In Bad Griesbach, we have three springs from which we extract the natural thermal mineral water. The term "therme" simply means that the water is above 20°C. This term, however, is not legally protected. Our Bad Griesbach water offers much more than just heat – it provides valuable minerals. It is a locally sourced, time-tested healing remedy, making it a "thermal-mineral-healing water." With proper application and dosage, the Bad Griesbach springs offer a unique energy treatment. The waters from Bad Griesbach warm, relax, relieve, and can also be enjoyable and revitalizing. The key to optimal health benefits is the correct application.
Our Bad Griesbach thermal mineral healing water is a fluoride-rich sodium carbonate chloride spring. It comes from a depth of up to 1,522 meters, with varying temperatures: 30°C (Karlsquelle), 38°C (Marienquelle), and 60°C (Nikolausquelle). Furthermore, Bad Griesbach healing water contains more than 1,000 mg of dissolved minerals and can therefore be referred to as "mineral" water.
At the Parkhotel Bad Griesbach, you can enjoy the water from the Bad Griesbach Karlsquelle.
Healing waters differ from freshwater primarily in their content of dissolved minerals (mineral springs) and their higher temperature (thermal springs). Before these waters surface at the springs, they pass through porous rock layers, dissolving the later ingredients.
Heated by the Earth's internal heat reserves, the mineral-rich water rises from the depths of the bedrock to the surface—pure and free from any environmental pollutants. In 1972 and 1973, the three thermal-mineral springs in Bad Griesbach were drilled.
One of the oldest natural remedies is water.
The Bad Griesbach springs contain a unique combination of natural vital substances (minerals, trace elements, silicic acid). The healing power of the three springs is essentially based on this specific composition.
Vitality, in the sense of a lasting, positive health effect, cannot be achieved with just a single thermal bath day. While an immediate effect, in the form of a feeling of well-being, is present, it is especially the long-term effects that contribute to the success of the healing power.
The effects on the body are varied: Stimulation of blood circulation, muscle relaxation, deacidification of connective tissue, and stimulation of cellular metabolism are just some of the known healing effects. In this sense, thermal bathing is also a detoxifying alkaline bath. When applied over several days, it thus has a detoxifying and cleansing effect.
Due to the buoyancy in the water, mobility is eased. Daily training in the thermal baths also leads to muscular strengthening.
Another important effect is the relaxation of the nervous system. Water, which pampers the body, also 'caresses' the soul.
The warmth of the water promotes the release of so-called 'happiness hormones,' which not only relax us but also provide additional pain relief.
The correct water temperature and the appropriate bath duration are crucial for optimal effect. As a general rule: the higher the bath temperature, the shorter the bath duration!
Keep in mind: the Bad Griesbach healing springs are considered a location-specific remedy and should also be viewed as a physiotherapeutic application.
Special care is required when using the thermal baths in the case of pre-existing conditions, especially with heart and circulatory diseases. The bath doctors of Bad Griesbach can provide competent advice in this regard. For risks and side effects, please consult your doctor or physiotherapist
As a light exercise program, a swimming session should initially be completed in the sports pool, depending on the fitness level and physical capabilities.
Spinal patients should generally prefer backstroke or very shallow breaststroke. In cases of severe discomfort, aqua walking or jogging is recommended.
Next, the warmer thermal pool should be visited: In this pool, only lighter exercises should be performed.
Please note: In cases of severe discomfort, it is better to relax by lying or sitting in the water (instead of performing light exercises). Massage jets are completely prohibited in the lower legs, knees, and abdomen due to the risk of thrombosis. Directly over the spine, especially in the lumbar region, the muscle layer is very thin; therefore, massage jets should also be avoided here. In the shoulder-neck area and on the soles of the feet, mild use of the jets is possible, although a targeted massage from our experienced physiotherapists is more effective and trouble-free. The bathing time depends entirely on the pre-existing conditions and should ideally be discussed with the spa doctor. Even for healthy individuals, the bathing time should not exceed 30 minutes
After the thermal bath, a mildly cool shower is especially advisable for sensitive skin, among other things, to help stabilize the circulation more quickly.
Venous patients should always use the cold water hose in the sauna area to cool their legs.
The subsequent rest period is important for stabilizing heart and circulatory functions, even for healthy individuals. It should last approximately 20 – 30 minutes
Only after this rest period should you use the steam bath, sauna, Sabbia Med®, or infrared cabin, depending on your tolerance.
A healthy individual can repeat the bathing process described above a second time after a longer break