Miles of pretty peaks dominating the horizon and lush green landscapes provide the perfect backdrop to Salzburgerland’s many spa and wellness offerings
SOMETHING IN THE WATER
A dip into one of Salzburgerland’s thermal baths is almost a rite of passage, plus the setting’s pristine, and the results will make you feel more alive.
BAD VIGAUN: This design-conscious spa draws serenity-seekers from far and wide, keen to wallow in its deliciously warm waters and lie back in its Finnish sauna before a refreshing blast of cold in its cold water pool. badvigaun.com
THERME AMADE: This welcoming sprawl of a place draws on a wealth of wellness expertise to primp and preen visitors. You can test out every nook, or book yourself into the mermaid workshop, gliding underwater with your very own fin. there made.at
ALPENTHERME: Young spa-seekers are thoroughly encouraged to whoosh down the water slides, while parents float gently along the lazy river jet stream. alpentherme.com
FELSENTHERME: The soothing water here in Bad Gastein is great at giving your cells an extra zing and balancing the body. felsentherme.com
TAUERN SPA KAPRUN: Sleek and serene, the pool lies in the shadow of the snow-smothered Kitzsteinhorn Mountain, giving you awe-inspiring views whilst you dangle your feet into its energising waters. tauernspakaprun.com
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة Salzburgerland 2018 من National Geographic Traveller (UK).
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة Salzburgerland 2018 من National Geographic Traveller (UK).
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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