- free of charge / accessible at any time
Pumpenhaus Solequelle 1
Sightseeing attraction diverse | spa/healing spring
In the Pumpenhaus zur Solequelle I, guests are very close to the source of the Bad Waldliesborn mineral spa. This is where the spring was discovered.
Address
Pumpenhaus Solequelle 1
Quellenstraße
59556 Lippstadt
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Discovery of the brine spring: an unexpected find during drilling
A treasure lay dormant deep underground in Suderlage: a hot, salty spring. Its discovery in the early 20th century laid the foundation for today's Bad Waldliesborn spa. While drilling for coal in 1900, this unexpected surprise was discovered at a depth of 912 meters. The salt water had a temperature of around 38 degrees Celsius and a salt content of 10.4%.
Birth of the spa: the brine spring laid the foundation stone for the Bad Waldliesborn spa
The discovery of the brine spring was a turning point for the region. The Hamburg merchant Wilhelm Eichholz recognized its potential and founded the Bad Waldliesborn spa in 1904. The healing effects of the brine spring attracted numerous visitors and made Bad Waldliesborn a well-known spa resort.
Visit the Pumpenhaus: guests can tour the historic site and learn more about the early days
The Pumpenhaus, a historical testimony to this period, invites visitors to immerse themselves in the past. Here, everyone can imagine how the brine was pumped to the surface. The Pumpenhaus offers insights into the technical systems and tells the story of the brine spring in a vivid way.
Visit the Pumpenhaus and experience the beginnings of Bad Waldliesborn up close. Book a guided tour at the Bad Waldliesborn tourist information office and learn more about the exciting history of the brine spring.
A treasure lay dormant deep underground in Suderlage: a hot, salty spring. Its discovery in the early 20th century laid the foundation for today's Bad Waldliesborn spa. While drilling for coal in 1900, this unexpected surprise was discovered at a depth of 912 meters. The salt water had a temperature of around 38 degrees Celsius and a salt content of 10.4%.
Birth of the spa: the brine spring laid the foundation stone for the Bad Waldliesborn spa
The discovery of the brine spring was a turning point for the region. The Hamburg merchant Wilhelm Eichholz recognized its potential and founded the Bad Waldliesborn spa in 1904. The healing effects of the brine spring attracted numerous visitors and made Bad Waldliesborn a well-known spa resort.
Visit the Pumpenhaus: guests can tour the historic site and learn more about the early days
The Pumpenhaus, a historical testimony to this period, invites visitors to immerse themselves in the past. Here, everyone can imagine how the brine was pumped to the surface. The Pumpenhaus offers insights into the technical systems and tells the story of the brine spring in a vivid way.
Visit the Pumpenhaus and experience the beginnings of Bad Waldliesborn up close. Book a guided tour at the Bad Waldliesborn tourist information office and learn more about the exciting history of the brine spring.
