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Bad Ems is one of the most renowned spa towns in Europe - and not without reason: the charming spa town on the River Lahn has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Great Spa Towns of Europe and delights visitors with its unique blend of history, nature and lifestyle.
Just a few steps from the Emser ThermenHotel, you can discover the historic town center with magnificent buildings such as the Kurhaus, the Marmorsaal or the traditional casino. Embedded in the romantic spa gardens, walking paths, flowerbeds and benches invite you to linger - right up to the Robert-Kampe-Sprudel, which supplies the Emser Therme with natural thermal water.
Another special experience is a ride on the Kurwaldbahn - one of the steepest funicular railroads in the world - which takes you to the heights of the Kurwald in just a few minutes. Other cultural highlights await you on the opposite side of the Lahn, such as the gleaming golden Russian Orthodox church or the striking water tower.
The location of the Emser ThermenHotel in the heart of the Lahn Valley makes it the ideal starting point for anyone who loves exercise in the great outdoors. Whether leisurely or sporty - the possibilities are as varied as the landscape itself.
Explore the region on a hike across the Taunus and Westerwald mountain ranges, cycle along the picturesque Lahn cycle path or experience the river up close on a relaxing canoe tour. For the more adventurous, there are exciting challenges in the nearby gorges and ravines. And sometimes a walk along the riverbank is all you need to get away from it all.
Golf enthusiasts will find the Middle Rhine Golf Club Bad Ems to be a fantastically situated 18-hole course - quiet, close to nature and with spectacular views of the Rhineland low mountain range, the Hunsrück, the Eifel and the Westerwald. The courses are harmoniously embedded in the landscape and offer both sporting challenges and pure relaxation - a real insider tip for a golf vacation in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Whether culture, nature or pleasure: fascinating excursion destinations are waiting to be discovered around Bad Ems.
In just 20 minutes you can reach Koblenz, the lively city at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Here, history and the present come together in an impressive way: the cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, the historic Deutsches Eck, charming old town streets and a wide range of shopping opportunities make Koblenz a worthwhile destination for young and old.
The UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley, one of the most romantic river landscapes in Europe, begins directly to the south. Castles, palaces and places steeped in legend, such as the Loreley, can be experienced in a particularly impressive way on a boat trip on the Rhine. The neighboring Moselle region also attracts visitors with its sunny vineyards, picturesque villages and friendly winegrowers, where a wine tasting almost goes without saying.
The charming town of Limburg an der Lahn is around 35 minutes away by car. The over 1,000-year-old old town with its lovingly restored half-timbered houses and small, owner-run stores invites you to linger. The impressive St. George's Cathedral, the town's landmark, towers high above the rooftops. A boat trip on the Lahn also offers impressive views of the Lahn Valley, Oranienstein Castle and St. Lubentius Basilica near Dietkirchen.
