People often look far outside the city for relaxation, yet one of Europe’s largest health centers is located right next to the Oberlaa U1 station. The thermal baths cover several thousand square meters and are architecturally modeled after a long stream.
If you follow this path, you’ll come across hidden waterfalls, dense reeds, and spacious wellness areas designed like giant stone oases . Here, everything is designed to shield you from the hustle and bustle of the city.
In the spacious spa areas , you’ll find exactly the water temperature that’s right for you. In the activity pool, you can swim at a comfortable 32 to 34 °C and also participate in the free water aerobics classes. The reduced weight of your body in the water ensures a vigorous workout without muscle soreness.
If you prefer it warmer, the indoor and outdoor thermal pools await you at a comfortably warm 36 °C. A real highlight is the dark grotto pool, which you reach after swimming past a small waterfall.
In addition, the “Stone of Tranquility” features its own “Pool of Silence,” where gentle natural light illuminates the space. Since the water temperature of 36 °C corresponds exactly to the human core body temperature, it triggers deep-seated, embryonic feelings of security.
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In addition, for a one-time fee of €15.00 , the facility offers a massive 3,000 m² sauna area. You can choose from 11 different saunas, which are either gender-segregated or open to everyone. Those who want to relax after the 18 °C Kneipp walk can unwind in the spacious sauna garden or in front of the crackling fireplace.
Equally important for your health are the Oberlaa healing springs, from which the famous sulfur water flows. Since 1969, this natural resource has been used for medical and balneological therapies at the adjacent Therme Wien Med. In 2009, a second sulfur spring was tapped, with water emerging at a temperature of 47 °C from a depth of 900 meters.
Although many areas are pure havens of tranquility, the Kindertherme in the “Erlebnisstein & Wildnis” zone also offers plenty of action with dark tube slides. Afterward, you can refuel at the spa restaurant, which serves freshly cooked meals made from high-quality regional ingredients every day. While ticket prices vary dynamically depending on availability, you can conveniently secure guaranteed admission online in advance.
A 3-hour ticket with a locker starts at just €26.35 on weekdays. A visit to Oberlaa is therefore not only extremely relaxing but also easy and flexible to plan. So you can leave the hustle and bustle of the big city behind for a few hours without a second thought.
📍 Location: Therme Wien, Kurbadstraße 14, 1100 Vienna
💶 Admission: 3-hour ticket with locker starting at €26.35, sauna surcharge €15.00
🕒 Hours: Monday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (last entry at 9:40 p.m.)
