Therme Laa is the main attraction of the small town of Laa an der Thaya. This town is located in the state of Lower Austria, not far from the border with the Czech Republic. The town is surrounded by fields and is quiet and calm—a great place to relax a bit from bustling Vienna. About 7,000 residents live here.
Interesting to know: Before World War II, several Jewish families lived in the town and were taken to Auschwitz during the war. In 2005, a memorial was erected in the town for the 33 Jewish families who lived there. This is the second official monument erected in Austria in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.
Therme Laa
The spa complex is part of a luxury hotel belonging to the VAMED Vitality World spa chain, which operates the most luxurious spa complexes in Austria. Although it is part of the hotel, you can enter the spa during the day without booking a room. For more information on the hotel, visit Booking.com.
The spa is divided into two areas: the water and sauna world, which is suitable for the whole family, and the Silent Spa, which is suitable for adults only.
In the regular spa area, there are several thermal water pools (up to 36 degrees Celsius) rich in salts and minerals. Some of the pools are located inside the covered structure, and some are in the open air. There is also a children’s area with a nice water slide and the option to leave the children for an experiential activity with professional instructors while you relax in the pleasant water. Besides the pools, there is a sauna complex that includes 5 saunas with different heat and humidity levels.
This is what the spa complex looks like
The Silent Spa
The unique experience at the spa complex is called the “Silent Spa.” This is a separate and isolated area suitable for adults only (from the age of 16 and up). The place is wonderfully designed in an oriental style and is divided into several areas. In its center, there is a heated pool surrounded by several rooms with beds for resting and various sauna rooms. Throughout your stay, you can freely take mini-snacks like dried fruits and cakes, as well as drink hot tea.
In the Silent Spa area, there is no talking, and it is forbidden to make noise. It is a great place for true relaxation.
Watch the Silent Spa complex
Additional Essential Information for Visiting Therme Laa
Opening Hours:
- The regular spa is open every day from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Last entry is at 8:00 PM. The pools and saunas close at 9:40 PM.
- The Silent Spa is open every day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Costs:
3-hour entry ticket to the regular spa:
- €26.50
- Child (up to age 14): €17
- Each additional half hour costs €2.50. A day ticket (5 hours) costs €39.
Entry to the sauna world (from age 14 only):
- An additional €8.50 to the spa entrance fee. From 6:00 PM, there is a reduced supplement of €4.50.
Entry to the “Silent Spa”:
- You must book a place in advance to enter this spa.
- Daily cost: from €65.
- Book a place in the Silent Spa and pay online
Please note: Remember to bring your own towel, bathrobe, and slippers so you don’t have to rent them on-site. Hotel guests receive these accessories for free, but if you are just visiting for a short time, you will have to pay extra for a towel or bathrobe. If you are visiting the Silent Spa, these accessories are included in the price.
How to get to the spa from Vienna by public transport:
From Vienna, there is a regional train that goes directly to the town of Laa an der Thaya. In about an hour and a half, you will be right next to the spa. You need to board the train at the Wien Praterstern station and get off at the last stop, called Laa/Thaya Bahnhof.
From the station, you will have to walk for about 10 minutes to reach the spa. To plan your journey, you can use the Austrian railway company’s website.
Information about the luxury spa hotel
The official website of the spa
Address: Thermenplatz 3, 2136 Laa an der Thaya
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