Spa Therme Erding

In Erding, near Munich, you can experience the largest thermal spa complex in the world. Spanning an impressive 185,000 square meters, the resort offers a wide variety of attractions and relaxation areas. With 40 pools and water basins, 28 spectacular slides, and 35 saunas and steam baths, there is something for everyone. Featuring five distinct themed areas, the world’s largest thermal spa provides entertainment and relaxation for all age groups. Four enormous retractable glass domes even allow guests to enjoy open-air bathing indoors on warm days.

The healing thermal water, discovered in 1983, fills almost all of the spa’s pools. It comes from the Ardeo spring, drawn from a depth of 2,350 meters, and contains fluoride and sulfur. Guests who want to start early or stay longer can extend their spa visit by booking a room at Hotel Victory overlooking the water basins.

Relaxation in a Tropical Atmosphere

The Therme is designed with lush tropical plants that create a true holiday feeling. Thanks to the glass dome covering the hall, the entire area is flooded with natural daylight. When temperatures permit, the dome can also be opened. The main area of the spa features a large indoor pool equipped with bubble loungers, a current channel, and a waterfall. Around the pool, guests will also find a children’s pool, a Kneipp basin, a saltwater grotto, the Vital Spring mineral bath, and much more. During the summer months, the Thermal Garden becomes a major attraction, complete with a large sunbathing lawn and a sandy beach. The outdoor pool area includes massage jets and bubble loungers.

Galaxy Erding – Your Slide Paradise

Right next door, Galaxy Erding offers 28 slides with a combined length of 2,500 meters. With three levels of intensity – Family, Action, and X-Treme – there is a suitable attraction for every age group. Younger guests can enjoy six family slides, while children aged six and up can ride the Magic Eye, the world’s longest enclosed tube slide at 360 meters. The Speed Racer slides invite guests to exciting head-to-head races, comparing speed and skill. The Black Mamba has even hosted world championships, while adrenaline seekers can brave the Kamikaze slide with its dramatic 60-degree drop. During the summer season, nine additional outdoor slides are also available.

Wave Pool – Go with the Flow

The wave pool, accessible through Galaxy Erding, is a major highlight for families. In the wave lagoon, gentle “Fun Waves” alternate with powerful “Big Waves” reaching heights of up to two meters, while more than 300 palm trees create a South Seas atmosphere. The bubbling fountain with its 34-degree thermal water revitalizes both body and mind. Thanks to the varied daily program, including activities such as quizzes and aqua cycling, there is never a dull moment. In summer, guests can float outside via the Crazy River to an outdoor area featuring whirlpools, bubble loungers, and spacious relaxation zones.

VitalOase – A Peaceful Retreat

For an additional fee, guests can enhance their visit with access to the VitalOase. This area is open to guests aged 16and over wearing swimwear. Here, visitors can enjoy peace and quiet away from the lively atmosphere of the thermal world. Relax in the three Vital Spring pools, unwind in the spacious Vital Pool, enjoy cocktails at one of the many pool bars, or rest in the designated relaxation areas. Several textile saunas and a restaurant complete the offering.

VitalTherme – Relax and Let Go

With palm trees, turquoise water, and a retractable glass dome, the VitalTherme & Saunas creates a true holiday atmosphere. This area, accessible to guests aged 16 and over for an additional fee, is textile-free. Alongside 24 saunas, guests can relax in the enormous champagne pool with its outdoor area. The pool features massage loungers, floor bubble jets, a current channel, and even two pool bars. Visitors can also unwind in the meditation pool with soothing music or in one of the many relaxation rooms.

Outside, guests can relax on sun loungers in the Vital Garden or at the sandy beach while enjoying views of the natural lake. Food and drinks are also well taken care of, with two restaurants – one Asian and one Italian – serving guests throughout the day. The VitalTherme also includes the Royal Day Spa, where guests can reserve a private relaxation area or suite for an exclusive retreat experience.

A total of 35 saunas and steam baths await you at Therme Erding – offering a wide variety of experiences for all age groups, both with and without swimwear.

And if that isn’t enough relaxation for you, rest assured that there are plenty of massage and wellness treatments available both in the main spa area and in the VitalTherme. Both individual treatments and full packages are available here. The range of massages includes Ayurvedic full-body massage, hot stone treatment and honey massage. Massage chairs and loungers are also available if you’re not prepared to go the whole hog. The wellness offering is completed by various solariums and infrared areas.

By car: The spa is located 36 km to the north-east of Munich. You can reach it via the A9 (exit at the Garching Süd junction) or on the A92. If you’re travelling on the latter, take the Erding exit. Follow signs for Erding, and then look for the additional brown signs for the spa. There are numerous free parking spaces available on site.

By rail: On public transport, the spa is also accessible via the S2, alighting at the Altenerding stop. From there, you can follow the signs to the spa on foot for roughly 800 metre or hop on a bus with the number 550, 560 or 570. The MVV also offers a combined ticket which includes return travel to the spa as well as four hours at the complex itself.