Top 10 best resort towns and cities in Europe suitable for healing
Since ancient times, doctors often advise patients with sick bodies to go on vacation to a place with a good climate, a quiet space for the soul to relax. This treatment was associated with the elite in Europe. Learn about some of the best resort towns for a soothing tour that heals your body and mind! The places mentioned in the article not only have an airy and pleasant space but also an interesting history and culture waiting for you!
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Spa Resort Town, Belgium
A peaceful centre in the resort town of Spa, Belgium
The pedigree of this resort town in the Ardennes mountains of Belgium may have been exaggerated; It inaugurated the world with the term "spa". The natural hot springs here were discovered in the XII century, quickly spreading as having healing effects. Over the centuries, Europeans such as Napoleon, Peter the Great, Marie Antoinette, Victor Hugo and Alexander Dumas came to Spa town as patrons. Today, modern visitors can also learn all about history and culture at spas like Les Thermes de Spa. In Spa town, not only soaking but drinking water is strongly recommended, the water is even bottled for health care and convenience when moving. Take a stroll through the Parc de Sept Heures with its covered pavilion or visit the delightful Water City Museum!
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Resort city of Vichy, France
Panoramic view from above of the resort city of Vichy
This city dubbed the "queen of fountains" is located on the banks of the Allier River in central France - the favorite spa retreat of the French royal family. It has both hot and cold springs. The hot waters are rich in minerals such as calcium, iron, originating from the dormant Auvergne volcanoes nearby. Although less famous than some spa destinations today, the name Vichy is still synonymous with wellness, reflected in the Vichy skincare line or Vichy bottled water. One of the unique things about Vichy is that it originated from several springs fed into the hot bath buildings around town. Vichy is also a great place to explore spa culture and history such as the elegant Parc des Sources, which houses the luxurious Les Celestins spa, the artfully decorated Hall des Sources skylight (you can drink from the springs here) or other landmarks such as the Opera House.
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Resort town of Bad Ischl, Austria
Visit the resort town of Bad Ischl, Austria
After Sophie Franziska Maria Germaine Habsburg claimed that the Alpine town's salt- and sulfur-rich spring water helped her recover from several miscarriages, eventually giving birth to a healthy baby, the reputation of healing in the Bad Ischl was sealed. In addition to resting here in the summer months, the Habsburgs adorned the town with beautiful fairytale mansions such as the sunny Kaiser mansion. The town is also famous for its pastries at Zauner Café, which first opened in 1882. But don't just stay indoors, the Bad Ischl is the gateway to the Salzkammergut's Alpine wonderland. For lovely, fresh waters, look no further than Salzkammergut Thermal Spa with its many thermal baths and relaxing spa treatments.
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Resort town of Leukerbad, Switzerland
Enjoy hot water at a spa in the resort town of Leukerbad
Once the 65 hot springs of the town of Leukerbad in the Swiss canton of Valais were once a place for members of the Roman Empire, today they attract winter sports enthusiasts to the state. Surrounded by mountains, visitors can enjoy the warm waters at spa facilities in private hotels, but the best for soaking are public baths such as Leukerbad Therme or Lindner Alpentherme, which stand out as Europe's highest elevation for a spa facility. Visitors can visit the Walliser Alpentherme and Spa, located right in the town's historic square, where you can take a dip while watching the majestic Alps. Winter includes skiing, snowboarding and summer hiking, cycling as great ways to explore the alpine landscape.
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Resort town of Marienbad (also known as Mariánské Lázně), Czech Republic
The beauty of the small resort town of Marienbad
Located in the same area as Karlovy Vary, the resort town of Marienbad is another prime example of ancient European charm, culture, and luxury, with countless elegant buildings interspersed with verdant parks. Several notable international figures flocked here in the 1800s to enjoy the carbon-dioxide-rich waters, including Edison, Goethe, Chopin, Wagner and several royals. Many famous springs originate in the town centre such as Cross Spring, Rudolph Spring and Caroline's Spring. Some of the springs are used for soaking, bathing, and treatments at classic spa resorts such as Hotel Nové Lázně, which has many Neoclassical columns with amenities for guests to immerse themselves in the relaxing waters amidst peaceful surroundings, beautiful. The town is also known for its water music, museums (including the town history museum and the museum about Chopin), and the nearby Slavkov Forest.
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