An electrode element for electromedical therapy in a human or animal body, including an element body, on which at least one electric contact is arranged on an outer surface of the element body, wherein the at least one electric contact protrudes from the surface of the element body. The at least one electric contact has a raised contact body with an end face, on which at least one metal area is formed, wherein the metal area is surrounded by an electrical insulation. A catheter and a stimulation apparatus are also provided which include an electrode element.