Claudius Therme

A nice stop for a few hours, but for me, the warm waters weren't warm enough. That's just me. The changing cabins and lockers were very clean. Almost all the signage is in German, so my very limited knowledge was no help. Thank goodness my partner does much better! Lunch was nice and healthy. Photos not allowed

I came for a massage, which was ok... I asked him to focus on my lower back cause I was in pain and felt like he did every spot but my lower back. Went to the baths after. I did not realize that ONLY the saunas and clothing pool were included in the 18.50€. If you went into the salt aquarium pool (which was my favorite) or the upstairs pool & saunas, you were charged an additional fee. So I thought it was all included. Overall, I had a nice time but was just surprised by the cost. I'm assuming that's what the German signs were saying when I tapped my wrist band. I had a cappuccino which was 3.50€ The massage was separate, but the cost of spas turned out to be 44.30€

OK as long as everything works well – except for the permanent haughty behavior of some staff. However, my last visit turned into a very distressing experience. A technical error with the payment terminal caused my card to be pre-authorized for €96 instead of the correct amount of €33. What followed was shocking: zero customer care, completely unacceptable and unprofessional behavior. Instead of showing any trust or flexibility toward a frequent guest they treated me like a potential threat. As I didn’t have cash on me, I offered to pay via bank transfer. But since I didn’t have my ID with me (which I find excessive and irrelevant for simply settling a payment) they threatened to call the police. The only ‘solution’ they proposed was letting me go – but with a permanent ban. Not once in my life, nor in the experience of anyone around me, have I ever seen service staff threaten paying clients with a ban. Even if a customer left without paying, that would pose a smaller risk to the business than the long-term damage caused by deeply negative reputation. This was surely my last visit. Fortunately, Cologne has other wellness centres that care about their clients and know how to treat them without causing emotional harm. Update following the owner’s response: I was not aggressive. I only reacted with emphasis because I was truly shocked by the kind of “solutions” your staff offered. All I expected was something naturally reasonable, like: “OK, this isn’t your fault. We’ll give you an account number, please send us the money via bank transfer.” That’s how I treat others in my life, and that’s how I expect to be treated in return. And fortunately, that’s usually the case. Because it’s simply worth it. Sadly, your response here only confirms the same lack of empathy I experienced in person.

The best thing there are the thermal water pools:) Lovely relaxing water, different temperatures,the hottest is 36°. Good sauna ceremonies as well, however, you have to book it every time on the touch screens.You can book only one at a time. For example If you book a ceremony at 6 pm, you can book the next one only, after that at 6 pm. The best ceremony is the "Wenik Aufguss". A special thank for the young lady Fella ( I hope it is the right name), to be so positive, giving us good vibes and strong energy:))

This was a pleasant surprise. Only a 15 minute walk from my hotel and surrounded by park land, this is a great escape from the bustle of the city. I spent the day on the sauna side, which has loads of space for indoor and outdoor loungers. I would have gone five stars were it not for two things. The pools on the sauna side are COLD! I realize that’s the point for some people, but there’s no opportunity for a warm soak. And secondly, you never quite get away from the traffic noise from the surrounding region. Not overbearing, but it’s always there. All said, I will be back! 🙂

I absolutely love this place! The hot iron bath, salty mineral water—perfect for both swimming and drinking—are amazing. Plus, the Kneipp pools for feet/legs, and arms, the warm pool, the ice-cold plunge tub, and even a textile sauna area in the bathing section and more make for a fantastic wellness experience. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Germany! The only downside is that the floors in the changing area could be cleaner

With my wife we did a lot of spas and i can tell this is a cheap spa. For example there is no soap in the showers (gross) The staff could be nicer We feel like we took a budget spa where you have to pay extra for everything, getting in the sauna, getting in the salt bath etc etc Also why the lounge chair in front of the pools in the nude area ?? This made us incomfortable. Also there is not one warm pool in the nude area. We do not recommand, there are better places in Germany

I can honestly say that we have never been to such a beautiful and relaxing spa as this before and cannot recommend it enough. It has been a while since we last went on holiday and thought this would be a nice treat as we suffer with fibromyalgia and arthritis. We were nervous about the trip as neither of us are great with languages but the staff were very good and explained how the spa worked. There are several beautiful and clean pools of varying temperatures and mineral solutions to help with a number of ailments as well as hottubs and even a cyclone pool which the big kid in us thoroughly enjoyed. We stayed for a 2 hour slot and both felt all of our aches and pains vanish whilst we were there. If I lived in Cologne I would definitely have a membership. Just amazing.

Great place to relax! Don't miss the salt pool; it's a must. You will want to get two towels if you're renting and if you are using the sauna, get a bathrobe. Also, bring your own shampoo and shower soap as they don't provide it. Fair warning, there are areas that swimwear is not permitted. Must be comfortable with nudity.

Fun experience, and very inexpensive!!! Great for groups or individual / couples. I'd rate this a 4.5 stars because they don't provide the towels / robes / slippers - but given it's so cheap for the experience and entrance, I can see why they decided to charge extra for each item (although it is kind of expensive to rent). It is nice to have the lockers provided, and the bracelet to log your time and rooms used are very convenient.

I'm in love with this place! I had planned on 2 hours but ended up staying for over 4. I also didn't think I would want to use the saunas because it was already 30c and super humid at the time. Somehow I convinced myself to purchase the pass that included the sauna area access. This was a total success because I wanted to try the floating pool which is only accessible in the Sauna area. It was difficult to navigate the proper procedure (if there is one) on which baths should be done in which order since all signage was in German. But I enjoyed exploring as many of them as I could. The cold plunge in the grotto was surprisingly awesome. The main swimming area had several areas with pressure pumps and bubbles for hydrotherapy. There's also a tiny mineral pool with very warm water adjacent to the main pool area. I missed the exercise/stretch class because I decided to venture into the nude sauna area which is co-ed. The saunas were super hot! I managed to get in on the honey/salt procedure. An attendant uses aromatic oil infused water on the hot stones which fills the sauna full of steamy fragrance. He also provides honey and salt which you are supposed to apply to your skin. It was amazing! Buckets of ice were available outside each of the different saunas - I used them frequently. Being naked outdoors and indoors was not as uncomfortable as I thought it would be. In fact if I was the type to like sunbathing, I would have spent more time outside napping by the pools. There's something nice about napping in the shade in the nude while outdoors. Even if you might be spotted by the people in the cable cars overhead. My favorite part of the experience was the floating pool. It's filled with (Dead Sea) salt water which enables you to float without any effort. This pool is underground and the lighting is dim with sounds of nature. This was available for an extra 5€. I had the pool all to myself so I floated there and got lost in time. Other people brought reusable sports water bottles with them and it didn't seem to be an issue. Also you're allowed to bring a bag of "stuff" with you. I had wrongly assumed that I could only bring a robe, towels, flipflops and a book - but many people brought an actual bag to hold their belongings. I recommend sunglasses, a hat, sunblock, chapstick, reading materials and a water bottle. I don't believe you're allowed to bring outside food with you but maybe you can sneak in a protein bar? I'm thinking about returning tomorrow!

I have no problem going to spas where people are naked, but I felt a little awkward there because 1. I was by myself and 2. all the signs were in German and I couldn't read it. I only went to the pool areas which were the nicest I have seen in spas like this. You can swim from the huge indoor pool to the outdoor ones. The one weird thing were a lot of couples were there and it seemed like the women were carrying the men around in the water. Just strange.

Overall, the facility is nice and no one cares what you look like so you should feel comfortable, but if you don't speak German, you will feel awkward. If you're a germaphobe, this is NOT the place for you. We decided to go on a cold and rainy day in Cologne. It wasn't being in a different country, or having everyone around me naked that made me feel uncomfortable...it was the language barrier. Given that this place seems to have such a large number of foreign visitors (we heard MANY languages), signs in additional languages would be SO helpful. I felt like I was doing something wrong the entire time; therefore, it was hard to relax. There is no one to ask questions of and no one to help you figure things out. You also feel awkward asking other guests as everyone is there to relax and doesn't want to be bothered. Things we didn't read in the reviews prior to attending: - you pay at the end, not the beginning (the electronic bracelet you receive checks your time and anything extra you pay for) - save $$ by bringing your own towel/robe - if this is an unexpected visit, you can buy swimsuit on site and rent robes/towels - ASK TO RENT SANDALS...we thought everyone would be barefoot given the amount of pools/spas/etc. We thought wrong and felt awkward... - the saltwater sauna is actually very difficult to breathe in. I felt like it was burning my throat and nostrils and therefore didn't last long. - memorize a few basic German words (male, female, locker room, drinking water, etc) before you go - some saunas are on a strict schedule...the boards in front tell you when each sauna will run. - there is a relaxation room with soothing music and comfortable beds. Head in there to take a nap! You'll be surprisingly tired at the end of the day. For those like my husband and I who couldn't figure the best way to initially get there: From the train station, take bus 205. It takes you right to the spa and is 1,90 euro each way. Overall, interesting experience but it was hard to relax in a place of relaxation.

Superb, though pricey if you pay full whack. Get to know a member and they do occasional all-night sessions. You can enter late one afternoon and not leave again until late the next day! The facilities are superb and well-tended. A huge variety of spas, baths, pools, saunas, steam rooms and so forth. The restaurant serves good food and the staff are friendly and helpful - even to English tourists ;) Do be aware, though - some parts of the spa (all of it after 10pm on the overnight events) are clothing optional, so if you're remotely worried about seeing other people naked then perhaps it's not for you. One optional extra I can recommend - the chocolate spa! A whole bowl of hot, molten chocolate to smear over yourself and then wash off! Sounds bizarre (it is) but not something I've ever heard of elsewhere.

I really love coming here. I love the floating bath and saunas. Food is good,service is great and very clean. There is a floating bath that you can rest in which has a high salt content. Really great for stress relief, muscle aches and great for the skin. After spending the day here you are sure to go home a new refreshed person! Oh and Mondays are the only day for women so the rest of the week it's co ed and no bathing suits are allowed in the saunas.

Awesome thermal baths in Cologne. Reasonable prices. Multiple hot tubs, whirl pools, hot/cold baths, waterfalls, etc. Clothing required and nude areas available. Clean facility with friendly staff. A bit out of the way, but in a nice, secluded spot. Highly recommend.

Bin oft dort egal wie und was. Man kann sich dort ausruhen. Es gibt Wasserbetten zur Ruhe. Die Programme fur Sauna sind gut und eine ist nur für Damen auch gedacht. Das Badewasser sind überall salzig. Wenn man ein Kind mitnehmen will, würde es sich nicht lohnen.

We had a great relaxing time here. Being an American, I didn't feel comfortable being nude in the saunas but the pools were great and relaxing. We also got massages which was nice. I would definitely go back!