In 2012 the thermal baths in the little town of Fichtelberg burnt down. When the fire started, 200 guests still were in the facilities. The guests and staff fled and fortunately nobody was hurt. The little town entirely depends on tourism and the loss of the baths was a hard blow for the local economy. However, instead of immediately rebuilding the place, town, operator and insurance started a legal fight. When it finally was solved after 4 years the operator died. What is left after fire, vandalism and time took their toll is another of these spots which seem to attract me magically……
