From total 40 Austrian thermal bathsfour companies emerged as clear favorites. With 342,430 votes cast The Thermencheck Award once again shows its importance for the local wellness industry and the community’s strong ties to their favorite thermal spas.
These are the most popular thermal baths of 2024:
GOLD Award winner: ROGNER BAD BLUMAU
With 56,286 votes Rogner Bad Blumau, located in Styria, once again secured the top position and can move beyond the GOLD Award be happy.
Since the Thermencheck Awards were launched in 2013, the thermal spa has been named winner nine times, runner-up twice and third-placed once.
The complex, designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, impresses with its green roofs, colorful facades and golden domes.
Particularly noteworthy is the Vulkania® healing spring, which is considered the strongest and hottest healing spring in the thermal and volcano region of Styria.
SILVER Award winner: SOLE-FELSEN-WELT GMÜND
The Sole-Felsen-Welt Gmünd, based in Lower Austria, is in second place 49,511 votes.
In the past four years, the thermal baths have always been able to celebrate a podium finish: once gold, twice silver and once bronze.
The Sole-Felsen-Welt is characterized by its bathing world with over 1,000 m² of water area, where guests can relax in Bad Ischler Heilsole.
In addition, the spacious sauna area with steam grotto, hammam and numerous indoor and outdoor saunas offers a wide range of opportunities for relaxation.
BRONZE Award winner: Asia Spa Leoben
With 41,497 votes Asia Spa Leoben, located in Styria, secures it BRONZE Award and stands on the podium for the first time.
The thermal baths impress with their Asian-inspired ambience, which enables a harmonious combination of relaxation and activity.
Particularly noteworthy are the diverse sauna offerings and the spacious water landscape, which offer guests a unique wellness experience.
Rising star of the year 2024: Therme Wien
The has achieved remarkable success Therme Viennawith an increase in votes 601% and overall 6,287 votes for the Rising Star of the Year was chosen.
As the largest city thermal spring in Europe, it offers a modern offering that delights those seeking relaxation in the middle of the capital.
The Therme Wien impresses with a diverse pool landscape, spacious sauna areas and a comprehensive wellness offer that leaves nothing to be desired.
Mag. Michael Semmlermanaging partner of New Mediacheck GmbH: “The Thermencheck Award is an impressive indicator of the popularity of our local thermal baths and underlines their importance as retreats for relaxation and well-being. The high participation shows that wellness in Austria is not just a trend, but a living culture. I warmly congratulate all the winners and look forward to another successful year for the entire industry.”
René Novakauthorized signatory and head of sales at New Mediacheck GmbH: “This year’s election once again proves the high quality and diversity of the Austrian thermal spa landscape. With 40 participating thermal spas and an impressive number of 342,430 votes cast The competition for the top spots was particularly exciting. I congratulate all winners on their well-deserved success and thank all participants for their great commitment. The Thermencheck Community is and remains a strong support for the industry!”
Congratulations to all winners and a big thank you to the committed community for a successful vote!