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Hungary’s top spa experiences
Budapest: thermal bath capital of the world No other capital city has as many thermal baths as Budapest. They are refreshing, rejuvenating, healing and inspiring. Some offer bathing under the stars , “ spartys ” , or you can soak in beer, play chess in the pool , or travel back in time. T hermal water come from hot springs deep below the surface and were used by the Romans and Ottomans centuries ago. As the hot water travels under the ground it mixes with rich minerals that are beneficial for …
Unwind across Switzerland
Recharge your batteries in Swiss thermal spas Switzerland is one of the best places in the world to relax and unwind during your vacation. One of the most calming activities you can enjoy here is visiting a thermal spa. Switzerland has numerous thermal baths; find which one will best allow you to unwind with perfect ease. For centuries, thermal spas have been known for their mineral-rich, healing waters, exceptional for boosting the immune system and renewing skin, hair, and overall …
The power of Slovak spas
Come relax and heal in the heart of Europe Did you know that Slovakia is a spa powerhouse? R arely in Europe are found s uch high-quality medicinal waters and spa facilities with a centuries-old tradition and history as in Slovakia. Enjoy the mud in Piešťany Piešťany is one of the most famous spa towns in the world and is even called the cradle of world balneology. Piešťany spa island, where healing waters spring forth, is a unique place that was loved by Napoleonic soldiers and Arab …
SPAtacular Estonia!
Visit Pärnu for health, romance, and family fun Geese might head south for the winter, but spa lovers head to Estonia . Estonians are so fond of spas that they have one of the highest rates of spas per capita in Europe — there are over 40 spas in this country of 1.3 million people! Those who are serious about relaxation and rejuvenation head to Pärnu . The history of Pärnu goes back to the Middle Ages when it was a key city on the Hanseatic trade route . Then , in the 19th century , it …
Thermal Travels
Since ancient times, people have been drawn to hot mineral springs, the healing waters that bubble to the surface in the heart of each of Europe's spa towns. These places, with their long, unrivalled tradition of welcoming guests, have been centers of health and well-being for centuries, shaping a spa culture that is a unique part of European heritage. The story of the European Route of Historic Thermal Towns is woven into the fabric of Europe and its people. Spa towns play a significant part …
German spa tradition
Health spas and resorts – a little time out If you want to get away from it all and relax, Germany is the place for you. Experience various wellness therapies that will contribute to heal ing body and soul at o ver 350 health spas and resorts . These oases are just waiting to pamper you with sensational feel-good experiences in water, in the mountains , or a midst green meadows and forests. Sebastian Kneipp and the origin of German wellness In Bad Wörishofen , Sebastian Kneipp developed his …
Visit Czech Spas
Escape from everyday worries and stress E nchanting scents, calming massages, relaxing baths, and soothing wraps, all while listening to relaxing music.. . Welcome to the magical world of spa and wellness treatments, which blend a deep knowledge of human health with relaxation and an escape from stress, fatigue, and an unbalanced lifestyle. Which among the dozens of Czech spas will you choose? Relax like an aristocrat or a world-famous movie star Spas have always been a popular destination …
A coffee cup full of tradition
Follow the Historic Cafés Route Did you ever have your coffee in an old coffee shop? I mean those Cafés in the big cities and villages with more than a century of history, those cozy places full of charm, telling stories of the past. Some of them have been restored, and some have been modernized, but they usually keep the tradition of welcoming people with a cup of coffee (or tea), with traditional, good quality pastry, and very often with excellent cuisine. Time passes, but they often combine …
Wellness break in Portugal
Relax in the Thermal Baths in Centro de Portugal If there ’s something that the pandemic has taught us, it’s that health is really all that matters. Wh y not come to Portugal to spend some quality time in the Center of Portugal, where extraordinary thermal baths allow you to take good care of the body and the soul ? Good health first, right? Owing to its geological characteristics, mineral springs abound in this region. The pure waters that rise from the depths of the earth at high …
The thermal wonders of Romania
A tradition of over 2000 years Romania is home to one third of Europe’s mineral water sources and a wealth of thermal springs. The largest thermal spa is Felix Baths, in the western part of the country, which has numerous spa and leisure facilities and 7,000 hotel beds! The thermal waters used for various treatments have a temperature ranging from 20-49 degrees Celsius. Another local natural attraction are the two species of water lily that grow on the thermal lakes at the center of the …