The town of fountains with Atlas

Bad Reichenhall and the alpine brine (AlpenSole) fountain

Bad Reichenhall has truly earned its name as the town of fountains. Visitors can visit and admire 55 fountains in the city centre alone. The alpine brine fountain is only one of many, but it literally attracts spa guests magically.

The myth of Atlas and the fountain

The alpine brine fountain in Bad Reichenhall looks majestic at first sight. At a second glance, when you approach it, the air suddenly tastes a bit salty. Finally, at a third glance, attentive visitors recognise the stone figure of mythical Atlas, who seems to be the one managing to reveal the healing waters of Bad Reichenhall's springs to spa guests in the first place. The ancient myth of Atlas, who supports the heavens, so that the sky and the stars do not fall on people's head is omnipresent here. Thunderstorms, heavy rains, earthquakes or volcanic eruptions were explained by the fact that the giant hero had once again lost his powers. However, Atlas in the fountain of Bad Reichenhall holds the shell from which water bubbles with a firm grip and lets it gently fall into the bowl at his feet.

Good Alpine brine from the healing spring

Alpine brine in Bad Reichenhall comes directly from the springs under the city. With a salt content of 26 percent and high mineral contents, for example, calcium at 1.314 grams per litre and magnesium at 0.62 g/l, the alpine brine is famous for its soothing effect against stress and burnout symptoms. It is also beneficial for the skin and respiratory system and has a positive effect on the entire musculoskeletal system, the respiratory tract, and it also has a positive effect on mental health. Many visitors especially enjoy the alpine brine scrubs or sauna infusions. At the alpine brine fountain, you can directly breathe in the salty air.

Relaxation in salty air

What could be better than lying outside under warm sunshine and enjoying nature while finely atomised, salty water comes to lie on your skin like a cooling film? Precisely this is possible in the sun loungers, which are placed around the large alpine brine fountain and are always available for guests. With a little less public traffic, visitors to the royal spa garden can find even more peace here.

Bad Reichenhall and Atlas: recover as best possible

Atlas and his fountain attract visitors and spa guests of Bad Reichenhall amidst the beautiful park surroundings with its blooming and fragrant plants. Majestically, he supports the water-dispersing shell, which seems to spread its precious liquid effectively over the area. Mighty Atlas as a peaceful spot in the midst of the large alpine brine fountain is the source from which health bubbles out - on the one hand in the form of healthy alpine brine, on the other hand through the salty air. In Bad Reichenhall, guests can recover as best possible in the truest sense of the word.