Bad Salzungen: Burgsee, Salt and Brine

At Burgsee, water and the history of Bad Salzungen come together right in the heart of the city. The lake lies directly beside the historic old town, and remnants of the former Schnepfenburg Castle have been preserved on its banks. The lakeside promenade is perfect for a stroll, and in good weather, the boat rental service lets you take a boat trip across Burgsee. The same place therefore offers different perspectives: you can walk along the shore or experience the lake from a boat.

Salt, spa history and brine

The permanent exhibition at the Museum am Gradierwerk is dedicated to salt and its production. It also shows how spa culture has changed over time. A small salt-boiling house in the museum garden is used for demonstrations. Salt production and the demonstrations offer vivid insights into the use of salt, while the exhibition also explores the development of spa culture. If you would like to attend a particular demonstration, check the dates in advance.

The two pools at SOLEWELT also differ in their characteristics: the main pool has a diameter of 25 metres, a water temperature of around 32°C and a brine concentration of 2%. The brine float pool contains 15% natural brine and invites you to relax at around 34°C. It therefore has a higher brine concentration and a slightly higher temperature than the main pool. For specific visit planning, it is best to check the latest operating information.

Cycling and hiking trails

For active days, two classified long-distance cycling routes pass through Bad Salzungen: the Werratal Cycle Route and the Rhön Cycle Route. Several long-distance hiking trails start in the town or pass nearby. Cycling and hiking offer different ways to plan your trip: cycle along one of the named routes or walk a long-distance trail that starts in or passes through Bad Salzungen.

This makes it easy to tailor your search to the interests that matter most to you during your stay.

More to explore in the wider Wartburgkreis travel destination

Other places in the wider Wartburgkreis travel destination add castles, park trails and regional museum history to the mix. More than 830 years old, Creuzburg Castle is one of Germany’s larger Romanesque castle complexes, with a curtain wall measuring over 340 metres in circumference and an enclosed area of 7,400 square metres. The park of Schloss Altenstein features around 20 kilometres of park trails, including a 4.3-kilometre circular trail. The Werratal Museum in Gerstungen Castle presents the region’s history in 22 exhibition rooms and brings traditional crafts to life. The falconry centre at Rennsteig offers a different kind of experience: flying displays feature falcons, buzzards, eagles, owls and vultures. Visitors can also have a bird of prey land on their arm; this activity is aimed at families, clubs, tour groups and school classes.

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Discover more destinations: Hörselberg-Hainich, Tiefenort, Dankmarshausen, Wiesenthal, Berka/Werra, Andenhausen, Bad Liebenstein, Merkers-Kieselbach

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