Strengthen your health – with the natural remedies of Bad Elster 

Strengthen your health, recharge your batteries, and consciously take time for yourself. In Bad Elster, those eligible for subsidies benefit from a long-standing spa tradition, medical and therapeutic expertise, and the natural remedies of mineral spring water and natural moor mud. In consultation with our spa physicians and guest services, we create an optimal spa stay tailored to your individual needs.

  • Medical certificate

    Clarify medical necessity.

  • Clarify assistance in advance

    Obtain recognition or approval from the relevant aid office.

  • Plan your stay in Bad Elster

    Determine travel dates and accommodation.

  • Spa doctor & spa plan

    A medical examination by a spa physician takes place at the beginning of your stay. Suitable remedies and treatments are determined and prescribed on an individual basis.

Our spa doctors in Bad Elster

Joint surgery
Dr. med. Anke Dobberkau / Dr. med. Frank Dobberkau

General practitioners · Spa physicians

Lindenstraße 18
08645 Bad Elster

Tel. 037437 / 3494
Tel. 037437 / 79400
Email: praxis@dr-dobberkau.de
www.dr-dobberkau.de

Dr. med. Ingrid Werner
Specialist in General Medicine · Spa Physician

House “City of Leipzig”
Badstrasse 13
08645 Bad Elster

Tel. 037437 / 2339

Dr. med. Dieter Enders
Specialist in Internal Medicine and Cardiology · Spa and Bath Physician

bathhouse
Badstrasse 6
08645 Bad Elster

Tel. 037437 / 3498
www.kardio-enders.de

Our health expertise 

Prävention

Maintain health resources, promote mobility and stay active. 

The focus is on prevention, exercise, regeneration and the targeted use of our natural remedies – for the long-term maintenance of health and quality of life. 

Health focus areas :

  • Agility & Mobility
  • Strength & Stability
  • Cardiovascular fitness
  • Regeneration & Relaxation
  • Maintaining physical performance

Muscles, joints & spine 

Maintain mobility, relax muscles and specifically address musculoskeletal complaints. 

Medical focus areas:

  • Rheumatic diseases
  • Arthrose
  • Diseases of the joints and spine
  • gout
  • Osteoporosis
  • ankylosing spondylitis

Cardiovascula 

Strengthen the cardiovascular system and support physical resilience. 

Medical focus areas:

  • Coronary heart disease
  • Hypertension
  • Functional cardiovascular disorders
  • Arterial and venous circulatory disorders

Women's health 

Supporting health and well-being in different phases of life – with particular expertise in the application of our natural remedies. 

Medical focus areas:

  • Menopausal symptoms
  • Osteoporosis
  • Supportive applications for those trying to conceive

Your advantages in Bad Elster

  • Recognized spa town with a long-standing health tradition 
  • On-site spa doctor and individually tailored treatment plan 
  • spa-specific and locally sourced remedies such as mineral healing waters and natural moor mud 
  • medical-therapeutic expertise and diverse applications 
  • short distances between spa doctor, treatments and stay 
  • individual choice of accommodation 
  • Our guest service team can provide support with planning and organization.  

The duration and scope of the spa treatment depend on the requirements of the responsible benefits office and the individual medical treatment plan. The specific remedies and treatments used are determined by the spa physician according to medical necessity. 

Costs and reimbursement 

Accommodation and catering 

You choose your accommodation individually. Depending on the applicable subsidy regulations, expenses for accommodation and meals may be partially eligible for subsidies. 

Medical services 

The medical services are billed directly to the guest by the spa physician's practice according to the German fee schedule for physicians (GOÄ). 

Remedies and uses 

The remedies and treatments used and prescribed at Sächsische Staatsbäder GmbH are billed directly to the guest according to the respective valid private price list. 

The respective invoices can then be submitted to the relevant benefits office and, if applicable, to the private health insurance company. 

Important: The specific requirements and the amount of reimbursement depend on the applicable subsidy regulations and individual insurance coverage. Therefore, eligibility for reimbursement should be clarified before the start of the stay.

Our service for you 

We support you in planning and carrying out your spa treatment in Bad Elster. 

  • Assistance in choosing suitable accommodation 
  • Arranging an appointment with the spa doctor 
  • Coordination of the prescribed spa treatments during your stay 
  • Implementation of medically prescribed remedies and treatments 

Further official information 

The regulations governing benefits may differ depending on the employer and federal state.
Here you will find a small selection of aid agencies; more are available upon request.
Please also contact your relevant benefits office for further information.

Plan your spa treatment in Bad Elster 

Would you like to organize your spa stay in Bad Elster? Our guest service will be happy to advise you personally.