This luxurious spa only 15 kilometres from the town of Baden-Baden in the northern Black Forest of Germany has been rated one of the world's top ten spas by travel community TripAdvisor.

Schlosshotel Buehlerhoehe combines top class pampering with beautiful scenery, giving guests the chance to relax and unwind.

Nearly 85 per cent of the hotel's water comes from its "sand spring" of soft, healthy mineral water, including for cooking, washing and cleaning. It also fills the spa's large swimming pool and smaller whirlpools.

Five star accommodation is teamed with extravagant beauty treatments in collaboration with the Max Grundig Klinik. Hawaiian relaxation techniques and fitness training are also available.

Set amid 18 hectares of parkland, the Schlosshotel is also a great base for exploring the Black Forest region, as well as Alsace, Heidelberg and the famous wine villages of Rebland.

European aristocrats used to spend their summers in the spas of Baden-Baden and the old world charm of the town is well worth a visit.