Spa and wellness at Hotel Wastlhof
Warm up and relax after a day in the cold
Activities
Wellness and relaxation in the Wildschönau
Sauna, calm and mountain walks: recover after a day of skiing or hiking.
After an active day in the mountains, relaxation matters as much as the day itself. In Austria wellness is part of the holiday: many hotels in the Wildschönau have their own sauna area, often with a Finnish sauna, steam room, aroma cabin and sometimes an indoor pool. Some also have a heated outdoor pool that opens in summer. This suits the calm character of the valley.
For parents with children it is a pleasant change of pace. Many facilities have separate times for families, and there is often a quiet area for adults. One of you can slip into the sauna while the other swims with the children, and vice versa. In the Wildschönau, guests of many accommodations receive the Wildschönau Card, which according to providers includes access to the public swimming pool in summer; ask at your accommodation what is part of your stay.
If you have more time, you can try a massage or a treatment. Exactly what is on offer differs by accommodation and season. Always ask in advance about opening times, age limits and reservations, and read the house rules. A visit feels better when you know what to expect.
Tips
- Ask about family hours and age limits.
- Bring a large towel and flip-flops.
- Drink plenty of water before and after the sauna.
- Book treatments or massages in good time.
- Keep sauna sessions with children short.
Sauna etiquette
In Austria and Germany people often sit in the sauna without swimwear, on a towel. This is customary, but the rules vary by venue: there may be separate textile days or children's hours. Bring a large towel, shower beforehand and keep your voice low. If it is your first time, watch how others do it or ask the staff. Drink enough water, build up the heat gradually and take time between rounds to cool down and rest. Mobile phones usually do not belong in the sauna room.
With children and health
For young children a long sauna session is usually unsuitable; many facilities set a minimum age or require supervision. Keep sessions short and do not leave children in the heat too long. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or have heart problems, consult a doctor first. Some facilities are for hotel guests only; ask whether day visitors are welcome. A walk in the fresh air or a quiet hour in the pool is also a form of relaxation.
Winter
Summer
Kaiserwinkl near Kössen
A day of water, mountains and sky between Tyrol and Bavaria
Patscherkofel Alpine Garden
University botanical alpine garden above Innsbruck-Igls
Yoga on the alp
Stretch and breathe with a view over the valley
Aqua Dome Längenfeld
Thermal spa in the Ötztal with outdoor pools
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to be naked in the sauna?
Often without swimwear, but it varies. Read the house rules or ask the staff.
Can children join the sauna?
Often under supervision and only at certain hours, with a minimum age. Ask the venue beforehand.
Is wellness possible in summer too?
Yes, many hotels and baths are open all year, sometimes with adjusted hours. Check beforehand.
Stay in Niederau Partner
Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.
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