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Updated: Thu 9 Apr 2026 12:22 CET
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A view of the Caracalla spa in Baden-Baden. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Uli Deck
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Germany has a strong wellness culture that dates back more than 2,000 years. If you're looking to take a dip in mineral waters or sweat it out in the sauna, spa towns – known as 'Kurorte' – offer the perfect weekend break.
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Updated: Thu 9 Apr 2026 12:22 CET
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