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The best health and wellness spots in Austria

Visiting Austria isn't just about strudel and schnitzels, many flock to Austria's capital of Vienna and beyond to experience the country's bountiful wellness offerings. From day spas to gyms to finding a nutritional spot for lunch, we have you covered so you can stay healthy, fit and glowing while visiting this beautiful country.

Intelligent Strength

One reviewer on TripAdvisor declared this space in Vienna "the best gym in the world". If you want an amazing gym experience with every possible bit of equipment you can imagine then look no further than "Das Gym" Intelligent Strength. You can feast on the free weights, try calisthenics or even have a protein shake or healthy meal in the gym cafe after your training session. This is also perfect if you're a novice as users are encouraged to drop their ego at the door as the gym's motto is "No Bullsh*t".

Price: 19 euro ($22) for a day pass. Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Address: Handelskai 340 1020, Vienna, Austria.

Manhattan Fitness

Looking for something with a luxury feel? Manhattan Fitness is just that, with state-of-the-art equipment, fitness classes, a yoga studio and its highlight: an indoor pool with large glass windows that act as a glorious sunlight trap.

Price: Inquire directly with Manhattan Fitness for day passes. Hours: Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Address: Heiligenstaedter Laende 17, Vienna 1190, Austria.

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Amazing Yoga Vienna

If throwing weights around is not your thing then slow down and stretch at Amazing Yoga. It offers a range of classes for the pace you enjoy. Pick Hatha for a more languid stretch or if you want more of a pump, then go for a Vinyasa class. Or if you want to really push yourself, some of the classes are in a 79 degree Fahrenheit room so you will really work up a sweat. It also offers classes for children and more mature guests so everyone can go and experience their "Om" in this ex-coachman's garage.

Price: Drop-in classes are 16 euro ($19). Hours: Classes throughout the day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Address: Diefenbachgasse 54A, 1150, Vienna, Austria.

Based in Oetztal in the Tyrol region of Austria, this is one spa that's not to be missed. It houses 12 heated swimming pools and seven incredible saunas. There is even the option to lodge there and combine a ski and spa experience. You will feel like you're immersed in nature as the architecture of this hotel blends in perfectly with the wellness surroundings. Let the hot springs revitalize your body and the natural surroundings bring a sense of calm to your soul.

Price: A three-hour ticket to use the sauna is priced at 26 euro ($31) and 16 euro ($19) for children. Full details and packages can be found on Aqua Dome's website . Hours: The thermal spa is open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sauna hours are from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Address: 140 Oberlängenfeld, Oberlängenfeld, Tirol, 6444, Austria.

Rodger Bad Blumau

Designed by the late architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, this hotel is a celebration of therapeutic springs, saunas, a hotel and park to make staying here feel like being in another world. Relax in the thermal pool or take one of the many spa treatments available before clearing your lungs in the salt grotto.

Price: From 120 euro ($140) per night and the spa is available for non-hotel guests if you have a reservation. Spa prices are from 33 euro ($39) per adult and 24 euro ($28) per child depending on the time of day. Visit the spa website for full pricing and times. Hours: Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Address: 100 Bad Blumau, Bad Blumau, 8283, Steiermark, Austria.

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ADLER Lodge Ritten, South Tyrol

Just under a two-hour drive from Innsbruck this magical lodge and spa is nestled into the hills and boasts an Instagram-heaven heated infinity pool, forest saunas and an icy plunge pool. The suites and cabins all have their own in-room bio saunas and the decor is cow-hide and glass chic. Classes like yoga and meditation, as well as treatments, are available throughout the day and guests stay on an inclusive basis, normally for a minimum of three nights. On the menu expect fine wines and dishes with "a Mediterranean lightness and an Alpine earthiness" -- and all food allergies and intolerances are of course catered for. Though technically in Italy, South Tyrol, located in the Dolomite mountain range, was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until 1918 so has a heavy Germanic influence -- the closest airport is in Austria, too.

Price : From 1,236 euro ($1,455) for three nights all-inclusive for a suite -- day passes are not available. Hours : Open all year round. Address : Lichtenstern 20, 39054 Oberbozen, Italy

Restaurants

A lover of cake but cake doesn't love you? You don't need to worry at this vegan raw bakery as the goodies are free from industrial sugar and are organic, gluten and lactose-free. The food is never heated, cooked or baked above a temperature of 108 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning that all vitamins, enzymes and trace elements are preserved. Try the avocado bread and the Simply Raw waffle -- a real fan favorite.

Price: A meal with a drink is approximately 16 euros ($19). Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Address: Drahtgasse 2, In the court, 1010. Vienna, Austria.

Another wellness-orientated dining experience and the menu is also fully free of lactose and gluten. Plus some options can be made vegan on request. If you are watching your waistline then go for the courgette noodles with prawns but maybe also sample the "For Wellbeing" dish -- egg dumplings. And make sure you try the coconut tonka beans panna cotta for dessert.

Price: A main dish is approximately 12 euros ($14) and children can eat from 7 euro ($8). Hours: Monday to Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Address: Stumpergasse 61, 1060, Vienna, Austria.

This hot spot is known not only for wellness but also for its great service. Many following a gluten-free diet flock to this restaurant to not feel so isolated when it comes to menu items. It even offers a gluten-free schnitzel which is almost an impossible find in Austria. Wash it down with some organic wine which may lighten the hangover the next morning.

Price: Prices for a main course are approximately 21 euros ($25). Hours: Monday to Sunday 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Address: Führichgasse 6, 1010, Vienna, Austria.

Bottom line

You may fear going to Austria won't benefit your waist and also feel you won't find the healthy food you have at home -- but this isn't true. From gyms that have it all to finding food that suits your dietary needs, Austria has it all. Be mindful though that some of these places are well-reviewed hotspots so advisable to book ahead in advance to avoid disappointment.

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Austria's Top Spas to Visit

Spa culture is a key part of the Austrian way of life, and whether you want to lounge in a thermal pool in Bad Waltersdorf or enjoy a family-friendly wellness retreat in Bad Kleinkirchheim, these are Austria’s finest spa hotels, bookable with Culture Trip.

Best known for its clear mountain air, rejuvenating thermal springs and scenic surroundings, there’s no mystery as to why Austria has some of Europe’s best spas. Here, you can float in a saltwater pool overlooking the snow-capped mountains or even take part in a sauna cacao ceremony. Many of Austria’s alpine hotels place their spa facilities at the forefront – which is why we’ve created this rundown of the country’s best spa retreats.

1. Familotel Kaiserhof

Set in the mountainous Berwang region, the Familotel Kaiserhof is the perfect setting for your next family break. A large indoor play area plus a kids’ club with activities that include petting zoo day trips are just a few of the highlights. The spa, meanwhile, is strictly an adults-only zone. Saunas range from a Hobbit-style Tyrolean sauna to a “herbal steam kitchen” and hayflower sweat bath. There are also a range of treatments on offer, including hot stone massages and sea salt body scrubs.

2. H2O Hotel-Therme-Resort

Built around the famed thermal baths of Bad Waltersdorf, the H2O Hotel is a natural choice for a spa retreat. On top of the hotel’s huge in-house waterpark and swimming pools, the H20 has an exclusive, adults-only spa. Start with a fresh smoothie from the vitality bar before indulging in a massage treatment. Finish with a steam in the H20’s Sauna World, which includes scenic views across the Styrian mountains.

3. Tauern Spa

Perched high in the Hohe Tauern National Park, Tauern Spa is set between the ski resorts of Zell-am-See and Kaprun. It’s a great choice if you want to pair an active holiday with a spa retreat. Inside, there are a staggering 11 indoor and outdoor pools (including an infinity pool with transparent walls), plus ten saunas and steam baths spread over more than 20,000sq m. Beyond the wellness facilities, there are options for skiing, hiking, yoga classes and even paragliding.

4. Gradonna Mountain Resort

Resort, Spa Hotel

Overlooking the Großglockner (known as the “Jewel of the Alps”), the Gradonna Mountain Resort sits pretty on the slopes of the Großglockner Kals-Matrei ski area. Minimalist rooms and chalets are designed to take in the natural surroundings, but the in-house spa is the true highlight here. While it’s not as sprawling as some on this list, it does feature several pools (including one for kids), five saunas, two steam rooms and a sunbathing terrace for the summer months. Facials, couples’ treatments and an excellent hairdresser are among the perks.

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5. Narzissen Vital Resort

Wellness programmes lie at the heart of this hotel, situated in the Aussee region. Beyond the 52 luxury guest rooms, there is a range of wellness offerings. Spend the day hiking before unwinding in the outdoor jacuzzi, or delve more deeply into your body with a Medical Wellness programme, featuring holistic therapies – from brine baths and stress-relieving massages to personal trainer sessions. The food is wholesome and nutritious with plenty of variety for all dietary needs.

6. Heiltherme & Quellenhotel Bad Waltersdorf

7. Aqua Dome

8. Krumers Alpin Resort & Spa

9. Rogner Bad Blumau

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10. Hotel Schönblick

11. Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Carinzia

12. Hotel Das Ronacher

13. Hotel Die Post

Nicholas Grantham contributed additional reporting.

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Luxury Wellness Holidays & Retreats in Austria

Nestled in the heart of the Alps, Austria offers a stunning backdrop for health and wellness travel. With a long history of spa culture, visitors can indulge in the country’s natural hot springs, mineral baths, and thermal waters. In addition to relaxation, the country offers a range of outdoor activities, from hiking and cycling to skiing and snowboarding. The Alpine landscape provides breathtaking views, while the fresh mountain air and crystal-clear water are rejuvenating for both body and mind. Austria also offers a variety of wellness programs, such as yoga and meditation retreats, that combine relaxation with mindfulness practices. The country’s charming towns and cities are home to historic buildings, quaint cafes, and gourmet restaurants serving delicious local cuisine, making it an ideal destination for a holistic experience.

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For outdoor activities like hiking or boating, the best weather tends to be between June and August, although it can get slightly busy during the peak summer season (less so than France or Italy, though). For winter sports, plan to visit between December and February.

Luxury wellness hotels in Austria

MAYRLIFE, formerly Vivamayr Altaussee, begins your wellness journey with individualised treatments overlooking the stunning Altaussee Lake, nestled between the alps in Austria.

Lanserhof Lans

Lanserhof Lans is set in a picturesque location in the Tyrolean Alps, offering guests a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature's beauty.

Vivamayr Maria Wörth

Transform your health with one of Vivamayr Maria Wörth's highly specialised programmes, in the picturesque waterside setting of Lake Wörthersee in Austria

Park Igls is an exceptional wellness retreat in Austria that blends Modern Mayr medicine with personalised care, all set in the stunning, activity-rich backdrop of the Austrian Alps.

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At Lanserhof Lans, the Cure Classic offers a rejuvenating retreat focused on detoxification and revitalisation, set amidst the picturesque Austrian Alps.

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Physio Fit at Park Igls is tailored for individuals aiming to lead a healthy, pain-free life by targeting pain syndromes in the muscular-skeletal system.

Classic Personalised Programme at MAYRLIFE

The fundamental MAYRLIFE experience, this highly personalised programme is a great way to start your wellness journey

Detox Short Break at Park Igls

This programme is an ideal choice for anyone looking to reset their health and wellness journey, offering a combination of relaxation, rejuvenation, and a glimpse into a healthier lifestyle.

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A Celebration of Spa Culture

Take me there, an austrian spa journey.

March 3, 2019

by Bernard Burt

Austria is Alps in the west, Vienna and Salzburg in the east, and romantic spas. A collection of territories, Austria is roughly represented by nine Länder (provinces) with histories predating the modern Republic celebrating its 100 th  birthday in 2018. Home to a new breed of spa and sports resorts, where thermal waters, saunas, and herbal treatments mix with outdoor adventure, this is wellness without the sound of music.

Think of Austria through its west-east divide: The Alps and Tyrol in the west are 62 percent of its territory. Perched in the flatter eastern end, Salzburg and Vienna are tourist magnets. The cosmopolitan capital has one-third of Austria’s 8.7 million people.

Tucked into scenic valleys, vineyards, and farmland are resorts designed for health tourism: sports, springs, and romance. Packages from 320 euros include hikes, skiing, and kayaking, along with massage and mineral water soaks to make you look and feel your best.

The Start of an Austrian Spa Journey

Our spa journey took us to the Aqua Dome amid Tyrolean Alps, stylish Tauern Spa near Kaprun in Zell am See, and luxurious Therme Geinberg Spa Resort near Salzburg. All developed and managed by VAMED Vitality World, Vienna-based operator of eight Austrian resorts.

Passing Tyrol’s busy capital, Innsbruck, and main ski resort Kitsbuhl, we drove west into the snow-covered Alps to the Aqua Dome resort at Längenfeld. Green meadows and farmhouses line valleys, glaciers still open for skiing through June. Set in a pasture, the 400-bed Aqua Dome adds a touch of fantasy: bowl-shaped soaking pools, indoor pools, herbal and Finnish saunas. Thermal mineral water powers two levels of aquatics: family pool where kids frolic, and clothing-optional spot where couples discover each other nude.

Herbs from nearby mountains infuse spa treatments. I was offered a choice of full-body massage using pine sticks, warm forehead compress of pinewood, or honey-ginger oil, and beeswax facial. Whisked to dinner with hotel director Barbel Frey, we discussed how spa and sports are packaged and marketed. “With seventeen treatment rooms, we tailor each visitor’s experience,” Frey commented. Products used include Shiseido, Biosel, and Trehs.

Aqua Dome has the largest spa and beauty complex in Tyrol. The fitness center equipped by Cybex is staffed by sports scientists to develop personal training goals. Or sign up for classes and yoga. Currently on tap: Taiji Bailong Ball from China. www.aqua-dome.at

Worth a Detour

The Starkenberger brewery near Tarrenz, Tyrol, converted an obsolete fermentation cellar into a health-tourism destination. Brewer’s yeast, said to be good for your skin and circulation, makes yeasty soup for soaking. Tap unlimited free lager.  www.starkenberger.at

Drive east towards Salzburg for Austria’s crystal capital: Swarovski. The factory is not on any tour, visitors enjoy kitschy displays of crystal creations, lasers, shopping, and restaurant.  www.swarovski.at

A True Respite

Looking for privacy? Therme Geinberg5, VAMED’s luxurious spa resort in upper Austria, features 21 villa suites with glass-walled sauna, dock on secluded pond, butler service, and exclusive bathing pools. Austria’s first hammam, Oriental World, offers body scrub, tea lounge. Work out at Technogym fitness center, relax at rooftop thermal pool. It’s all about you, says managing director Manfred Kalcher. The spa uses Ligne St. Barth and the grape-derived Vinoble product lines.

Chefs at Aquarium Restaurant create meals to match your mood and diet. Located amid farms, this private villa restaurant features fresh produce, fish, venison, and dairy products. Or you can go for day spa package at the resort hotel.  www.geinberg5.com

A Modern Spa Resort Nestled in a National Park

Nature themes Tauern Spa in Kaprun, a cottage colony one hour from Salzburg. Situated in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, the valley view from all 160 rooms and suites made for instant relaxation. But my “Glacier” spa treatment set up a dinner challenge: quail, halibut, and beef!

Managing director Karl Berghammer says new Salzburg cuisine complements the resort’s wellness focus: healthy, fresh, and light. There are 13 different saunas and steam baths, 10 swimming pools; Alpin Vital spa facials with the region’s natural products, 17 treatment rooms offer cosmetics by Dr. Spiller, Alpienne, and Reviderm; running trail through the village, including a castle, river, and village shops. Golfers have access to two 18-hole courses; ski buffs are on the glacier well into summer.  www.tauernspakaprun.com

VAMED’s eight thermal health resorts in Austria, and Budapest’s Aquaworld, demonstrate how innovative design and nature-oriented treatments keep spa culture alive.  www.vamed.com

Bernard Burt

Health challenges led spa historian Bernard Burt to Canyon Ranch in Arizona, inspiring his 1986 book "Fodor's Healthy Escapes" for Random House. The co-author of "100 Best Spas of the World" (Globe Pequot), his byline has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, American Health, Spa Management Journal, and on Examiner.com. Based in Washington, DC, Burt is chairman emeritus of the Washington Spa Alliance and founding director of the International Spa Association.

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Wellness hotels & spa resorts in Austria

Your dream holiday in a wellness hotel in austria.

Lush Alpine meadows, clear mountain air and a stunning panorama from the summit. Wellness hotels in Austria provide the ideal landscape for holidaymakers looking for some peace and quiet away from the day-to-day stress. But no matter whether you choose a wellness or active holiday in Salzburg, Tyrol, Carinthia, Vorarlberg, Lower Austria, Vienna, Upper Austria or in Styria – you will definitely find the right wellness offer at one of the Leading Spa Resorts!

We have put together an overview of the most beautiful and exclusive four- and five-star wellness hotels & resorts for you.

• All regions
• Lower Austria
• Upper Austria
• All hotel features
• Ayurveda, TCM, Detox
• Infinity-/Sky-Pool
• Medical wellness
• Natural swimming pond
• Private Spa
• Thermal water
• A la carte restaurant
• Adults only
• Charging station for e-cars
• Children animation
• Dogs welcome
• E-bike rental
• Horse riding
• Personal Trainer
• Ski Service
• 5 Stars standards
• 5 Stars Superior
• 4 Stars Superior

Schlosshotel Lacknerhof

Wellnesshotel Ebner's Waldhof am See

• Fuschl am See

Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner

VILA VITA Pannonia

Valavier Aktivresort

Familiäres Wellnesshotel Truyenhof

• Ried im Oberinntal

SKI | GOLF | WELLNESS Hotel Riml

Holzleiten Bio Wellness Hotel

Quellenhof Leutasch

****s Wellnesshotel Hotel Wöscherhof

• Uderns / Tirol

Wellnesshotel ...liebes Rot-Flüh

Naudererhof

SPA-Hotel Das Schäfer

• Großes Walsertal

SPA RESORT STYRIA

• Bad Waltersdorf

Hotel Singer Relais & Châteaux

REDUCE Hotel Vital

• Bad Tatzmannsdorf

Almwellness Hotel Pierer

Naturhotel Waldklause

Natur & Spa Hotel Lärchenhof

Sport- und Familienresort Alpenblick

• Zell am See

Hotel AVIVA make friends

• St. Stefan am Walde
• Mühlviertel

DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort

SPORT- UND GENUSSHOTEL SILVRETTA

Good Life Resort Riederalm

Schlosspark Mauerbach - Adults Only

Thierseerhof

Scheiblhofer THE RESORT

Hotel Gassner

Posthotel Achenkirch

Panoramahotel Alpenstern

Mountain Resort Feuerberg

Wellnessresidenz Alpenrose

Hotel Alpin Spa Tuxerhof

Hotel Paradiso

• Bad Schallerbach

Panorama Royal ****S

die HOCHKÖNIGIN Mountain Resort

Vitalhotel Edelweiss

• Neustift im Stubaital

Relais & Châteaux Hotel Tennerhof

Ferienwelt Kesselgrub

• Altenmarkt im Pongau

Romantik & Spa Hotel Alpen-Herz

ZillergrundRock Luxury Mountain Resort

Mohr Life Resort

Gut Sonnberghof

Mental-Spa-Hotel Fritsch am Berg

Naturhotel Kitzspitz

Traumhotel Alpina

Das Kaltenbach - Naturhotel im Zillertal

Arpuria hidden luxury mountain home

• St. Anton am Arlberg

Hotel Guglwald

Hotel Norica Therme

• Bad Hofgastein

Thermenwelt Hotel Pulverer

• Bad Kleinkirchheim

STOCK resort

Ritzenhof Hotel & Spa am See

Hotel habicher hof

Hotel Freigold

Bergland Design- und Wellnesshotel Sölden

Mountain & Spa Resort Alpbacherhof

Hotel Gut Eichingerbauer

Landhotel Schermer

My Alpenwelt Resort

• Königsleiten

SOULSISTERS' Hotel

Alpin Life Resort Lürzerhof

• Untertauern

Sonne Mellau – Feel good Hotel

das Balance

• Pörtschach am Wörthersee

Lechquell Hotel Post

Hotel Erzherzog Johann

Haller's Geniesserhotel

Cinderella Spa & Resort

Sporthotel Snowwhite

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First date with the tree house Holiday offer at Hotel Gassner

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• 1,200 m² SPA with colorful indoor pool, natural outdoor pool 'Bergsee', extensive sauna area and relaxation islands
• at least 5 guided hikes per week (Mon-Fri) with our hiking expert Moni and host Hans-Peter Gassner
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Short x Wellness Holiday offer at Gut Sonnberghof

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• 2 nights in the Junior Suite including Styrian half-board (breakfast and 6-course menu of your choice in the evening)
• 1 bottle of sparkling wine on arrival
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• Free use of our 2,500m² resort's own "Gold SPA" wellness area (from 3 pm on the day of arrival, until 11 am on the day of departure)
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Wander.lust Holiday offer at Hotel Gassner

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Recharge your batteries in the mountains Holiday offer at Gut Sonnberghof

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• You can dine à la carte (for an extra charge) in our Restaurant TENZO or the award-winning Gaststube .
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• Posthotel fitness worlds indoor and outdoor on 500 sqm
• Storage room for ski boots (with heating), bicycles, etc.
• Free broadband internet. LAN & WLAN
• Free Achensee-Card for free bus rides, Achensee WLAN, cross-country skiing in Pertisau & many other discounts e.g. on cable cars, museums, adventure park.

Romance, nature and pure relaxation Holiday offer at Posthotel Achenkirch

• 1 sea salt treatment for two in the "Zeitlos" private spa: soothing oily body scrub followed by a relaxing bath
• Vitality lunch in the BISTRO bathrobe restaurant

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• 2 nights in the room category of your choice
• Welcome greeting from our patisserie
• 1 bottle of champagne upon arrival in your room
• Substantial 5* breakfast with healthy bread and specialties from the organic bakery Madreiter
• Once during the stay 4-course candle light dinner in our Hotel Restaurant
• 1 romantic horse-carriage ride in Kitzbühel - pick-up directly at the Hotel
• Use of the Leading Spa de Charme with a large garden, sunbathing lawn, heated outdoor pool in summer, indoor pool, finnish sauna, steam bath and a jacuzzi. Also featuring a relaxation room 'Silent Sole' with rock-salt sauna, a healthy Himalayan climate and a panoramic relaxation room
• W-LAN in the rooms and the public areas
• Shoe shine service
• Turndown service
• Valet parking
• Hotel bus service to the ski lift stations in Kitzbuehel in winter and to the golf courses Kitzbuehel in summer
• All taxes and fees

BLUE.MONDAY Holiday offer at SPA RESORT STYRIA

• Overnight stay including Styrian half-board (breakfast and 6-course menu of choice in the evening)
• FREE use of the wellness area on Mondays until 6 p.m. (save € 25.00 per person)
• our minibar – water and juices refilled daily free of charge
• Free use of our 2,500m² resort-owned wellness area "Gold SPA" (arrival day from 3 p.m.)

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Wellness in Austria is a very special experience that you will remember for a long time. Let yourself be pampered by the many different beauty packages and health treatments of your spa hotel and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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More popular destinations, close to nature in wellness trip in austria.

Austrian varied natural landscape will enchant you. The sight of snow-capped peaks , clear lakes and flowering meadows makes it especially easy to switch off during a spa vacation. Read below to find out what to expect from a spa holiday in Austria.

Our spa resorts and hotels in Austria

Your spa hotel in Austria will do everything possible to make your stay unforgettable. Often the location of the hotel alone is an experience in itself. Enjoy panoramic views of the mountains or crystal clear lakes during your spa break and relax in a peaceful and modern ambiance. Our wellness hotels offer you a spacious wellness area with sauna, pool, steam bath, whirlpool and much more. You can relax with beautiful massages, nourishing cosmetic treatments, delightful spa offers and walks in the sauna landscapes. The spa centers also offer a wide range of health sports . For example, book a yoga class overlooking the Alps, aqua fitness or gymnastics classes with your wellness packages and stimulate your circulation. Your physical well-being is also taken care of. While staying in a luxury spa, indulge in the first-class restaurants of our spa resorts and discover new dishes and popular favorites - often even in organic quality. Try the famous Wiener Schnitzel, the sweet Kaiserschmarrn and many other Austrian specialties. After a relaxing day in the spa oasis , retire to your beautifully decorated room in your 4- or 5-star wellness hotel and completely unwind.

The best spa treatments in Austria

Beauty treatments in austria.

A beauty spa holiday in Austria offers a unique blend of natural beauty , centuries-old wellness traditions , and luxurious spa facilities set amidst the stunning Alps. With rejuvenating treatments, mineral-rich thermal waters, and outdoor activities, it promises a holistic escape that revitalizes both body and soul.

Classic spa treatments in Austria

Austria is a prime destination for classic wellness and spa treatments due to its long history of thermal bathing and healing traditions . With elegant historic bathhouses and modern wellness resorts, Austria offers a diverse range of spa experiences . Visitors can indulge in luxurious treatments rooted in age-old techniques and natural remedies, promising relaxation and rejuvenation amidst stunning landscapes.

The 4 most beautiful regions for a short spa break in Austria

Spas in salzburg land.

A popular destination is the Salzburg Land, which impresses with its unforgettable nature . Here you will find impressive peaks and clear mountain lakes . While hiking, stop at a rustic mountain hut and discover traditional dishes. Or hop on a bike and explore, for example, the Fuschlsee with its wonderfully refreshing lakes and traditional alpine meadows.

Spas in Styria

Travel to beautiful Styria, for example, and discover the varied nature of this popular region. Flowering meadows in spring and summer, colorful foliage in autumn and picturesque panoramas of frost-covered landscapes in winter will enliven your stay. The beautiful city of Graz is also located in this region and is always worth a visit with its cultural highlights .

Spas in Lower Austria

Nether Austria is the largest province in Austria . Its special location provides a rich cultural heritage with many monuments. Moreover, thanks to the different climate zones , the region offers an incomparable variety of landscape types, such as alluvial forests, steppes, alpine meadows, lakes and hilly landscapes.

Spas in Tyrol

Tirol is best known for its varied range of leisure activities . Located in the middle of the Alps, the region is an ideal starting point for all outdoor enthusiasts. In winter you can ski . cross-country ski or snowshoeing , among other things, while the warmer season offers everything from golf to rafting and canyoning .

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Spas in bad hofgastein.

Bad Hofgastein is located in the Salzburger Land and offers unforgettable wellness trips in summer as well as in winter. With its many hiking trails , extensive ski area and beautiful town, it has everything you need for a spa trip.

Spas in Schladming

The municipality of Schladming lies in the region of Styria and is nestled in dreamy mountain country . In summer it is a beautiful hiking resort with fascinating mountain lakes . In winter, Schladming offers a variety of skiing and tobogganing areas . Combining your spa retreat with these exciting mountain activities is especially beloved in this area.

The top 3 sights to see during a spa trip to Austria

Salzburg lungau biosphere park.

The UNESCO Biosphere Park in the Salzburger Land is sure to impress you with its breathtaking beauty. In addition to the picturesque mountains and lakes , the park is also known for its forests that invite exploration. The poplar, spruce and birch trees that grow here not only have a soothing effect on the soul, but can also be made into particularly soothing delicacies . For example, try spruce jelly, syrup made from Swiss pine trees or alpine yogurt.

Styrian wine routes

A way to combine Austria's beautiful nature with physical pleasures is a walk or bike ride along the Styrian Wine Routes. These routes take you along the most beautiful routes through the vineyards of Styria, over fertile vineyards, through traditional villages and past cultural sights. Stop for refreshments at a winery and enjoy a good drop straight from the producer.

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

The Swarovski Crystal Worlds is a experiential world designed by André Heller on behalf of Swarovski.

It consists of a park, art museum, sale and restaurant. Experience beauty, inspiration, energy and aesthetics and visit the giant and his garden.

The best indoor and outdoor activities in Austria

Hiking for nature lovers.

Outdoor fans get their money's worth in Austria. Especially the country's varied hiking trails make the hearts of nature lovers beat faster. One particularly beautiful route is the hiking trail " From Glacier to Wine ," which takes you through the country's diverse landscapes . You can also enjoy beautiful bike rides through nature by bicycle.

Visit the museums

If Austria is rich in cultural treasures and archaeological finds , a visit to one of its many museums is worthwhile. The Archeological Museum in Eggenberg features exhibits from different eras, many with a regional connection. Go on a journey through time from prehistoric to antique and discover the wonders of times gone by.

FAQ - Our tips for your perfect spa holiday in Austria

A spa break in Austria is a great experience at any time of year. In winter, you can look out over fantastic snowy landscapes and enjoy winter sports. In summer, you can admire the lush nature and go on numerous hikes and bike tours.

In Austria, there are spa resorts for different needs. From a spa vacation with the family, the kids and the dog to a romantic trip for couples, there is a perfect wellness hotel for everyone.

Spas in Austria is already worthwhile for a long weekend of 1-4 days, as a wellness short break. But also for a longer spa vacation, as there are numerous attractions and activities to experience.

You can book your spa hotel in Austria from £81 per night. Put together your resort stay according to your price expectations using our website or get personalized advice and book your trip over the phone.

Look out for early bird discounts, last minute deals and our spa deals. That way you can often find a real bargain, even with an all-inclusive package. Also booking a spa package holiday will mean you spend a little more money up front, but you won't be paying higher prices for individual treatments or have unexpected costs while on holiday.

Find information about the different spa offers at your hotel and the possible activities in the area before you book. This way you will find the perfect trip according to your ideas.

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13 Best Luxury Austrian Spa Hotels

Ready to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Looking for a luxurious getaway where you can truly relax and unwind in style? Look no further than the finest luxury Austrian spa hotels.

Introduction to the Top Luxury Austrian Spa Hotels

From rustic alpine cabins tucked away in charming mountain towns to elegant light-filled retreats near some of Austria’s most celebrated cities – these luxury hotels guarantee a one-of-a-kind spa experience that will have you feeling like royalty.

So if pampering is what you crave, scroll on – we’ve rounded up some of the best retreats in this stunning part of Europe. Get ready to be whisked away!

1. Naturhotel Forsthofgut

This luxurious spa hotel is located in the picturesque town of Leogang, Austria. Naturhotel Forsthofgut offers a wide variety of spa treatments and activities for its guests.

The hotel features an indoor pool, three outdoor pools, saunas, steam rooms, fitness center. Guests can also enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and skiing.

There are three a la carte restaurants, as well as half board dining rooms and a bar with an extensive wine list. In Wintertime, the ski-to-door access is very convenient.

2. DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort

Situated in the stunning Austrian Alps, this luxury spa hotel has breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort is spread over 5 floors.

The a dults only area boasts an indoor/outdoor infinity pool, indoor/outdoor sports pool, indoor pool, steam room, plunge pool, whirlpool, infrared cabin, saunas and relaxation areas.

The Family Spa has a Slide Park extending over 3 floors as well as family saunas, pools and a whirlpool. Additionally, the resort offers a variety of spa treatments such as massages and facials.

3. STOCK Resort

This luxurious five-star resort is located in Finkenberg in the Kitzbühel Alps region and offers an array of spa services for its guests. From massage therapies to saunas to fitness classes to beauty treatments – there’s something for everyone at STOCK Resort .

Extending over 5,000 m2, the wellness and spa world features 21 treatment cabins, 12 saunas, 11 water areas and 25-m lap pool.

4. AQUA DOME – Tirol Therme Längenfeld

Situated in Längenfeld in the Ötztal Valley region of Austria, this modern spa resort offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountain landscape. This is the largest thermal baths in the Tirol and is fed by natural hot springs. There’s a wide range of amenities spread over 22,000 m2 at AQUA DOME , including an indoor pool with whirlpools and water slides.

Guests can also enjoy a variety of massage therapies and beauty treatments at this four star superior hotel’s full-service spa facility. One of the best thermal spas in the world , AQUA DOME stands out for its architecture and family friendly amenities.

5. Hotel Krallerhof

Located in Leogang, this five-star spa hotel is renowned for its exquisite architecture and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.

While the hotel has plenty of amenities to keep guests occupied, including a spa, fitness center, and multiple dining options, it’s the outdoor swimming pool that truly sets Hotel Krallerhof apart. Surrounded by lush greenery and towering peaks, the pool provides a tranquil oasis where guests can relax and soak up the sun.

The hotel also features an extensive selection of spa services including massage therapies, body wraps, facial treatments, yoga classes and much more.

6. Posthotel Achenkirch

With its unique alpine setting on Lake Achensee in Tyrol’s Karwendel Mountains National Park, Posthotel Achenkirch is an ideal place to relax and recharge your batteries. This 5-star adults only hotel boasts modern rooms and suites along with an award-winning restaurant serving traditional Austrian cuisine paired with exquisite wines from their own vineyards.

The luxurious spa area includes several saunas and steam baths plus various massages and beauty treatments to make your stay even more enjoyable.

7. Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden

Located on the banks of Lake Wörthersee in Carinthia province, Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden is renowned for its opulent design featuring classic Austrian décor combined with modern amenities. A member of the Leading Hotels of The World, it boasts one of Austria’s largest spas with over 25 treatment rooms offering everything from massages to body wraps to beauty treatments.

The exclusive spa area includes several saunas and steam baths plus various massages & beauty treatments to make your stay even more enjoyable.

8. Alpin Resort Sacher

Located at 1,400 meters above sea level on top of the Katschberg Pass, Alpin Resort Sacher offers breathtaking views over Carinthia’s mountainside landscape. This 5-star superior hotel boasts spacious rooms equipped with modern amenities.

There’s a variety of restaurants serving both international dishes plus traditional Austrian specialties paired with superb wines from their own cellar.

Astoria Resort has four outdoor pools along with one indoor pool and hot tub for relaxation after long days spent exploring nearby attractions like Hohensalzburg Fortress and St Gilgen village .

9. A-ROSA Kitzbühel

Located on the banks of Lake Schwarzsee, A-ROSA Kitzbühel provides breathtaking views along with world-class amenities including an indoor pool and heated outdoor pool.

SPA PINK has a 3000 m² wellness area , several different saunas and a pine lounge relaxation room. The resort also features a full-service spa where guests can experience various massage therapies, body wraps, facials and other treatments.

There’s also a stunning 9-hole golf course set in a beautiful natural landscape.

10. Stanglwirt

Nestled among rolling hillsides near Kitzbühel, Stanglwirt is renowned for its traditional Tyrolean architecture combined with modern amenities such as an indoor pool with Jacuzzi tubs. This Austrian thermal spa is considered one Europe’s best Alpine resorts due to its unique combination of luxury accommodation and traditional hospitality services.

At Stanglwirt you will find three outdoor pools along with one indoor pool and several hot tubs. This is the perfect place to relax after long days spent exploring nearby attractions like Wildpark Aurach Animal Park .

11. Rogner Blad Blumau

Nestled in the picturesque region of Styria close to Graz lies a true masterpiece of contemporary architecture – Rogner Blad Blumau . This luxurious hotel complex is not only a stunning work of art but also a perfect reflection of the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.

Its unique design boasts organic curves and shapes, lively colors, and natural materials, mimicking the surrounding hills, meadows, and forests. The free-flowing thermal waters that flow throughout the property are not only relaxing, but also visually stunning with their mosaic tiles and intricate designs.

Everywhere you turn, you are met with a new surprise or artistic element. Walking around Rogner Blad Blumau feels like diving into a utopian oasis of relaxation and wellness, where water plays a significant role in enhancing one’s sense of peace and rejuvenation.

12. Park Igls

Park Igls is situated near Innsbruck and surrounded by breathtaking alpine scenery. This Austrian medical spa resort offers a unique detox activity program and has all modern amenities. There’s a bio sauna, Finnish sauna, indoor swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool, steam room, infrared cabin and garden sun terrace, as well as a fitness centre.

With panoramic views stretching as far as the eye can see, guests can immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty that surrounds them. But it’s not just the location that sets Park Igls apart, it’s the philosophy behind the Mayr principle.

This approach focuses on healing the body through nutrition, digestion, and detoxification, emphasizing the importance of preventative medicine. At Park Igls, guests can expect to not only feel relaxed and refreshed, but also armed with the knowledge and tools to improve their overall health and well-being long after they leave.

Final Thoughts on the Best Luxury Austrian Spa Hotels

The beauty and serenity of the Austrian spa hotels can provide a truly memorable experience. From private wellness rooms to health clubs and infinity pools, no matter your preference, you’re sure to find something that is perfect for you.

Now that you have a better idea of the types of spa hotels available in Austria as well as their associated amenities and benefits, you can begin to plan the perfect visit where relaxation reigns supreme. Don’t just take our word for it though; book your stay at one of these amazing luxury spas and see it for yourself.

Plus, if you want more ideas on what to do during your time in Austria, be sure to read all our Austria travel articles for inspiration. And while there’s no single best answer when deciding where to spend the next vacation or weekend getaway, one thing is certain—an Austrian spa hotel will not disappoint!

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The Healing Power of Nature: Finding Wellness in St. Johann, Austria

By Christopher Ludgate

There is this great symbiotic connection that happens when we combine wellness and nature. We inherit its holistic restorative effect, whether on a hike or just sitting by the water. Now, imagine being immersed in an environment that nurtures that balance as a way of life.

I am a true believer in travel as therapy, so when at last I landed on the prospect of a visit to Austria, I was pleasantly surprised to discover its abundance of wellness spas.

But what would prove more intriguing was my discovery of Austrian culture’s innate reverence for nature and wellbeing.

Vienna is often touted as the world’s most livable city and, interestingly, it is comprised of fifty-percent natural land (lots of it vineyards). So, after settling in at the city’s stylish Leo Grand, I wandered the green Leopoldstadt District and meandered museums, including the fascinating Sigmund Freud house.

Later, I spent an evening at the city’s Therme Wien spa complex to decompress, leaving the swimsuit behind, a la Austria style.

In the morning, I’d embark on a four-hour train ride high into the pastoral Alps to St. Johann in Salzburg for a real immersion. 

I was ready for it.

The feeling of becoming increasingly remote set in, and the crisp fresh air reawakened my senses after shuttling through the lush Alpine hills.

I rolled into the pleasant nook of a town, noting specialty shops and the parks that revealed signs of idyllic autumn.

Soon, I arrived in a cluster of charmingly nestled chalet-type resort lodges. Upon checking in at Aktivhotel Alpendorf, reception briefed our small group of friends about its multilevel spa facilities.

This was no uptight bougie spa; Aktivhotel is designed to facilitate an immersive, comfortable wellness experience in Austria with services daily.

Aktivhotel came complete with a panoramic ‘sky-sauna’ and lounge perched high, serving up tea with views of pastures and sky for days. This same dreamy view was in direct view from the platform bed in my room that featured all-natural materials.

I stood there on my balcony with a deep breath and long stretch – awestruck, contented, and excited.   

Bountiful baskets waited for us in the lobby, each filled with fresh local fare, naturally, along with a blanket. The local tourism board arranged a few activities for us, including this light picnic hike.

A map with a path was provided, but true to hard-core explorers, we somehow went rogue, carving our own adventurous path until claiming our remote territory, collapsing, satisfied, and speechless with the beauty before us.

Another morning in Austria began with a light wellness hike to a nearby traditional European healer, Viktoria Obinger. Our tribe gathered in the dewy air, touring the herb gardens, foraging, and sampling on a delightful immersion into local naturalist philosophies.

The Power of Water

A mist was already in the air upon arrival at Liechtensteinklamm Gorge.

We convened for lunch at the on-site eatery, Gasthaus, where we went family-style, fueling up on traditional dishes, including impressive vegetarian .

I could feel the deep thunder of the forceful ravine as I approached, descending to the cavernous paths from the floating helix staircase.

One of the deepest gorges in the Alps at 1000 feet, its moderate-level footpaths initiated by Prince Johann II of Liechtenstein long ago created a game of hide-and-seek with the rumbling, mesmerizing beauty. 

It was tempting to try to capture the magic with a camera, but I conceded. This force of nature is something you surrender to, like in meditation. It’s a phenomenon that speaks to something primal in us.

I eventually came upon a bench by a perch just before the reveal of the falls and welcomed the opportunity to surrender and just listen.    

Hike to the Hochgründeck, the Healer

In the thick of it, the atmosphere is ethereal. A dance of shadows and light revealed endlessly enchanting scenes as I climbed into the clouds upon Hochgründeck.

I leveraged myself upon the roots of the soaring trees along vague trails. Footbridges above streams informed us we were headed the right way. Further up, ritualistic-looking wooden musical instruments lured me to play.

Is it much further? Don’t ask. Were there woodland creatures? There might have been.

Several yards still from the peak destination six miles up, like a mirage for journeymen and women, was Heinrich-Kiener-Haus; a homey respite for food and refreshment.

It welcomed us beside a warm fire while serving up Austrian Polsterzipf family-style, relaxing further with a round of shtorm (an Austrian schnapps-like drink) before the last leg of our journey.

This climb up Hochgründeck, one of the highest and most wooded peaks in Europe, was once part of The Summit Games, a blend of ritual and mythology connecting a series of mountain peaks. Here on this peak: ‘The Healer.’

A book of visitors’ intimate thoughts sat by the entrance of the Chapel of Peace or St. Vincentz. I lit a candle and stood in the silence before strolling along the grassy summit.

I was awed by the hundreds of mountains peeking above the clouds. There was a compelling sense of tranquillity.

I had every intention of doing my daily meditation up here. But close my eyes to this magnificence? No way. On this day, the journey was my meditation .

Onward west, I was off on my quest into immersive wellness in the extensive spa facilities of the impeccable Alpin Resort Sacher, located in the enchanting storybook town of Seefeld, Austria, and recently named on the Leading Hotels of the World’s list.

A new favourite, indeed.

Chris is a New York-based Travel & Culture Writer with multiple outlets and a decade of experience sharing inspiring travel stories that go beyond the typical.

Niches are versatile but tend towards sophisticated-bohemian, coastal, cultural, wellness, historical, nature, architecture, and hotels.

Chris is also a filmmaker. Connect with Chris at wanderamatravel.com and on Instagram @wanderamatravel .

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5 austrian wellness experiences most people haven’t heard about.

Little Austria is a spa and wellness travel giant (the 5th largest market globally) even with its tiny population of 8.5 million. But Austria is so well established, and has been for so long, that people often overlook their historic – and current – innovation. This is the land of “wellness hotels” (resting, breathing fresh air, drinking pure water, exercising in Alpine nature, soaking in hot springs, etc.), where spas are as vast as theme parks – and their menus seem as long as novels. 

With the Global Wellness Summit headed to Kitzbühel, Tyrol, Austria (the cradle of wellness tourism) this fall, the conference spotlighted five unique Austrian wellness experiences. Some are a century old, like the Mayr Cure or hay baths. But new and fascinating things are underway, like Sauna Aufguss shows, where sauna-meisters stage theatrical performances with costumes, song and dance in sauna “theaters” that hold 50 to 300 people. A far cry from how most Americans or Asians “do” sauna, which is often a lonely, small and uninspiring affair. 

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SPA Guide 2023: The Best Medical Wellness Hotels in Austria

When time-honored healing methods meet modern medicine and innovative technologies, you can rest assured that you're in the best of hands. these spas score full marks with their award-winning health offerings., by carolin chytrek, april 3, 2023, 1: lanserhof lans, excellent: 99 | 100 points*, © alexander haiden.

Since its opening in 1984, the Lanserhof with its unique concept has been regarded as a leading wellness hotel with a holistic approach of naturopathy, diagnostics and state-of-the-art medicine in Europe. In the middle of the dreamlike mountain landscape guests enter into a special connection with nature. The entire treatment and wellness program is precisely tailored in every detail to the needs and health goals of individual guests. In addition to three saunas, there's an 18-meter outdoor pool that can be used year-round, an indoor pool and a cold chamber. There's also a daily activity program with yoga, Qigong and Pilates. In terms of design, the resort also impresses with modernity, innovation and the highest level of comfort.

Lanserhof Lans Kochholzweg 153, 6072 Lans, Tyrol Web: lanserhof.com Tel.: +43 512 386660 Price: from € 640

2: Bleib Berg Health Retreat

Outstanding: 92 | 100 points*.

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The health hotel is enthroned in a beautiful location at 920 meters above sea level near the border triangle and offers all possibilities for a relaxing and regenerating time out. In the wellness area, guests are pampered with a multi-faceted sauna landscape, a magnificent natural bathing pond, spacious relaxation rooms and pleasant pools filled with thermal water, both indoor and outdoor. A team of doctors, psychologists, sports scientists, masseurs, therapists and dieticians ensure that the holistic programs are crowned with success. Whether F.X. Mayr cure, detox or low-FODMAP diet - a well thought-out fasting cure is always at the center of every stay at the retreat in the middle of nature.

Bleib Berg Health Retreat Thermenweg 28, 9530 Bad Bleiberg Web: bleib-berg.com Tel.: +43 4244 2205 Price: from € 257

3: Park Igls Health Center

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Located in the heart of the Austrian Alps, the award-winning Mayr Spa Center welcomes guests. Each of the hotel's cozy rooms has a balcony and allows for an impressive view of the Nordkette mountain range. The modern, holistically designed Medi-Spa area offers everything your heart desires. Whether indoor pool, textile sauna, or spacious natural idyll - here you'll find the right thing for you. The offer is ideally complemented by the beneficial and proven Kneipp cures. The good cuisine is particularly convincing with the eight-step Mayr cuisine: the light, base-defined dishes are as delicious as they are healthy and are prepared from regional foods.

Health Center Park Igls Igler Straße 51, 6080 Igls, Tirol Web: park-igls.at Tel.: +43 512 377305 Price: from € 372

4: Rickatschwende F.X.. Mayr Health Retreat

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A modern F.X. Mayr cure at the Rickatschwende Health Retreat creates the perfect starting point for taking more intensive care of one's health. Contemporary mild fasting offers the effective starting aid, supported by serious complementary medicine with over 30 years of experience and a range of spa treatments, including physician services and physiotherapy. Guests also participate in guided workouts such as yoga, Pilates and guided hikes. Still, it feels front and center like a luxurious wellness hotel. This is ensured, among other things, by the saunas, warm-water pools, plunge pools, atmospheric relaxation rooms, an indoor pool, and the special dining program, which tastes and feels good in equal measure.

Rickatschwende F.X. Mayr Health Retreat Rickatschwende 1, 6850 Dornbirn, Vorarlberg Web: rickatschwende.com Tel.: +43 5572 25350 Price: from € 2,174

5: La Pura Women's Health Resort Kamptal

Outstanding: 93 | 100 points*.

The four-star superior resort with 83 harmoniously designed rooms and suites is located in the idyllic Waldviertel region and scores as a retreat for women aged 16 and over. Here, the focus is on health and well-being, based on the latest findings and treatments in gender medicine. In addition to an extensive spa and fitness offering, including a bio-scented sauna, brine steam bath and Pilates, it's the range of medical services that stand out. In the restaurant, cooking is done according to GourMed® Cuisine; easily digestible, energizing dishes are recreated according to season. The gym is modernly equipped with Technogym equipment and specially designed for women and their muscle groups.

La Pura Women's Health Resort Kamptal Main Square 58, 3571 Gars am Kamp, Lower Austria Web: lapura.at Tel.: +43 2985 2666742 Price: from € 448

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Wellnesshotels Austria

Wellness and spa hotels in Austria: pure relaxation, nature and culture experience.

Those who value diversity in their holidays are in the right place with wellness in Austria. Here, in the midst of nature parks, glaciers, natural wonders as well as long shopping streets, festivals and of course wellness hotels, every visitor to Austria really gets their money's worth. With so many activities, the wellbeing of each individual must not be neglected, so we recommend a spa holiday in a hotel in Austria. These offer their wellness guests an idyllic spa holiday with many different recreational opportunities such as massages, special wellness oases and many other recreational opportunities to relax mind and body and in Austria just take a break from everyday life.

With whom do you want to enjoy your holidays in Austria?

Wellness holidays in Austria are suitable for young and old. For the newly in love, we recommend a romantic wellness weekend in one of the wellness hotels in Austria. Here couples can distance themselves from everyday life and enjoy the cozy togetherness with spa services such as double treatments or couples applications. After exciting hikes through the Austrian natural diversity, they will then enjoy fine cuisine at the spa hotel in Austria of their choice.

Wellness holidays are not only suitable for couples, but are also suitable for a week or two with the whole family. The spa hotels in Austria are family-friendly and also have special children's areas where children can play and be cared for, while parents can be spoiled in the spa area and enjoy their spa holiday in Austria to the fullest.

And also the seniors come here not too short: special applications such as steam room, timeouts in the sauna area and in the whirlpool let them for a moment forget everyday life.

Wellness and spa hotels: Adults only what does it mean? 

As many family-friendly wellness hotels in Austria as are family-friendly: some couples are looking for a time-out just for two. Especially if they have left their own offspring at home, they would like to enjoy the limited time as a couple without any child noise. For this reason, Adults only wellness hotels in Austria are becoming popular.

Adults Only means in the spa hotel in Austria, that only adult spa guests and young people from 16 years are welcome. The wellness hotels in Austria have thus specialized in dealing exclusively with the needs of older wellness guests. Relaxing breaks in the spa, excursions in the nature and the enjoyment of fine culinary high in the course. Because many adults long for a pampering program in which they can escape the stress and hectic pace of everyday life for a while. Adults only wellness hotels in Austria offer just that. Surrounded by picturesque natural landscapes, adults can relax in the spa hotel in Austria and experience the opportunity to once again focus on themselves.

What kind of spa treatments will be recommended in Austrian wellness hotels?

Relaxation is naturally very important in Austria's spa hotels, the reason why many visitors feel comfortable here. Many of the hotels have a separate spa area for men and women, so you can enjoy the various spa treatments without being disturbed. For women, especially classical massages, but also exclusive beauty treatments with high-quality cosmetics are offered. But above all physiotherapeutic applications promise a lasting effect. Here you can choose between pedal massages, trigger point massages and many more. Not to forget the special beauty packages for women, such as detoxification or anti-stress care. Also for the gentlemen massages, scrubs and various baths are offered. Relaxation in the wellness hotels in Austria has also been a very special quality for years, which can be proven by the recurring visitors.

What kind of experiences can you expect during your holidays in Austria?

A wellness holiday in Austria is a great way to find relaxation. In many regions, the country in the Alps offers the best conditions to relax in special wellness hotels. Wellness in Austria is not only an excellent idea for spa vacationers. Even active people can find a change from everyday life and exercise on the side. The mixture of winter sports and wellness holidays Austria, for example, is an often used option. Especially in winter, many tourists perceive this form of holiday in the Austrian mountains in one of the many spa hotels. You can enjoy the down to earth cuisine of Austria, which is usually gently prepared during a spa holiday that tastes delicious and healthy. Such a holiday is particularly suitable for athletes, families but also solo travelers.

Year-round holiday season in the wellness hotels Austria

The best time to go on a wellness holiday to Austria is .....? The decision is difficult because whether spring, summer fall or winter, every season has its own special charm. Here you are asked! Whether in the ski season, which can be combined excellently with a relaxing stay in the wellness hotels in the ski areas of Austria, or in the charming "open" seasons when hiking, mountain biking, golfing, paragliding ... enjoy the spa services. They often include fitness, sports and more. Usually, the ski slopes in East Tyrol are popular destinations, as well as hiking areas like Styria. Following the sporty balance on the slopes, you can indulge yourself in the wellness areas an extensive pampering program. So relaxed it goes to the food. The specialties of the region are very popular with all wellness hotels in Austria. During a spa holiday in Austria you can enjoy this gently prepared.

Recommended wellness hotels in Austria

Wellness vacationers in Austria not only have to choose a season, but also opt for one of the diverse regions. For a wellness vacation, short breaks from many regions of Austria can be chosen, which are distributed throughout the country. The different federal states in which the spa hotels in Austria are located, have very different advantages. Altogether one differentiates between nine states:

• upper Austria
• Lower Austria
• Burgenland and ...

All have natural and cultural characteristics that make their visit worthwhile. From vineyards to Waldviertel, from mountains to lakes, from pulsating life to village romance: the many facets of Austria offer the right thing for every wellness holidaymaker.

Relax in the spa surrounded by picturesque mountain scenery in the Alpine republic

Many people come to mind when thinking of Austria: mountains. This means: High alpine landscapes, which guarantee extravagant views after climbing the peaks, a landscape painted as if in the meadows in the distance cows graze. In the distance you can see snowy peaks, where the snow never seems to thaw and sets itself apart from the summer landscape around you. Especially Tyrol in Austria is a popular destination for a spa vacation.

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Wellness vacationers will find in Tyrol high mountains, which invite along small mountain rivers, vast meadows and idyllic meadows for walks and discovery tours. Nature-loving wellness vacationers will find numerous high-alpine nature parks in Austria as well as the Hohe Tauern National Park, where Tyrol presents itself in its originality. Both in summer and in winter, the diversity of nature in Austria offers plenty of natural attractions to discover. Here wellness tourists can still see golden eagles in the wild, trudge through pinewood forests or pause on idyllic river landscapes. In summer, excursions - from the wellness hotel - to the waterfalls of Tyrol or adventurous excursions through the gorges and gorges of the federal state are worthwhile. Relaxation, however, offers time off at the Tyrolean lakes in summer. After sunbathing, a dip in the water in drinking quality is good. But also in winter, wellness vacationers enjoy well-being moments in Tyrol in Austria.

Winter holidays in a hotel in Austria

Many wellness holidaymakers are drawn to Austria for a winter holiday year after year. Here you will find everything that both the winter sports heart and the wellness heart desires. The spa hotel is the ideal starting point and the mountainous, snowy regions of Austria offer ideal conditions for active winter sports enthusiasts in winter. Popular sports that focus on downhill skiing include:

• snowboarding

Even winter hikers, cross-country skiers and snowshoe hikers get their money's worth in the winter ski areas of Austria like Carinthia or Vorarlberg. As soon as the snow falls from the sky, the nature of Austria transforms into a beautiful winter landscape.

Skiers or snowboarders as well as more leisurely winter sports enthusiasts, such as winter hikers and snowshoe hikers enjoy returning home to the cozy spa hotel in Austria, where they can relax in the cold. Anyone who was in the fresh, cold air during the day enjoys the sauna landscape in the spa hotel in Austria even more in the evening. Others let themselves be Spend the day with a massage that promotes regeneration in the spa hotel, to relax the strained muscles and recharge your batteries. Sport makes you tired - and hungry. After a boisterous pampering program, wellness guests enjoy a delicious dinner from Austrian specialties, such as a Tafelspitz or a delicious Wiener Schnitzel.

What does a wellness stay in Austria look like?

Wellness as a holistic lifestyle always includes the four pillars of nutrition, exercise, relaxation and social contacts. The cover of these four pillars offers wellness holidays in a new region special opportunities. On the one hand, because in the wellness hotels in Austria there is time to pay attention to them all again.

On the other hand, because our everyday life from far away in another ambience and in another region appears again in a different light. Most spa vacationers in spa hotels in Austria cover the components of social contact during a short break by arriving with their loved one in the spa vacation. That's how the time together is guaranteed! Relaxation usually occurs on excursions through the Austrian countryside, in imposing views or during pleasant breaks on mountain rivers or lakes.

For biking tours or hikes wellness guests move once more. The routine everyday life in which they spend the main time of everyday life sitting, is counteracted by long trips through Austria. But also culinary wellness vacationers in Austria experience something new. Wellness tourists get a rich selection of regional dishes offered. Representative of Styria are, for example, the fresh salads prepared with pumpkin seed oil.

Tyrol on the other hand shines with the typical dumplings and donuts. In the wellness hotels of Austria, you can be sure that everything is handmade and is conducive to body and mind.

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Wellness tourism: The (thermal) heat is on in Austria

When it comes to spas and wellness, Austrian spas may not often appear in many “best of” lists, but don’t let that fool you. In the Global Wellness Tourism Economy 2018 report , Austria ranked sixth in the Top 20 Wellness Tourism Destination Markets. Apparently, the country known for The Sound of Music is also a go-to place for a sound mind and body.

What makes Austria a premier destination for wellness? Thanks to the Alps, the country is blessed with an abundance of natural thermal springs (or as Austrians call them, therme ) that flow from former volcanic zones. Because of these springs, spas and wellness centers have sprung up to harness the health benefits that the warm waters offer.

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The states of wellness

In each of the nine federal states of Austria, you can find spas blessed with natural hot springs, fresh Alpine air, and a gorgeous view of the mountains.

Vienna – It may well be the only capital city in the world with its own thermal spa. Therme Wien is the biggest city spa in Europe, with 6,000 square metres of health and fitness space that includes 26 pools heated by sulphur springs, 24 saunas and steam rooms, and around 2,500 lounge chairs. Vienna also has many day spas and luxury boutique spas. Then there’s City Wellness Medical , which offers cosmetic procedures alongside other wellness treatments.

Burgenland – One of the most popular thermal baths in this state is St. Martins Therme & Lodg e, located near Lake Neusiedl-Seewinkel National Park. The spa has four-star offerings in its spacious complex, plus breathtaking scenery that greets you when you step outside. Other notable thermes are the family-friendly Loipersdorf Spa , featuring lots of sports facilities, and the Stegersbach Allegria Thermal Spa , with 14 pools featuring separate ones for babies, toddlers, and children.

Carinthia – With over 200 lakes and more than 60 curative spas, this state is a wellness holiday haven. Of note is the Thermen Resort Warmbad-Villach , a resort park with three hotels and several thermal spa facilities with healing waters supplied by six springs. Another outstanding therme is the Thermal Römerbad , named one of Europe’s most beautiful. Designed by celebrated architect Behnisch, the spa’s interiors and exteriors merge water and mountains — a stunning example of nature integrated into the construction.

Lower Austria – One of the highlights in this state is the Therme Laa , a wellness complex with a hotel, a health center, and even a silent spa, where the only thing you hear is the sound of gently lapping water. Pure bliss! Meanwhile, the health-giving sulphuric waters at the Römertherme health resort entice visitors to immerse themselves in its pools, just like the Romans did centuries ago. A session in its outdoor pool is sure to give you healthy, glowing skin.

Upper Austria – Warm, deep spring waters feed Upper Austria’s spas, providing luxurious relaxation as well as healing to spa-goers. The EurothermenResort Bad Schallerbach offers a South Sea flair to a wide variety of visitors — couples, whole families, friends, and more. Kids will especially enjoy the Pirate World Aquapulco attraction. At the EurothermenResort Bad Ischl , visitors can enjoy the popular therapies with salt and brine, while those who go to EurothermenResort Bad Hall can seek rehabilitation with iodine brine treatments.

Salzburgerland – Unlike the other regions with their sprawling thermal spas, this state focuses on smaller, leisurely boutique facilities. This may be the reason why a couple of their thermal spas are often mentioned in Austria’s “best of” lists. Alpentherme Gastein is touted as one of Europe’s most modern wellness resorts, its wood and stone structure blending with the tranquil views of the Alps. But you may prefer to stay outdoors and enjoy the alpine surroundings along their 120 kilometres of hiking trails. Another outstanding therme is Tauern Spa . Located in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, this wellness complex boasts of a four-star water world resort, with a variety of saunas and steam rooms, 11 swimming pools, and 15 treatment rooms.

Styria – Known as Austria’s “Green Heart,” Styria is home to one of the most distinctive structures in the country. Rogner Bad Blumau is a creation of world-renowned visual artist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, whose offbeat aesthetics is on full display here. Buildings with round shapes, colourful facades, and curved lines blend in harmony with nature. Another notable spa is the Healing Thermal Baths Bad Waltersdorf . Its pools offer warm, mineral-rich waters that relax the mind and body, ease aches and pains, and boost the immune system.

Tirol – The region was known for the curative properties of its “Längenfelder Baths” back in the 16th century. Today, Tirol’s largest, most modern, and most distinctive thermal spa is the Aquadome , featuring three outdoor pools that resemble giant flying saucers floating weightlessly above the resort. Another relaxing getaway option is the Krumers Alpin Resort & Spa , a four-star resort that’s an oasis of calm. Run by the Albrecht family, this wellness and sports hotel is a perfect choice for a holiday filled with active and relaxing experiences.

Vorarlberg – This mountainous province is regarded as one of the most important pioneers of the New Alpine architecture, which combines tradition and modernity with clean lines and the use of glass and local wood. This aesthetic is on full display in their 21 wellness hotels and four spa hotels, all stylishly designed and located in the middle of nature. These wellness hotels offer natural health remedies to guests seeking a rejuvenating getaway.

Wheel & Anchor’s Austrian Spa and Wellness program (women only)

On April 2020, Wheel & Anchor brings back our popular wellness program designed for women only . Participants will be able to enjoy the best spa experience Austria has to offer in an exclusive, for-women-only health spa.

La Pura Women’s Health Resort is a four-star health resort in Lower Austria that caters to women’s wellness. Their programs were developed from specialists’ findings based on medical diagnostics and personal consultations. The resort’s architecture was developed to be a space “that meets women’s needs.” Women can enjoy its many amenities: warm pools, different saunas, a variety of baths, rain-simulation showers, relaxation rooms, and so many more. And their gourmet selections are excellent, with an emphasis on organic, low-calorie, healthy cuisine. You’ll never go hungry — or fat — during your stay at La Pura.

This is a 10-day tour from April 16 to 27, 2020. Since La Pura is only an hour away from Vienna, we’ll also be staying for three nights in Austria’s historic capital. If you’re itching to experience a blissful wellness tour with like-minded adventurers, then sign up to be a Wheel & Anchor member today .

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9 Wellness Hotels and Resorts With Undeniably Luxurious Spa Facilities

Posted: March 1, 2024 | Last updated: March 1, 2024

Presented by Playa Hotels & Resorts

Some vacations are built around exploring your dream destination with full itineraries prepared, early wake-up calls scheduled, and comfortable shoes packed. And then there are those trips where you seek out the most stunning surroundings in the world with the goal of staying completely still. There’s no shame in using time off for some much needed R&R , as opposed to an ambitious trek that might leave you feeling more spent than before you hopped on the plane. In fact, wellness tourism accounts for approximately 20% of dollars spent on travel, according to the Global Wellness Institute ’s research. With the industry projected to reach a $1.3 trillion valuation by 2025, per Condé Nast Traveler , exceedingly opulent amenities are being developed worldwide to meet the growing consumer demand for wellbeing. If self-care and stylish scenery are both priorities in your travel planning, read on for a guide to retreats around the world with high-design wellness amenities.

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Arctic Bath (Harads, Sweden)

Those that find themselves most at peace by the water should consider staying right on it, an experience Arctic Bath provides via floating cabins along the shore of northern Sweden’s Lule river. Guests are welcome to suites on land among the birch trees in addition to the six units on the Lule, which are built on a whimsical tilt. Architects Bertil Harström and Johan Kauppi designed them on a slant in an homage to “the old times,” when cabins along the Lule would freeze in the icy winter waters. A wood walkway leads visitors to the circular main building, which houses a bar and lounge area as well as a steam sauna, two dry saunas , a cold river bath, and two outdoor jacuzzis, which offer a dose of invigorating cold air free of charge.

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Sanctuary Cap Cana (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic)

A full-service spa with everything from exfoliation treatments to body baths and 12 different massage options awaits guests at this secluded Caribbean resort. Among Sanctuary Cap Cana ’s ample list of wellness offerings is a hydro-circuit capable of luring visitors away from the waves of the picturesque Playa Juanillo: a sauna, steam bath, cold plunge pool , hot tub, and dynamic pool round out the retreat’s myriad water-focused healing amenities. In addition to the spa’s relaxation-based activities, Sanctuary Cap Cana’s sleek fitness center and yoga classes held under the seaside palapa give guests the opportunity to find serenity by getting in motion.

Book now at Expedia.com

Aro Hā (Glenorchy, New Zealand)

Open walls and picture windows frame the majestic Southern Alps surrounding Aro Hā , a luxury wellness retreat located 40 minutes from Queenstown, New Zealand. The resort offers sunrise flow yoga, massage, hydrotherapy, and strength training, among a laundry list of other activities to fill out guests’ schedules on six- or eight-day retreats. Situated on 8.4 sprawling acres, Aro Hā’s campus is composed of 11 buildings crafted by Tennent Brown Architects. Architect Hugh Tennent likely found it second nature to incorporate the facility’s wellness mission into the bones of the buildings, given he’s also a meditation teacher.

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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands (Male, Maldives)

The Maldives is famous for top-notch resorts that make the most of their stunning settings via dreamy overwater bungalows and villas . To best showcase its star amenity, the vibrant blue lagoon, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands enlisted Kerry Hill Studios to construct a floating timber-lined, ring-shaped spa retreat, accessed via an open-air walkway. Inside the circular spa are nine treatment rooms, a salon, and a relaxation room, where guests can enjoy massages and facials while the turquoise waters around them no doubt offer an extra splash of tranquility.

Amangiri (Canyon Point, Utah, USA)

This postcard-ready resort might appear as a mirage among miles of arid Utah desert, but the wellness sanctuary by architects Marwan Al-Sayed, Wendell Burnette, and Rick Joy is a true-blue oasis built right into the surrounding Navajo sandstone. The 25,000-square-foot spa’s design echoes and emphasizes its stunning natural landscape with an earthy, sun-baked color palette, ample use of natural materials, calm reflecting pools, and skylights throughout. Typical spa amenities like a sauna, steam room, and cold plunge are available to visitors alongside more unique offerings, like fire pit aromatherapy, dark exposure sessions, and an “Open Sky Sound Journey,” which includes a hike to a nearby natural amphitheater for a sound bowl ceremony.

Book now at Aman.com

Anantara Eastern Mangroves (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

Though the waterfront hotel’s outdoor jacuzzis, serene relaxation rooms, and in-suite soaking tubs offer opulent digs in which to unwind, Anantara Eastern Mangroves ’s sumptuous Turkish hammam experience is the undeniable crown jewel of its many spa amenities. A heated marble pedestal, the sides of which are clad in a rich brown mosaic tile, anchors the sanctuary. Guests are guided through a menu of traditional wellness rituals by hammam specialists, including kese mitt exfoliation, honey face masks, and olive oil massages.

Tschuggen Grand Hotel (Arosa, Switzerland)

Guests aboard the Tschuggen Express gondola en route to nearby skiing territory enjoy a close-up view of the mountainside retreat ’s glass and steel “sails,” which soar up to 60 feet tall and flood the Mario Botta–designed spa below with sunshine. (At night, soft yellows and blues set the nine sculptural skylights aglow from within.) The 54,000-square-foot wellness facility known as the Tschuggen Bergoase Spa features whirlpools, a sauna, a stone grotto, and a Kneipp course. It also boasts a medical wellness center, which offers ozone therapy, nutrition counseling, and laser treatments.

Pangkor Laut Resort (Pangkor Laut Island, Malaysia)

Located on its namesake 300-acre island off Malaysia’s western coast, Pangkor Laut Resort fully immerses visitors into their wellness journeys via a complete spa village, composed of two bath houses, three nap gazebos, a spa boutique, and 22 villas perched on stilts above the waters of the Malacca Strait. The retreat incorporates elements of the region’s time-honored healing practices in their extensive spa menu, including full-day itineraries of Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Malay wellness rituals. Not on their official list of amenities but certainly a therapeutic perk is the verdant rainforest into which Pangkor Laut’s buildings are nestled, providing an opportunity for forest bathing at every turn of the open-air resort.

Stanglwirt Green Spa Resort (Going am Wilden Kaiser, Austria)

True to the “green” mission implied by its name, Stanglwirt ’s 130,000-square-foot spa is powered by a heat pump that harnesses the energy of the local mountain water. Five saunas, three steam baths, and a colossal saltwater pool with views of the Wilder Kaiser mountain range are available for guests seeking some restorative hydrotherapy, while 14 tennis courts, a riding school complete with Lipizzaner horses, and prime nearby skiing property might appeal to those seeking a more active wellness experience. Nutritional wellness is also emphasized at the resort via fresh culinary offerings from its 160-acre organic farm.

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