Why choose a medical spa?
Long before the current vogue for facials and pampering
massages, spa resorts existed to offer remedies and therapies for a wide range of medical ailments – and that tradition continues today. From the beginning of the 20th century, spas have been part of Austria’s medical culture; comfortable rather than clinical, where doctors, consultants, and physiotherapists prepare a programme of treatments that can aid recovery or simply improve well-being.
All medical spas will have in-house doctors and clinicians, and will tailor each programme to an individual’s needs. Although treatment packages can be booked in advance, a doctor will always see you at the beginning of your stay, mid-way through for a check-up and again at the end. The focus is always on personal care, to ensure that the treatments are achieving their goals.
Austria’s medical spas offer a rich variety of treatments and therapies. Some offer the latest, high-tech cosmetic surgery, others offer detox programmes or preventative therapies. All, however, have one thing in common: the traditionally warm Austrian welcome, with an accent on hospitality and comfort to ensure that your stay is spiritually – as well as physically – beneficial.
(Spas below marked with an * have doctors on site for health and fitness checks only)
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Feel well and relax in true comfort at this state-of-the-art Tirolean medical spa hotel. The in-house doctor can recommend treatments ranging from physiotherapy to cryotherapy, muscular-orientated massages to rejuvenating facials.
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With some 300 years of history, the Schwarz is a cosy and traditional retreat that offers state-of-the-art well-being facilities. Located on a sunny plateau, close to Innsbruck, this is an ideal hotel for families.
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As you walk in, the sense of luxury is immediate; glittering chandeliers, imposing staircases, glitz on a grand scale. Excellent cuisine including a dedicated spa restaurant serving vitamin-rich delicacies with a Mediterranean flavour.
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Luxurious without being overly grand, the Ronacher offers traditional Austrian style with a modern twist; the rooms are elegant, making the most of the stunning views of the Carinthian mountains.
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Dip into ten different in- and outdoor mineral-rich thermal water pools at this Styrian spa hotel nestled in a glorious countryside. The newly opened ‘Quellenoasis’ includes a ladies spa and sauna village.
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Prepare to be impressed by this sweepingly spacious luxury hotel, with the largest private spa area in Europe. Equestrians can ride along well-marked trails on the Lipizzaner and Shetland ponies that are stabled at the hotel.
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Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser designed the patchwork-coloured, curved buildings of this unique Styrian spa resort which features an extensive hot spring facility.
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