When the warmth envelops you with its gentle fragrance and you feel tiny droplets roll off your skin, you arrive completely within yourself.
In the thermal spa (admission from 13 years when accompanied by an adult) and the exclusive Schaffelbad (admission from 16 years) you’ll find a wide variety of classic saunas, steam baths, infrared saunas and more. Both are textile-free (nude).
To the infusion schedule
Enjoy infusions in the panoramic sauna at Schaffelbad, which will impress you with their beguiling scents, soothing warmth and breathtaking views.
At Finnish or classic saunas, heat is generated by hot stone ovens with water being poured over them automatically.
At these saunas, a temperature of 50 to 85°C is reached. The change from dry and hot air to cold water in one of the provided cold water pools is stimulating for all organ systems. It is beneficial to the body’s defence system and stimulates metabolism.
The recommended duration of a sauna session is between eight and 15 minutes.
Classic saunas
Tepidarium: 40 °C
The heated marble stone of this sauna at the Roman Bath (
) and reflects the sense of life of South Styria. Enjoy its special cosiness.
Lipizzaner-Sauna: 50 °C
Let the aromatic meadow herbs help you to regenerate. Not only our imperial horses like them. This moderately hot sauna is located at the Styrian quarter (
is situated directly at our natural pond. The aromatic scent of herbs stimulates your senses and, with the view of the water, it has a relaxing effect.
Special infusions
Unwind at the saunas of our Schaffelbad when water and special substances such as essential oils or peelings are poured onto hot stones by expert sauna masters. At the saunas of our Thermal Spa, you are free to do so according to your liking.
If you would like to attend such a session, you are kindly requested to come to the sauna five minutes earlier as indicated. Without extra charges.
Sweat to your liking: The job lies with you - pour water onto the hot stones at your liking and maybe also the aromatic scent that we put at your disposal. This sauna can be found at our
Our saunas are textile-free. Please sit on a towel during the sauna session. Make sure that the soles of your feet are also on the towel. If you wish, you may cover your private parts.
As a rule, a sauna infusion lasts about 10-15 minutes. Please do not leave the sauna during an infusion. Therefore, please observe the infusion times. In case of physical discomfort, the sauna session may of course be interrupted.
After the sauna session, it is recommended to let the heated body cool down for the first time through the open pores. Make sure to breathe in and out consciously. After 5 to 8 minutes, a lukewarm shower is recommended, followed by a refreshing bath in a cold pool. If necessary, you are welcome to repeat the process. Do not forget: Drink plenty of fluids (water).
During pregnancy, you are generally allowed to take a sauna session. Recommended: Sit on the lowest level so as not to be exposed to the absolute temperature.
On an intensive sauna day, eat only light food. Avoid salty and/or fatty meals.
Steam on your skin
Usually, steam baths are not as hot as common saunas but they are characterized by a humidity of up to 90 %.
Hot steam has a soothing and relaxing effect on muscles. In addition, a visit to a steam bath will reduce the level of the stress hormone cortisol.
The recommended duration of a visit to a steam bath is between 15 and 20 minutes.
Steam baths
Vulkandampfbad: 42 °C
Unwind with soft music and a delicate scent. The Vulkandampfbad at our
is made of volcanic basalt, and it is Austria’s largest.
Caldarium Salis: 45-50 °C
At this steam bath, temperature is slightly higher. The combination of salt and steam leads to a particularly relaxing effect. Relax at the Roman Bath of our
With a lower temperature of approx. 36° C, infrared saunas are a perfect alternative to classic saunas and steam baths. A visit to an infrared sauna helps improving your metabolism; tension will be relieved and blood flow will be encouraged.
Depending on heat intensity, we recommend limiting your stay to approx. 20 minutes.
Infrared saunas
Infrarotsauna: 36 °C
Our infrared sauna is located at the Seepavillon of our
Everything you need to know before your visit – answered clearly and concisely.
The Sauna Village is part of the Thermal Spa & Adventure Pool and is included in the admission price. It features six different saunas, including Finnish saunas where you can create your own infusions, inviting relaxation rooms and an outdoor thermal-water whirlpool. Guests aged 13 and over are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
The Schaffelbad is an exclusive adults-only premium area for guests aged 16 and over. Here, you can enjoy 14 saunas, daily guided speciality infusions, 14 pools and spacious relaxation areas in a tranquil atmosphere.
A total of 20 saunas and steam rooms. Six are located in the Sauna Village at the Thermal Spa & Adventure Pool (ages 13 and over when accompanied by an adult), and 14 in the exclusive Schaffelbad (ages 16 and over).
That depends on the area. The Sauna Village in the Thermal Spa & Adventure Pool is open to guests aged 13 and over; however, those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The Schaffelbad, with its exclusive sauna facilities, is reserved for guests aged 16 and over.
Yes. All our saunas are textile-free, both in the Sauna Village and at the Schaffelbad. You must use a sufficiently large towel to sit or lie on, with your feet on the towel as well. If you prefer a little more coverage, you may use a breathable wrap or special sauna wear.
Please note that swimwear is required in some pools at the Schaffelbad – these are clearly marked by signs on site.
Yes. All saunas are open to all guests.
Yes, every day. In the Sauna Village, you can pour your own infusions in selected saunas. Saunas for self-guided infusions are also available in the Schaffelbad. A special highlight is the guided themed infusions in the Panorama Sauna. Here you can find the current Schaffelbad infusion schedule.
On extended Friday evenings featuring moonlight swimming and spa clubbing, additional guided sauna infusions are held in the Sauna Village.
