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Austria’s AQUA DOME is a wellness haven the place each element is designed to rejuvenate. From connoisseur eating to invigorating spa therapies, health courses to soothing saunas, this world-class resort gives a holistic escape. After my go to, I felt refreshed, relaxed and able to tackle the world. It’s the excellent vacation spot for these searching for a real sanctuary of serenity.
Regardless of its early 2000s origins, AQUA DOME stays a beacon of contemporary luxurious. Stylish structure, considerate design, and up to date renovations, just like the foyer restaurant, have ensured it stays on the forefront of hospitality. The expansive lodge foyer bar and restaurant are a testomony to the property’s ongoing dedication to excellence. The elegant lounges and open floorplans create a serene ambiance, whereas the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling home windows supply gorgeous mountain views. The tempting buffet and a la carte choices showcase the very best of native delicacies, making each meal a memorable expertise. Bussing robots whizz concerning the eating room flooring returning dishes to the kitchen, permitting for servers to be nearer and extra attentive to friends throughout mealtimes.
Stone, wooden, glass and cloth accents may be discovered all through the property, leaning into the pure aesthetic and subtly immersing friends in an elemental visible expertise. Harkening to the encircling nature, every thing from firepit lounges to clever hallways let your tensions ease and stress discount begin to set in.
The lodge rooms at AQUA DOME are spacious and cozy, all of which have balconies and outfitted with the cozy Austrian quilt bedding. Double rooms are 115 sq. toes with The Junior Suites at 213 sq. toes, with sitting areas and optionally supply a fire. Massive loos are geared up with totes for taking towels to the swimming pools and saunas, bathrobes and slippers can be found by way of the lodge. JustLuxe insider tip: ask for an outsized gown on the entrance desk for and much more opulent envelopment.
Through the winter, AQUA DOME gives ski gear rental and e-bikes in the course of the summer time. A subterranean daytime wardrobe is an ideal spot to alter out of ski garments or bike apparel to go to the spa. A tunnel connecting the lodge to the thermal swimming pools and saunas is a perfect second to take a number of breaths and unwind as you progress into the AQUA DOME area.
The signature thermal spas are an incredible place to actually dip your toe into the expertise; indoor and outside swimming pools of assorted temperatures are well-liked choices for each lodge friends and locals alike. Whereas I attended AQUA DOME in early September, there was mild snowfall, which was an invigorating and enchanting swim to be within the outside heat swimming pools whereas fluffy flakes fell from the sky. There are 12 indoor and outside swimming pools to discover on property, every with its personal distinctive character.
It ought to be famous that pictures is prohibited at AQUA DOME excluding a number of designated areas outlined with signage. I not solely appreciated the vacation spot’s thoughtfulness for privateness of friends, however seen folks have been connecting extra with each other whereas not endlessly on their telephones.
The health middle is situated subsequent to the spa, the place courses can be found every day. Yoga, guided meditation, and energy coaching are all supplied. Spa appointments ought to be made prematurely and every thing from signature therapies to straightforward massages and facials can be found. A hairdresser can also be on property. Thermal Deep is the unique magnificence line which is simply obtainable at AQUA DOME. It features a vary of merchandise corresponding to physique lotions, face masks, and physique oils—all are enriched with thermal water from theLängenfeld thermal spring, sourced from a depth of over 6,000 toes.
Sauna World is dwelling to 11 saunas of assorted heats and themes. My favourite was a barn sauna; a bit cooler, with a haystack within the middle of the room and charming beams and a roof excessive. The bigger two-tiered Loft Sauna was hotter and in addition incredible. An adults-only aspect of the resort, it must also be famous that this space isn’t any clothes allowed. Because of the oils of the pores and skin and materials which might spoil the cedarwood within the saunas, in addition to cross-contaminations of minerals carried by way of swimsuit from spa location to location, the European method of absorbing the warmth is within the nude. Whereas this can be formidable to some vacationers, my suggestion is to embrace the observe and recognize the expertise. Showering earlier than every providing is a should, and sitting on the towel totally (with no pores and skin touching the wood planks) can also be a rule. Sauna masters are additionally scheduled all through the day for infusion experiences within the saunas, whipping sizzling air round with towels and scented air, a lot to friends’ delight.
For an immersive expertise, head upstairs to the Waterfall; a 30-foot cavern with acoustic results of a thunderstorm and rain, waterfall and mist to intensify it. After the invigorating waterfall expertise, a heat grotto is simply across the nook for a soothing soak lined with glowing Himalayan sea salt.
Spa 3000, solely supplied to lodge friends, can also be a textile-free space. My absolute favourite providing was the Hamman-style mineral bathtub. Upon coming into, friends use an hooked up hose to water down the tiled seat and soak within the steamy warmth of the room. A fast step exterior to a salt-scrub over the pores and skin after which again into the warmth. After courteously hosing off their seating space, friends then step right into a warm-cold-and-hot collection of mineral-infused waterfall-style showers. Fortunately, a video explaining learn how to take pleasure in this expertise is step-by-step close by. Extra Spa 3000 alternatives that preserve friends coming again for extra embody a tranquil soaking pool, gently swinging hammocks in a Himalayan sea salt leisure room, extra saunas (in fact), and an upstairs panoramic lounge with café and bar to sit down fireplace or take a nap, end a e-book, or take within the Austrian mountain views.
House to roughly 3,000 sq. toes of assembly house, the property has a big seminar space, which might accommodate as much as 800 folks for occasions and conferences.
AQUA DOME is a property I received’t quickly overlook, and I look ahead to returning to. The outgoing workers, lovely interiors, stress-free amenities and gorgeous setting have friends clamoring to unwind at this unbelievable property. For charges and reservations, go to www.aqua-dome.at/en/
Chad Chisholm
The unbelievable AQUA DOME situated in The Otztal, Austria.
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The stylish lodge foyer bar.
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Lounges are nice areas to calm down within the evenings.
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Native fare and fantastic buffet choices from cheese lockers to vegas desserts, native produce to scrumptious meats.
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Pattern the native fare at AQUA DOME.
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Eating rooms abound on property.
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Junior Suites have the choice of a comfortable hearth.
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Double rooms are cheerful and splendid.
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Superbly appointed loos.
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Begin your aquatic journey with one of many indoor swimming pools at AQUA DOME.
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The outside swimming pools all have their very own character.
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Take within the alpine views yr spherical.
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The crisp alpine air is an ideal distinction to the new saunas and swimming pools.
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Spa 3000 is simply obtainable to lodge friends.
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This tranquil pool is within the coronary heart of Spa 3000.
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My favourite expertise, the mineral bathtub is completely a must-try.
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Calm down and revel in a weightless and carefree swing on this room.
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Saunas abound at AQUA DOME.
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So many choices for leisure at AQUA DOME.
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A view from one of many Spa 3000 sauna areas.
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Seize a gown, cuddle up with a e-book, and revel in these non-public areas to calm down.
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Assembly house at AQUA DOME.
