Which world would you like to immerse yourself in?

What does Gastein thermal water feel like? Like effervescent zest for life on your skin! The hot water from deep within the mountain has healing benefits and was even prized by czars and monarchs back in "the olden days". Today, thanks to four different spa worlds, the selection available to you is definitely fit for a king, or queen. So, which world will you choose?

Three, two, one - and away you go! The speed slide in Family World even boasts an automatic timekeeping mechanism. You'll slither down the slide at an exhilarating tempo, finally landing with a giant splash in the thermal water. But the speed slide is just one of many attractions in this extraordinary adventure world for kids. The multimedia dome is also very popular. On large projection surfaces, they show children's and family films as well as nature documentaries, while you simply lie in the soothingly warm water. You will also discover a lazy river and a separate pool for toddlers.

Relax World does total justice to its name. The very moment you step into this oasis of peace, your pulse rate will slow down. How would you like to unwind? Perhaps on one of the air-bubble beds where, surrounded by healthful thermal water, you can simply let your thoughts wander. Or, do something about those muscle aches & pains from your most recent mountain tour with the help of massage jets. In the spring-fed pool, immerse yourself in hot water from the mountains, absorb the gentle warmth radiated inside the infrared cabins, and afterwards stretch out in one of the relaxation areas.

Sweating is healthy! Though that is something that passionate sauna goers have long known. The modern sauna village at the Alpentherme isn't just healthy, it's also exceptionally comfortable. Wood, stone and glass radiate a sense of total ease, while its location in the middle of the Kurpark is especially beautiful. Now, the toughest part is knowing how and where to begin. In the Pine Sauna? Or maybe in the colored-light sauna first, followed by the steam bath? Regardless of what combination you decide on: after a session in the sauna, it will be impossible to resist the welcome refreshment of one of the cool mountain lakes. For your relaxation between saunas, we would suggest retreating to one of the water beds, from where you can also take in the magnificent panorama of Gastein's mountain world.

Just imagine slipping away from the daily routine for a few hours and enjoying the sauna world with other women. Ladies' World offers you your own oasis, where you can experience saunas, the steam bath and infrared cabins in privacy. Between saunas, relax over a cup of freshly brewed tea from the tea bar. Perhaps with a good book in your hand; or simply all snuggled up in your spa robe, eyes closed, muscles loosening up more and more every second, any hints of tension melting away.

Come to Gastein and visit Alpentherme Bad Hofgastein. Convince yourself of the health-giving effects of the hot thermal water. And discover relaxation more complete than you ever dreamed possible.