There is not only one but quite a lot 'Thermen' in the closer surrounding of Berlin and this one is…read morenot the closest but may be the most attractive one as it was not overcrowded on a Saturday evening. The drive from the northern city limits is about one hour on country roads and the amount of speed traps is moderate to high depending on the route chosen. The Therme consists of three parts: * a swimming pool area with indoor and outdoor pools as well as some hot-tubs * a sauna area with multiple saunas indoors and outdoors as well as rest areas * a wellness and therapy centre where you can book massages, special therapies and treatments The people using the sauna area are from all ages. We were at other places where mainly older people went and we felt gawked which was not the case here. All massage and wellness programs require an appointment and when we arrived on a Saturday afternoon there were only two slots for a 20min massage left. Too bad as our next visit will probably be in a couple of years. I would have given five stars but there were two major flaws which made me give 3 stars only: * the lady at the booking counter for the massage was quite unfriendly. When we asked first she had no slots left at all. When we expressed our disappointment she suddenly came up with two 20min slots?!? * the swimming pool area was not well taken care of. There were several brown 'things' in the pool and on one of the wooden bridges. I guess it was chocolate some kids dropped but it looks like ... You do not feel comfy seeing this. The other areas were clean and tidy.

I really like the place - it's usually very quiet, it's clean, kids have fun, lots for them to do;…read morethe sauna part is made very well, also the nature in the neighborhood is very nice (though a long ride). Some small things: - Restaurant could be better - Staff could partly be better (but can't it always?) - Prices are quite high So, because of restaurant & prices only 4 stars....