Emser Therme in Bad Ems

A relaxation room in the sauna area that isn't really one! The annoying constant opening and closing of the doors to the garden area. Kudos to the wellness team.

A very nice thermal spa. Ideal for relaxation. There are many options for swimming in the various pools. There are various indoor pools with different temperatures: 18 degrees, 30 degrees, and 35 degrees. There's an outdoor pool with a flow channel. An outdoor sports pool with a temperature of 27 degrees. Indoor and outdoor loungers, massage chairs, a sauna, and an Emser salt inhalation room are also available. A very pleasant atmosphere.

Good infusions with well-chosen flavors, sometimes a bit crowded on weekends and comparatively expensive.

Great thermal spa. The price is quite steep, but unfortunately, with the rise in energy costs, this isn't an isolated case. There are several saunas, including the river sauna with a view of the Lahn. The food in the sauna area is unfortunately very poor; frozen tarte flambée baked in the oven costs €10. The service is also often a bit overwhelmed, and it's awful; many young employees are simply not experienced yet. Also deducted for the fact that the fireplace is NEVER lit, which is kind of stupid for a fireplace room.

Very poor service. The chip on my hand was constantly having problems. I spent more time at the cash register/correcting the chip than actually enjoying the time in the thermal baths. The cashier was very unfriendly. There's no beer in the sauna area, and if you want to eat in the pool area, you have to wait in line for half an hour because there are no tables available. It's just a hassle!!! The €40 entrance fee is way too expensive. The highlight was that I had to pay for drinks at the end when I left that I didn't even drink. I was charged for two Aperols. A rip-off. I'll never be back.

One of the best thermal spas in Germany; the combination of the thermal spa and the outdoor sports pool is amazing! We'll be back!

A beautiful place for relaxing hours

One star deducted for the staff at the sauna counter. I was almost poisoned with 5 pieces of ginger in my juice, I felt like I could breathe fire. The next star is lost because of the curfew despite the day pass. Forcing customers to spend the entire day in an overpriced and low-quality bistro at such a high price isn't something everyone can afford. Absolutely poor value for money, not for low-income earners. Another star is lost because of the overcrowding. You really have to be a vulture to take advantage of all the attractions. And the last star I can deduct is for the infusion, which is way too hot. They should hold infusions more often, instead of one that you wait forever for and that burns your face off. No one could stand it in there. It's anything but traditional.

That was our last visit on Saturday. 2 euros weekend surcharge??? Given the already high prices... Should the shops in the city center now start doing the same just because there is more going on? That's just what a Saturday for a swimming pool is like. But that's how you make money, especially if you let more people in than you have space for. But here the thermal baths have become very clever and only have “short-term loungers”. The loungers are cleared away when you are not lying on them and the lifeguard simply packs all of our things into a basket and sets them aside. So when you come back from eating, you can look for something new, if you don't find anything you end up standing around with a full stomach or have to go into the water. The boy who made the infusion couldn't get the chews apart. So you pay a lot of money for little relaxation and on top of that you don't have any space.

Too few loungers for the number of guests, and also not enough seating in the restaurant area. Temperature in the thermal area is a bit low, both water and air. Massive risk of slipping if the tiles are wet. Strangely enough, there is no alcohol in the sauna area, only in the thermal spa area. Price-performance ratio doesn't fit. We definitely won't come back.

An hour's drive is a long time, but the route is relaxing to drive. I particularly prefer the sauna area here. The more than sufficient changing rooms, plenty of lockers and compartments for valuables are practically arranged and clean. The sauna area offers something for every taste. From 57 - 90°, also a steam bath. Even though there is a lot going on, I just felt uncomfortable here. The bar offers various drinks and a small selection of food. I particularly like the salt sauna, where the walls are made of salt slabs that are lit from behind. The river sauna in the Lahn is also a great experience, and the outdoor relaxation area directly on the Lahn is also very nice. I'm already looking forward to summer... We would have liked to use the adjacent hotel, but there is nothing available there at short notice. We will spend a weekend there in the summer. Everything is super appealing here!

Very clean, well-maintained thermal spa!

A very nice thermal bath. The huge rainforest shower is unique! The sauna area invites you to relax - there was always enough space. The only drawback was the food in the sauna area. The choice of food was very limited - we then went to the thermal baths area in bathrobes and ate there. Therefore a star deduction...

Top thermal baths, occupancy should be checked before visiting otherwise there may be waiting times at entry. In summer there are also nice sunbathing areas right on the river.

Very pleasant feel-good temple. Very suitable for families with babies. We were father 58 - son 30 - grandson 2 and all three of us had a lot of fun. 😊

A few things could still be optimized.

Very nice place, but the pouring is sometimes excessively hot. There is no ice or snow and some savings have been made on the interior. In terms of price it is comparable to Cologne and Euskirchen, but the general experience (coziness, infusion ritual, etc.) can be improved.

First into the underground car park. €5.00 daily price is okay. However, most of the parking spaces are reserved for employees and are also quite narrow. We first went to the sauna area. The hygiene, selection and size of the saunas should be highlighted positively. Coffee and cake were delicious and relatively cheap. A few little things bothered us. Except for one employee (Marvin?), the others were quite uncommunicative; loud private conversations were more important. The signs could be clearer or at least display a map. Corresponding flyers that would have made orientation easier for first-time visitors were sold out. In the "sound sauna" nothing could be heard apart from the crackling of the sauna heater. An absolute no-go, however, are the far too few showers, several of which were defective. And as in many thermal baths, there is a bad habit here of reserving loungers with towels. And even though the posted sauna rules prohibit this, the staff doesn't care at all. The swimming area with various pools is very nice. Since we were there on a short vacation, we probably won't come back. But even without this fact, it will almost certainly be our only visit. Simply too expensive for the day ticket price of €38.00 (!).

Actually zero star rating but unfortunately that's not possible! So if you're willing to stay in the hotel and pay a lot of money for it, the service isn't even worth €5! The ladies at the reception have no idea and they don't understand service either. It's a shame because the hotel looks different! That was the first and last time to visit the thermal baths. Hope you treat other customers better. And I hope that reviews will be discussed in trainees.

Although there is a closed parking lot, it is impossible to find a parking space at noon. A clean and decent place

Beautiful thermal baths, great saunas and everything is modern and clean. However, the prices are clearly too high.

Beautiful little thermal spa in a beautiful location directly on the Lahn. Parking garage directly opposite, the daily rate (3 p.m. to 3 p.m.) was booked directly to the room at €7. Courteous staff at reception, bar and restaurant. Idyllic room with a direct view of the Lahn, a beautiful bathroom and enough privacy. The thermal bath itself is very compact with a few smaller pools and 25m for swimming. There are also a variety of saunas. The breakfast and restaurant were outstanding! We would be happy to come back again, although one day is probably completely sufficient.

Thermal pool is a bit small. But the outdoor pool view is good.

Spacious location. Very nice river sauna and fireplace relaxation room. Top prices 👍😃

Strong smell in the locker room

I love the Emser Therme. However, if you really want to relax, you shouldn't come on Rose Monday. At 9 a.m. it's still okay, but by 10 a.m. it's already crowded and it becomes unpleasant. That was my mistake for this year. Otherwise everything is fine.

I had a voucher for the thermal baths and was looking forward to a relaxing day. However, I didn't feel relaxed again until I left the thermal baths. By 10 a.m. all the loungers were reserved, so you couldn't even lie on a lounger for the time outside of the overcrowded swimming pools. Some people sat at the restaurant tables to get a seat for 5 minutes. An entry stop would have been necessary at 11 a.m. in order to at least reduce the volume in the thermal baths somewhat. The food was good and prepared quickly. The pre-booked massage started on time and was very pleasant. All in all, the visit was rather disappointing; the time could have been spent much better elsewhere.

Thermal spa and hotel top. A short trip is recommended but booking a room beforehand is very well booked

Very crowded and confusing system. I couldn't relax at all. Waste of time and money..

We really liked the bathrooms and the sauna area - especially the river sauna with a view of the weir was really great! What is not possible, however, is the smooth, slippery floor in the thermal baths. I slipped and hit my head hard on the tiles. Very painful! Shortly afterwards, almost the same thing happened to an older gentleman - despite wearing flip flops. That really reduces the otherwise very positive impression.

Very nice thermal baths. Good for relaxing. Even without going to the sauna, you can use the herbal steam bath. You can also inhale salt. There's a lot going on there at the weekend.

If the prices weren't so ridiculous and there were healthy food/drinks (animal product-free) I would give it 5 stars.

As always, very nice. One of the better thermal baths. Always worth a visit.

I really liked it. Were there for several hours. The rain shower was my personal highlight.

The spa is good. But I expected more from the hotel. There is no tea or kettle in the room. I was offered to buy tea at the bar. I have never seen this in more than one 4 star hotel. The gym is divided into a paid part with improved machines with a trainer and a free part for hotel visitors. Why do such inequality in such an expensive hotel. I don’t understand the rave reviews, probably that corridor leading to the sauna is the best thing in the hotel

Unfortunately not as great as hoped. Slippery floor everywhere, a lot of people slipped. 2 people fell and hurt themselves. Too few loungers, even in the sauna area. Not enough showers, in the sauna area there was only one of two showers where you were allowed to use shampoo. Nice furniture, but unfortunately not well placed. More like a train station hall. At one point separated from the other area with curtains. You heard every word from the others. Unfortunately, the relaxation room in the sauna area is not quiet because you can hear everything from the bistro, which is next to it. At the river sauna, unfortunately there are no loungers and from the street opposite and the residential buildings everyone can look in and take photos, especially when it got dark. So I don't want anyone to take naked photos of me sitting in the sauna... The parking garage at the thermal baths is a disaster. Parking spaces are far too small and there are tons of posts, no matter whether you park forwards or backwards, you can hardly get out of the car... The massage was ok, but too expensive for what was offered. And you weren't even allowed to take a photo in the private massage room, even though I asked nicely. Unfortunately the staff was rather unfriendly.

Bad thermal baths!! We had to wait forever in the queue outside at Graden. When we were finally allowed in and wanted to eat, there were only 6-10 tables for 300-500 guests. If you don't have a table, you don't get any food. In my opinion, you also save money in the salt inhalation. The only thing that is very good is the outside "river sauna". Otherwise not worth a visit.

Always a great experience. Today we were able to take part in two infusions and the river sauna is, as always, a real highlight. Compared to many other thermal baths, the pools here are heavenly warm and the ambience in the evening is wonderful. TOP!

Absolutely recommended What a weekend I'm thrilled and want to have such a great time again A little dream

Absolutely not recommended on the weekend, the thermal baths are flooded like a subway during rush hour without any consideration. Anyone who wants to plan an hour while looking for a free locker can relax here, but everyone else would be out of place... It's a shame, otherwise it's a beautifully done thermal bath

Beautiful thermal baths, especially the sauna area with hourly infusions. The thermal spa area does get more crowded on the weekend, there are also a few small children, and younger people tend to come in the evenings. The food is very tasty although not that cheap. In the sauna area there are tarte flambées, cakes and yoghurt as well as juices and shakes. In the sauna area there are great resting places as well as areas with a fireplace, great for relaxing. We like going here.

Always worth a visit. Very clean, very quiet, very relaxing. Very friendly staff

Thermal bath??? Well, we've experienced better ones. Kudos to the photographer on your site! But it's not as big as it looks in the pictures! Had breakfast in the restaurant, which was a bargain at almost €10. The same breakfast twice but only one portion of jam! Rolls were baked - when you put the knife in they completely crumbled - shame on you!!! But the star goes to cleanliness - everything was fine. Otherwise it's no longer worth the trip to us!

The Emser Therme is really a wonderful place to relax. The modern architecture, the warm pools with a view of the Lahn and the diverse sauna landscape offer a great wellness experience. Unfortunately the prices are very high. A day stay can quickly become expensive for a family, and many extras cost extra. The restaurants aren't exactly cheap either. It's a shame that relaxation is almost a luxury here - a somewhat fairer price-performance ratio would be desirable. Anyone who can afford the visit will certainly not be disappointed, but unfortunately the thermal baths are not a regular pleasure for average earners or families.

After a few visits to the Emser Therme, I would like to take the time today for an extensive review. Basically we like coming and all in all it is a beautiful thermal spa with a great location and a view of the Lahn 😇 - The adjacent parking garage is very cheap with a daily fee of five euros - depending on the day of the week and time, the number of guests is absolutely fine. There are enough lockers available. - There is a great selection of saunas and swimming pools. Here everyone should find exactly what they need for their personal wellness experience: Saunas at different temperatures between 55° and 90°, salt inhalation and steam bath. Different infusions take place in the garden sauna at regular intervals. The swimming area offers enormous variety, from the 25 m sports pool to the thermal outdoor pool (with massage jets) to the 38° and 18° pools for alternating baths as well as other relaxation pools and rain showers. I can't say anything about the beauty and massage lounge because I've never been there before. - The entry price for the entire day of €36 seems to be quite common for the use of the swimming pool and sauna. This makes hourly rates unnecessary because they simply don’t pay off. - It would be nice if the daily use of the fitness equipment was also visible on the price list (we asked about this in advance) - the € 4 extra for this is more than acceptable 💪🏼 Information in advance that the e-gym equipment cannot/may not be used would have been great. The enthusiasm of the employees in the gym also left a lot to be desired. They were friendly, but seemed very unmotivated. - On the whole, the staff in the complex are very nice and polite, but a smile would certainly look good on one or two of the employees 😊 - Although attention is paid to hygiene, the toilets should be checked a little more often. A toilet seat at the sauna entrance was dirty for several hours, while a bad smell of urine was noticeable in the women's toilets at the swimming area - that shouldn't be the case. - What I've noticed several times is the smell in the entrance area when you return from the outdoor saunas. It is sometimes more, sometimes less present and not really pleasant. - Overall, I would like the other guests to be a little more attentive. Maybe I'm a little old school, but it's certainly not too much to ask to tie long hair into a braid. And what's with this constant reserving of loungers? We were there almost the whole day and a number of berths were covered with towels without us ever really seeing a visitor on them for a long period of time. Loud conversations in relaxation areas and inside the sauna are also simply no-gos 🤫 Come on, guys, you can all read or at least interpret the pictograms correctly 🙏🏼 These are factors that the staff cannot control, but it is their responsibility to make guests aware of certain things and to ensure that rules are followed. - Finally, I would like to add that the snacks and food, the cakes and tarts as well as the juices and shakes are really delicious 😋 Only the prices for them are sometimes incomprehensible. The ratio to the quantity is simply not right. Small suggestion for an internal discussion: How about setting up a small discount for day guests and hotel guests? For example €1 discount on any drinks or food? In total, the guest might even treat themselves to one or two more drinks/snacks (I would have immediately gotten a second piece of cake and another juice 🤣) and the daily turnover would still be guaranteed. As I said, we'll definitely be back (a voucher is still waiting to be redeemed). However, after my next visit I would like to be able to give it one or two more stars 🙏🏼

Barbaric smell (of feces) in the changing area. It doesn't work at all. I would have preferred to go straight back. Not very family friendly. On Sundays there are many young families with children who don't really know where to go. Warm pools are almost constantly under siege as children's pools.

A wonderful thermal spa. It has a heated, thermal outdoor pool that is always indoors and even in minus-degree snow in winter. Great experience. Only the restaurant is a bit expensive, so take your food with you. Waiting time on weekends is approximately 30 -40 minutes after 12:00. Thermal spa. It has a heated, thermal outdoor pool that is always indoors and even in minus-degree snow in winter. Great experience. Only the restaurant is a bit expensive, so take your food with you. Waiting time on weekends is approximately 30 -40 minutes after 12:00.

The Emser Therme is a great place to relax! The sauna area with a view of the Lahn and the warm pools in the thermal spa area ensure a pleasant break. Everything is clean and well maintained, the staff is friendly. The only small negative point: it can get quite crowded at peak times, which reduces the relaxation somewhat. Still a nice wellness place that I would like to visit again

Other thermal springs can easily keep up. One visit in a lifetime is enough there.

Actually a really nice thermal bath! If it didn't have an atmosphere like a fun pool. Absolutely terrible in the thermal spa area. Quite crowded and lots of children. It wasn't even possible to relax in the relaxation area. There were children raging loudly. The staff cleared out the loungers in the lower area from time to time, but upstairs the people spread out and “reserved” everything, and a few unpleasant visitors to the bathroom were the icing on the cake. The day ticket is also very expensive. Too bad.

A nice experience on Valentine's Day. There are different pools so you always have variety. The bubble baths are especially great. Gladly again. The loungers are also comfortable to relax on. My girlfriend would only have liked a milk alternative in the in-house restaurant or at least lactose-free milk to enjoy a coffee. The price is reasonable for what you get. That's why 4.3 stars 🤩

I'm 100% satisfied every time. Just right to relax. I'm happy to drive more than an hour for this.

A few years ago it was really a place of relaxation. You now stand in line for an hour in front of the thermal baths and have to wait to get in because the occupancy rate is constantly 100% on the weekend. For me personally, there are far too many children for a thermal spa, so for me Bad Ems is now just an upscale but outdated indoor swimming pool, as there is hardly any relaxation here anymore. Way too crowded in winter. After a massage, we were disturbed while changing after the final relaxation. We had to hurry up because the room was needed again. During the cozy meal that followed, I was incredibly cold because the doors were constantly open because the queue was so long by the evening that the sliding doors no longer closed. You constantly had the feeling of being watched because of the masses of people and the waitress was also completely unnerved. The thermal baths have seen us for the last time.

The thermal bath itself is very nice and the price is absolutely right. Sauna area also very nicely set up. Only the changing room - locker labyrinth causes a bit of confusion on the first visit.

Had to wait, very nice there, it's worth it, went home completely relaxed, next time all day and with sauna (unfortunately not enough free loungers) and showers, please repair them -> they were broken

We were there on a Sunday and waited in line for quite a long time. But otherwise, the thermal baths didn't seem overcrowded. Great sauna as always, delicious soft drinks.

Very nice pools and ambience but unfortunately extremely expensive. 3 hours for 2 adults and a toddler and you're out for €100 (entrance alone is €65, which is definitely too much)

Very good thermal baths. Everything is very clean, friendly staff, great ambience, water is super warm and there is something for every taste. Only a few more tables in the catering area made sense.

(08.02.25) Beautiful thermal baths. Very good sauna area. Staff at the food counter in the thermal spa area were extremely unfriendly. Not even a smile crossed his lips. The order will only be accepted if you have found a table with a seat, which is fine so that no food "flies around" in the thermal baths, but there are very few tables, so you sometimes have to wait a long time before you can even place your order. And what I found really bad was that my towel was stolen in the sauna area. And no, there was no mistaking it as it was hanging on a hook under my coat. The action ruined my day. But it has nothing to do with the thermal baths. So keep your eyes open everywhere!

I applied to work as a sauna specialist there and I have never received such an insulting rejection in my life. I was told “by the deputy management” that many applicants are also available in person. The conversation had managed, but they could explicitly cancel me by email. I would have preferred not to receive an AW! My application was professional and took a lot of time.

The 3 stars mainly refer to the price! I would give full points for the offer and cleanliness! But a family trip could quickly cost 250-300 euros! In my opinion that is just too much! But you can definitely treat yourself to a break and relax there!

Actually a wonderful place. Yesterday, February 7th, 2025 from 6 p.m., unfortunately no relaxation, recreation or well-being. Why? Because the thermal baths seem to be developing into a fun pool. Children jump from the edge of the pool, just screaming. No trace of calm. Unfortunately I didn't spot a lifeguard - I think I just didn't notice him in the fairly full bathroom. So I couldn't address this. After a little more than an hour, my girlfriend and I left the thermal spa, after which we were “allowed” to do some jumping at the edge of the pool in the hot pool in the corner. Of course, I gave feedback at the exit and was listened to and offered compensation - but I wasn't interested in this and therefore asked to give it away to a family. So praise to the staff at the exit. This was a very sobering experience that I had not had the opportunity to experience before during my regular visits. Ps: in one of the previous reviews there was talk of an entry shop for a certain number of people. You just didn't notice anything about it. Changing rooms smelled very strongly of feces - although “smelled” is putting it mildly.

At the beginning about Annoyed by a cheeky employee at the checkout who should urgently be offered further training in customer friendliness. It doesn't work at all. Panty liners and leaves floated in the lap pool. River sauna and panoramic sauna very nice. Therefore just three stars

A very nice thermal spa with a large sauna area and very good food!

We were there for the first time and had to wait almost an hour in total, over half an hour outside, it was cold. It took over an hour to get there, so we didn't want to turn back. I always look at a steam sauna as positive, but some people think they're at a flea market and could have a chat. You're there to relax, so chat when you're outside or it's best to stay completely outside. I always think a lazy river is great, we had it It was lucky that the whole mass was spread out everywhere in the swimming pool, otherwise it would be very tight. The sauna was fine, the river sauna had a special atmosphere, and it got a whole star for that. However, we wondered whether the people in the houses opposite or the cars that drive past don't all have binoculars, the sauna goers walk around naked, no fence in sight, you can wave to the cars, I find that a bit strange as there is no protection anywhere. We then ordered food and wanted to sit down, but everything was full because there were too many people and little seating. The employee said we should have looked for a seat first and then ordered. I don't know such a system. But we would easily have to wait half an hour. Luckily, a couple saw our searching look and offered us a seat. The baked potato with a well-portioned salad was delicious for just under €10. I found the swimsuits at the entrance for almost €100 sensational, and the bathrobe for almost €100 also left us with a certain ironic effect. Conclusion: If I lived nearby, it's quite possible that I would go there more often, but apart from the "special" river sauna, we also have the same thing in our area.

A very wonderful complex. Everything is in good condition, the atmosphere is magical, there is lighting everywhere. The water is at a comfortable temperature, there are pools with medium, hot and cold water. I was very impressed by the pool, which goes from the premises to the street. Hydromassage, sauna, salt room - pleasant procedures) When you swim, you have a view of the mountains) I stayed there for three hours, it was enough for me) Recommendation: take gels and shampoos with you so that you can immediately bathe on the spot.

First of all, the positive: The thermal baths are very clean and modern. The number of saunas is also great. We also liked the coffee scrub. Now to my 2 star deduction: I would have actually wished that the staff had paid more attention to clearing out the sun loungers that had been cheekily reserved. The infusions in the morning and at lunchtime were very weak and listless. It wasn't until Saskia came that the infusions were great. Big compliments to Saskia at this point. The range of infusions in the river sauna was also a bit disappointing (2 for the whole day). Although the river sauna is the most beautiful of all. It was also a shame that the bar downstairs was closed. Another little thing that was really annoying in the long run. The entrance door urgently needs to be readjusted. The door closer slams the door so hard that the bang goes through the entire sauna area. Unfortunately, it wasn't a little nap. Except maybe in the rest area.

warm pools, everything clean, Shower gel dispensers in the showers. Flooring around the pools very slippery. Reservation recommended.

Nice bathroom, unfortunately very old

I'm totally thrilled, the sauna area is an eye-catcher. Very nice staff and very clean.

Highly recommended. Clean. Quiet. Enjoy your meal.

Hello. We were in the thermal baths last week with our 2 grandchildren. It was very full. I have to say we were happy that we had found 2 loungers for 4 people, but the annoying thing was that as long as we were in the water with the children, our loungers were cleared away And I don't think that's okay at all because if I don't pay a little money for the entrance fee (day ticket) then I don't want to spend the whole time looking for loungers and especially not with the small children. We already have a lot Visited thermal baths and swimming pools but have never experienced such a mess

Great thermal baths... I'd love to come back...

Since the thermal baths opened, I have enjoyed going to the sauna. Back then, 3 hours of sauna cost around €17. After the infusions there was a little attention to the food and the price/performance was okay. Year after year, of course, the prices become more expensive, but at the same time the quality also decreases. For currently 27€ (only during the week) there is now a musty-smelling changing room as a welcome and rarely or none of the attention mentioned. The anteroom of the garden sauna was (or still is) covered in spider webs for weeks, including flying insects hanging in them. Even the frequently changing (and therefore inexperienced) pourers do not reflect the level of quality that the thermal spa claims to have. For the asking price, I expect people who have at least some specialist knowledge, can explain safety instructions before the infusion and wave a flag before they get going at prime time on Friday evenings. In the Westerwald, a day ticket for a modern sauna area costs €14.5...

Yesterday I went to the thermal baths with my girlfriend. We liked it very much. We cannot understand the negative reviews regarding the loungers, as there is a note on each lounger indicating that they will be cleared if not used. The wellness area was also very nice and the staff were very nice and accommodating. However, I have to deduct one star because the seating in the restaurant is very limited and there were "too many" small children there. I have a small child myself, but I take him to the swimming pool and not to the thermal baths, where you actually want to relax. But overall a very nice stay.

I went to the thermal baths on Friday. OK. That the cash register went on strike. Can happen. After a short queue we went in. Plus point, you don't need an extra coin for the cupboard, minus point on the key, since you can use the chip to open and close the cupboard you have chosen, you don't have a number on the chip and of course there is no clue anywhere. Then I was very shocked at how SMALL the swimming pool overall is. The pools themselves are very nice and the bathroom is very clean. The rainforest shower was great fun, I almost see the size as a waste, there is room for 10 and it is used by a maximum of 2 people... We didn't use the sauna. And at 11 we left again. Thank God, then it would really be too crowded for me. Conclusion. For 2 hours 17 € I think it's just ok, BUT not when I can't find the theater with the loungers and no information about the baskets and keys etc. when I enter... and on the subject of baskets and loungers... when there's nothing going on , I think it's a shame to put the things away... Maybe ok at peak times... So I'm definitely not coming back

Even though there are so many people, you get lost inside. Sauna and thermal shower, changing room, everything is clean. We'll be happy to come back.

The thermal baths are very nice, but unfortunately when I visited the capacity was 100%, so rest and relaxation was not possible because of the many visitors.

The thermal baths are great, but there are no parking spaces for larger cars or motorhomes, except for a parking space that is very far away if you have to walk. The associated hotel may be very good but unfortunately far too expensive

I liked the thermal baths, the child is happy.

As always, very relaxing. Unfortunately, far too many people already appreciate this and the thermal baths are already full and you should check the occupancy on the website, otherwise you might wait in line for a while before you can get in.

I was there today with my girlfriend for 3 hours with a 20 minute massage. Despite making an appointment for the massage, we unfortunately arrived too late. Nevertheless, the employees made an effort and managed to offer a massage at a later date, which we accepted. Thank you again for that The thermal bath itself was okay, but a bit too small for my taste

To be honest, the reviews put us off, if only because the loungers are cleared away and you have to worry about not finding your personal belongings where you last left them. You don't want to spend all your time in the water or sauna, but you also want to be able to look forward to being able to return to your reserved lounger stress-free and not have to constantly look for something new! Why doesn't the thermal spa set it up so that only a limited number of guests are allowed in and there are loungers or, as in one of our favorite thermal spas, they buy a lounger and reserve it just for themselves. We are regularly near the Emser Therme and have often thought about spending a day there. But for us it's not worth it given the price and the stress involved.

Unfortunately, the name “Therme” is no longer appropriate. In recent years, the thermal baths in Bad Ems have unfortunately developed into a fun pool for families. We always enjoyed going to the thermal baths to relax and really enjoyed the time. The food is delicious, the massages are to die for. However, for about a year we have been witnessing the same spectacle again and again. Children having fun in the pools with !snorkel masks!, diving goggles, toys and diving rings. Jumping from the edge of the pool, running around wildly. Of course, I would like to emphasize that children are of course welcome in the pool and also pay a high entrance fee. But this pool is not a fun pool, but a thermal bath. There used to be a strict ban on cell phones here - now Instagram Reels are viewed at full volume. As a child, I had to behave in a way that was appropriate in a spa where other people wanted to relax. Otherwise we left and the trip was over. Nowadays there is nothing but disrespectful behavior towards others. Unfortunately, the lifeguards are not interested in this behavior. Far too many people are now allowed into the bathroom. Sometimes you sit in the warm pool with 30 people. It feels more like you're at a mass event (there was no less going on in the other pools). The volume in the thermal baths has also changed significantly. There is always a “water feature” running somewhere. Whether it's a mushroom, massage jets or anything else to amuse people. Quiet minutes here would be nice again. It would definitely make sense to introduce “child-free days” here. Otherwise, you should definitely reconsider the name “thermal spa” and “relaxation”. Unfortunately, the cleanliness leaves a lot to be desired on busy days. I was particularly disgusted by the floor in the women's shower. However the floor in a swimming pool gets so dirty (but the main thing is that as an individual I was able to take a quick shower and it doesn't matter whether I leave my rubbish lying around. Someone will take care of it). A really very sad development that we would not have expected. Before our next visit we will have to consider whether we will go to another bath.

We were there as a women's clique from Friday to Sunday to take a break. The rooms were great with a beautiful view of the river sauna! We were able to use the thermal baths until midnight on Friday and Saturday, which was very nice because it was very busy during the day. Still, it was nice! I booked a hammam ceremony with a friend and it was very relaxing, especially because of the friendly staff! The sauna and the infusions and peelings were terrific! And for minor incidents there was an immediate solution! Now for the breakfast buffet, it was absolutely great, there was everything your heart needed! So we felt really comfortable and would love to come back!

Always nice here and very nice staff. Come more often now!

Very nice thermal baths with various pools and relaxation options. We arrived and wanted to go to the thermal baths on Saturday afternoon: no chance: people were queuing outside. We left again and came back at 8pm. No waiting time there. A little full at first, but then it quickly emptied.

If you want to relax for a day, this is the right place for you. Modern thermal baths with a wide range of pools and saunas, plenty of sun loungers and good food.

I have been visiting the Bad Emser Therme for years and every time I am refreshed and relaxed. You should check how busy the thermal spa is and if you prefer it to be quieter, go during the week. I don't understand people who, when it's at 100% capacity on the weekend, are surprised that it's more crowded and that there might be a few children there. The prices for children aged 1 and over are already high and a visit is not exactly cheap for a family with children. I suspect you might want to avoid too many children, which I could understand given some of the reviews here. I deduct one star in terms of price/performance. The family cabin could not be closed (only on the last visit) due to a defect on one side and a nice gentleman burst in while changing. Something like this should be repaired immediately.

Big plus: it's clean. 👍 Beautiful view of the Lahn, a great break from stressful everyday life!

I actually like going here - today it was even more relaxed because it was less crowded than usual. Positive: small skewers with grapes at the sauna bar are free! Good idea! Unfortunately, someone messed with my bathrobe - that wasn't very nice..

I visit the Emser Therme every week. Unfortunately it has been very cold in the swimming pool and restaurant for two weeks. I think this is due to the new strip curtains between the indoor and outdoor areas. Unfortunately, visiting the restaurant and the swimming pool (inside) is no longer pleasant for me. Unfortunately, the water temperature in the sauna area is also far too cold in winter. It would also be nice if the calcified shower heads were replaced occasionally. A shower at the garden sauna sprays in all directions. Because of these criticisms, visiting the sauna at the Emser Therme is no longer as relaxing for me.

Wonderful sauna in a beautiful cozy town, swimming pools and staff.

We went to the thermal baths yesterday. We really liked it so far, and the food was also good. However, we won't be coming back because it's not okay for the lifeguards to take our towels from the loungers while we are in the water with our children and for them to then be used by other people. If you charge 91 euros for entry, I expect to also have a lounger available.

Great thermal baths, unfortunately they are billed by the minute!

Had a relaxing day in the thermal baths. You should be there at 9 a.m. on weekend mornings. Completely relaxed entry and no major queues until around 12 p.m. It wasn't overcrowded inside either.

A big compliment to the polite and hard-working lady at the wellness reception. Thanks to them we were able to enjoy our stay to the fullest. This is how you imagine service. Thank you

Yesterday I went to the thermal spa with my 7 1/2 month old daughter. Unfortunately, I have to say that there is only one cabin with a changing table, which is very disappointing (other pools and thermal baths have an average of 2-3 such changing rooms). We had booked a 2-hour ticket and went out 20 minutes in advance to get a cabin and once again this cabin was used by non-parents. And had to pay extra, I told the checkout and was told there was nothing they could do. It can't actually be the case that you pay for two hours of swimming but then have to leave after just one hour because you always have to wait 10 to 20 minutes for a cabin.

We visited the thermal baths including the hotel from January 17th to 19th, 2025. The room is very nice, with the window open the nearby dam is very loud at night. The wellness area was on January 18th. overflow. It was also not possible to book additional treatments on the arrival date because everything was already fully booked. Luckily we got accounts on January 16th. Book another 1-hour treatment online, starting on January 18th. was canceled by the EmserTherme by telephone (in case of illness). We noticed that many treatment rooms remained vacant - probably due to a lack of staff. We have now paid almost 1,100 euros for 2 people for 2 nights and a total of 3 treatments (1x hammam, 1x oriental bath and 1x full body massage). Looking back, I would say that the quality would need to be improved to justify that €1,100, especially since we skipped the €39/person menu at dinner and settled for cheap €23 food. The quality is not in proportion to what is offered.

No longer meets our expectations. We actually waited in line for 45 minutes. Last year we got in without waiting (even on weekends). The bathing area was absolutely not overcrowded, probably the saunas were. And we waited so long for this with a 1 year old toddler. Leaving guests standing in front of the door for such a long time, sometimes at 0 degrees, is not cool. We also think that over €13 is quite expensive for our son; in other thermal baths, children up to 3 years old or 1 m tall are free. Of course you can take an amount, but we think it's too much.