Schopenhauer put it in a nutshell: "Health is not everything, but without health everything is nothing." In our search for relaxation, more and more of us want to actively do something for our well-being. And so today, historic spas are experiencing a renaissance.
Cures like the nobility in the 19th century
Timmendorfer Strand, Swinemünde - famous spas on the Baltic Sea are strung together like a string of pearls. In the past, the aristocracy lounged here and in summer, bathing holidaymakers create a hustle and bustle. Autumn and winter, however, are the perfect time to take in the invigorating sea air in peace and quiet.
Healing treatments from the depths of the earth
While seaside resorts are mainly visited for the salt and iodine-rich air, other health resorts entice visitors with mineral treasures. For example, the noble gas radon in the healing caves of Bad Gastein in Austria. The Czech Republic, especially Bohemia, is blessed with highly effective thermal springs. Resounding resorts such as Marienbad, Franzensbad and Karlsbad build on a long tradition and offer picturesque backdrops with their Art Nouveau architecture.
Mediterranean oasis in the sunny south
San Remo on the Riviera of Flowers enchants with its turn-of-the-century charm. It is considered the oldest spa town in Italy, although there are no healing springs. Instead, it is the mild climate that attracts many - especially in winter. Whether in the south or the north, here is a selection of the best European health resorts for a soothing health vacation during the quiet season.