21 Affordable Spa Destinations for Ultimate Relaxation Without the Splurge

9. Baden-Baden, Germany: Modern Roman Bathing

Experience Germany's historic spa culture affordably at the modern Caracalla Spa in Baden-Baden. While the town boasts the luxurious Friedrichsbad, Caracalla offers extensive indoor and outdoor thermal pools, whirlpools, water jets, and a large sauna landscape for a reasonable day pass fee. Inspired by Roman bathing traditions but equipped with modern comforts, it provides a high-quality thermal bathing experience focused on health and relaxation in a renowned spa town, without the exclusive price tag.