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Health & Wellbeing
There’s nothing ordinary about the spas in Austria – the treatment lists
are as varied as they come, offering everything from the therapeutic to the
sensual. Among the more unusual remedies are moor peat baths.
It’s even possible to jump straight from the slopes into the spas, combining
thrilling skiing and soothing relaxation in the same breath.
Austrian spas provide first-class medical supervision, tailored fitness
programmes and balanced nutritional advice.
Top tips
• Europe’s most modern Alpine and Leisure World, the “Alpen Therme”
in Bad Hofgastein, SalzburgerLand, contains six Adventure and Health
Worlds which cover 14,000 sq metres. The ‘Thermal Spa of Senses’ is
the perfect place to unwind and recharge and the 10-metre high glass
windows show invigorating Alpine views. (www.alpentherme.com/en)
• Carinthia Province in the far south of Austria is a magnet of health-
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conscious visitors with its 1,000 crystal-clear rivers, 1,270 lakes, 23
mineral springs and thermal waters. (www.carinthia.at)
• Hotel Salzburgerhof, Zell am See, offers superior wellness facilities and
elegant accommodation in one of the most beautiful Alpine regions. Its exquisite
spa complex, the Wellness-Schlössl, has received the highest award, the
four-star Relax Lily, and evokes a fairytale ambience. (www.salzburgerhof.at)
• Medical and sporting excellence come together at the Aqua Dome
in Längenfeld, Tirol. This outstanding building reflects the landscape and
mountains that surround it and is a monument to health and wellbeing.
(www.aqua-dome.at/en)
• Once you’ve eaten the delicious Sacher Torte cake, you can smear it
on your body! In Austria’s world famous Hotel Sacher the hot chocolate
treatments at the 300 sq metre Sacher Spa feature the finest cocoa beans
and are a healthy way to satisfy your sweet desires. (www.sacher.com)
Family Friendly
Austria has left no stone unturned when it comes to providing services for
families: whether you’re on the slopes, in the restaurants or travelling around
the country, families are always made to feel welcome. No European
country has more family facilities and all the major resorts and attractions
pay special attention to children.
Top tips
• Kinderhotels provide the highest standards of family support with
English-speaking childminders offering free childcare for up to 60 hours a
week. You can even pack light because most baby and toddler equipment
is provided free. Hotels are located in attractive Alpine settings.
(www.kinderhotels.com/en)
• Austria excels in Farmhouse Holidays which are perfect for memorable
family escapes. Kids have the chance to approach nature at their own pace
and discover it with all their senses. (www.urlaubambauernhof.com)
• Water automats, grottos, fountains – in the 17th century the princearchbishop
Markus Sittikus devised a system that astonished and
entertained his guests at Wasserspiele Hellbrunn, and today the trick
fountains continue to delight thousands of guests every year, especially kids.
Historical and relaxing, a visit to this magical attraction near Salzburg is a
must. (http://www.hellbrunn.at)
• The 600 sq metre Adventure Spa in Felsen Therme Gastein has two
pools split over two levels, geysers and a wild water channel as well as a
70-metre slide. Alpen Therme in Bad Hofgastein offers adventure and fun
for the whole family in the Family World. The 110-metre “Black Hole” rafting
slide is one of the key attractions.
(www.felsentherme.com, www.alpentherme.com/en)
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