Relax at Vabali Spa Düsseldorf

If you're looking for a truly relaxing experience, we highly recommend a visit to Vabali Spa Düsseldorf. We go here everytime we are in Germany. This beautiful wellness retreat offers a peaceful escape with 11 saunas, 4 pools, a restaurant and relaxation areas inspired by Balinese design.

30-40 minute drive from Remscheid.

Opening Hours:

Open daily from 9:00 AM to midnight

Pricing Options:

2-Hour Stay: €27.50 (€29.50 on weekends)

4-Hour Stay: €36.50 (€39.50 on weekends)

6-Hour Stay: €43.50 (€47.50 on weekends)

Day Pass: €48.50 (€53.50 on weekends)

Important Note on Attire:

Vabali Spa maintains a textile-free environment. Guests are required to be without swimwear in saunas and pools. However, wearing a bathrobe in common areas and the restaurant is mandatory. In saunas, you can choose to be nude or wrap a towel around your body.

For more details, visit their official website: Vabali Spa Düsseldorf

If you're looking for a more family-friendly option, H2O Sauna- und Badeparadies is a great choice for kids. It features pools, slides, outdoor areas, baby pools, and both warm and cold water pools. Larissa spent a lot of time here as a child and teenager. They also have a beautiful sauna area, completely separate from the pool section and exclusively for adults. Check out their website for more details!

Opening Hours:

Swimming Pool:

Mondays closed

Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sauna World:

Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Please note that Tuesdays are designated as Ladies' Sauna Day.

Pricing:

Swimming Pool (Adults):

2-hour ticket weekdays: €7.90

weekends: €9.40

4-hour ticket weekdays: €9.40

weekends: €10.90

Day pass weekdays: €11.00

weekends: €12.50

Swimming Pool (Children under 14 years):

2-hour ticket weekdays: €5.20

weekends: €6.20

4-hour ticket weekdays: €6.10

weekends: €7.10

Day pass weekdays: €7.90

weekends: €8.90

Sauna World (Adults):

2-hour ticket weekdays: €23.00

weekend: €26.00

4-hour ticket weekdays: €29.00

weekends: €32.00

Day pass weekdays: €34.00

weekends: €37.00

Sauna Etiquette:

No Swimwear Allowed: In the sauna area, wearing swimwear is not permitted. Guests are expected to be nude or wrap a towel around their body while in the saunas. In common areas, wearing a bathrobe is customary.

Another relaxing experience, I highly recommend a visit to is Mediterana in Bensberg. Enjoy a variety of 13 saunas and 1 steam bath, each offering unique experiences in an authentic atmosphere. As well as multiple thermal pools, including indoor and outdoor options.

40 minute drive from Remscheid

Note: As of March 15, 2025, entry is only possible with a booked online ticket.

Opening Hours:

Saunawelten (Sauna World):

Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Therme (Thermal Baths):

Daily: 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Pricing:

Saunabereich (Sauna Area):

Monday to Friday:

4-Hour Ticket: €25

8-Hour Ticket: €35

Day Pass: €48

Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays:

4-Hour Ticket: €30

8-Hour Ticket: €40

Day Pass: €53

Important Notes:

Swimwear Policy: In the Therme (thermal baths), swimwear is required. In the Saunawelten (sauna world), swimwear is not permitted; guests are expected to be nude or wrap a towel around their body. Wearing a bathrobe, towel, or sauna kilt outside the saunas or pools is highly recommended, especially in dining areas

Another family-friendly destination is Aqualand Köln. It offers a variety of attractions suitable for all ages. Here's some essential information to help you plan your visit:

30 min. drive from Remscheid

Opening Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 9:30 AM – Midnight

Saturday: 9:00 AM – Midnight

Sunday and Public Holidays: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Pricing:

Adults:

Day Pass: €26.90

4-Hour Pass: €23.90

Children (7–15 years):

Day Pass: €18.90

4-Hour Pass: €16.90

Children (3–6 years): €6.90

Children (up to 2 years): Free

Facilities:

Badewelt (Swimming Area): Enjoy warm water pools, nine thrilling water slides, and relaxing whirlpools under a spacious glass dome.

Saunawelt (Sauna Area): For adults seeking relaxation, there are eleven diverse saunas and two steam baths, each offering unique experiences.

Outdoor Area: An expansive outdoor space with a large lawn, trees, and two additional pools is available for guests to enjoy during pleasant weather.

Important Notes:

Sauna Access: Access to the sauna area is restricted to individuals aged 18 and over. Children and teenagers under 18 are permitted in the sauna only when accompanied by a legal guardian.

Swimwear Policy: In the swimming areas, appropriate swimwear is required. However, in the sauna area, swimwear is not permitted; guests are expected to be nude or wrap a towel around their body. Bathrobes are available for rent if needed.

Thermen & Badewelt Euskirchen offers a variety of attractions suitable for all ages. Here's some essential information to help you plan your visit:

1 hour drive from Remscheid

Opening Hours:

Daily: 9:00 AM – Midnight

Pricing:

Palmenparadies (Textile Area):

Adults (16 years and older:

Day Pass: €24.90

Evening Pass (from 6:00 PM): €19.90

Children (3–15 years):

Day Pass: €14.90

Evening Pass (from 6:00 PM): €12.90

Children under 3 years: Free

Vitaltherme & Sauna (Adults Only):

Day Pass: €29.90

Evening Pass (from 6:00 PM): €24.90

Facilities:

Palmenparadies (Textile Area):

Enjoy a tropical atmosphere with real palm trees, warm pools, whirlpools, and a pool bar.

On sunny days, the panoramic glass roof opens, allowing you to swim outdoors.

Vitaltherme & Sauna (Adults Only):

A serene area featuring various themed saunas, steam baths, and relaxation zones.

Access is restricted to individuals aged 16 and over.

Important Notes:

Swimwear Policy: In the Palmenparadies, appropriate swimwear is required.

In the Vitaltherme & Sauna, swimwear is not permitted; guests are expected to be nude or wrap a towel around their body. Wearing a bathrobe, towel, or sauna kilt outside the saunas or pools is highly recommended, and compulsory in dining areas.

Another relaxing experience, we recommend is a visit to Claudius Therme in Cologne. Not as nice as Vabali but still nice. Various thermal pools with temperatures between 33°C and 37°C.

Indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, and a saltwater floatation pool. Multiple themed saunas, including a panorama sauna with a view of Cologne Cathedral.

40 minutes from Remscheid

Opening Hours:

Bathing and Sauna Facility:

Daily from 9:00 AM to midnight

Pricing:

Bathing Area:

2-Hour Ticket: €18.50 (Monday to Friday); €21.50 on weekends

4-Hour Ticket: €25.50 (Monday to Friday); €28.50 on weekends

Day Pass: €34.50 (Monday to Friday); €37.50 on weekends

Note: An additional €8.00 applies for sauna access.

Important Notes:

Sauna Etiquette:

In the sauna area, wearing swimwear is not permitted. Guests are expected to be nude or wrap a towel around their body. Wearing a bathrobe, towel, or sauna kilt outside the saunas or pools is highly recommended, especially in dining areas.