When someone says Europe, the first thought that pops into your mind is probably a city, a castle, or a famous attraction. But Europe has beautiful hidden corners away from the famous hotspots where you can rest in peace. Spa resorts and relaxation islands are the best way to finish a long day of exploring.
You are tired of cities and crowds, and you wanna relax a bit? Let’s look at the hidden places in Europe where you can rest.
Discover Budapest’s Thermal Baths
“The City of Spas,” as her nickname declares, does possess some baths of exceedingly high status and splendor. Budapest has been known for being the capital of thermal waters since Ancient times.
Staying in a spa hotel Budapest is an attraction on its own. Just picture yourself in these illustrious grounds, bathing in the natural mineral waters accompanied by the murmuring of water fountains. It hardly matters whether you choose the Széchenyi Baths or a boutique spa hotel in Budapest; pampering and relaxation come easy.
Cozy Chalets in Switzerland
Switzerland – the land of skiing – also has some of the best alpine getaways. Picture a quaint wooden chalet with a burning fireplace, drinking hot cocoa as the snow comes down slowly outside.
Triangles and Grindelwald are a couple of small Swiss villages that have their own independent spa hotels where you can get treatments customized around the surroundings. Alpine herb massages, hot stone treatments, and open hot tubs with 360-degree views of snow-capped peaks.
Slovenia’s Lake Bled: Serenity in Every Season
The Lake Bled area is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Europe – but it’s also a wonderful spa destination. You can allow several days here at a nice direct-lakeside spa hotel where you can get local treatment like honey or alpine herb spas.
You can even get in the thermal waters of the lake! With Bled Castle and the famous island church in the background, no place like this is available anywhere else.
Spa Culture in Baden-Baden, Germany
For generations, people have headed to Baden-Baden in Europe to relax and rejuvenate. This gorgeous Black Forest town has a long history of spa culture from its Roman past and today boasts some of the best spa resorts in Europe.
Relaxing Roman-Irish bath houses like the famous Friedrichsbad and modern wellness temples like Caracalla Spa make Baden-Baden the ideal place to come to de-stress and experience spa treatments, old and new.
Tuscany’s Thermal Springs
Tuscany is, of course, famous for its vineyards and hill towns, but did you know it also has thermal springs? In places like Saturnia, natural thermal waters are surrounded by Tuscan hills, olive groves, and cypress trees.
For a softer landing, consider booking into one of the region’s best spa hotels. Here, you can enjoy thermal spa pools, soak in the tub with thermal mud and salts, and indulge in spa treatments like massages and facials.
There are plenty of hidden gems all over Europe that offer great relaxation and give you a special treat. Maybe it’s a grand spa hotel in Budapest, a thermal spring in Tuscany, or even a hot spring in Kreud, Iceland, each and all having something special to offer. A different way to relax and rejuvenate.
So, when you are planning that next trip, consider one of these lesser-known places instead and just relax. With some rest and some relaxation, you can explore sustainable tourism one relaxation at a time. Enjoy! These European relaxation all stars have been waiting for you.
