Bad Sauerbrunn: Healing Springs, Rosarium and Views

When choosing a hotel in Bad Sauerbrunn, it helps to first narrow down the themes of your stay: the history of the healing springs, trails and views, or the spa town’s special places. This lets you choose your destination based on what interests you locally.

Healing Springs and the History of the Spa Town

The history of Bad Sauerbrunn is closely tied to its healing springs. The spring was first documented in 1777 during an investigation into mineral springs ordered by Empress Maria Theresa. The Kur- und Heiltherme spa and wellness centre also bases its therapies and invigorating treatments on the spa town’s natural healing resources. These include the mineral spring and thermal spring, as well as dry carbon dioxide gas.

At the multifunctional building “DieQuelle,” you can fill containers with healing water for personal use. Check the latest operating details before your arrival. The guided village tour “Dr. Grimm erzählt!” (Dr. Grimm Tells His Stories!) focuses on the history and stories of Bad Sauerbrunn as a fashionable spa town. Check the latest tour dates before making plans.

Another dated landmark is the Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary: the present-day church was consecrated on September 20, 1970, by diocesan bishop DDr. Stefan Laszlo. Together with the history of the healing springs, this offers different perspectives on the development of the spa town—from the spring’s first documented mention to an event in the town’s more recent history.

Trails and Views

The naturVisionen adventure trail runs for about 1.5 km from the old fire station, winding uphill through the forest to the observation tower. Along the way, balance beams, wobbly bridges, rope bridges and wooden bridges invite you to give them a try, while hammocks are there for relaxing. The trail thus combines a walk through the forest with different stops, each with its own focus on activity or taking a break.

The Bad Sauerbrunn observation tower is a 28-metre-high wood-and-steel structure that winds around the trunk of a tree more than 100 years old. A spiral staircase with 133 steps leads to the viewing platform, 25 metres above the ground. The overall height of the structure and the height of the platform are two different measurements. From the tower, the view extends over the Rosalia Mountains and Lake Neusiedl; on clear days, it reaches as far as Sopron, Bratislava and Schneeberg. The tourist information office lists the observation tower as freely accessible year-round. Check current access conditions before your visit.

The Parapluie is also accessible via a winding path: from the old fire station, the trail leads uphill. For another viewpoint, visit the Wetterkreuz (Wurthkreuz) on Wurtberg, along the road to Pöttsching. It has been mentioned in records since the 15th century and stands on a small hill surrounded by vineyards. From there, you can enjoy views of Bad Sauerbrunn.

Rosarium and Surroundings

The Rosarium has a scented rose trail for visitors with visual impairments. Each rose is also labelled in Braille. This makes the trail a distinctive attraction alongside the views and local history: here, the focus is on the fragrance and tactile labels of the individual roses.

Bad Sauerbrunn is recommended as the starting and finishing point for the Rosalia Genusstour. Nearby, Römersee lies between Bad Sauerbrunn and Mattersburg. Activities there include swimming, volleyball, mini golf, tennis and football, as well as walking, cycling and mountain biking. Römersee is therefore a destination in the surrounding area, while the Rosarium, Wetterkreuz and observation tower offer other themes to consider when planning your trip.

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