Vierordtbad
Wellness & spa
Photo sources
- Kucharek (opens in a new tab), Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · changed (cropped and resized)
About
Therme Vierordtbad is a historic town bathhouse in the middle of Karlsruhe. According to the operator, columns, round arches and a dome give the city an Italian flair. The whole complex is textile-free in principle; only two pools in the historic bathhouse may also be used in swimwear.
The sauna world has the Fächer sauna with infusions (90 °C, 50 people), the Markgrafen sauna (80 °C, 70 people), a mild Vital sauna (55 °C) and a majolica steam bath (45 °C). There are also indoor and outdoor pools including brine and lithium pools, a cold plunge pool and relaxation areas with a rotunda. The operator says Wednesday is women's day.
- Historic building with a dome and majolica mosaic
- Fächer sauna (90 °C) with infusions and Markgrafen sauna (80 °C)
- Majolica steam bath with a statue of the goddess Hygieia
- Outdoor brine, lithium and warm pools in the inner courtyard
- Cold plunge pool (14 °C) and cold-water treading basin
- Women's day every Wednesday 10:00–23:00
- Massages in the on-site massage practice
Opening hours
| Mon (mixed) | 14:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue (mixed) | 10:00–23:00 |
| Wed (women's day) | 10:00–23:00 |
| Thu, Fri (mixed) | 10:00–23:00 |
| Sat (mixed) | 10:00–22:00 |
| Sun and Sunday holidays (mixed) | 10:00–20:00 |
| Weekday holiday (mixed) | 10:00–23:00 |
The ticket desk closes 60 minutes and bathing ends 30 minutes before closing time. Women's day does not take place on public holidays. Special hours: 3 Dec 2026 10:00–18:00; closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 26 Dec 10:00–23:00.
Prices
| Entry for 2 hours (adults and children) | 18.50 € |
|---|---|
| Entry for 4 hours | 24.50 € |
| Day ticket | 27.00 € |
| 2 hours, Tue–Thu if entering before 13:00Cannot be combined with discounts; not valid on holidays. | 15.00 € |
One price for adults and children. Each started extra half hour costs 1.50 € (up to the day ticket price). The prices posted at the desk apply; bathrobe and towel hire and the BadePass are available.
Amenities according to OpenStreetMap
Only what the open data records. What is missing, we do not know.
- Saunayes
What is not listed here is unknown to us or the operator has not said.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Historic building with unique majolica decoration
- Several saunas and a steam bath, including a large infusion sauna
- Outdoor brine and lithium pools
- Women's day every Wednesday
- A public transport stop right at the entrance
Things to keep in mind
- Mobile phones and photography are banned in the complex
- Under 16s only with a legal guardian
- Almost the whole complex is swimwear-free; swimwear is allowed in only two pools
- Opens only at 14:00 on Mondays
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- a sauna in the city after work
- women's day with friends
- fans of historic architecture
Rules and good to know
- The complex is textile-free in principle; saunas and steam bath are strictly without swimwear
- The Vitalis pool and the movement pool in the historic bathhouse may be used with or without swimwear; all other pools are strictly textile-free
- Place a towel under you on loungers and relaxation areas, or wear a bathrobe
- The bathing and sauna area may not be entered in street clothes; the restaurant area only in a bathrobe or with a towel
- Mobile devices, photography, filming and smart glasses are banned
- Glass bottles and containers are not allowed
- Children under 16 only with a legal guardian
- Women's day: open to people with a female entry in their birth certificate; the operator says all-female staff cannot be guaranteed
Getting there
The Kongresszentrum (U) stop is right at the entrance; lines S1/S11/S12, 2, S4, S51/S52, S7/S71 and S8/S81 stop there.
By car from the A5 and A65 follow Ettlinger Allee towards the centre, then Ettlinger Straße; the baths are about 800 m on the left.
Parking: Novotel/Kongresszentrum garage (5 hours 6.00 €, each further hour 1.50 €, about 3 minutes on foot), plus a few paid spaces in front of the baths.
Contact
- Address
- Ettlinger Str. 4, 76137 Karlsruhe
- Phone
- +49 721 133-5225
Details from the operator's own site, as of 4 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: ka-vierordtbad.de
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence)
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