Tips for a wonderful stay

Tips for a wonderful stay
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1. Spaziergang durch Bad Ems
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Churches
Bad Ems
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von Leuchtenberg (Nr. 40). Mitten im
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ein barockes Logierhaus der Kurfürsten
m, der russisch ortho-doxen Kirche, dem
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dem 19. Jahrhundert: Rus-sischer Hof
(Hausnr. 23), Schützenhof (Nr. 33) und
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Wilhelm I.-Denkmal, eines der wenigen,
das den Kaiser nicht in Uniform und
Herrscherpose, sondern als Kurgast
(1867-1887) in Bad Ems im schlichten
Geh-rock zeigt.
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The historical Bad Ems
Spa house with historical
spring hall and its thermal
springs
The spa house is the most important
building of the “old spa”. From 1711 to
1720 a princess of Nassau-Orange had
a small private spa palace built in this
place where the health springs had been
used since the Middle Ages. In the 19th
century the later Emperor Wilhelm 1st
lodged in the east wing, the “Emperor’s
Wing”, during his stays in Bad Ems.
In the spring hall, the main part of the
building, you get all the necessary information about the thermal springs
Bad Ems is famous for far beyond its
Spa rooms building with marble hall and spa theatre
Since the citizens of Bad Ems call the
sunny side in front of the spa rooms
building at the river Lahn their “Little
Nice”, as it is oriented towards the
South and decorated with palm trees
in summer, the marble hall, which was
erected between 1836 and 1839, could
be called “Little Rome”. Still today, the
marble hall presents itself like it was ori-
sufficient enough anymore and the spa
rooms building was therefore extended
by the spa theatre and an annex, which
now houses the casino. As it was right
in fashion at that time, the theatre hall
was built in an Art Nouveau and NeoRococo style. Still today, both sites of
archaeological and cultural interest are
the stage for big cultural events. Visits
are possible during the official guided
tours of the town (see page 17) or during the opening times of the ticket booking office “Staatsbad Ticket”.
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday from 10:00 am
– 12:00 pm and from 4:00 pm – 6:00
pm and upon prior agreement
» Römerstraße 8, 56130 Bad Ems
Casino
borders. Try the “Kesselbrunnen”, the
“Kaiserbrunnen” as well as the famous
“Emser Kränchen”. The “Römerquelle”
is located outside of the building at the
“Platz der Partnerschaft”.
Opening hours:
The spring hall and the thermal springs
are in the reception area of “Häcker’s
Grand Hotel”. Sightseeing of the spring
hall is possible within reason for the
hotel.
» Römerstraße 1, 56130 Bad Ems
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ginally built, when Jacques Offenbach,
Paganini or Jenny Lindt performed here.
The “Villa Farnesina” at the river Tiber
in Rome was taken as an example when
the splendid hall with its wall paintings
and columns made of Lahn-valley
marble was erected. The plans for the
festive hall of Bad Ems were provided
by Johann Gottfried Gutensohn, the
royal Bavarian construction inspector.
In 1913/14, the marble hall was not
Enjoy exciting hours in a comfortable
atmosphere with Roulette, Black Jack
and slot machines in Germany’s oldest
casino. Don’t forget your identity card.
Ties are not obligatory.
Slot machines:
Daily from 1:00 pm – 2:30 am
Classic gambling:
Daily from 7:00 pm – 2:30 am
Info: phone: 02603-4541
» Römerstraße 1, 56130 Bad Ems
Quellenturm (spring tower)
The outstanding building at the left
bank of the river Lahn was erected in
1907/08 on top of the four escapes of
the “New Spring”. It is listed on a historic register today.
» Wilhelmsallee, 56130 Bad Ems
Benedetti stone
The Benedetti stone was erected in
memory of the meeting of the French
ambassador Earl Benedetti and King
Wilhelm I on July 13th, 1870 at 9:10
am, which was of serious consequences. With the “Emser Depesche”
(Ems Telegram) this meeting started the
Franco – Prussian War (1870/1). The
backgrounds of this diplomatic quarrel
are described on a board on this stone.
» Platz der Partnerschaften, 56130
Bad Ems
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Old town hall with its chime
The new chime was installed at the
front of the “Old Town Hall” in 2006.
It plays three times a day at 11:00 am,
3:00 pm and 5:00 pm. It consists of 12
differently tuned bells, which can play a
repertory of 32 tunes; e.g. the national
anthems of Germany, France and Great
Britain, various melodies depending
upon the holidays like “Oh du Fröhliche”
at Christmas time and different folksongs. In memory of the hard fate of
their fathers who worked as miners in
Bad Ems the song “Glück auf, der Steiger kommt” is part of the repertory. The
12 bells have a total weight of 312 kilogram. The bells do not swing like church
bells but each of them is played with the
help of an electromagnet which sets a
Opening hours:
April – October: Tuesday – Friday, Sunday and on bank holidays from 2:00
pm – 5:00 pm. November – March:
Wednesday and Friday from 2:00 pm
– 5:00 pm. Special guided tours in the
museum are possible for groups upon
prior agreement. Free admission.
» Römerstraße 97, 56130 Bad Ems
Emser Bergbaumuseum
(museum of mining)
bolt in motion. The whole chime is directed by a keyboard. With the help of
this technique up to 112 songs can be
programmed or even composed.
» Am Alten Rathaus, 56130 Bad Ems
In 1996, the Emser Bergbaumuseum
(museum of mining) was opened in the
historical “Steigerhaus”. With the help
Museums
Kur- und Stadtmuseum
(museum of the spa and the
town)
The “Kur- und Stadtmuseum” (museum
of the spa and the town) in the old town
hall offers a wide collection of historical
objects from two centuries (literature
and illustrations), which are related to
the historical development of the town
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and the spa. Here you are told the history of one of the oldest spas north of the
Alps. Historical spa documents, a splendid collection of artistic spa souvenirs,
Germany’s oldest Roulette, pictures
and information boards invite to a journey into the past. Moreover a new, large department concerning the “Limes”
presents “Life at the Limes – very close
to the Romans“. Original findings from
an amphora up to an under-floor heating
lead you into the world of the Romans.
Person to contact: Dr. Hans-Jürgen
Sarholz (Archivist and director of the
museum), phone: 02603–3572, www.
museum-bad-em.de.
of objects and illustrations the visitor
gets an insight into the past epoch, in
which different ores were mined in Bad
Ems. A display of minerals and the mi-
ning archives of Bad Ems are also part
of the museum.Contact: Frank Girmann
(Director of the museum), phone: 01752602034, [email protected]
Opening hours:
March – October: Sunday from 2:00 pm
– 4:00 pm. Winter break from November until February. Free admission!
Special guided tours are possible for
groups upon prior agreement.
» Emser Hütte 13, 56130 Bad Ems
Heimatarchiv Nievern (regional archives Nievern)
The 250 years old history of the „Nieverner Hütte“ (smelting works) comes to
life in this exhibition with its numerous
illustrative material. It also shows
tools of old handicraft as well as farm
equipment. Person to contact: Werner
und Helmut Birkelbach, phone: 0260313317 or 02603-13346.
Opening hours:
Upon prior agreement, free admission.
» Schulstraße 13, 56132 Nievern
Churches in Bad Ems
Catholic parish church “St.
Martin”
The Catholic parish church „St. Martin”
was built from 1866 until 1876. Due to
quarrels during the construction period,
however, the church was consecrated
in 1884 by Bishop Knopp from Fulda.
The high altar from 1880 is one of the
most valuable Neo-Gothic creations
of this kind in the diocese of Limburg.
The Neo-Gothic decorations in the presbytery from 1888/1889 with the two
large paintings showing the life of Saint
Martin, the “Fourteen Holy Helpers”, the
four Latin Doctors of the Church as well
as the glass paintings of the windows
(1897) are worth mentioning as well.
The bronze altar was created by Gernot Rumpf. The organ of the company
Sandtner has been played since 1995 in
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the nave. With its total of 2,954 organ
pipes, which are distributed on three
manuals and pedals, the organ has become a sacred-music centre of interest
in the region far beyond its function in
the church-service.
Dates for church service can be inquired
in the rectory, Gartenstraße 4, phone:
02603-936920 or right at the church.
The Sunday service is at 10:00 am.
www.st-martin-badems.de
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 am – 7:00
pm, closed on Mondays.
» Viktoriaallee 28, 56130 Bad Ems
of the arch-bishops of Mainz in the spa.
The building became famous due to its
“Schöler” organ from the native organbuilder dynasty Schöler, who lived and
worked in Bad Ems from 1748 until
1832.
Church services from May to October:
every Friday 5:30 pm rosary, 6:00 pm
mess.
Opening hours:
Further opening hours can be inquired
in the Catholic rectory Bad Ems, phone:
02603-936920.
» Wintersbergstr. 6, 56130 Bad Ems
Protestant church “Martinskirche”
St. Martin is also the patron saint of
today’s protestant church. It was already built in the 12th century on historical ground. During the Roman times, a
Roman castell was located here. After
a serious fire in the village in 1720, the
Catholic church “Maria
Königin”
In the protestant Bad Ems, the little
baroque chapel from 1661 served as a
place for the holy mess during the stays
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Romanesque church building was renovated. Then the tower got a Baroque
cover. It can still be recognized today
that the church steeple formerly was
a watch-tower and a fortified tower.
Until 1911, the tower didn’t belong to
the church, but to the community. The
church service always takes place on
Sunday at 10:00 am.
Opening hours:
A visit out of the times of church service
is possible upon prior agreement in the
parish office, phone: 02603 – 50126.
» Kirchgasse 15-17, 56130 Bad Ems
Protestant “Kaiser-Wilhelm”
church
Emperor Wilhelm I. wanted to have a
suitable church erected for himself and
other Protestant spa guests in a “central” location. The way to the old village
church was too long for him. Wilhelm
I. however died before the completion
of the Neo-Romanesque church near
the train station. After the Emperor’s
death, the spa guest Pastor Friedrich
von Bodelschwingh took care of the
continuation of the construction work.
In 1899 the church was consecrated.
The interior and especially the two big
rose windows (borrowed from the Gothic period) in the gables of the transept
are worth seeing.
Church services: every 2nd and 4th
Sunday per month at 11:15 am, every
1st , 3rd and 5th Sunday per month at
6:00 pm.
Opening hours:
Upon inquiry, phone: 02603-50126
» Malbergstraße 5, 56130 Bad Ems
Russian-Orthodox church
“Heilige Alexandra zu Bad
Ems”
The Russian relatives of the Emperor
always came to the meetings of the
family in the “Emperor’s Spa”. Tsar Alexander II enjoyed meeting his favourite
uncle, the Emperor Wilhelm I. In 1876
the church was consecrated in the presence of both, the Emperor and the Tsar.
The five domes are typical for a Russian-Orthodox church. The blue colour
symbolizes God’s wisdom. Inside the
iconostasis, the magnificently decorated partition wall between the room of
the believers and the one which is only
for the priest, shows the different patron
saints of the Orthodox church. Amongst
them there is St. Alexandra to whom the
church is dedicated.
Church services: Saturday at 5:00 pm
and Sunday at 10:00 am. The board
at the church also indicates all actual
church services
Opening hours:
April - October: Tuesday to Friday from
2:00 to 5:00 pm, Saturday from 1:30 to
4:30 pm, Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 pm,
November - March: upon inquiry
Admission fee: 1.00 Euro per person
Info: phone: 02603-4491
» Wilhelmsallee 12, 56130 Bad Ems
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Activities in & around Bad Ems
Cycling, mountain-biking
Ride with the Kurwaldbahn
(cable railway)
The cable railway runs daily from 6:15
am until 10:30 pm at regular intervals
of 10 minutes up to the Bismarckhöhe
(last ascent at 10:15 pm, last descent
at 10:30 pm). The Bismarckhöhe is the
starting point for beautiful walks. The
“Paracelsus Café” and the “Restaurant Bismarck’s” with its terrace invite
to stay for a while. You will always
remember the view from the Bismarckhöhe down onto Bad Ems and the Lahn
valley. There is a picturesque footpath
leading from the restaurant back to the
town of Bad Ems. The price for a single
ride with the Kurwaldbahn is 2.00 Euro
per person, a combined ticket for ascent
and descent is 3.00 Euro. If you buy a
ticket for ten rides the price per ticket
is only 1.25 Euro. Tickets for extra tours
can be obtained in the “Gästeforum”
(guest forum), Römerstraße 8, phone:
02603-973120. Groups with more than
30 persons are requested to make a reservation and pay a reduced price.
Valley station: Römerstraße 18, Top
station: Taunusallee, www.kurwaldbahn.de
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The Lahn valley offers an excellently
developed cycling-trail net in Bad Ems
and the region.
The “Lahntalradweg” (Lahn cycling
trail) , which is awarded by the ADFC
with 4 stars, runs from the mouth in
Lahnstein up to the source in Netphen/
Rothaargebirge and is easy to manage
also by unpractised cyclists. The course
has a length of about 245 kilometres
and has just a few gradients.
The “Loreley-Aar-Radweg” (Loreley - Aar – cycling trail) between St.
Goarshausen and Hahnstätten links the
UNESCO World Heritage “Upper Middle
Rhine Valley” to the charming Aar valley in the east of the district. The cycling
map “Radtouren Rhein – Lahn” can be
obtained free of charge at any tourist
information in the district or see www.
rhein-lahn-info.de/radwege.
Only a few kilometres away from Bad
Ems the “Rheinradweg” (Rhine cycling trail) runs through one of Europe’s
outstanding cultural landscapes, the
UNESCO World Heritage “Upper Middle
Rhine Valley”. Especially the numerous
castles and fortresses in this myth-ens-
hrouded valley as well as the world-famous “Loreley Rock” are impressive.
The Emser Bikepark - a 3.9 kilometres long mountain bike-flowtrail
in a class of its own is located above
Bad Ems. 130 components have to be
mastered when running downhill from
an altitude of about 380 metres. All
kinds of chicanes, such as northshores,
kickers, corners, drops and tables, are
offered and make the bikers’ hearts
flutter. The starting point “Schöne Aussicht” can be reached via Kemmenau,
www.emser-bikepark.de.
Bicycles rental:
Fahrradverleih Kutscher, phone: 026034297, Nieverner Straße 2
Firma Kreutz, phone: 02603-13964,
Am Quellenturm/Wilhelmsallee
Hiking
Maps with numerous tour proposals
can be purchased at the tourist-info or
in the book shop “Adam”, Römerstraße
51, Guided hiking tours for groups are
offered by the tourist-info, phone: 260394150, or at the Taunusclub Bad Ems
(hiking club), phone: 02603-5586.
Hiking boards with all hiking trails
around Bad Ems can be found at the
main station, at the “Alter Bahndamm”
in the Arzbacher Straße and at the top
station of the Kurwaldbahn (cable railway), the forest parking space “Trümmerborn” and the valley station of the
Malbergbahn.
The “Lahnwanderweg” (Lahn Hiking
Trail) is a well-signposted quality hiking
trail, which is 290 kilometres long and
runs from the source to the mouth of the
river Lahn in Lahnstein. The most beauti-
ful sections are the stages from Limburg
via Nassau and Bad Ems to Lahnstein,
about 70 kilometres. The track runs
past beautiful, nearly unspoilt nature,
through picturesque villages, sometimes along the river, sometimes up on
the hills of the Taunus and Westerwald.
Detailed information and leaflets can
be obtained at the tourist-info, phone:
02603-94150 or see: www.lahnwanderweg.com.
Premiumweg HöhenLuft (premium hiking trail) 10.7 kilometres. This
circular tour (starting in October) goes
high up and thus lives up to its name.
The reward for many a climb is stunning: fantastic views on the Lahn Valley
and the Emperor’s Spa. The first section
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of the “Baedeckers Felsenweg” - for
centuries a compulsory program for any
tourist in Bad Ems – already supplies
a real “high feeling” by the numerous
viewpoints being enthroned above the
river Lahn. The following course of the
trail is entirely different, as it is less
dramatic but delightful leading the hiker
across sun-kissed meadows to the climatic health-resort Kemmenau. Length:
about 4 hours. Facilities to make a stop
at an inn.
Vier-Türme-Tour (Four-Towers-Tour)
15.9 kilometres. Four viewpoints on the
mountains around Bad Ems have to be
scaled at this circular hiking tour – with
an altitude of more than 600 metres it
is almost an alpine tour. However the reward makes up for everything: Fantastic
views! The challenges are in particular:
Wintersberg, Malberg, Bismarckhöhe
and Concordiaberg. Length: about 5:15
hours. Facilities to make a stop at an
inn.
Romantik-Runde (Romance Walk)
7.3 kilometres. Explore the scenic river
landscape and the attractive views on
the historic spa quarter of Bad Ems. At
the time of romanticism the world spa
opened up the landscape by promenades, rock paths and viewing temples.
The guests went on excursions on donkeys. Follow their traces, the recommen12
dation of Baedecker in the year 1846
and other guides – but on Shank’s pony
of course. Length: about 2:45 hours.
Tip: You will get an information leaflet
at the tourist office.
Nordic Walking Parcours
You can explore the vicinity of Bad Ems
on three signposted Nordic walking
trails around Bad Ems. You have got
the choice between three different le-
vels: easy, medium and difficult routs
with different profiles in altitude and
distance. The boards next to the top
station of the “Kurwaldbahn” (cable
railway) on the “Bismarckhöhe” and the
one at the forest parking space “Trümmerborn” show the different routes. Taster courses with instructors start at the
“Lahntalklinik”, phone: 02603-97601.
Chess / Boules
At the “Quellenturm” (spring tower) you
will find boules and open-air chess facilities.
Running, Triathlon and Trailrunning
Person to contact: Running Team Bad
Ems, Jürgen Zanger, www.rt-bad-ems.
de. Dauer Power Ems e.V., Dr. Harald
Lange, phone: 02603-70800, www.
triathlon-bad-ems.de
Fitness trail/ Outdoor-Fitness-Course
You can find the Fitness trail “VITAParcours” on the Bismarckhöhe behind the Hufelandklinik. There is a car
park at the edge of the forest above the
clinics (e.g. car park Trümmerborn). It is
a circular course and comprises 20 exercise points (gymnastics, strengthening
and running exercises), which spread
on a distance of 2 to 2.5 kilometres in
the woods.
Amidst the spa park there is an Outdoor-Fitness-Course. Those who
prefer to improve their condition
outdoors instead indoors in a fitness
studio can do that here in one of the
most beautiful locations in Bad Ems at
any time of the year. A “Twister”, “One
Arm Rotation”, “Airwalker” and “Bike &
Stepper” are available as well as a double sun-lounger for recreation after the
fitness training and for relaxation.
Horse-riding
Reitanlage am Höhenhaus, Grabenstraße, phone: 02603-2509 or 016095334124
Hofgut Reiterhof Denzerheide, phone:
02603-14411
Reiterhof Nettekoven, Kemmenau,
phone: 0177-2634092
Ponyhof Ludwig, Braubacher Str. 18,
56377 Schweighausen, phone: 026047304, www.ponyhof-ludwig.de
Golf
At the Denzerheide, which is about 4
kilometres away from Bad Ems, you will
find one of Germany’s most beautiful 18hole golf course with a wonderful view
onto the three rivers Rhine, Moselle and
Lahn. Everybody who is a member of a
golf club and has a minimum handicap
of 36.0 is eligible to play here. At weekends a reservation for a starting time is
necessary. Further information can be
obtained at the Mittelrheinischer GolfClub Bad Ems e.V., Denzerheide, www.
mgcbadems.de, phone: 02603-6541
Shooting
Schützenverein Bad Ems, person to
contact: Udo Wöhler, phone: 02603500103, shooting range in the Concordiastraße, phone: 0157-88312843.
Practice times: Saturday 3:00 pm – 5:00
pm, Sunday 10.30 am – 12:30 pm or
upon inquiry. www.sv-badems.de.
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Schützenverein Nievern, shooting range
„Auf der Eich“, phone: 02603-504344.
Tennis
Tennis court reservations should be
made at the Tennis-Club “Blau-Weiß”,
Insel Silberau, phone: 02603–3803 or
02603–12210.
Miniature Golf
Fans of miniature golf will be delighted!
Besides the generally refurbished course
the crazy golf course at the “Quellenturm” (spring tower) offers a lot to see.
bahn.com. For groups it is advisable to
contact about three weeks in advance,
phone: 06430-929670. There is no booking necessary for normal rides.
Covered-wagon rides and
coach riding
Experience the wonderful landscape of
Taunus and Westerwald in a comfortable way with just 2 hp. These rides
offer a sociable get-together and are
especially suitable for groups. Further
information can be obtained from:
Rückerhof, Tiergarten 2, 56412
Welschneudorf, phone: 02608-208,
www.rueckerhof.de
River cruises and excursions
on the river Lahn
the Lahn valley. At the end of the tour
each passenger gets “his own rafter diploma”. But there is more to come: Time
flies and merry mood arises with music
The modern boat “Stadt Bad Ems” has
got a capacity of 240 seats. During
an hour cruise you will pass the most
beautiful buildings of Bad Ems along
both sides of the river with a matching
explanation on board, leading you additionally through a lock. Fare: Single fare
ticket: 8.50 Euro, group ticket 8.00 Euro.
and dance, with solid food and drinks. It
is also possible to charter the complete
raft. For information and booking phone:
02603-94150.
Boats and canoes rental,
Mooring for motor boats
Opening hours: from April to October
daily from 10:00 onward. Price per
match: 2.50 Euro, reduction for families
or spa card owners 1.70 Euro, person
to contact: Renate Liebeskind, phone:
02603-506444 or 0171-6077344.
Rail trolley rides in the Aarvalley
These popular hand lever driven rail
trolleys are offered for rides on the railway line in the Aar-valley. Rides can be
booked for any day of the week for the
total distance between Freiendiez and
the border to Hessen near Schiesheim
(113 km) or for shorter sections.
Information: www.arbeitskreis-aartal14
Ponyhof Ludwig, Braubacher Str. 18,
56377 Schweighausen, phone: 026047304, www.ponyhof-ludwig.de
Skittle alleys
“Aktivhotel Alter Kaiser”, Koblenzer
Straße 34, phone: 02603-94080
“Zum Kyffhäuser”, Koblenzer Straße 59,
phone: 02603-2745, by arrangement
„Zur Kreuzmühle“, Arzbacher Straße 52,
phone: 02603-12685, by arrangement
We also offer the 3-rivers cruise Lahn /
Rhine / Moselle (on Tuesday and Saturday from 1:15 pm onward), as well as
the big Lahn cruise upstream to Obernhof (Sunday and Wednesday from 1:15
pm onward). Fares each: Single fare
ticket 22.00 Euro, group ticket 20.50
Euro. The landing stage is opposite the
“Grand Hotel”, Römerstraße 1, phone:
02603-4376, www.lahnstolz.de.
Raft trips on the river Lahn
The calmly flowing river is ideal for canoeing and kayaking. Even untrained
water sportsmen will have a lot of fun
and will enjoy the nature here. It is not
for nothing that the Lahn river is one of
the well-liked leisure rivers.
Firma Kreutz, phone: 02603-13964 and
02603- 4253. Hiring of pedal boats, rowing boats, electric boats and canoes.
A hire of canoes for groups of 10 is also
possible. Prices can be inquired under
the numbers indicated above.
A raft trip is surely an extraordinary
kind of discovering the river Lahn – but
above all it is immense fun. The rustic
and adventurous seeming raft “LahnArche” is about 25 metres long, about
5 metres wide and offers space for 90
fellow rafts men. Starting in Bad Ems
you raft along the romantic stretches of
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Firma GM sports, 56132 Fachbach,
phone: 02603–933466. Hiring of single
kayaks as well as Canadian canoes for
2 to 5 persons as well as dragonboats.
Prices on request.
Kutscher Boots-Service, Nieverner Straße, phone: 02603-4297, www.bootsservice-kutscher.de, repairs of all kinds.
Rowing
Guest rowing is possible in the Ruderverein Bad Ems. For date arrangements
phone: 02603-3166. The boathouse is
located in the Mainzer Straße. Travelling
canoeists can book their overnight stay
in the boathouse. Appointments should
be made with Wolfgang Esser, phone:
02603-12931, www.rv-bad-ems.de.
Guided tours in Bad Ems
Guided tour of the town
about 75 minutes, wall creations, tiled
stoves, wall tiles, floor tiles and much
more can be seen. Price per person:
5.00 Euro without spa card „KaiserCard“, 4.00 Euro with spa card. Children up to 14 years are free. For dates
phone: 02603-94150.
You can find the full offer of guided tours and walks in an extra
brochure. Info: phone: 0260394150
of the town at 2:00 pm (in winter every
two weeks). Duration about 90 minutes.
Price per person: 4,00 Euro without spa
card „KaiserCard“, 3,00 Euro with spa
card. Meeting point is at the “Tourist
Information” at the Bahnhofsplatz. For
information phone: 02603-94150.
Kaiserbahn (sightseeing
train)
Professional guides will show and explain the sights of Bad Ems to you. Every
Saturday there is a public guided tour
Fishing
Person to contact: Michael Wittig,
phone: 02603-4297, “Boots-Service
Kutscher”, Nieverner Straße 2. Fishing
licences can be obtained here, too.
Kutscher’s Marina – for sports boats
and yachts, 45 moorings with power
and water supply, plenty of space for
cars and trailers as well as modern sa-
One of Germany’s biggest and most modern sightseeing trains links the most
interesting sights of the spa. During the
tour the sights are explained. Round
trip (about 45 minutes): adults 7.50
Health springs in Bad Ems
Paragliding
nitary facilities. A crane for up to 8 tons
is available. A 90-ton crane can be put
at your disposal upon request. Phone:
02603-4297.
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It is possible to learn paragliding in
the area. You can either do it by yourself or with the help of a professional
instructor. Person to contact: Air-Touch,
Mr. Heinrichs, phone: 0261-8899699,
www.air-touch.de
Tandem flights can also be made from
the “Stefansturm” in Arzbach. Person
to contact: Naturfreunde & Freiflieger
Großer Kopf Westerwald e.V., Mr. Ralf
Münch, Steinstraße 22, 56337 Eitelborn, phone: 0171-6252331, 026209543753, www.grosser-kopf-westerwald.de
The participants of the mineral spring
tour get to know interesting facts about
the history of the springs as well as
about supply, processing and use of the
healing waters. The guided tour takes
about 90 minutes. Price per person:
6.00 Euro without spa card „KaiserCard“, 5.00 Euro with spa card. Children
up to 14 years are free. For dates phone:
02603-94150.
Ceramics workshop Ebinger
For about 30 years this workshop has
produced ceramics, which decorate
sculptures and buildings of the Austrian
artist Hundertwasser all over the world.
During this guided tour, which lasts
Euro, children up to 12 years 6.50 Euro,
groups (more than 20 persons) 6.50
Euro, day ticket 8.00 Euro (with boarding/alighting). The regular tours start
at the main station. The “Kaiserbahn”
runs from April until October. Extra
tours are possible. For details phone:
02603-94150.
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Entertainment possibilities
Spa concerts & tea dance/
dancing, welcome evening
The spa concerts take place in the upper
foyer of the spa rooms building (Römerstraße 8), during the summer months
also at the bandstand in the spa park.
The tea dance as well as the welcome
evening with information, music and
dancing take place in the marble hall in
the same building. Free admission
Spa concerts:
May till October: On Mondays, 4:00
pm, alternating from November on.
Tea dance:
On Sundays: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Welcome evening:
On Tuesdays: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Restaurant Bismarck’s: Live music and
dance, Friday 7:00 pm, Taunusallee 13
Events
Bad Ems has to offer a lot regarding to
culture – theatre, cabaret, concerts or
musicals. Famous stars from the fields
of comedy and cabaret regularly perform in the Kabarett CasaBlanca in the
Badhaus. Throughout the whole year
many cultural highlights are offered in
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the marble hall and the spa theatre – in
a unique ambience. One of the most
beautiful street festivals is definitely the
“Bartholomäusmarkt” with the biggest
flower parade in Germany, the so-called
“Blumenkorso”, which takes place every year at the last weekend in August.
Other highlights: the “Brückenfest”
with dragon-boat races and the oldest
regatta in Germany, which always takes
place in July, the “Tuning Session” with
about 500 tuned cars (July), the “EmserTherme-Triathlon”, a top sports event
(August) or the “Lange Kabarettnacht”,
a cabaret festival (November).
All actual events can be found in
the event calendar offered by the
Tourist Information or see www.
bad-ems.info.
Health & Wellness
Emser Therme (thermal bath)
Clinics
the highest level. Since summer 2014
the offer has been complemented by a
swimming river sauna, which is unique
in Germany. Phone: 02603-97900, Viktoriaallee 25, www.emser-therme.de
Opening hours & entrance fees:
Daily from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, on Fridays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Single ticket: 2 hours 13 Euro (Children
1 – 11 years 7.80 Euro), 3 hours 16 Euro
(children 9.80 Euro), 4 hours 19 Euro
(children 11.40 Euro), day ticket 23
Euro (children 13.80 Euro). Early swimmer charge (Monday till Thursday 9:00
-11:00 am): Pay two hours and stay 3
hours. After-work charge (Tuesday and
Wednesday from 7:00 pm onward): Pay
2 hours and stay until the end. Required
accompanying persons of disabled with
a “B” on the pass get free admission.
Hufeland-Klinik, Centre for pneumology,
allergology, treatment of sleeping disorders, naturopathy, Taunusalle 5, 56130
Bad Ems, phone: 02603-920, www.
hufeland-klinik.com
In December 2012 the “Emser Therme”,
one of Germany’s most modern and
attractive well-feeling thermal baths,
was opened. It is situated right at the
picturesque river bank. The “ThermalLandscape”, the “SaunaPark”, the
“WellnessGallery” and the “FitnessPanorama” provide wellness and health on
Lahntalklinik, Rehabilitation centre for
orthopaedic diseases, Adolf-Bach-Promenade 11 , 56130 Bad Ems, phone:
02603-97601, www.lahntalklinik.de
Malbergklinik, Special clinic for rehabilitation, Römerstraße 44 – 46, 56130
Bad Ems, phone: 02603-9750, www.
malbergklinik.de
AOK-Klinik, Special clinic for cardiological and orthopaedic rehabilitation, Viktoriaallee 27, 56130 Bad Ems, phone:
02603-9780, www.helios-kliniken.
de/bad-ems
Paracelsus-Klinik Bad Ems, Acute hospital and surgery clinic with medical
specialists, Taunusallee 7 – 11, 56130
Bad Ems, phone: 2603-6000, www.paracelsus-kliniken.de
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Maharishi Ayurveda health
and seminar centre
Ayurveda, the science of life, is the
oldest integrated natural health care.
Maharishi Ayurveda tries to bring all
aspects of human life into harmony
and with that the restoration of health
as well as a comprehensive prevention
of diseases. Info: Maharishi Ayurveda
health centre, Römerstraße 1, phone:
02603-94070, www.ayurveda-badems.
de
Private medical centre for
natural medicine
Medical centre for natural remedy
and internal medicine, Dr. med Martin
Schencking, Römerstraße 1 (in Häcker’s
Grand Hotel), phone: 02603-9318580,
www.naturedoc-drschencking.com. Reservation required.
Practices for physiotherapy,
remedial gymnastics
Adelheid Funda, Tilo Niedzwetzks, Bergstr. 2, 56130 Bad Ems, phone: 0260314702
Reiner Hemm, Römerstr. 84, 56130
Bad Ems, phone: 02603-3863
Monika Voßen, Koblenzer Str. 84,
56133 Fachbach, phone: 02603-6948
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Lana Kreis, Sommerstraße 27a, 56133
Fachach, phone: 02603-500510
Gabriele Bilo-Laux, Braubacher Straße
28, 56130 Bad Ems, phone: 026035688
Norbert Lemler, Auf der Pütz 3, 56130
Bad Ems, phone: 02603-507109
Martina Eggert-Meya, Glückaufstraße
11, 56130 Bad Ems, phone: 026035099113
Physiotherapie Zentrum, Andreas Friesen und Andrej Borger, Marktstraße
58, 56130 Bad Ems, phone: 026039311085
Yoga schools
Barbara Schyns, 56130 Bad Ems,
phone: 0171-5708919
Yogazentrum Bad Ems, Manuela
Rönsch, Marktstraße 51, 56130 Bad
Ems, phone: 02630-8787993
Raphael Center, Zur Unterhöhe 9, 56132
Kemmenau, phone: 02603-9314781
Beauty farms
Beautyfarm „Cinderella“ in Häcker’s
Grand Hotel, Römerstraße 1 – 3; phone:
02603-7990. Reservation required.
“Anja im Badhaus“, cosmetics studio
and day wellness farm, Römerstr. 41 a,
56130 Bad Ems, phone: 02603-70286.
Reservation is necessary.
Dreiklang Wellness-Oase, traditional
Thai massage, Römerstraße 76, 56130
Bad Ems, phone: 02603-507136. Reservation is necessary.
Drogerie-Parfümerie-Kosmetik Lappas,
Römerstraße 77, 56130 Bad Ems,
phone: 02603-4498
Going for a walk and stopping off at an inn
A walk to the “Restaurant
Wintersberg am Limes”
From the café high up you have a
wonderful view on Bad Ems and its
surroundings. Next to the café you will
find Germany’s oldest reconstruction of
a Roman watch tower. It is part of the
UNESCO World Heritage Site – “The Roman Limes”. You will start your walk at
the pavilion of the Tourist Information at
the Bahnhofsplatz, from there you will
get to the Wintersberg on a hiking trail
leading you through the train station underneath the tracks, via the Braubacherstraße, Wintersbergstraße, St. Michaels-Siedlung, the ridge way “L” up to the
Wintersberg, about 25 minutes. Phone:
02603-4282; Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 11:00
pm. Closing days: Monday, Tuesday.
The hotel can also be reached via the
parking space Braubacherstraße.
A walk to the Bismarck
Tower with Restaurant
Take a ride with the Kurwaldbahn (cable
railway) up to the Bismarckhöhe or walk
along the signposted “Vier-Türme-Tour”
trail (about 25 minutes) starting at the
main station towards the “Grabenstraße”. At the “Bismarckhöhe” you will
find well-developed hiking trails. After
a walk stop at the café “ Bismarck’s”
for a refreshment and enjoy the won-
derful view from the panorama terrace.
Phone: 02603-508282; opened daily
from 11:00 am.
A walk to the Concordiaturm
(Concordia Tower)
You will get to the “Concordiaturm”
on the famous “Baedecker’s Felsenweg”. The wild-romantic rock path via
the “Mooshütte” (moss hut) leads you
along the famous “Heinzelmannhöhlen” (brownie caves), a geological sin21
gularity of the region, and many other
viewpoints. From the Concordia tower
you have a wonderful view on Bad
Ems and the Lahn valley as well as the
“Westerwald” and the “Taunus”. Start
your hiking tour at the main station
and follow the hiking trail “Baedeckers
Felsenweg”. Climb up the staircase
of the multi-storey car park in the Grabenstraße and follow the trail up to the
“Concordiaturm”. The footpath takes
you about 30 minutes. Next to the tower there is a restaurant and café called
“Concordiaturm”, too. Phone: 026039569587. Opening hours: Monday to
Saturday 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm
- 9:00 pm, Friday to Sunday 12:00 pm
– 9:00 pm. Closing day: Tuesday.
A walk to the Hotel-Restaurant “Schweizerhaus”
Starting at the main station you will reach the “Schweizerhaus” located at the
foot of the Malberg via the hiking trail
„Romantik Runde“ in about 15 minutes.
The beautiful terrace of the “Schweizerhaus” invites to stop and offers a
wonderful view onto Bad Ems . Phone:
2603-93630. Opening hours: Friday to
Wednesday from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm;
Sunday from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm and
from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm; closing day:
Thursday.
Teaching path of stones
On the “Insel Silberau” there is a wonderful circular path along the banks of
the river Lahn. This educational path
takes about 20 minutes and passes the
lock, too. Those interested in geology
get an insight into the different types of
rock. Start and finish of the walk is at
the car park next to the office building of
the county administration (Kreisverwaltung) on the “Insel Silberau” near the
railway station “Bad Ems West”.
UNESCO World Heritage Roman “Limes”
The outer Upper Rhaeto-Germanic Limes is one of the most outstanding
archaeological monuments of Central
Europe, which became part of the list
of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
in 2005. Along the Limes, which runs
from Rheinbrohl at the river Rhine up
to Hienheim at the river Danube near
Regensburg, it is possible to see and
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visit castells, bathing complexes, reconstructed Limes towers, parts of the
frontier fortification, ramparts, trenches,
walls and palisades. Roman findings
are exhibited in the local museums for
everyone who is interested in them. The
first watch tower (WP 2/1) of the Limes
was located above the steep northern
slope of the Winterberg. It is the oldest
reconstruction of a Roman watch tower
in Germany. Here the Limes ran from
the river Lahn in a south-western direction straight on towards the heights up
to the WP 2/3 near Becheln. The Romans probably crossed the river over a
bridge, which might have been located
at the place of today’s “Bahnhofsbrücke” (station bridge). Here there is a
stereoscope, which visualises Bad Ems
in Roman times in 3D. The crossing over
the Lahn was protected by two castells:
the “Kleinkastell” (small castle) on the
“Schanz” with a total area of 4,500 m²
quite close to the bridge at the southern
bank of the Lahn and the “Kastell Ems”
in the centre of the village Ems. On the
area of 1,300 m² the “Martinskirche”
(St. Martin’s church) from the 12th
century was built. It is estimated that
in the 6th century a Frankish settlement
developed at the “Emsbach” (stream),
where there had been the Roman depot
village before. At the edge of this vicus
– at the corner of today’s Koblenzer Straße / Bachstraße – there was the castell
bath.
Further information can be obtained
from the “Limes-Flyer” at the TouristInformation or in the museum.
Excursions around Bad Ems
Rewarding excursion targets
Dausenau (4 km): With its medieval
heritage Dausenau has got a townscape
which is unique in the whole region today. The “Kastorkirche” (Kastor church),
ring wall, leaning tower, Germany’s second-oldest half-timbered town hall, historical “Wirtshaus an der Lahn” (Inn).
Frücht (6 km): In this village in the Taunus you can find the last resting place
of “Freiher von und zum Stein“, who
entered the history books as a Prussian
secretary of state and reformer. Tomb of
„Freiherr von und zum Stein.
Nassau (8 km): This town at the River
Lahn is the ancestral seat of the dynasty
Nassau and the castle which carries the
same name is the ancestral castle of
the Dutch Royal Family. Stein’s castle,
“Adelsheimer Hof” (town hall), Freiher-vom-Stein Park. Tourist-info phone:
02604-95250
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Welschneudorf (10 km): The mansion-house Rückerhof in the Westerwald offers lots of activities such as
horse-riding, coach-riding and events for
children to take part in (baking bread,
milking cows, feeding animals). Phone:
02608-208
Obernhof (13 km): Traditional winegrowing village at the river Lahn with
the opportunity of visiting wine-growers
and vineyards. Monastery Arnstein
Lahnstein (13 km): The town is situated at the confluence of the rivers
Lahn and Rhine and it offers nice walks
along the promenades. Castle Lahneck,
Johanneskloster (monastic church),
indoor playground for the children. Tourist-info: 02621-914171
Gackenbach (15 km): In this game
and leisure park “Westerwald” you can
watch bears, deer, fallow-deer and wild
boars. For the children there are a dry
toboggan run and other offers. Phone:
06439-233
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Pohl (18 km): The life of the Romans
along the borders of the Roman Empire
is shown in the “Limes castle”, an openair museum. Phone: 06772-9680768
Koblenz (18 km): A busy big town at
the confluence of the rivers Rhine and
Moselle with lots of sights and cultural
offers. “Deutsches Eck”, Kastorkirche
(Kastor church), old town, BUGA – ropeway across the river Rhine, electoral
palace and museums of all kinds. Tourist-info: phone: 0261-31304
Braubach (20 km): Historical small
town at the river Rhine with lots of
half-timbered houses. The “Marksburg”
(castle) above the town is the only
castle along the Rhine that has never
been destroyed. Tourist-info: phone:
02627-976001
Montabaur (20 km): The historical old
town with crooked streets and recently
renovated half-timbered houses invites
you for a stroll. Castle Montabaur, St.
Peter in Ketten (church), historical market place. Tourist-info: phone: 0260230010
Höhr-Grenzhausen (20 km): This
town is the centre of the potter’s region in the Westerwald with potter’s
and arts-and-crafts workshops. The
traditional and contemporary ceramic
art is shown in a museum. Tourist-info:
phone: 02604-19433
Diez (38 km): The former residential
town of the Nassau Dynasty at the
Lahn river offers idyllic streets and
narrow alleys with picturesque half-
timbered houses. Castle Oranienstein,
Earl’s Castle with museum. Tourist-info:
phone: 06432-501275
Bendorf-Sayn (40 km): In the princely
palace gardens a colourful variety of tropic butterflies is shown in the “Garden
of the Butterflies “. „Schloss Sayn“ (pa-
lace) and “Castle Sayn” are open to the
public, too. Phone: 02622-15478
Neuwied (40 km): The zoo in Neuwied
shows about 1,200 animals of 155 species on an area of 14 hectare. Guided
tours and special offers for children.
Phone: 02622-90460
St. Goarshausen (40 km): Situated
in one of the most beautiful places of
the UNESCO World-Cultural-Heritage “Central Rhine Valley” and surrounded
by numerous castles. “Loreley Rock,
Castle Maus with presentations of predatory birds, Loreley-Information-Centre.
Tourist-info: phone: 06771-599093
Andernach (40 km): The highest cold
water geyser of the world can be seen
in the “Geyser Adventure Park”. Multi-
media and interactive offers give you
an understanding of geology and volcanoes. Phone: 02632-9580080
Limburg (42 km): Town at the river
Lahn formed by the Middle Ages with
a historical old town and a long tradi25
tion of trade. Cathedral with treasures,
Germany’s oldest half-timbered houses,
stone bridge across the river Lahn. Tourist-info: phone: 06431-6166
Schlangenbad (50 km): The adventure park „Taunus Wunderland“ is a
holiday park for many age groups and
offers torrent chutes, pirate swing,
merry-go-round, dinosaurian show and
many more attractions. Phone: 061244081
Weilburg (65 km): Historical town at
the river Lahn with many architectural
monuments. Baroque palace, “Kubacher
Kristallhöhle“ (crystal cave) and crystal
museum, exhibition of terra-cotta army,
Germany’s only tunnel for boats. Tou-
rist-info: phone: 06471-1330
Nürburgring (80 km): Legendary racing circuit in the Eifel with large adventure park. Phone: 02691-302630
Apotheke am Bahnhof, Bahnhofstraße,
phone: 02603-3960
Apotheke am Markt, Römerstraße 80,
phone: 02603-9317005
Sankt Martin Apotheke, Römerstraße
62, phone: 02603-2201
Sonnen-Apotheke, Koblenzer Straße 20,
phone: 02603-97920
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Elisabeth Adam, Römerstraße 51,
phone: 02603 – 506134
Meckel, Römerstraße 59, phone:
02603-4333
Campsites / parking for
motor-homes
Coach tours – day trips
Coach tours to destinations in the region are offered several times per week.
All destinations can be inquired at the
bus company “Rempel Reisen”, phone:
02603-2427 and 02603-500516,
www.rempel-reisen.de, at the “Stadtverkehr Bad Ems”, phone: 02603-2727,
wwwstadtverkehr-bad-ems.de and at
the coach company “Modigell & Scherer”, phone: 2603-8022, www.modigell-scherer.de
Freizeit Campingplatz, Am Schwimmbad, 56337 Arzbach, phone: 026039364766
Campingplatz Schmit-Henning, Obere
Lahnstraße, 56130 Bad Ems, phone:
02603-4679
Campingpark Lahn-Beach, Im Hallgarten
16, 56132 Dausenau, phone: 0260313964
Campingplatz Bäderblick, Furtweg
14, 56133 Fachbach, phone: 0260313202
Parking for motor-homes, Kutscher’s
Marina (awarded by ADAC), Nieverner
Straße 20, 56130 Bad Ems, phone:
02603-4297
DB (German Railway) information / tickets
Useful information
Pharmacies
Book shops
Banks / post office
Nassauische Sparkasse, Römerstraße
91, phone: 02603-942255202
Volksbank, Römerstraße 82, phone:
02603-93790
Commerzbank, Römerstraße 84, phone:
02603-96270
Post office, Postbank, Römerstraße 25
Reisebüro Bad Ems, Römerstraße 85,
phone: 02603-4052. Opening hours:
Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm,
Saturday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Tickets
for the local and national train services
are obtainable at the ticket machine on
the platform of the main station.
Lost property office
Rathaus (town hall), Bleichstraße 1,
phone: 02603-793141, opening hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 12:00 pm,
Thursday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Internet access
The terminal for free internet access is
in the tourist office at the main station.
In the town hall, Bleichstraße 1, free
internet access (WLan) is possible.
For more internet accesses as well as
facilities for free recharging mobile
devices see: www.bad-ems.info/html/
cs_6739.html
Spa tax, KaiserCard
When you stay overnight and pay the
spa tax, you automatically get the „KaiserCard“. With this card you get exclusive discounts on many attractions and
other deals in Bad Ems. In some cases
it is even completely free to use. In the
peak season (April 1st – October 15th):
for the first person 1.92 Euro, for the second person 1.66 Euro; in the off-peak
season (October 16th – March 31st): for
the first person 1.66 Euro, for the second
person 1.41 Euro. Severely handicapped
persons (from 80 per cent onwards) will
receive a reduction. More information
and spa cards can be obtained in the
“Gästeforum” in the spa rooms building,
Römerstraße 8, phone: 02603-973120.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from
10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 4:00
pm to 6:00 pm. www.kaisercard.com
Spa doctors
Mr Hartmut Schulze, Oranienweg 10,
56130 Bad Ems, phone: 02603-4090
Mrs Hildegard Simons, Bahnhofstraße
2, 56130 Bad Ems, phone: 026033033
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Public car parks (selection)
Parkhaus am Kurpark (multi-storey car
park), Grabenstraße 8, 56130 Bad Ems,
phone: 02603-2217
Covered car park at the AOK-Clinic, Viktoriaallee 25, 56130 Bad Ems
Car park Wipsch and Oranienweg,
Wipsch, 56130 Bad Ems
Parking space at the corner Silberaustraße / Viktoriaallee
There is free parking space near the
main station, the railway station “Bad
Ems West”, in the Braubacher Straße
and on the “Insel Silberau”. Free parking for the first 30 minutes in the town
centre when displaying a parking disc.
spa rooms building, Römerstraße 8,
phone: 02603-973120, Monday to
Friday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 4:00 pm 6:00 pm, [email protected]
City map and street index
Vets and dog-pensions
Emser Bikepark
Private animal-pension Mrs RoseMarie Köster-Theulot, Arenberger Str.
39, 56130 Bad Ems, phone: 01712022114
Veterinary practice Dr. Antje Hochkirch,
Ärztehaus, Bahnhofstraße 1, 56130
Bad Ems, phone: 02603-12480
Animal hotel and veterinary surgery, Industriestr.10, 56335 Neuhäusel, phone:
02620-952244
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Police
Viktoriaallee 21, 56130 Bad Ems,
phone: 02603-9700
Public library Bad Ems
Bleichstraße 1 (in the town hall).
Phone: 02603-933344, www.stadtbuecherei-bad-ems.de. Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from
10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00
pm to 6:00 pm. For the online catalogue
see the homepage.
Taxi firms
Funkmietwagen Ida, Bahnhofstraße 8,
56130 Bad Ems, phone: 02603-3666,
Taxi Büber, 56130 Bad Ems, Nieverner
Straße 53, phone: 02603-13030
Ticket shop
“Staatsbad-Ticket”
Booking agency and box office in the
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Our opening hours and consulting periods:
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Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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