Category: Wellness

When I think of a relaxing vacation, the first thing that comes to mind is a trip to the spa to recharge. I’ve visited many thermal baths during my travels, and I always enjoy discovering the most original and unique ones.

Today, I’ve selected 10 of the best thermal baths and spas in Europe, ranging from the largest and most beautiful to the more intimate and family-friendly ones. I’ll share where they are, how to get there, their prices, and what to expect.

From historic baths to tropical gardens, mountain views, and precious thermal waters, you’ll have plenty of options for your next relaxing getaway!

Blue Lagoon – Iceland

Location: About 50 km from Reykjavík and only 20 minutes from Keflavik Airport.

Prices: Basic tickets start at €70+ depending on the season and include:

Adult entrance

Silica mud mask

Towel rental

1 drink at the swim-up bar

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The first impression is striking: vast stretches of steaming, bright-blue water that look almost unreal and incredibly inviting, especially in the cold. To me, it’s one of the most beautiful spas in Europe, located in one of the continent’s most stunning natural settings.

The water, rich in silica and minerals, stays around 39°C and has numerous benefits for the skin.

Perfect for couples and solo travelers. Children over 2 are welcome, and entry is free up to age 13.

Swimwear required, no swim cap needed.

Where to stay near Blue Lagoon

The Retreat at Blue Lagoon: A luxurious 5-star hotel with direct spa access and a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Silica Hotel: Boutique hotel with private lagoon access and scenic views.

Aqua Dome Spa – Austria

Location: Längenfeld, Tyrol, Austria

Prices: Day passes from €38

Set in the Austrian Alps near the Italian border, Aqua Dome features 12 indoor and outdoor pools, some suspended with mountain views. Water temperature ranges from 34–36°C year-round. There’s also a family area and panoramic saunas.

Where to stay nearby:

Aqua Dome Hotel: Onsite with unlimited spa access included.

Hotel Rita: A modern and comfortable hotel just a short walk away.

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Therme Bucharest – Romania

Location: Bucharest, just 10 minutes from the airport

Prices: Vary based on stay duration and access areas. €45 includes 4.5 hours and round-trip transfer.

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Among the largest spas in Europe, and one of my favorites. It’s a tropical oasis with over 1,500 palm trees. Divided into three zones: a large pool with swim-up bar and hot tubs, a family area with water slides, and a sauna zone (one sauna even has an indoor cinema!).

Where to stay near Therme Bucharest:

Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Airport: High-quality hotel near the airport and spa.

RIN Airport Hotel: 4-star with wellness center nearby.

Therme Erding – Munich, Germany

Location: Just 12 minutes from Munich Airport and about 40 minutes from the city center.

Prices: From €24

The world’s largest spa complex, this wellness village features 27+ saunas, tropical pools, massive slides, and themed events. Note: Saunas are used without swimsuits!

Dogs are welcome too! On the first Tuesday of each month, they can swim in the thermal pools.

Where to stay nearby:

Hotel Victory Therme Erding: Onsite with direct access.

Best Western Plus Parkhotel Erding: Nearby, offering breakfast and spa packages.

Vals Thermal Baths – Switzerland

Location: Vals, Canton of GrisonsPrices: Around €80 for daily admission

A masterpiece of wellness and architecture by Peter Zumthor, made from local quartzite stone. The peaceful, dimly lit environment is designed to promote deep relaxation. Water ranges from 30–36°C.

Swimwear required, no swim cap needed. Best for a meditative, exclusive experience—less suitable for kids or loud groups.

Where to stay nearby:

7132 Hotel: Luxury hotel directly connected to the baths, with exclusive packages.

Hotel Rovanada Wellness & Beauty: More affordable option with its own spa and alpine charm.

Szechenyi Baths – Hungary

Location: Budapest, in Városliget Park

Prices: From €25

One of Europe’s most historic and spectacular thermal spas, with 15+ neobaroque-style pools. A lively and often crowded setting.

Swimwear required, swim cap required for sports pools.

Where to sleep near Szechenyi Baths:

Mamaison Hotel Andrassy Budapest: Comfortable rooms in a historic building.

Mirage Medic Hotel: Directly opposite the baths, offering unbeatable location.

Saturnia Thermal Baths – Italy

Location: Maremma, Tuscany

Prices: Free at Cascate del Mulino; from €30 at the spa resort

Famous sulfurous hot springs at 37.5°C flow over limestone terraces in a beautiful natural setting.

Swimwear required, no swim cap needed.

Where to stay near Saturnia Thermal Baths:

Terme di Saturnia Natural Spa & Golf Resort: 5-star with pools, spa, and golf course.

Hotel Della Fortezza: Unique stay in a medieval fortress, a few km away.

Thermae Bath Spa – UK

Location: Bath, England

Prices: From £40

Located in the UNESCO city of Bath, this is the UK’s only spa offering access to natural thermal waters. The rooftop pool is stunning.

Swimwear required, no swim cap needed. Admission from age 16+. A historic and modern mix for culture lovers.

Where to stay nearby:

The Gainsborough Bath Spa: 5-star with exclusive thermal access.

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa: Georgian-style elegance with spa and gardens.

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Lasko Thermal Spa – Slovenia

Location: Town of Lasko

Prices: From €20

A hidden gem along a river and surrounded by greenery. Modern complex with a glass dome, indoor/outdoor pools, slides, saunas, and wellness center.

Swimwear required, no swim cap needed. Great for families thanks to kids’ water play areas and serene atmosphere.

Hotel where to stay near Thermana Lasko:

Hotel Thermana Park Laško: 4-star hotel directly connected to the spa.

Hotel Zdravilišče Laško: Nearby, with comfortable rooms and spa access.

Caldea Spa – Andorra

Location: Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra

Prices: From €37

A striking and modern complex nestled in the Pyrenees. Light effects, sensory paths, and an adult-only “Inúu” area. Family and couple zones available.

Swimwear required, no swim cap needed.

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Therme Bucharest (therme Bucuresti, in romanian language) are the largest spa center and entertainment center in Europe.

For me, they are also among the most beautiful ones, with their tropical ambience, a lot of palm trees, countless orchids, and the summer outdoor beach. Moreover, they have the largest botanical garden in Europe (indoor)!

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I went to Therme Bucharest twice, during my trips to Romania and I loved the large variety of wellness facilities, the big central pool in The Palm area, the many different saunas with aufguss rituals and, of course, the pool bars to enjoy a nice drink while relaxing 🙂 

This is the perfect place to spend en entire day of relax by yourself, with your partner or friends or with the whole family (kids included).

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Entrance ticket to the largest spa in Europe, the Bucharest Spa.

How to get to the Therme Bucharest

Therme Bucharest are located just 15 minutes from Bucharest airport, Otopeni, in the north of Bucharest.

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By cab, Uber or Bolt

To get to the spa you can take a cab or better yet an Uber or Bolt.

I took an Uber from the city center and paid about 15 euros for a 40-minute ride.

Uber and Bolt in Bucharest are quite cheap and there are plenty of cars available at all hours, so for me it was the best way to get around the city.

By bus

To get to the spa in Bucharest you can also use the bus. Route STB 442 runs to the spa and also passes through the airport, in case you want to visit on the day you arrive in the city or depart.

For the bus schedule, you can look at the picture below.

Bucharest Spa schedules (2024)

Therme Bucharest is open every day:

-Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m,

-Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to midnight,

-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

On holidays, on the other hand, you’d better check the hours on the spa’s official website first.

Bucharest spa prices

There are several options with different prices to enter the Bucharest spa.

If you have the whole day at your disposal, you can buy a full day pass or opt for the 3-hour, 4 1/2-hour or 3-hour evening passes.

The spa consists of 3 different areas and the cost of the ticket varies depending on which ones you are interested in.

General full day tickets with access to all the areas cost about 37 euros.

Once you buy the ticket, you will get an electronic bracelet that you can use it to open and close the locker and to access all the therm’s areas included in your admission.

For the full list of prices, you can check the official Bucharest Spa website: https://therme.ro/en/prices

4.5-hour spa entrance + transfer package

If you want to visit the spa in Bucharest without worrying about how to get there, I recommend booking a comfortable package that includes admission to the facility + A/R transfer directly from your hotel in Bucharest.

This way, the transfer will pick you up at your hotel to take you comfortably to enjoy a few hours of relaxation and then pick you up on the way back to take you back to your hotel.

This spa ticket includes priority skip-the-line access, is valid for 4 1/2 hours and allows access to all 3 areas of the complex. I recommend it for those who prefer convenience and don’t want any worries.

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The areas of Therme Bucharest

The wellness complex features 37000 square meters and it is divided into 3 areas:

Galaxy

Area for the whole family with indoor and also outdoor pools. The area has a big indoor wave pool, 17 water slides (which are sooo much fun), a relaxation area with amazing hydromassage beds, a nice Feng Shui Park and a restaurant. Good news for families traveling to Romania with kids: Galaxy area welcomes kids of all ages!

The Palm

A beautiful area that mimics the environment of a tropical island. Palm trees, indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, pool bar, whirlpool, loungers and hammocks for relaxing. You cam choose among the pool with bar and smaller mineral pools around it.

The water temperature is 36 degrees, while the outside temperature is 30 degrees all year long, so it always feels like summer! Minimum age for entry is 14 years old. Kids under 3 years old are allowed.

​Summer outdoor beach

In The Palm area, during summer you can enjoy the largest urban sandy beach in Europe.

It is a great place to fight summer heat in Bucharest without going to the seaside. With its tropical vibes, white sands, palm trees and sun loungers, it really feesl like being in the Carribean!

Here, you can sunbath or enjoy the outdoor swimming pools, have a drink right in the water or in the other bars next to the beach. The access to the beach is included in the regular ticket, with no additional cost.

Elysium

This magnificent wellness area features different themed saunas, relaxation areas, a pool, showers, massage areas, pool bar and a fusion restaurant: Mango Tree. 

In this area you can try saunas such as the Himalaya sauna, with himalayan salt, the 90 degree Bavaria sauna, the amazonian sauna and, one of my favorite: the cinema sauna. Here, you can detox and relax while you enjoy a nice tv show or documentary.

Minimum age for entry is 14 years old.

What I liked about Therme Bucharest

As a big fan of palms, clearly The Palm area made me feel immediately at home.

As soon as I entered, also, there was a fitness class in the indoor pool. If you like physical activity like me, you can’t miss a class in the spa pool!

There are several, with free admission and I love doing water aerobics!

The bar in the indoor pool offers cocktails of different kinds, wine and beer.

From the windows of The Palm’s great room you can see outside, and at sunset it is especially impressive.

The outdoor pools with whirlpools also are a beautiful place to stargaze while soaking in the pleasant warm thermal water.

In the Galaxy area there are very comfortable loungers with heated infrared lights where you can rest.

Among the saunas in this area I really liked the cinema one where I watched a documentary about penguins, the only way to make me last more than 2 minutes in those high temperatures😊

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What to bring to Therme Bucharest

A cap is not compulsory for the spa in Bucharest, but if you have long hair bring a rubber band to tie it up.

At the entrance you will be given the bracelet that you need for the locker and to pay for drinks at the bars and restaurants. If you need towels, you need to rent them or bring them from home.

I therefore recommend that you bring a towel or bathrobe (preferably microfiber, which takes up less space) and slippers or flip-flops, as well as your swimsuit, of course.

If you are coming directly from the airport or are headed there to depart, you can put your luggage (of the carry-on kind, no larger) directly in your locker.

Food Menu and restaurants of Therme Bucharest

If you want to have a snack or dine in Therme Bucharest, you have quite a few options, at a great price (cheaper than many prices in Bucharest city center). 

You can choose among 3 different restaurants located in the premises: fusion restaurant Mango Tree, international restaurant Humboldt (with a lot of options from sushi to fish, meat, pasta and middle east local cuisine) and Greens restaurant, in Galaxy area.

Besides that, there are several snack bars and vendors and pool bars. So, I am sure you won’t starve at all 🙂

Where to sleep near the spa in Bucharest

The spa in Bucharest is located about 7 km from Bucharest Otopeni Airport. You can check booking for the best hotel deals in the area.

Alternatively, you can do as I did and sleep in downtown Bucharest, where you can find excellent hotels, even 5-star hotels at very good prices, and then get to the Bucharest spa by cab, Uber, Bolt or bus.

WHERE TO SLEEP IN BUCAREST

Rosetti Hotel

A hotel 800 meters from the Bucharest TNB National Theater, Rosetti Hotel offers concierge service, a shared lounge, free Wi-Fi in all areas and a terrace. Great reviews on Booking and great value for money!

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Aparthotel Blend City Center

Located 1.9 km from TNB National Theater and 2.8 km from Stavropoleos Church, Blend City Center offers accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and garden views.

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Radisson Blu

Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest is located in the city center, close to the business and shopping district and many tourist and historical attractions.

Located just 20 minutes from Henri Coanda International Airport, the hotel offers luxurious, well-equipped rooms with free WiFi and many excellent amenities.

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