The 10 best thermal baths in Austria

When people mention thermal spas, Czech tourists usually think of Hungary or Slovakia. However, Austrian thermal resorts are by no means behind. The best thermal spas and baths in Austria are primarily aimed at more demanding guests, but you will also find resorts perfectly suited for families with children.

Austrian thermal spas are also popular among caravan travelers. Many resorts offer large parking areas with overnight stays for a reasonable fee. If you prefer hotel accommodation, we recommend visiting in winter and combining your stay with skiing in one of the Alpine resorts.

1. Aqua Dome, Längenfeld

The very first Austrian resort combines winter sports with hot thermal water. Guests can enjoy relaxing massages, beauty treatments, and wellness services—perfect for unwinding after a full day on the slopes.

Aqua Dome is located in the heart of the Alps in the Ötztal Valley and covers more than 50,000 square meters. The complex features 12 indoor and outdoor thermal pools with stunning views of the Ötztal Alps.

The highlight of the visit is three outdoor pools that appear to float above the ground. The water contains 5% salt and includes underwater music and light effects for an enhanced relaxation experience.

Guests also have access to four saunas, two steam baths, two relaxation rooms, a saltwater cave, and cooling areas.

Aqua Dome welcomes families with children. While saunas are accessible only from the age of 15, other areas offer the “Alpine Noah’s Ark” with water slides, fountains, an indoor playground, and a large children’s pool.

The resort places strong emphasis on fine dining. The hotel restaurant serves Austrian specialties made from local ingredients. Guests particularly praise the rich breakfast selection with various cheeses and local cold cuts.

• Hotel: Aqua Dome 4* Superior Hotel & Tirol Therme Längenfeld (spa access included)
• Day tickets: from €46 (adults), €24 (children 3–14), family ticket from €91, sauna surcharge €15
• Opening hours: Spa 9:00–23:00, Saunas 10:00–22:00 (daily)

2. Laa an der Thaya – Therme Laa

This wellness paradise in the Austrian town of Laa an der Thaya is located right on the border with the Czech Republic. The Therme Laa thermal spa focuses on a tranquil environment – the entire second floor consists of the “Silent Club Floor” featuring box-spring beds and specialized sleep treatments.

Directly in the center of the Austrian spa, you will find a self-service buffet. The food selection also caters to children. The resort itself states that children are their “VIP guests.” Therefore, we recommend these Austrian thermal baths near the border for weekend stays with children.

A final highlight is the wine bar located directly in the pool. The wine list features drinks from local winemakers. Laa an der Thaya is situated in the largest wine-growing region in Austria, and its wines are among the world’s finest.

In total, the spa offers 4 thermal pools, a children’s world, and a sauna world, all spanning an area of 7,800 m2.

Hotel connected to the thermal spa with unlimited access – Therme Laa – Hotel & Silent Spa

Tickets (full day, online): from €35 (adults), €21 (children), sauna supplement €12.20
Opening hours: Thermal baths from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

3. Felsentherme Bad Gastein

Hidden in the Hohe Tauern mountains in the heart of Austria is a thermal spa with 18 mountain springs. Thanks to an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level, guests can enjoy relaxation combined with views of the massive peaks of the Austrian Alps.

The family-oriented Felsentherme offers privacy in panoramic saunas and steam baths. For athletes, there are swimming pools with options for regeneration in steam rooms or through massages.

However, the specialties of this spa do not end there. Since the town is located on a rock massif, the baths are built directly into the rock. This gives the environment a unique natural atmosphere, despite the spa being modernly equipped.

In total, you will find 4 zones here: the Tranquility relaxation baths, adventure baths for the whole family, year-round outdoor thermal baths, and a sauna world with at least 6 saunas.

The town of Bad Gastein itself lies directly in the center of winter sports. The Kaprun ski center is located about an hour away. Although Kaprun has taken over most of the visitors, here you can enjoy divine peace right in the middle of the mountain massif.

Tickets (full day, online): from €38 (adults), €22 (children – 6 to 16 years)

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

4. Alpentherme Bad HofGastein

The Austrian town of Bad HofGastein is one of the largest ski centers in Austria. Directly in the Gastein Valley, which also includes the previously mentioned Austrian thermal baths, you will find over 220 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes. If you visit in the summer, hundreds of kilometers of cycling trails await you.

The radon-enriched water in the Alpentherme complex has beneficial effects on respiratory issues and musculoskeletal problems. A stay here also boosts immunity and skin quality.

The thermal spa complex covers an area of 36,000 square meters in both indoor and outdoor spaces. You will find two thermal lakes with natural thermal water and a daily supply of fresh thermal water, as well as a large indoor thermal pool.

From the pools, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Alps.

The complex includes a sauna world with several types of saunas: Finnish, Alpine pine, light, and panoramic saunas. The highlight, however, is the Cascadia Sauna, a two-story sauna featuring special sauna rituals or infusions with thermal or sea water. A separate sauna for women is also available. Only persons over 15 years old are allowed in the saunas.

You can experience the special atmosphere of an Austrian Christmas during a holiday in December. In the town, you will find large markets full of local cuisine and folk art stalls. In addition to accommodation directly at the Alpentherme hotel, the town offers a variety of cheaper lodgings and family houses for rent.

Hotel Norica offers direct access to the spa included in the price of the stay.

Tickets (full day, online): from €38 (adults), €22 (children – 6 to 16 years)
Opening hours: daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

5. Tauern Spa Zell am See Kaprun

Located in the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park is the modern Tauern Spa resort and four-star hotel. Inside, you will discover large rooms with romantic views of the rock massifs of the Kaprun area.

For relaxing moments with friends, the Tauern Spa resort features a chill-out lounge with an open fireplace. Additionally, you can enjoy your stay thanks to spa and wellness programs covering more than 20,000 square meters.

The highlight of your stay will be the Skyline pool located on the hotel roof. In total, 12 different pools await you, including thermal ones with a water surface of 2,100 m2. The water in the pools is an ideal 34 to 36°C.

For children, there is the Kidstein zone with three water slides and smaller slides. The children’s section is well-separated from the adult area.

Naturally, there is a sauna world for those over 15 years old. It features a bio sauna, herbal sauna, aromatic steam bath, and a crystal sauna with infusions.

Visit the town of Zell am See during the winter season. The Kaprun ski center is among the largest in Europe, attracting skiers from all over the world. In the summer, it offers Kaprun cycling trails that you can enjoy on a rented road bike.

You can enjoy culinary specialties directly in the spa restaurant. Local gastronomy consists of a combination of regional ingredients and international cuisine. However, the greatest success is the Austrian classic – Wiener Schnitzel.

Accommodation: The thermal baths are part of the highly-rated Tauern Spa Hotel & Therme. Spa entry is included in the accommodation.

Tickets (full day, online): from €36 (adults), €20 (children)

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Water World), daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Sauna World)

6. Therme Wien

Located near the Austrian capital of Vienna are the largest city thermal baths in Europe. With 26 pools, 25 sauna and steam cabins, and over 2,500 sun loungers, these baths won the European Health & Spa Awards.

The modern center is located just a few stops from the center of Vienna on a single subway line. This allows you to reach Vienna by train and enjoy a stay at the Austrian thermal baths in Vienna just a few subway stops away, all without changing lines.

Therme Wien offers plenty of activities for the whole family. The environment is divided into four sections based on their focus: beauty, peace, and adventure. The latter features wild water slides and activities for children.

The Vienna thermal baths offer advantageous programs for short-term stays. For 28 euro you get complete access to the spa from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. You can enjoy a full day of pampering with the “Relax! One day holiday” program, which also includes a restaurant voucher worth 12 euro.

Tickets (full day, online): from €38 (adults), €66 (family entry)
Opening hours: daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Water World)

7. Allegria Resort Stegersbach

Just a few kilometers from Graz is the Allegria Resort, a combination of private accommodation and a resort. Due to its higher price, this four-star hotel is primarily intended for luxury lovers. Despite its price, the resort ranks among the best thermal baths in Austria.

The Allegria Resort Stegersbach thermal spa is located right in the middle of a golf course. If you are a fan of this “gentleman’s sport,” you can spend the whole day on the green and reward yourself in the evening with a stay in the sauna or steam bath.

In total, the resort features 14 different pools and a sauna world with 9 saunas.

Hotel guests also love the rich buffet breakfast, which provides enough energy for all-day activities. They also praise the helpful staff who cater to every wish.

Accommodation: The spa is located in the Allegria Resort Stegersbach hotel; as a guest, you will have spa access included in the price.

Tickets (full day, online): from €35 (adults), €20 (children)

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

8. Parktherme Bad Radkersburg

On the border of Austria and Slovenia lies the picturesque town of Radkersburg. The history of the thermal baths here dates back to 1978, when thermal springs flowing from the ground at a pressure of 17 bar were first utilized.

The spring water, which emerges at 80°C, is cooled to a pleasant 34–36°C depending on the pool. The resort uses residual heat to warm its facilities, ensuring that the extremely hot water does not go to waste. Furthermore, the local water is said to be one of the most mineral-rich in Austrian thermal baths.

The complex features several different thermal and classic pools in both indoor and outdoor areas. A sauna world with 8 saunas is also available.

Parktherme Bad Radkersburg has an excellent restaurant. They buy vegetables and meat from local growers and farmers, ensuring the food is perfectly fresh. The same applies to other delicacies, including wine and beer from local breweries.

The Austrian thermal baths in Radkersburg are not among the cheapest. However, for travelers, there is the option of camping in a tent or caravan. One night in a caravan costs 12 euro per person, while a tent costs about half that. Off-season prices are even lower.

Accommodation directly at the thermal baths with unlimited access via an underground tunnel is provided by the 4* Vitalhotel der Parktherme.

Tickets (full day, online): from €36 (adults), €23 (children), sauna supplement €10

Opening hours: Mon–Thu 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM, Fri–Sat 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

9. Thermal Spa Loipersdorf

Excellent baths and a sauna world are the main attractions at the Loipersdorf thermal baths in Austria. Due to its luxury equipment, it is unfortunately one of the most expensive thermal baths in Austria you will encounter.

The wellness center is divided into four themed sections. On a massive area of 36,000 square meters, there are 35 pools – 19 of which contain thermal water. The total water surface area reaches 4,500 m2.

The resort is divided into several parts: Adventure Spa with water slides and children’s attractions, and the relaxation zone in the Thermal Spa section. Many thermal pools here reach a water temperature of 36°C.

Then there is the separate sauna world. You can look forward to a classic Finnish sauna, bio sauna, basalt steam bath, forest Finnish sauna, or infrared sauna.

A separately paid Schaffelbad zone is also available. It features Roman baths with a tepidarium, an herbal or panoramic wooden sauna, a special “Styrian” stone sauna, as well as a laconium and special private zones.

The Loipersdorf thermal baths are suitable for both winter and summer holidays. Huge saunas offer breathtaking views of the rock panoramas. However, if you visit, bring at least a pocket German dictionary. You may struggle with English here.

Accommodation: There are two hotels connected to the thermal baths – Hotel Kowald Loipersdorf and Thermenhotel Stoiser.

Tickets (full day, online): from €44.50 (adults incl. saunas), €31 (children)
Opening hours: daily from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, except Friday from 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM

10. Kärntentherme Warmbad-Villach

The small town of Villach is located at the junction of the Austrian, Slovenian, and Italian borders. Thanks to its location in the center of the Alpe-Adria region, you can enjoy the best of all three countries. The history of Villach dates back to 3500 BC.

These Austrian thermal baths offer attractions such as water slides. More conservative visitors will also find their place. Outdoor thermal pools at 33°C create a pleasant atmosphere even for senior stays.

There is also a small zone for children and a 25-meter swimming pool. Thermal pools are located both indoors and outdoors.

The thermal baths in Villach are newly renovated and feature many elements of modern architecture. Prestigious Austrian artists contributed to the space, decorating it with their artworks. You can view the premises on their website via 360° photographs.

Accommodation: Hotel Thermenhotel Karawankenhof – Villach is connected to the thermal baths; Hotel Warmbaderhof is located right next to the baths.

Tickets (fu

ll day, online): from €31 (adults), €17 (children under 12)

Opening hours: daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Map of Thermal Baths in Austria

The Formal Austrian Dining

Since the days of the Habsburgs, Austrians have valued etiquette and principles of polite behavior. Since thermal baths in Austria are largely about food and restaurant visits, it pays to know a few rules of Austrian dining.

A guest used to more casual standards might be surprised by the formality and approach of the waiters. They possess refined manners and expect the same from you. You may encounter a language barrier – Austrians are proud of their language, and menus (Speisekarte) are sometimes provided only in their native German.

When visiting restaurants, pay attention to your clothing. Unlike thermal baths in Hungary or Slovakia, pack a casual jacket and long trousers for Austria. While you may be allowed into common spa bars in sportswear, you will not be admitted to the main restaurant and will be politely directed to an alternative dining facility.

The Best Thermal Baths in Austria – Relaxation Combined with Sport

Whether it is thermal baths in Austria near the Czech border or in southern Austria, take advantage of all the opportunities this Alpine country offers. Cycling, hiking, mountaineering, or a golf tournament represent dozens of hours of fun, after which you can relax in the local baths.

Austrian thermal baths represent an ideal combination of movement and well-known relaxation. After sporting activities, you will be well taken care of in local wellness centers, and your muscles will rest in dozens of Finnish saunas and steam baths. All this is accompanied by quality local gastronomy and precise service.