For two centuries now, people have been coming to German spas famed for peat baths. This 19th century spa trend promises relaxation, anti-bacterial effects and pain relief. Or is just an expensive way ...

Such men are called “crocodiles” in spa industry jargon because they look ... A barrier extends from a women’s indoor bathroom into a mixed bath in the open air, allowing female bathers ...

Some of the visitors have even relocated to this northern town because the oil-mixed spa water has helped those ... of the municipal Fureai Center public bath before its opening.