Winter Thermal Baths in Austria 2024-2025

Relax and leave behind the everyday routine in one of the many thermal baths or spa centres in Austria

Best time: December–April

Austria has a great variety of thermal baths and spas located among the country's natural beauty. It is a popular tourist attraction as well as is loved by the locals. Modern thermal baths are a combination of fun and relaxation. The most suitable time to visit them is during the winter holidays.

What can be better than a chance to relax in the warm bath after an exciting day of hitting the slopes? There are several places that are in Europe's top 20. Among them, you can find the "Therme Aqua Dome" in Längenfeld at the base of the Ötztal Alp Mountains. It is a typical example of a modern spa in Austria. Here you can find a Sauna Village, the Aqua Dome itself, a Beauty Farm, pools to swim outdoors, and a range of other activities. It's an ideal place for families.

The outdoor pool of Bad Gastein near Salzburg has a great view of the Hohe Tauern mountains. It offers a 360 degree Alpine panorama, geysers, an adventure dome, and a sauna world with a mountain lake to cool off in. 18 radon-rich springs attract visitors from all Europe. "Therme Bad Blumau" in Lower Austria has two natural hot springs. Designed by a famous architect Hundertwasser, it is very popular with its rainbow colors and underwater music.

You can also visit Bad Waltersdorf in Styria, Warmbad Villach in Carinthia, "Therme Stegersbach" in Burgerland, or "Therme Loipersdorf." The variety is huge, choose what is best for you and enjoy!