After the discovery of state approved medicinal springs in this small mountain town of southwestern Germany, the name was changed to indicate them in 2000. Today, there are several hotels in Bad Saulgau that are located near the mineral springs and spas. Taken as relaxation, the baths may be taken for as long as you like, but treatments often last several days or a few weeks, necessitating lodgings for the weekend. Bad Saulgau also has recreation in the nearby area to keep spa patrons entertained. Those in town during January can see the alemannischen Fasnet festival with its ornate costumes and parade of "fools".

Bad Saulgau hotels range from the opulent to small but neat rooms at discount hotels. Bad Saulgau’s attractions other than the water include the local water park and the Ravensburger Spieleland Funpark, which offers parachuting lessons and jumps just outside Bad Saulgau. Cheap hotels are easy to find when using the online booking service at EasyToBook.com.