Go east: Just outside Frankfurt, Bad Orb is the western gateway to the Spessart – opening the door to Germany’s largest mixed deciduous forest for the entire Rhine-Main metropolitan region. And Bad Orb is thriving: The local development initiative and destination brand ALEA is boosting Bad Orb into a boomtown. This spa town is a green oasis, a health hotspot, a go-to place for families and leisure, and a meeting point for nature lovers.
The green heart of Bad Orb is the spa district: Here you’ll find the educational café BOTANICA, a contemporary Kneipp facility, the newly redesigned ALEA CENTER COURT tennis complex in the Orbgrund, the modernized mini-golf course right next to the tapas bar TAPATA, the ALEA HUMMELWEIDE wildflower meadow – and so much more. Come on in!
The Spessart is the perfect place if you are looking for nature, history and adventure – in a region that is just as diverse as you are. Whether you’re wandering through dense forests on a hiking trail, cycling through picturesque villages or relaxing in a cozy café – the Spessart has something for everyone.
With its stunning landscape of deep forests, rolling hills and clear streams, the Spessart invites you to enjoy unforgettable outdoor experiences. The region is a true paradise for hikers, cyclists and nature lovers. You can enjoy freedom to the full on the well-signposted trails – and all just a stone’s throw away from vibrant towns such as Bad Orb.
The Spessart also offers plenty of culinary delights: here you will not only find delicious Spessart ham and hearty game dishes, but also the perfect places for a cozy dinner with friends or a break on one of the many sunny terraces.
Whether you are looking for peace and relaxation or the thrill of nature – the Spessart offers the perfect balance of both. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags, lace up your hiking boots and experience the beauty of the Spessart!
Bad Orb is Boomtown – the momentum is at home in the Spessart.
At the heart of it all is the spa district: here you’ll find the BOTANICA educational café, a contemporary Kneipp facility, the newly designed ALEA CENTER COURT tennis court in Orbgrund, the modernized mini-golf course right next to the TAPATA tapas bar, the ALEA HUMMELWEIDE wildflower meadow – and so much more.
From this district, the town is reinventing itself. Bad Orb is becoming a hub for new sports and outdoor activities, including a brand-new padel tennis court, an updated mini-golf course, and the Horstberg golf course.
The ALEA infrastructure initiative aims to boost Bad Orb into a flourishing future. Numerous social and green-blue infrastructure projects are on the way or have already been implemented.
