The magnificent building par excellence of Bad Ems

A princess from the House of Nassau-Oranien had her private bathing palace built in 1711-20 on the site where the medicinal springs were already being used in the Middle Ages. The later Emperor Wilhelm also stayed here during his vacations.

Architectural jewel and "holy" cult (ural) site

Emperors, kings and tsars once indulged in cultural enjoyment here. Even today the magnificent hall with its wall paintings and columns made of Lahntal marble still enchants its visitors.

Impressive church with golden domes and valuable iconostases

The highlight of the visit is the magnificent gilded iconostasis, a rare monument of extraordinary importance in the history of art.

Tasting the famous medicinal spring water

In this portico, three different springs come to light: the "Kesselbrunnen", the "Kaiserbrunnen" and, the most famous, the "Emser Kränchen".

Garden art oasis of peace

The spa gardens, today a place of rest and relaxation, date back to the late 17th century. It consists of a French and an English garden section, each with its own unique style.

Germany's oldest casino

As early as 1720, gambling on the river Lahn was already being pursued. The original roulette table from 1720 can be admired in the town museum.

Former bath house with 30 bathrooms

The bath house, built in 1845, comprised 30 baths fed by the new spring and was used for cures until the 1960s.

Big stage in neo-rococo style

When the Marble Hall was no longer sufficient for the abundance of events and spectators, the Kursaal building, in which the Marble Hall is located, was expanded to include the Kurtheater.

Landmark of Bad Ems

The outstanding structure on the left bank of the Lahn was built in 1907/08 above the four outlets of the Neuquelle and from then on supplied the neighbouring bathhouse with thermal water.

Summer residence of Tsar Alexander II

Its four corner towers gave the Baroque building from the late 17th century its name. Prominent figures such as Carl Maria von Weber and other aristocrats from all over Europe once stayed here.

Place of origin of Richard Wagner's "Parsifal".

The mixture of villa and white knight's castle was once used as a hotel. Even then, artists and musicians came and went here; Richard Wagner, for example, completed his opera Parsifal here.