Just an hour east of Berlin, Bad Saarow has long been a popular weekend retreat for city dwellers. Known for its hot springs and mineral-rich mud, the town became a wellness hub more than a century ago. Today, Bad Saarow’s rejuvenating spa treatments remain reason enough to visit, but outdoorsy types will also adore exploring the surrounding countryside and enjoying a plethora of lakeside activities. There’s a good range of accommodation options when it comes to style and budget, with the best places to stay in Bad Saarow promising fabulous lake views.

The oldest spa resort town in Brandenburg, Bad Saarow has a well-deserved reputation for health and wellness. Sink into warm saltwater pools at the Saarow Thermal Baths, treat yourself to an outdoor mud bath by moonlight, or seek specifically tailored physiotherapy treatments from the town’s resident doctors.

Opportunities for swimming, sailing and kayaking on Scharmützel Lake abound, particularly in the spring and summer. Families will find fun organised lakeside activities during the school holidays, too. The countryside around Bad Saarow remains largely untouched, so you can also hike, ramble, bird watch, mountain bike and horse ride amidst fields and forests. Hide away at our pick of the best places to stay in Bad Saarow for gourmet cuisine, a round or two of golf and a soothing spa treatments.

The Best Places to Stay in Bad Saarow

For a Lakeside Resort

• Precise Resort Bad Saarow sits on the banks of Scharmutzel Lake. Spacious rooms and suites are light and airy, with a classic, contemporary feel. There's a sumptuous spa, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, golf courses and multiple restaurants. A country retreat for romantics, active families and keen golfers.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR HOLIDAY HOUSE

• If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

Travel Information

• Fly into one of Berlin's two airports Berlin-Tegel or Berlin-Schönefeld, or catch the train to Berlin Central Station from destinations across Europe. Bad Saarow is just over an hour from the city by road or rail.
• Bad Saarow is well connected to Berlin by public transport, but it's worth having your own vehicle to explore more of the region! If you would like to hire a car, we recommend visiting our online partner Rentalcars.
• Visit during the summer months, with temperatures hovering around 25°C in July and August. For fewer crowds, consider travelling during the quieter shoulder seasons of May or September, when the region is beautiful and slightly quieter. Expect a real influx of visitors from Berlin during weekends in the summer.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Explore our list of all the best places to stay in Berlin.
• Alternatively, see our pick of the best places to stay in Brandenburg.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.