Natural hot spring · Germany
Römerquelle
Germany
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- 108°F (42°C) at the source
- Cost
- Free
- Hours or season
- yes
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Bad Ems
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 5
- Not drinking water.
About Römerquelle
Römerquelle is a natural hot spring in Germany, on the edge of Bad Ems. The nearest large city is Koblenz, roughly 7 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 108°F (42°C). That puts it in the "very hot" range. Hotter than a hot tub. Enter slowly, keep soaks short and get out if you feel dizzy.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
The site has 5 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Robert-Kampe-Sprudel, Emser Kränchen, Kaiserbrunnen, Kesselbrunnen.
Water temperature
Very hot. Hotter than a hot tub. Enter slowly, keep soaks short and get out if you feel dizzy.
Readings come from OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Römerquelle. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 50.33019, 7.72870.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Bad Ems.
- Nearest large city: Koblenz, about 7 miles (11 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Römerquelle
- Emser Therme 135°F
- Kristall Rheinpark-Therme Bad Hönningen 95°F
- Vulkaneifel-Therme Not recorded
- Mosel-Therme Traben Trarbach Not recorded
- Taunus Therme Not recorded
- Therme Euskirchen 91°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Römerquelle?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 108°F (42°C), which is very hot. Hotter than a hot tub. Enter slowly, keep soaks short and get out if you feel dizzy.
Where is Römerquelle?
Römerquelle is in Germany, at Bad Ems. The GPS coordinates are 50.3302, 7.7287.
Is Römerquelle free?
Yes. It is recorded as free to visit. Parking passes or recreation fees may still apply on public land.
Can you soak at Römerquelle?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Römerquelle?
The closest listed spring is Emser Therme, about under 1 mile west. Kristall Rheinpark-Therme Bad Hönningen is about 22 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
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