Experience bliss as you sink into the soothing waters at Austria’s legendary thermal spas. The warm liquid, heated by underground hot springs, is enriched with natural minerals containing analgesic properties. Further enhancing these soporific spa soaks are sweeping views of Austria’s majestic mountains and rolling hills dotted with gingerbread-trimmed cottages. Whether you’re looking to alleviate sore muscles or just want to escape the chaos of everyday life, Austrian thermal spa resorts offer unparalleled access to relaxation and rejuvenation.
Located amidst the lush hills of Lower Austria’s Weinviertel wine region, Therme Laa Hotel & Spa employs water to promote wellness. The resort’s pools are fed by a medicinal spring with water temperatures ranging from 93 to 97 degrees Fahrenheit. Immerse yourself in Therme Laa’s indoor thermal spa pool with its series of massaging jets, or pamper yourself outdoors in the resort’s brine pool. The heated saltwater oasis has a calming waterfall and mollifying music, which emanates from underwater speakers. No matter where you soak, you can enjoy sweeping views of Laa an der Thaya, a tranquil town punctuated with velvety green fields and ancient oak forests. The peaceful property is also home to a four-star hotel offering additional de-stressing services including water shiatsu, steam baths and Finnish saunas. Entry to the thermal spa pools is included in a resort stay, or you can purchase a day pass depending on availability.
Drive an hour south of Salzburg to de-stress in style at Alpentherme Gastein in Bad Hofgastein. The sprawling thermal day spa is a welcome respite for frazzled guests looking to recharge their batteries. For the ultimate Zen experience visit the resort’s "Relax World," featuring pools fed by Gastein’s hot springs. Heated water, containing natural radon, bubbles up from wells and mixes with minerals to stimulate a litany of therapeutic benefits. Submerse your fatigued frame in the spring-fed "Quiet Pool" to restore harmony between body and soul, then take a moment to soak up the calming visuals. The modern spa, framed almost entirely by dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, offers panoramic views of the iconic Austrian Alps. The serene scenery enhances Alpentherme Gastein’s halcyon environment, which also includes massage jets, saunas and a rooftop sun terrace peppered with padded lounge chairs.
The tiny village of Bad Waltersdorf -- located roughly 30 minutes southeast of Graz -- boasts one of Austria’s largest thermal spa resorts. Heiltherme features seven thermal pools which flow into a 43,000-square-foot swimming area. The fresh spring water is cooled to a comfortable 97 degrees and is exceptionally soft due to its high mineral content. Plunge into the purifying pools or partake in a myriad of other salubrious amenities offered at the tree-lined public resort. Indulge in a massage or facial or relax in one of 12 on-site saunas. Spoil yourself for the day or extend your stay at the adjacent Quellenhotel, which features an additional thermal pool and spa available exclusively to hotel guests. Heiltherme and Quellenhotel are connected by a private underground tunnel, so accessing the resort’s amenities is quick and convenient.
Situated in the heart of Thermenland Styria -- prized for its pristine air, flowering meadows and undulating hills -- Thermae Loipersdorf Spa is a haven for wellness seekers. Travel to this bucolic southeast Austrian resort and prepare to wash your worries away in one of 14 thermal pools. Extracted from a depth of 3,600 feet, the hot springs infuse Thermae Loipersdorf’s pools with richly mineralized water valued for its healing powers. The resort also features a special adults-only relaxation area featuring more than 9,000 square feet of saunas and whirlpools, as well as a natural lake and massaging stream surrounded by immaculately manicured vineyards. Hotel Loipersdorf Spa & Conference -- the only hotel with direct access to the public day spa -- offers overnight accommodations if you wish to extend your stay.
