Rhineland-Palatinate in danger: the popular spas are threatened with closures!

Rhineland-Palatinate in danger: the popular spas are threatened with closures!

Spas and health resorts in Rhineland-Palatinate are looking at their future development with great concern. These establishments, which play a significant role in the state's tourism, are at risk of financial difficulties. Emanuel Letz, chairman of the spa and health resorts section of the Rhineland-Palatinate Tourism and Spa Association, urges the need for long-term strategies and the provision of additional financial resources to secure the future of these important institutions. According to a report by South German newspaper There is a particular threat of the closure of spa-specific facilities such as thermal baths and graduation buildings.

The problems are diverse and are exacerbated by rising energy, personnel and repair costs. Many health resorts therefore struggle to survive every day because they do not have the necessary resources to maintain their operations. In addition, the Rhineland-Palatinate specialist clinics are facing increasing competition from other federal states. Letz criticizes that health resorts that provide prevention and health care on a daily basis are not sufficiently supported.

Importance for tourism

Spas and health resorts are particularly important for tourism in Rhineland-Palatinate. These facilities account for around 20 percent of guest overnight stays in the state. The offerings in spas and health resorts are health-oriented and offer a diverse tourist infrastructure. How mwvlw.rlp.de reported, the quality standards and requirements for the recognition of these health resorts are regulated by the Health Resorts Act.

The Health Resorts Act (KOG) determines which ratings can be awarded to health resorts. The recognized ratings include, among others, a spa, a Kneipp spa and a climatic health resort. This helps to ensure transparency and increased quality in tourism. Municipalities wishing to apply for such designations must contact the Supervision and Services Directorate (ADD).

Recognized awards and highly rated health resorts

The following health resorts in Rhineland-Palatinate are among the highly rated facilities:

• Heilbäder (9): Bad Bertrich, Bad Breisig, Bad Dürkheim, Bad Ems, Bad Hönningen, Bad Kreuznach (Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg), Bad Neuenahr (Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler), Bad Salzig (Boppard), Bad Wildstein (Traben-Trarbach)
• Kneipp-Heilbäder (2): Bad Bergzabern, Bad Marienberg
• Felke-Heilbad (1): Bad Sobernheim
• Kneipp-Kurorte (2): Daun, Manderscheid
• Heilklimatische Kurorte (5): Bad Bergzabern, Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg, Daun, Kueser Plateau (Bernkastel-Kues), Manderscheid

The predication of health resorts is essential for the tourist landscape in Rhineland-Palatinate. It not only improves the quality of the offerings, but also the attractiveness of the region for guests from near and far. However, given the current challenges, it is essential that political decision-makers listen to the concerns of health resorts.