Healthy thermal water | © Steiermark Tourismus | Tom Lamm Healthy thermal water | © Steiermark Tourismus | Tom Lamm
Spring and thermal water

Water, the source of life

Everything flows between the Dachstein glacier and the wine-growing regions. The thermal springs of Styria are hot and full of energy, but also soothing, revitalising and healing.

Between Bad Mitterndorf in the north and Bad Radkersburg in the south, nine thermal spas with different focuses invite you to relax and unwind.

You can also experience the healing power of water during a Kneipp treatment in ice-cold wading pools or streams in the Green Heart of Austria. Whether it’s in the central Feistritztal valley or in the Schilcherland region in Southern Styria: Kneipping in Styria is an invigorating experience! With its healing power, water is a central part of the Grünkraft Steiermark initiative that helps guests to find inner balance and an improved quality of life.

Healing thermal water from deep within the earth

Thermal spring water is recognised as a natural health-promoting substance. Rich in minerals and valuable salts, it comes from depths of up to 3,000 metres. It rises to the surface and emerges at temperatures of 90 to 110 degrees Celsius.

The beneficial effects of thermal spring water were already known to the ancient Romans and to Greek physician Hippocrates. Today it is scientifically proven that thermal spring water reduces stress. The composition of the water varies depending on the spring it emerges from. It has numerous positive effects, including:

  • physical and mental relaxation
  • a natural boost to your immune system
  • prevention of rheumatic diseases
Styrian frog in his element | © Steiermark Tourismus | Tom Lamm

GRünkraft offers

Holidaymakers can find new ways to achieve inner balance and quality of life in Styria. You can feel your own strength and rediscover yourself in the countryside with some partners and their "green energy offers".

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Kneipping in Styria

Sebastian Kneipp, founder of this traditional curative treatment, used cold immersion baths and showers to strengthen his immune system and get over a bout of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Kneipping …

  • ... improves your circulation.
  • ... strengthens your immune system.
  • ... stimulates your vegetative nervous system.

Traditionally, Kneipp therapy consists of baths and other treatments, including walking barefoot, walking on stones, immersions, washings and wet packs. A popular location for Kneipping in Styria is the Schilcherland region. For instance, Bad Schwanberg has its own Kneipp Park offering invigorating experiences. Alternatively, you can try the Kneipp facilities at the entrance of the Schwarze Sulm or the Bad Sauerbrunn springs in Marhof in Stainz.

  • Haus im Ennstal-Aich-Gössenberg

Kneipp facility in Weißenbach at Haus

idyllic outdoor Kneipp facility
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Kneippanlage, Bad Aussee, Kurpark | © Maria Kathrin Rastl
  • Bad Aussee

Kneippanlage Bäckerleite

Visit our Kneipp facility (integrated in the Generation Park) in Bad Aussee.
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Grading plant Bad Mitterndorf | © Johanna Provatopoulos
  • Bad Mitterndorf

Gradation Plant Bad Mitterndorf

A new facility adorns the spa park in Bad Mitterndorf - the graduation plant wonderfully integrated into the landscape!
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  • Gröbminger Land

Kneipp water-treading basin

Good for cardiovascular system. 
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Kneipp-Gesundheits-Park | © TV Sulmtal Koralm
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  • Bad Schwanberg

Kur- und Kneipp-Park Bad Schwanberg

Der Kneipp-Gesundheits-Park in Bad Schwanberg lädt zum Aktivieren der Sinne ein! Von Kopf bis Fuß
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Welldiana Reception | © GrimmingTherme / P.Aldag
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  • Bad Mitterndorf

Welldiana Club Spa GrimmingTherme

Welldiana Club Spa - Your time out in the GrimmingTherme Enjoy life fit and healthy... Opening hours: daily from 10:00...
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Grading_Indoor_Eastern_Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Feistritztal

Graduation system in Maria Fieberbründl

Sea air in the place of pilgrimage In the middle of the Hofwald forest, the lung bird spreads its wings wide: when the...
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Tree Trail | © Fanz Gepp
  • Bad Mitterndorf

Barefoot Park Bad Mitterndorf

The barefoot park in Bad Mitterndorf consists of 20 stations, all with different materials.
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Other Grünkraft offers

The Grünkraft Steiermark initiative features numerous other invigorating offers: