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My Gastein experience
Gastein’s thermal water
Gastein’s thermal water is a natural resource that has revitalised, strengthened and supported people on their path to healing for centuries.
It rises deep from within the High Tauern mountains from 17 hot springs. By the time it reaches the surface, it is crystal clear, pleasantly warm and full of restorative energy.
Whether it’s at a thermal spa, in the Heilstollen healing gallery or in the thermal steam bath: Gastein’s thermal water offers a holistic experience whose benefits last well beyond the moment.
Healing for body and mind
The composition of Gastein’s thermal water is truly unique. Rain and meltwater that have seeped into the rock since the last Ice Age are naturally heated deep within the Earth and rise back to the surface. Along the way, the water becomes enriched with valuable minerals and a small amount of the noble gas radon. At the foot of the Graukogel, around five million litres emerge every day, with a temperature of up to 45.8 degrees Celsius.
The low radon content of the water gives it its special effect: Gastein’s thermal water is known to stimulate cell metabolism, promote the body’s own messenger substances, and help reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Studies have shown its positive effects on chronic inflammatory conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatic complaints and osteoarthritis. It is also used to support treatment for skin problems, respiratory diseases and stress reduction. Last but not least, the immune system and overall vitality benefit from the healing power of this natural resource.
Scientifically proven radon therapy
In the Gastein valley, the healing effects of thermal water have been used for medical spa and health treatments for decades. Radon therapy, which uses pure Gastein thermal water, supports regeneration, enhances general well-being and can naturally relieve pain. It is beneficial not only for those with specific health conditions but also for anyone wishing to do something good for their body. Athletes seeking faster recovery and those simply looking to boost their vitality can both benefit from this scientifically proven therapy, which is applied in several different forms.
Unique climate in the healing gallery
The radon contained in the thermal water is the key active ingredient in the famous Gastein Heilstollen healing gallery. In the warm, humid atmosphere of the gallery, its effect is particularly powerful. The combination of heat, high humidity and radon has been used for decades to relieve chronic pain and improve mobility.
Gentle treatment in the thermal steam bath
In the steam bath, you can absorb the natural healing power without any physical exertion. While you sit and relax, your body is enveloped in radon-containing water vapour. This gentle method is particularly suitable for those who prefer a mild treatment with low thermal stress.
The radon bath
Bathing in radon-rich thermal water is also part of Gastein’s therapy tradition. In the soothing warmth, muscles and joints relax while the body absorbs the valuable minerals. The radon bath offers a pleasant way to recover after physical activity or to ease rheumatic discomfort.
Medical spa stays with a holiday feel
If you associate medical spa treatments with hospital stays, you haven’t yet discovered the Alpine Spa experience in Gastein. In the spa hotels and accommodations of the Gastein valley, therapy and holiday blend into a holistic experience, turning your medical spa stay into an alpine retreat that enhances both health and well-being.
Whether you extend your stay after your treatment or combine your sessions with the healing power of Gastein’s nature through hiking or forest bathing you’ll find balance and renewal in every moment.
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