrobes are worn indoors.
- Seven saunas from 45 to 100 °C, themed by continent
- More than 20 infusions according to the operator, schedule online
- La Mamounia steam bath with peelings and a face mask ceremony
- Japanese garden, herb garden and an outdoor sauna pool
- SoleRelaxpool brine pool (included in the Verwöhn tariff)
- Sauna ohne Ende until 1:30 on the first Friday of the month
Opening hours
| Mon–Thu, Sun | 10:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Fri, Sat | 10:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | hours of the respective weekday |
Entry is possible up to 60 minutes before closing. Every first Friday of the month is Sauna ohne Ende until 1:30 (last entry 23:00, surcharge €4.50). On 24 Dec 2026 it is closed, 25 Dec 12:00–22:30, 26 Dec 10:00–22:30, 31 Dec 10:00–16:00.
Prices
| Water world (WasserWelt), adult, 2 hours | €16.20 |
|---|---|
| Water world, adult, full day | €26.00 |
| Sauna + water (SaunaWeltreise), 2 hours | €27.50 |
| Sauna + water, 4 hours | €32.90 |
| Sauna + water, full day | €37.30 |
| Verwöhn (sauna, face mask, SoleRelaxpool), full day | €43.10 |
Operator prices as of October 2025, final prices incl. VAT. From 1 Oct to 31 Mar a €2.50 surcharge applies at weekends and on holidays. Under-18s pay a €11.30 sauna supplement. Payments of €12 or more are cashless only.
Amenities according to OpenStreetMap
Only what the open data records. What is missing, we do not know.
- Poolyes
- Saunayes
What is not listed here is unknown to us or the operator has not said.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Seven saunas in different styles and a long infusion programme
- A large complex with pools, slides and wellness under one roof
- Outdoor sauna pool at 28 °C in winter
- Good rail link from Hamburg on the AKN line (about 60 minutes)
- Free parking, EV charging points
Things to keep in mind
- The sauna world bans phones and cameras, which may not suit everyone
- Weekend and holiday surcharges in the winter season
- Closed on Christmas Eve
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- a full day of sauna near Hamburg
- a family trip with kids at the pool and a sauna for adults
- a couple's weekend with a stay at the on-site hotel
Rules and good to know
- The sauna world is a textile-free zone
- Bathrobes reaching the knees and covering back and shoulders are worn indoors in the sauna world
- Two large towels are recommended; rental: towel €5, bathrobe €7
- Mobile phones and cameras are not allowed, nor is making calls
- Showering before and after the sauna is required; shaving and manicure are not allowed
- Under-18s only with a guardian; children under 5 are not admitted
- The sauna world is smoke-free, smokers have an area in the patio
Getting there
By car: A7 exit 18 Kaltenkirchen, free parking
By train: AKN station HolstenTherme (line A1) is about 2 minutes on foot, Hamburg about 60 minutes
The Great North hotel with a bathrobe passage and a motorhome pitch are on site
Contact
- Address
- Norderstraße 8, 24568 Kaltenkirchen
- Phone
- 04191 / 91 22-0
- [email protected]
Details from the operator's own site, as of 4 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: holstentherme.de
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence)
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