Asia Meets Styria at Thermenhof Paierl in Bad Waltersdorf
For many years ancient Asian knowledge about health is a fundamental part of the generous offer at Thermenhof Paierl in Bad Waltersdorf as well as the healing thermal springs and the internalization of the Styrian formula for a sense of well being. The 4-star-superior hotel with its ambient atmosphere plays the lead role in providing Ayurvedic medicine therapy and Asian kinetics- & relaxation treatments. The Styrian mentality can be seen as the contrasting part to the Far Eastern medicine and is represented in the friendly and relaxed atmosphere and the fine food. This rich mixture is significant for this luxury hotel and marks its individuality which is also incorporated in the partly Stryian, partly Asian interior design.
Lead role in modern hotel business since 1998
For more than 20 years Thermenhof Paierl has taken the leading part in modern hotel sector. Since the grand opening in 1988 this luxury hotel with its ambient atmosphere has constantly enhanced its status and has established an international reputation as an excellent health resort and award-winning gourmet hotel. This success is not only the result of being a peaceful place with a harmonious blend of traditional Asian influences and modern Styrian décor, but is also achieved by the professional staff, who create a relaxing and warm atmosphere and make the guests feel comfortable and at ease.
Paierl’s seven pillars of well-being
The guests of Thermenhof Paierl are amazed by a rich variety of ideas, suggestions, tips and offers to increase the holistic well-being of body, mind and soul. In order to experience this feeling the guests are invited to indulge themselves in the in-house thermal springs and draw vitalising strength from bathing in three different pools filled with thermal water. This treatment forms just the basis of a wide range of therapies which are named “the seven pillars of well-being” and which can be combined individually in the course of a stay at Thermenhof Paierl.
1. Wellness centre
Guest are invited to indulge themselves in a thermal swimming-pool (32°C) with a channel to reach the outdoor panorama pool (32°C), both filled with hydrogen carbonate – chloride – thermal water, and a year-round heated swimming-pool (28°C) with bathing lawn. The lounge gallery (with refreshment drinks) together with the heat bench in front of the swimming pool (39°C) round the wellness area off.
2. Thermal spa
The palatial thermal spa area consists of three different saunas, the mineralized steam bath (45°C), the Styrian sweat chamber (65°C), which is a bio-sauna with 70% air humidity and herbal scent and the Celtic sauna “Lautrum” (90°C) as well as of the thermal exercise basin (36°C)and the Celtic garden and nude sunbathing terrace. Special attention should be devoted to the “Lautrum”, which can be seen as a resurrection of Celtic traditions concerning the usage of healing warmth. The Celts believed in a high spiritual power of fire and water and Celtic legends describe the wondrous healing effect of warmth, heat and steaming water. Even the décor is based on Celtic culture due to the fact that blockhouses consisting of rods and stone walls were the common accommodation in ancient Western Europe.
3. “Realm of the senses” – a paradise for all the five natural powers
Specifically designed treatment rooms with their individuality, scents, colours and sounds are highly valuable in order to take moments of time out, satisfy personal needs, experience fun and joy and to discover individual sources with all senses. A rich variety of therapies, including beauty treatments, massages, Asiatic- and especially Ayurvedic medicine, accelerates the revitalising processes. The Shiva-Ayurveda Centre, for example, is a project for stressed and nervous people, who want to improve their efficiencies and abilities. All features are all supervised by a medical direction. Other highlights of the “Realm of the senses” are the Japanese bath with lotus blossoms, the rest- and relaxation room “Lapislazuli”, the oriental bath “Aquamarin”, which is a long, hot and stimulating bath for two with a variety of bath essences, such as herbs, mare’s-milk, or algae.
Minerals from all over the world - vital tesserae which are responsible for our well-being, such as charoit, amber, emerald and calcite as well as green fluorite, can be found in our “Realm of the senses”.
In order to be able to feel the desired effect after enjoying a treatment our guests are invited to indulge themselves in our Japanese rest area and our Japanese Zen garden with tea house. The great attention to detail of this garden enhances the aura of authenticity and encourages the guest to immerse into the Far Eastern world.
1. Exercise and relaxation area
During the whole day the sun floods our spacious cardio fitness area equipped with modern exercise- and cardio machines. Additionally, we provide training programmes, but also relaxation sessions for our guests every day.
2. Culinary delights at Thermenhof Paierl
Executive chef Roland Neubauer and his team amaze and pamper our guests by creating specialities based on “Naturküche”, traditional Styrian recipes, or Asian cuisine. For Roland Neubauer using fresh ingredients is obvious as well as creating light delicacies, which enhance the own flavour. It is understood that we prefer wholesome nutrition from local farmers.
Additionally, our Dip sommelier Valentin Zsifkovits is looking forward to making recommendations for exquisite wines. We share our passion for excellent wines and perfect service. In fact, wine is ambivalent. Due to its manifold variety and its richness of different expressions wine can be seen as a harmonic beverage when enjoying a delicious meal. No matter whether enjoyed to regional delicacies or to specialities, wine will ennoble every meal.
1. Our hotel rooms as havens of tranquillity
It was worth the effort to invest in generous design, take care and pay attention to detail and equally uphold the special ambiance of the hotel. Our rooms have been designed in two contrary styles: traditional and Asian. The latter one conveys Japanese home décor, provides a separate Zen-garden and consists of two different room types: “Wabi” (35m2), which means solitary beauty, and “Sabi” (45m2), which means venerable simplicity.
2. Landscape of Eastern Styria – beauty created by man and nature
Embedded in the middle of the beautiful landscape of Eastern Styria with its thermal springs the Thermenhof Paierl can be surveyed. For your individual trip around the countryside we would like to offer our guests mountain- and trekking bikes for free. Added to this, the costs for the room also include the tennis court fee for an hour per day. Next, the 18-hole golf course near the hotel is ideal for both beginners and more accomplished players. As the founder of this golf course, we would like to provide a discount of 25% for our guests.
Paierl’s spa servicePaierl’s spa service can be seen as the key to holistic welfare of heart and soul. Inter alia this includes the real taste of our cuisine as well as several spa therapies.
Paierl’s spa service begins at 2 p.m. at the day of arrival and ends at the day of departure at 11 a.m. We would like to revitalise our guests’ bodies, souls and spirits. A deep meditation begins with…
» welcome drinks at the check-in counter
» rich breakfast and whole-food buffet, which includes dishes with eggs cooked freshly, delicious cheeseboards, exclusive honey of the local bee-masters, a number of various cereals, yoghurts and milk products of the local farmers and so on
» a variety of juices which include whey of the local producers, fruit- and vegetable juice, which are fresh pressed
» numerous teas which are awarded with the “Goldenes Teeblatt”; We invite you to make your choice out of more than 20 sorts of tea
» vital buffet lunch, variations of salads, soup, Asiatic dishes freshly prepared in the wok, 2 main dishes, 3 variations of side dishes, which naturally match to the main dishes; desserts which are freshly prepared by our in-house confectionery every day
» light meal in the afternoon-in order to satisfy appetite; different salads which vary daily, soup and fresh fruit
» sweet creations in the afternoon-at least six cakes which are freshly self-baked by our in-house confectionery every day
» free coffee in the restaurant all day long, Fair trade coffee and organically-grown coffee
» dinner- vegetarian whole food menu every day, generously arranged buffet 3 times a week, 2 variations of a four course dinner and an à la care menu
» 1 gala dinner once a week
» all non-alcoholic drinks (this includes the mini-bar, the bar for juices and the wellness area, but not the hotel bar)
» at least a variety of 8 types of bread and wholemeal bread which are freshly baked every day
» variations of fresh salad with exclusive local cold-pressed salad oils and olive oil, specific varieties of vinegar (some of them are home made, such as vinegar of raspberries) from midday on; 5 home-made salad dressings
Paierl’s Spa - Exclusively Provided for Our Hotel Guests (1900 m2)
The element water is the fountain of life!
Sparkling joie de vivre tangible and visible on each and every pore of the skin;
Warm thermal water from sources deep under the earth;
» in-house thermal and wellness area (panorama pool, swimming pool with thermal water, relaxation area and an all-season outdoor swimming pool)
» sauna world (steam bath which is rich of minerals, celtic sauna “Lautrum”, Aqua Relax, which can be regarded as an oasis to meditate, styrian Schwitzstube and a well of ice)
» a basket which contains a bathrobe and towels; This basket is provided for the time of stay. We willingly offer our guests the option to replace the wet towels and their bathrobes with fresh ones whenever they want to. Another very special service can be seen in the provided terry slippers in their hotel rooms, which can be taken home.
Training of the body, mind and soul at Paierl’s Spa» We offer a daily program for our guests’ personal fitness. This program is based on our weekly fitness schedule and contains a number of exercises, such as tai chi, qi gong, pilates, gymnastics to strenghten your spinal column, special gymnastics in thermal water and power yoga.
» latest fitness equipment for cardio, or weight training fabricated by Techno Gym; We provide these ultra-modern fitness devices the whole day. Additionally, our expert staff will explain the correct exertion of the fitness devices every day from 2 o’clock pm to half past 2 pm.
» Sport outdoor: Jogging, nordic walking (with a coach) and guided bicycle tours are just some examples of our wide variety of sport activities.
» Free in-house bike rental – mountain, trekking and city bikes; Naturally, the bike helmet is included.
» Playing tennis: one hour, per capita, or per diem;
» Playing indoor golf: pitch and put;
» Discount concerning green fees;
Realm of the senses (treatment area 560 m2)» well-being massages
» special massages (hot stone, reflexology, craniosacral therapy, etc.)
» Shiva-Ayurveda Centre (Ayurvedic medicine emerges as a veritable fountain of youth for the body, esprit and soul. All these therapies have a very positive impact on our state of health: balance – harmony – deep internal peace and the feeling of being perfectly executed. therapies for individuals and one-, or two week cures
» Far-Eastern relaxation techniques, such as Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Chinese head massage, or yoga
» Far-Eastern special treatments (Hara Shiatsu, cupping, acupuncture, therapy with singing bowls, etc.)
» remarkable his and her facials by Sothys cosmetics
» metabolism Evaluating-Detoxicating Treatments by Maria Galland
» detoxificating sea-body-ooze treatment “Pâte Océanique” by Maria Galland
» vitalising facials just for man
» anti-aging therapy with SurgicTouchTM
» nourishing body wraps
» oxygen baths
» Our Japanese Zen Garden with Tea House is part of the treatment area
Day trips - explore the great regional places for outings Our guests receive detailed information about interesting destinations for day trips in the middle of the beautiful landscape of the eastern Styria with its thermal springs, such as the imposing castle Riegersburg or the chocolate fabric Zotter, at the information centre. While in the summer months the lake Stubenbergsee and the beautifully situated castle Herberstein with its zoo are popular places for outing, the beautiful sights of the Styrian “Apfelstraße” with its fruit tress covered in blossom are worth visiting in spring. Also the borough Hartberg and the capital city of Styria, Graz, are famous for their mediaeval and cultural centres.
Sport outdoor: Jogging, nordic walking (with a coach) and guided bicycle tours are just some examples of our wide variety of sport activities. Free in-house bike rental – mountain, trekking and city bikes; Naturally, the bike helmet is included.
The 18-hole golf course near the hotel is ideal for both beginners and more accomplished players. As the founder of this golf course, we would like to provide a discount of 25% for our guests.
Other golf courses nearby Thermenhof Paierl: Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Loipersdorf and Golfschaukel Lafnitztal
