Decking out Ceremony marks the half way stage

"Tauern Kaprun SPA World"

The construction of the site in Kaprun have so far moved 55,000 cubic meters of excavation (which is about the excavation of 65 single-family homes), 45,000 metres drilled holes, 25,000 cubic meters of concrete used and 120 km cables installed.

The construction of Spa-world-kaprun has so far involved the removal of 55,000 cubic meters of excavation, which is the equivalent of 65 single family homes, 45,000 metres of holes have been drilled, 25,000 cubic meters of concrete laid, and over 120 KM of cables laid.

With the “Decking out Ceremony” it marks the half way stage of the construction process, with the spa due to be completed by December 2010. A 4* luxury hotel is also being constructed adjacent to the wellness and spa complex.

For further photographs on the decking out ceremony see the attached link

Win a Spa holiday!! & 14 things to do in a Spa!

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Worth entering? For those who like spa breaks it is also worth coming back to the area from December 2010, when the new 90,000,000 Euro spa complex at Tauern-Spa-World in Kaprun opens its doors. There will be fantastic views of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, while you relax and soak up the luxury facilities.

What are Spas and Spa Holidays all about? ( or 14 things to do at a spa).



Spas, and Spa holidays mean different things to different people, but the wellness concept can include:-

1. Dipping into an indoor pool, exercising and stretching.
   
2. Swimming in an outdoor and taking in the view, and the contrast of the cold and heat.
3. Loosening up with a variety of massage techniques, getting rid of those aches and pains.
4. Enjoying a beauty treatment, a facial, a pedicure, a manicure, a back or face scrub.
5. Letting the body purify itself with a body wrap treatment.
6. Topping up your sun tan in the solarium.
7. Relaxing and snoozing on heated stone beds.
8. Relaxing and unwinding with an aromatherapy treatment in a Sanarium.
9. Warming the muscles in a infra-red heat cabin.
10. The cleansing affect of the steam room, taking in the varied aromas.
11. Relaxing in Cleopatra's bath!!
12. Sweating it out in a Finnish Sauna at different temperatures.
    
13. Find relaxation and wellness in the recovery area, while reading a book.
14. Dipping into a ice cold pool to feel the contrast of heat and coldness.
    

To sum up Austrian spas and wellness allow you the opportunity, to relax, unwind, recuperate, to de stress and look after your self. Not all spas offer all facilities, but as part of the concept going to different spas is all part of the joy of an Austria spa holiday.

Tauern-Spa-World-Kaprun is scheduled to open its doors in December 2010. Worth the wait?

Austrian Media and Internet Coverage Kaprun Spa World.

With the completion date just over a year away, there is the start of media publicity for the new spa, roads have been renamed, street signs have been erected, showing the locality, tourist maps of the area now show the locality of the spa world. From the internet there is publicity surrounding the "topping out" ceremony, the link gives an explanation in German.

Tauern Spa World Kaprun (Pinzgau "topping out" German article)

In the meantime if you are looking to stay in the area? please consider staying in Kaprun at www.austria-holiday-apartment.com from 3-9 guests with the benefit of 3 bedrooms and 3 bath / shower rooms.

Spa World Kaprun update

Progress on the construction of the new Spa-World Kaprun complex continues at a pace as the picture demonstrates, it planned cost comes in at around 85-90 million Euro to build, and promises to be something very special. It nestles in the bottom of the valley close to Zell am See and Kaprun. It is a dazzling setting looking out on the Kitzsteinhorn where its glacier glacier, and mountain restaurant standing at over 3000 metres in height can be clearly seen. The area forms part of the largest nature reserve in the Alps National Park Hohe Tauern.

Adjacent to the site in a gorgeous setting is the golf course of Kaprun and and Zell am See , across the valley watching the the activities in the valley is Kaprun Castle or in German Burg Kaprun It is worth a visit in its own right, and events and activities are held throughout the year.

The Tauern spa world complex is due to be completed ready for Christmas in 2010, and will enhance the facilities offered by Kaprun and Zell am See even more, making it even more of an all year round resort.

To find out more about Zell am See and Kaprun please see our sister blog about Zell am See and Kaprun click on the link. For starters there is an article 30 reasons to visit Zell am See, which gives you some idea on what the area has to offer.

If you are looking for somewhere to sleep please consider for your holiday staying at www.austria-holiday-apartment.com, the apartment consists of 3 bedrooms can sleep 3-9 in luxury and comfort and has the added benefit of 3 bath and shower rooms. The apartment is only a 10 minute level walk from the village centre of Kaprun.

Discount Access or Win a free Spa holiday in Austria!

Austrian railway company ORB have a special offer on at the moment travel, which is worth looking at:- in their advertising they state "Do you feel like escaping the stress and strain of everyday life and be pampered to the hilt for once? - Then immerse yourself in the wonderful world of wellness".

They then go to state "You can start enjoying your holiday from the very first minute of your trip, as you will travel in the relaxing comfort of a train, where the stress and traffic jams on the road will be nothing but a different memory. And you will also be able to save quite a bit, as the ÖBB Thermen-Ticket includes the rail journey, transfer and reduced admission to the thermal spa".

The ÖBB Thermen-Ticket includes

• ÖBB ticket for outward and return journey in 1st or 2nd class
• Two vouchers for the transfers by bus or taxi
• One voucher for the reduced full day admission ticket to the thermal spa

Three spas come under the offer which is worth looking at.

Free Spa Tickets?
Well you will have to be quick, the competition is only open for a couple more days. Click on the link to enter. Or to take you there direct click on the free Austrian spa break for two.

For those who don't win maybe there is a consolation prize, you can register for a free Austrian spa email news letter / magazine here.

Kaprun Spa World Tauern update

Spa Completion set for December 2010

Work continues apace in the construction of the new spa and wellness complex as it slowly rises up from the ground, will testify that the sighting of the spa is an excellent choice and it is starting to take pride of place in the valley bottom. It nestles between the village church of Furth & Kaprun, in the other directions there is Kaprun castle, the 36 hole championship golf course of Zell am See or to give its full title the golf club of Zell am See - Kaprun
Saalbach-Hinterglemm
Beyond the immediate landscape the spa centres its attention on the mighty Kitzsteinhorn 3000 metre+ mountain famous for its glacier, where it is possible to ski all year around.

Vamed Vitality World who will be the operating company for Tauern-Spa World, have produced a 3 page fact sheet on the new spa complex and gives further information on what the site will consist of.

Adjacent to the spa complex will be a new 4 * hotel 160 room / 320 bed hotel, with the facility to host conferences / weddings of upto 200 people.

For the Kaprun spa it states that there will be 17 treatment rooms, 9 massage rooms and 5 beauty in addition to the Saunas, steam rooms and spas.

Along with additional facilities for children which will include children's play area and slides.

The date for opening is scheduled for December 2010, and with the Austrian's thoroughness this is the expected date. For those who can't wait until then the Spa complexes in the nearby Gastein valley come highly recommended. There is the ski and Mountain spa Gastein in the interesting town Bad Gastein, which can be visited by train. Further down this valley there is the neighbouring sister spa of Bad Hoggastein of Alpentherme a visit to either or both of these spas will give you some indication for what is in store in Kaprun with the new Spa /Wellness complex.

If you are looking for somewhere to stay in the are please consider staying at:-Austria holiday apartment, it will sleep a family / party of 5-9 in luxury and comfort and has the benefit of 3 bath / shower rooms.

What is the wellness concept?

What is wellness?

well wellness means different things to different people, at different times, it is the balance of a number of things which can include spiritual aspects of life as well as the physical aspects.

Bringing these together bring about a feeling of completeness and being at ease with oneself and others. In other words to feel relaxed, refreshed, rejuvenated and at ease with the world.

The adjacent diagram shows that the importance of the physical aspects of wellness perhaps through a walk, or climbing a mountain or swimming in a lake or via a gentle stroll can contribute to self contentment - wellness.

Environmental, this comes about more readily in the presence of a clean environment, water, air and in the totality of the setting. There is nothing finer than taking in a view from the top of a mountain taking in the freshness of the air to dispel any miseries that may lurk!

Mental in a modern society there are increasing demands on us all through work, studies, families. A wellness break allows a break from the routine a chance to unwind, read a book, relax, or to learn a new skill, or just to feel the comfort of your inner being.

Emotional life takes its toll, and it is important to reflect on achievements and losses, to put them into perspective, to learn from the experience and in some cases to forgive, but not to forget.

Social most of us have the need and instinct to mix, to chat and to enjoy the company of others. It gives an opportunity to put a perspective on life, and to enjoy the company of others.

Wellness can be described as the bringing together of these aspects, allowing time for yourself in a busy world, to unwind, to relax, and to be at ease.

Tauern spa world Kaprun, set in the valley bottom looking up at the Kitzsteinhorn, sitting between the village church and Castle of Kaprun, on the other side the fairways of the 36 hole championship golf course provide additional vista to take in the views in all directions, promises to be one of those special places where your self wellness comes first.

For those who like to venture further in the search for contentment and relaxation there is the Alpentherme in the Gastein valley, further along from the valley is the Felsen therme both are just over a 30 minutes drive from Kaprun and also accessible by train from Zell am See. The opportunity to visit 3 spas in three days promises every opportunity for increasing wellness.

Spa World Kaprun video of start of construction

In September 2008 a celebration was held to mark the start of construction of the Tauern Spa World in Kaprun.

The video runs for three minutes and gives you an overview of the locality of the new spa, and an impression of its size and facilities.

Spa world Kaprun is costing around 90 million Euro and is expected to be completed by December 2010.

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