Natural remedies offer new possibilities.

For more than 200 years, visitors to the Saxon State Spa Bad Elster have been returning to relaxation and health.

And Gernot Ressler also finds personal happiness through harmony with himself and nature.

MR. RESSLER, YOU HAVE BEEN MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE SAXON STATE SPA BAD ELSTER SINCE 2009. WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES OF YOUR JOB AND DO YOU ALSO ENJOY THE RELAXATION YOURSELF?

Due to the demographic development and the associated health awareness based on the principle of sustainability and strengthening resilience, our company is facing completely new challenges. The focus is on returning to the traditional strengths in the field of health and prevention in combination with our natural remedies and high medical-therapeutic competence.

With the opening of the Soletherme & Saunawelt Bad Elster in 2015, we are addressing a completely new target group in the prevention area. The natural remedy radon in the field of pain therapy is the focus at our company location in Bad Brambach. I am also happy to personally use the modern infrastructure, such as our training center or floating in the million-year-old Bad Elster thermal brine.

WHAT DOES HAPPINESS MEAN FOR YOU PERSONALLY?

Only if you are healthy and satisfied, in my opinion, you can also be happy. The best way to recharge my batteries is to take long walks with my wife and our dog in the beautiful forests around Bad Elster.

HAVE YOU EVER VISITED A CASINO?

Among other things, this is at the top of my planned activity list. Unfortunately, I haven't made it so far, but it will certainly be an interesting new experience.

WHAT AWAITS THE VISITORS OF THE SAXON STATE SPA BAD ELSTER AND WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND IN PARTICULAR?

Our guests can expect a high-quality offer in the field of health and prevention using natural remedies and treatment by highly trained staff. The Soletherme Bad Elster, which has become a visitor magnet and is an incomparable experience to other spas, is the absolute highlight in Bad Elster. The millions of years old Elster thermal brine enables a special kind of floating and regeneration experience. At the Bad Brambach location, everything revolves around the topic of pain therapy and here we have the most powerful radon source in the world with the Wettinquelle.

DO YOU HAVE A LUCKY TIP FOR OUR READERS?

Visit us in the Saxon State Spa region, dedicate yourself to your health and well-being and experience an unforgettable experience of happiness in connection with the wonderful nature and a high-quality cultural program.