Overall, I really dug the variety of pools--about 4 different temperatures, the ability to swim…read morefrom inside to out, and a nice patio area outside. I also liked that you could go on an upper deck and catch some warm sun through the windowed roof. It was a refreshing venture while in Stuttgart and super easy to get to on the tram.

I love me a thermal bath. Been lucky enough to visit some great ones in Hungary, Canada and…read moreIceland. This is right up there in terms of facilities, cleanliness and general enjoyment. I visited twice during my week in Stuttgart. The first time I used both the swimming baths and sauna area (on 2nd visit, sauna was female only. Check before visiting). Sauna area is nude. Something I've never experienced before but quickly became used to it. Make sure you check the 'ausguss' timetable in the sauna area for when you can take part in the ritual of having red hot steam blasted into your face by a towel twirling attendant (more fun than it sounds). Swimming area is not nude and has a brilliant outdoor section with a small, fast flowing lazy river. I visited both Leuze and Canstatt mineral baths during my time in Stuttgart and in my opinion, Leuze has the best sauna area but Canstatt has the best and more modern swimming area. Definitely worth a visit during your time in Stuttgart and I hope I can come back one day.

Ah, thermal baths. Why, oh, why aren't there more of them in the United States?…read more Limes-Thermen has a nice selection of swimming and soaking opportunities. There are several hot spring pools with a variety of massaging jets and fountains. There's also a cold plunge, which only adds to the experience. The spa also features a lot of massage and therapeutic programs, a sauna, and a restaurant. There are also plenty of nearby hiking paths after you've finished your soak. If you're a guest in the hotel next door, rates are by duration spent in the baths, the minimum charge being €5.10 for up to 90 minutes. If not, entry fees start at €9.00. Either way there's an extra charge to use the sauna, which has slightly more limited hours than the baths themselves. There's no nudity à la a Korean bathhouse, and the patrons are mostly the retired and elderly (at least during daytime bathing hours). All in all, a worthwhile diversion.