A thermal spa in Bad Schandau with a view of the Elbe. A sauna world, thermal water pools and unique underwater music.
A thermal paradise on the bank of the Elbe
Toskana Therme in Bad Schandau is a thermal complex set right on the bank of the Elbe, with views of the dramatic rock walls of Saxon Switzerland. Picture it: you lie in warm thermal water, look through the panoramic window at the river and the rock massifs and listen to underwater music surrounding you from every side. This is not a fantasy — it is an ordinary Tuesday afternoon at Toskana Therme. The complex has several thermal water pools at different temperatures, from refreshing to pleasantly hot.
Underwater music and the sauna world
The absolute speciality of the spa is the underwater music — special speakers below the surface carry music directly into the water. Just dip your head under and you hear melodies that resonate through your whole body. It is a meditative experience you will not have anywhere else. The sauna world includes several saunas of different temperatures and scents, steam baths, ice showers and relaxation rooms. The regular Aufguss ceremonies with essential oils are the high point of the sauna experience.
The ideal reward after a day in the hills
After a full day walking the rocks of Bohemian Switzerland there is no better reward than a few hours in thermal water. Tired muscles let go, tension drains away and you come back to the cottage feeling reborn. Many of our guests plan a day at Toskana Therme in the middle of their holiday — as a recovery break between trips. It works splendidly, and the next day you have the energy for another adventure.
How to get there from our cottages
Bad Schandau lies just across the German border and you can get there from our cottages by car in only 25 minutes. The spa is open all year round, daily from 10 in the morning until 10 at night. Admission is paid in euros or by card — a 2-hour entry currently costs around 20 euros. We recommend visiting on a weekday, when it is noticeably quieter. Bring your own towels and slippers — renting them costs extra. In Bad Schandau you can combine the spa with a walk around the little town or a trip on the historic lift up to the Ostrau plateau. On the way back, stop at the viewpoint above the Elbe — sunset over the canyon is the perfect end to a day of relaxing.
