I visited Mühlhausen the first time and I was excited. The following year I returned with my wife Elizabeth. She shared my love to this historic town immediately. One of the highlights of this visit was to spend a few hours in the "Thüringentherme" the local spa.

Underground parking is below the spa and easy access by an elevator is provided. Don't get fooled when you see a sign with the word "frei" at the entrance to the parking. It does not mean free but vacant!
When we entered the reception area where you purchase the tickets Elizabeth rushed immediately to bathing suits which were on display. The advertising said that wearing them your complete body would be tanned and that they do not become transparent. I offered her to get one but she rejected that because of the sizes. Now she is regretting this decision every day.
As almost in all spas you receive with your ticket a key with a chip. This allows you to purchase snacks etc. in the spa area without carrying cash.
In previous years I lost cash in the whirlpools or during enjoying the numerous jets when I visited other spas. For that reason I like this system.

Only make sure that you have enough cash with you because credit cards are still not accepted everywhere in Germany.
So please be prepared and enjoy hours of fun by sportive activities and doing something to improve your health.

After taking the mandatory shower we entered the spa area. Elizabeth who loves to swim lengths was happy to see that the main pool was designed to allow that.
We could only see a few people and children in the whole area. Unemployment is very high in and around Mühlhausen because many companies had to close after the unification of Germany and tourism is not as good promoted as it could be. I compare Mühlhausen with famous "Rothenburg ob der Tauber", but without all the gift and souvenir shops which target mainly tourists. Mühlhausen is still original.

We used our keys to have some food and cold drinks. My spaghetti Bolognese were delicious and after I became addicted to mineral water two small bottles of that.
Whenever you have a chance to try pop made by "Thüringer Waldquell" try it. They are all almost diet and available in different natural flavors. I almost took a few bottles home to Canada.
Another Thuringian company offers a cola which is not so sweet as the US-brands and many people - me included - prefer that.
Just be adventurous and try something different when you are in Europe.
We have read on a posted sign that a major attraction in the main pool will start in a few minutes. Powerful waves will be produced for a short time. If you are not a good swimmer or have smaller children with you, please check first wether it is suitable.

also for kids very much is offered. They can attend one of the offered swimming lessons and it is great to have so much space for them. They took all advises from their instructor serious and followed them.
A separate pool with a small waterside is provided in addition for the really little ones. They must not use the main pool.

We never left the water when we went from the indoor pool to the outdoor pool or reverse. This is not only great fun but especially in winter it is very comfortable.
The outdoor area was beautifully designed and provided privacy. It was very quiet and the air was clean. With a convenient location of the spa close to downtown we were surprised to find outdoor facilities which can almost compete with those of a spa in the country side.
But we loved it and we met a nice lady who told us many things how life changed in Mühlhausen after the unification of Germany. It was very interesting. Unfortunately she had to leave because her paid time for using the spa was over.

There are two outdoor whirlpools. We had a nice talk with a lady from Mühlhausen in one of them.

We were aware that we had only limited time available for our visit of the "Thüringentherme" in Mühlhausen.
We normally would also not take any cameras to this part of any spa because the dress code is "no bathing suit at all, just nude". For that reason many thanks for the pictures to the spa.
Because of the beautiful weather, we decided to spend the remaining time in the pool area and not in the sauna which has a very good reputation.
I believe that in winter at freezing temperatures it will be a very unique experience to go in an outdoor sauna! I know this is practised in Finland but I never tried that.