Tuesday, 19 February 2008 |
Cool Spas are popping up everywhere as if they had just been invented,
but in the Bavaria region of Germany — as in many parts of the world
with healing, thermal or mineral springs — baths are part of ancient
history.
Bad Aibling, located some 35 miles southeast of Munich, has
held the official title of a Bad (German for bath, spa, springs) since
1895 but the thermal spas have bubbled up there much, much longer. It
is particularly refreshing to see one of the older facilities, Thermal
Bad Aibling, receive a complete overhaul and emerge as a viable
competitor in the world of spoiled and pampered spa goers.
The most striking new feature at Bad Aibling are the large white domes,
placed seemingly randomly in the hilly landscape, letting the alpine
scenery dictate their placement. Each dome is dedicated to its own
treatment, temperature, ambiance and experience.
In addition to the
fairly standard fare, such as a wide selection of massages, beauty
treatments, saunas and different-temperature baths and pools, Thermal
Bad Aibling offers a beautifully lit Turkish haman plus something no
other spa has — so far. It is an immersive film experience by
LivingGlobe where the guests can enjoy a special 360-degree film
projection and light show produced specifically for Thermal Bad
Aibling. The main outdoor swimming pool areas will open in May 2008,
but hot pools are functional, creating the atmosphere of time-tested
pleasure of soaking in hot water in cold air and enjoying the view. By Tuija Seipell
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Thermal Bad Aibling 
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