Freudenstadt, GermanyLauterbad
Hotel Lauterbad
Woodland thermal bathhouse
Lauterbad Freudenstadt, Germany
Opened
1976
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LocalOutside the door
Woodland thermal bathhouse
This family-run bathhouse borders the pines, where daily life revolves around thermal saunas and open-air swimming.
What it’s good at
Listed
Private sunbathing lawns and heated pools open directly toward surrounding woodland trails.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The rooms in this hotel are decorated in either modern or classic-style.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Marked hiking trails run straight into the Black Forest woods, and central Freudenstadt is a short drive north.
The rooms
Rooms divide between classic regional styling and crisp contemporary designs with sleek German bathroom fixtures.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor infinity pool stays at 30 degrees. Inside, a second swimming pool sits under timber beams.
The spa
Five themed saunas include a Finnish room built from wenge and abachi wood. Curved timber lounges face the pines.
The gym
Over eighteen Technogym cardio and strength machines fill the 180-square-meter fitness room, arranged across polished hardwood floors.
Restaurant Stüble
Carved pine booths sit beside hand-planed walls of reclaimed chapel timber. The kitchen focuses on regional Black Forest cooking.
At the table
The main dining room opens onto a terrace overlooking the pool, serving multi-course evening menus and breakfast.
How it began
Started as a modest eleven-room guesthouse in 1976, the property has expanded across two generations of the founding family.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.