Germany
Bad Staffelstein is a small spa town in Upper Franconia, dominated by the Vierzehnheiligen pilgrimage church on the hill above and the Main river below. Its sauna reputation rests on the Obermain Therme — a full Saunalandschaft with 8 saunas including a panorama sauna overlooking the Franconian countryside, plus outdoor thermal pools. The Therme is disproportionately good for a town of 10,000 — it draws visitors from across Bavaria. German textile-free norm; Aufguss ceremonies run on a strict schedule. A 30-minute drive from Bamberg.
A natural mineral thermal bath fed by local springs, with multiple indoor and outdoor pools. The Saunalandschaft includes Finnish, bio, and steam saunas with outdoor riverside relaxation areas on the Main.
Yes — 35 km north of Bamberg (30 min by car). The nearby Staffelberg rock formation and historic old town pair well with a thermal day. Popular with Franconia visitors.
Yes — textile-free in all sauna areas, swimwear required in the thermal pools. Standard German Aufguss ceremonies run on a fixed daily schedule.
