Medical spa stays in Gastein

The Gastein valley is one of Europe’s most traditional medical spa destinations. For centuries, people have been travelling to the region to benefit from the soothing combination of alpine climate and healing thermal water. Exercise in the clear mountain air, tranquillity in nature and the power of Gastein’s springs work together to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and restore energy. This makes a visit to the region a truly holistic experience – whether it’s during a longer medical spa stay or a compact health programme.

Visits to the healing gallery

The healing gallery in Böckstein is unique in the world. Around 2.5 kilometres deep inside Radhausberg mountain, a special climate prevails: temperatures between 37 and 41.5 degrees Celsius, humidity of up to 100 per cent, and a natural concentration of radon that is absorbed through the skin and respiratory tract. This combination activates the body’s repair mechanisms and can help relieve chronic pain. The therapy is particularly recommended for chronic conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, respiratory tract and skin.

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Gentle radon therapy in the thermal steam bath

The Gastein steam bath is an excellent choice for those who prefer a treatment that is gentler on the cardiovascular system than the healing gallery. In a kind of “steam chamber”, radon-enriched vapour rises slowly and envelops the body at a pleasantly warm temperature. This mild form of treatment is ideal for a shorter, more compact course of radon therapy and has proven particularly effective for conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis or fibromyalgia.

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Modern therapy centres

Gastein is home to several specialised therapy centres offering both inpatient and outpatient medical spa and rehabilitation programmes – always in combination with the valley’s natural healing resources. The facilities take an interdisciplinary approach, providing medical supervision, physical therapies, heat treatments, radon thermal baths and preventive health programmes.

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Therapeutin bei der Sitzung mit dem Patientin

Conditions and indications

Medical spa stays in Gastein are particularly effective for musculoskeletal conditions such as rheumatism, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, disc problems and chronic back pain. Positive results are also seen in respiratory diseases, skin conditions and stress-related disorders. Many patients report lasting pain relief, improved mobility and enhanced wellbeing.

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Partner establishments and medical spa hotels

Numerous hotels and guesthouses in Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein are partner establishments of Austrian and German health insurance providers. This means that these accommodations can settle the costs of a medical spa stay directly with the insurers. Depending on your needs, there are various options for inpatient spa treatments, rehabilitation programmes and outpatient or private medical spa stays.

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Patient sitzt auf der Liege beim Arzt und greift sich auf den Rücken

Applying for a medical spa stay

A medical spa stay in Gastein is often prescribed by a doctor and approved by a health insurance provider. The process starts with your GP or specialist, who submits the application. Once approved, the insurance usually covers the majority of costs – in some cases including accommodation and meals. For self-paying guests, there are also attractive package deals that can be booked individually.

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