The Liquidrom in Berlin

I found this absolute gem of a place after a friend of mine posted photos of it on good old facebook, after she travelled to Berlin as part of a hen's trip.  The photos were enough to make me decide there and then (I think at the time I was in Manila in the Philippines) to go.  

The Liquidrom is a thermal bath type affair, with hot pools, saunas and steam rooms, a relaxing outdoor area, and a bar.  I'll let the photos do the talking.

 

The entrance.  All slate.  Beautiful.

 

This is the outside area.  The sun beds are lovely and tilt back for maximum relaxation!  The little pool is only about a foot deep and heated, just lovely.  

 

I was being 'healthy' with a vodka and cranberry juice, and Chewy had a mojito.  Totally healthy, right?

 

Sitting with my legs in the pool, outside in the sunshine, with a drink in my hand - perfection!

 

If you haven't already decided to go, these next photos will make you want to visit for sure.  The main pool is indoor, with a domed ceiling, and is filled with salt water and heated.  There are pool noodles to help you float if need be, and a lovely chilled soundtrack playing in the background.  The lighting is just amazing, and it is one of the most relaxing places on earth.  I could have spent hours and hours and hours in there.

 

I'll let you in on a little secret.  I was in a bit of a rush in the morning before we left for the Liquidrom, and as a result forgot to pack dry underwear, clever me.  Since my bikini was soaking when we left, I had to go commando.  It was wholly unpleasant.  Fortunately our hostel was only a 10 minute walk away, but it was probably the most uncomfortable walk of my life!

 

So now to some practicalities.  Tickets can be purchased for 2 hours, 4 hours or for a whole day.  We went for the 4 hour option which was a good amount of time to go, but if you can spare the time I would recommend a day ticket.  The Liquidrom can be found in Kreuzberg at Möckernstraße 10, and is easily accessible by the U-Bahn.  Also, we went on a weekday at about 11am.  Apparently on weekends it fills up alot and gets very busy, so I would give you the tip of going during working hours if possible.  They're open really late until 12am or 1am depending on the day, so going after work would be an option too (and a really great way to unwind I would imagine).

Please do visit, it is heaven on earth.  You would never think you were in the middle of Berlin when you're floating around in the pool, or sitting outside on the terrace.  Have you got any recommendations for me for similar places around the world?