Radon therapy

Those seeking the healing power of nature will find it in the Gastein Valley in a form that is unique in the world: radon therapy.

Those seeking the healing power of nature will find it in the Gastein valley in a form that’s unique in the world: radon therapy. Deep within the High Tauern mountains, thermal water enriched naturally with the noble gas radon rises to the surface. Combined with the region’s gentle alpine climate, it forms the basis of a therapy that has been successfully used for decades. Guests from around the world travel to Gastein to experience its beneficial effects on body and mind – whether it’s in the healing gallery, during a thermal steam bath or a radon bath.

Radon: a natural healing element

Radon is a noble gas naturally present in low concentrations in Gastein's thermal water. During bathing or a visit to the healing gallery or the Dunstbad, the radon is absorbed through the skin and respiratory tract. It unfolds a gentle yet profound effect, stimulating cellular metabolism and promoting the body’s natural production of messenger substances.

The effects of radon therapy

Radon therapy has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties and can help improve mobility. Studies show that it can provide lasting relief from chronic inflammatory conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatic disorders or osteoarthritis. It is also successfully used for skin problems, respiratory diseases and stress-related ailments. One major benefit: The positive effects often last for several months and can significantly reduce the need for pain medication in many patients.

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Gastein‘s Heilstollen healing gallery: unique worldwide

At the heart of radon therapy lies the Gastein healing gallery. In the warm, humid air deep inside the mountain, the radon unfolds its effects with exceptional intensity. Temperatures of up to 41.5 degrees Celsius, high humidity and the radon content combine to create a particularly potent therapeutic climate.

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Therapy in the thermal steam bath

The steam bath offers a gentler form of radon therapy. In a special cabinet bath, guests absorb radon through the skin while being enveloped in soothing vapour, with the head remaining outside the chamber. This gentle application is ideal for people with respiratory conditions or for anyone seeking a low-strain alternative to the healing gallery.

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Relaxation in the radon bath

One of the most effective ways to experience the power of Gastein’s thermal water is through a soothing radon bath. Guests immerse themselves in comfortably warm, radon-enriched thermal water and feel its healing warmth flow through the body. Radon baths are available at Alpentherme spa as special treatments outside the regular spa facilities. What’s more, many hotels, health resorts and therapy centres offer individual radon baths – ideal for relaxation, regeneration and overall wellbeing.

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Gastein as an alpine health destination

The Gastein valley has been a place of healing for centuries. As early as the time of the Austrian monarchy, people already valued the power of its thermal waters. Today, the region ranks among Europe’s leading alpine health destinations. A medical spa stay in Gastein combines modern medical care with soothing treatments such as baths and massages.

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Combining therapy and holidays

A course of radon therapy in Gastein can easily be combined with an alpine getaway. After your treatments, you can enjoy hikes in the fresh mountain air, gentle forest bathing or relaxing yoga sessions. Many accommodation providers specialise in medical spa stays and offer tailored packages.

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