tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41212890169965911882024-03-06T05:32:47.362+00:00Tauern Spa Kaprun - AustriaBlog looking at Austrian, spas, wellness and in particular the two in the Gastein valley and new Tauern spa Kaprun complex which is close to Zell am See. Tips and advice on the spa experience. We welcome your comments and suggestions to pass on to others.Austria holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13630896131879001052noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121289016996591188.post-21811153615829903372015-09-24T16:18:00.000+01:002018-11-21T19:53:32.848+00:00Spas, Saunas, what to do? what to experience? what to wear?<a href="https://booking.zellamsee-kaprun.co.at/rentals/apartment-kaprun-apartment-tauernblick-ii-with-garden-in-kaprun-197681.html?FRMAdultos=8" target="_blank">Austria holiday apartment </a><b> </b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> Beneficial Effects of Spas and Saunas? and what to wear?</b></span><br />
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For those who have <u><b>not</b></u> visited a Spa, or had a sauna, the experience can seem pretty daunting, in terms of the rituals and procedures, the following advice might be of help and may be of interest?<br />
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If in doubt shower! before bathing take a shower, before taking a sauna have a shower, after or between saunas take a shower, seems to be the golden rule, you never can be too clean!<br />
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The contrast in temperatures has the beneficial effects of opening and closing the pores, which brings the blood to the surface, and improves the bodies circulation, and enlivens the body, and sharpens the mind with the enhanced blood flow.<br />
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<b>Allow plenty of time it is supposed to be an enjoyable experience:- </b><br />
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1) Allow plenty of time to enjoy the opportunity, there is a rule of thumb, that it should be to a ratio of 1:1 or 1:2, so for every 20 minutes in a sauna, 20-40 minutes resting / chilling or dozing around 2-3 hours or more will allow you the time to obtain the maximum benefit from the experience. By rushing you will not get the most from the experience, resting mind and body, cleansing body and mind is what it is supposed to be all about. This is <b>your </b>well deserved opportunity to unwind, to relax, soak up the heat, snooze and to enjoy the experience.<br />
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2) After the shower enter the steam room, ( this is the one which looks like a cloud!) normally with a glass door. Watch out for the steam pipe! more often at ground floor level, tends to get hot so best avoided! Try not to leave the door open too long, the idea is for the heat to build up and not be allowed to escape. Quite often the steam is scented with Eucalyptus, which has a beneficial effect on the chest and sinuses, and acts as a decongestant opening up the airways, making it easier to breathe.<br />
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3) Some spas will have plunge pools, some of quite cold temperatures, a bit of a shock to the system, but quite invigorating at the same time. And a lovely contrast to go from the cold of the water back into the warmth of a sauna, or steam bath. After the plunge towel down and back into the sauna, maybe a warmer temperature sauna this time?<br />
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4) Saunas come at different temperatures, quite often there will be some form of indication on the outside as to the temperature. It is worth remembering the lower levels / benches within the sauna will be at a lesser temperature. Take your time, start at a lower temperature and build up your confidence, and acclimatize to the heat. On the wall of the Sauna there is normally a sand timer, which can be used to time your stay, around 15 - 20 minutes is the norm, then time for a shower, and then take a dip in a pool.<br />
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5) Some traditional "Turkish baths" have interconnected chambers, (as opposed to new spas where the saunas will be physically separated) you will soon discover which is the hottest chamber and which are the cooler chambers. Sometimes the Latin names are used to describe the differences the <b>Tepidarium</b> ( warm as in tepid), the <b>Calidarium</b> ( hot ) and finally the <b>Laconium </b> which is the hottest room. After the sauna experience, comes the time to relax, there will normally be beds where you can recline, stretch out and relax ( in Latin this area is called <b>Frigidarium</b> ), as opposed to what is signified by the name, this area will be at a pleasant temperature for you to lay with a towel or maybe in a dressing gown, and relax and maybe dose, or read book.<br />
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<b>Spa Use summary </b><br />
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Please observe the following General Spa - Sauna Rules:-<br />
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<li>Please remove your slippers prior to entering the sauna.</li>
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<li>Please only sit or lay on towels in the sauna, including your feet on the towels!</li>
<li>In the steam rooms ( the one with the fog remember?) your towel will get soggy, so don't take it in!! but do remember to wash the bench down before and after you have been sitting down.</li>
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<li>Please take a 20 minute break between sauna sessions and get some fresh air. </li>
<li>Please use the sauna whose temperature which best meets your physical needs /constitution.</li>
<li>Please be considerate to other users and keep the noise down, these are supposed to be tranquil places.</li>
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<b> Beneficial effects of Saunas / Spas - Well-being</b><br />
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6) The water, the steam, the warmth has a beneficial therapeutic effect on the body, the skin and musculature, it allows the body to relax, and has a reported beneficial effect on aches and pains, freeing up joints and easing movement of the body.<br />
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In terms of overall wellness, this is very much a personal matter, on what makes you happy. But it is widely reported the de-stressing impact a sauna / spa experience can have on body and soul.<br />
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In a busy world it is important to set aside "me" time to unwind, relax and perhaps a pamper.<br />
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7) Most spas will offer treatments, at an extra charge these might include massages (back, neck, foot, head, full) reflexology, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reiki">reiki,</a> hot stone therapy, waxing treatments etc. Many will do pamper sessions for a day or a half day of treatments. For a special occasion or a treat you may wish to indulge yourself in a pamper treatment or two!</div>
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<b>Gastein Valley Spas and Tauern Spa Kaprun</b></div>
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i) The are two lovely spas in the Gastein valley, the one in <a href="http://felsentherme.com/en/index.php">Felsentherme</a> in <a href="http://felsentherme.com/en/index.php">Bad Gastein</a> is the smaller of the two, it even has a swimming pool cut out into the natural rocks. The roof terrace offers privacy and fantastic views of the surrounding mountains, its definitely worth a visit.</div>
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ii) The larger of the of the two spas in the Gastein valley is the one lower down the valley in <a href="http://www.alpentherme.com/en">Hofgastein Alpentherme</a> it has been newly extended, and again is in a stunning location, giving views to relax for.</div>
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iii) Thirty minutes away by car from the Gastein valley is the newest spa in the area <a href="http://www.tauernspakaprun.com/en/saunawelt">Tauern Spa Kaprun</a> which is different again, modern stylish, inspirational in design, and relaxing in setting.</div>
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Rather than saying, which is the best? i am reminded that comparisons are odious, and would advise visit them all!! and <b>enjoy</b> the different experience they each have to offer.</div>
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Tauern-Spa-Kaprun and around 30 minutes away from the Gastein valley
Spas by car, and with Salzburg around 1 hour 15 minutes away its convenient for the airport and city Sight seeing. Then then please take a look
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.urbandaddy.com/ski/destinations/10081/__:url:"><b>What to wear in a Spa? - mandatory Nudity in Spas</b>?</a></span></div>
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This is very much a cultural thing, in America and the United Kingdom and in Catholic Countries, the answer in generally no. However in the mountain / Alpine areas, Austria, Germany, Scandinavian areas and parts of Eastern Europe the answer is yes.</div>
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In the Nordic areas and German speaking areas, larger spas will normally have a public area where costumes are required to be worn. But then will have a separate spa area where costumes should not be worn, and naked is compulsory for all those who choose to enter. ( In <a href="http://orte.fkk-jugend.com/Austria.htm">Austria FKK</a> is the naturist organization for the country). In the case of the new Tauern spa in Kaprun, there is a separate spa area which is a "textiled" area and swimming costumes are to be worn. <br />
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The is a quoted analogy that having a sauna with a costume on, is like trying to wash your feet with your socks on! <br />
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<a href="http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/InfoCenter-a_ctr.NudeBeachResults">Trip-advisor </a>in a recent survey of its users, asked whether they would or wouldn't go naked on a beach? The survey identified the different percentages, bare all based on their geographic area (Australia, USA, Canada, UK and Europe) the numbers differ slightly but around 50% from each area said that they would be prepared to to go and bare all.<br />
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In Saunas it is the protocol for health reasons, that users should sit on their towels ( including feet!) Some argue how the wood is considered sacred and should not be touched with bare skin. However in the steam rooms ( the one with the stem / cloud) because of the high humidity this is not practical, so there is normally the provision of a tap with hose to wash off the seating before and after use. </div>
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Some may find the experience, a little strange at first, but many speak of the freedom / liberation that it brings, that rich and poor become equals in this setting, with no worries about what to wear, or colour co-ordination! and just wear a smile to go with the a towel, maybe a dressing gown and some comfy flip flop shoes to go with it!<br />
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For further info on being naked in a spa, I would recommend <a href="http://www.ricksteves.com/blog/index.cfm?fuseaction=entry&entryID=125">Rick Steve's excellent spa experience blog</a> on the subject, he looks at it from an American perspective, but gives an humorous account of his spa experience in <a href="http://www.google.co.uk/images?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&channel=s&hl=en&q=baden+baden+spa&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=7qoSTJKsKpqR4gb837SsCA&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=11&ved=0CEsQsAQwCg">Baden Baden</a> in Germany, sounds like it is worth a visit. ( perhaps on the drive over to Austria as a place to stop overnight?)<br />
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The British newspaper the<a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/732468/Spas-The-bare-necessities.html"> Daily Telegraph </a>in an article entitled the "<b>Bare Necessities</b> provides further information on the does and don't, and the different cultural aspects from around the world of going bare in a Sauna.</div>
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The Magazine, the Economist in a review of the book "<a href="http://www.economist.com/node/16477713?story_id=16477713&fsrc=rss">The Politics of Nudity</a>" deals with some of the history of going naked, from Adam up to the present day.<br />
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For another perspective read Lesley McKnight's amusing account <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article925260.ece">here</a>, it gives a lovely North American / Canadian version of a visit to an Austrian spa with a friend.<br />
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And finally for a further perspective on being naked in a spa, read this <a href="http://www.ron-karpinski.com/stories/sauna-etiquette.htm">amusing account </a>by Ron Karpinski in one of his life stories.</div>
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<b>Final thoughts</b> when in Rome do as the Romans? Life is full of experiences and visiting a spa should be on the list of things to do, maybe you will even enjoy it and wish to return?</div>
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<b>In Austria Spas in the </b><b>Salzburgerland area include:</b>-<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.tauernspakaprun.com/de/index.htm">Tauern Spa Kaprun</a> which is close to Zell am See ( <b>opened November 2010</b>), there is a textile (clothed) sauna area and a non-textile nude / naked area.Also a brine swimming pool area.</li>
<li>In the Gastein valley around 30 - 45 minutes away from Zell am See / Kaprun, there are two further brilliant spas the first is at Hofgastein the <a href="http://www.gastein.com/en-health_spa-alpen_therme.htm">Alpen Therme</a> is further up the valley is the </li>
<li>Gastein Spa conveniently opposite the Bad Gastein railway station called <a href="http://www.gastein.com/en-health_spa-felsen_therme.htm">Felsentherme.</a> </li>
<li>Another Spa close to Salzburg is at <a href="http://www.eurothermen.at/en-bad-ischl-salzkammergut-thermal_spa-thermal_spa.htm">Bad Ischl </a>Eurothermen complete with brine baths, as you would expect in Salzburg the City of Salt.</li>
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All of the above Austrian spas are based in excellent locations with stunning views of the valley and surrounding mountains to be seen. There is something magical, after a long mountain walk, to be sat in a Thermal bath, with dusk drawing in, looking out on snow topped mountains. If you get the opportunity of visiting any of these facilities you will not be disappointed and find it well worth the trip.<br />
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For those who wish to travel a little further over the border in the Austrian Tyrol at Langenfeld, is another fabulous facility the <a href="http://www.aqua-dome.at/xxl/_lang/en/_area/therme/_subArea/532064/_flash/1/index.html">Aqua Dome</a>, which offers fantastic architecture and design in a mountain setting. It can be found to the west of Innsbruck.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Looking for somewhere to stay in Austria from 3 - 9 persons?</b></span></div>
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If you are looking for somewhere to stay for 3 to 9 persons? the apartment has the benefit of three bedrooms and three bath / shower rooms, conveniently located in Kaprun, which is great for the new Tauern-Spa-Kaprun and around 30 minutes away from the Gastein valley Spas. Salzburg is around 1 hour 15 minutes away. Then please take a look at <a href="https://booking.zellamsee-kaprun.co.at/rentals/apartment-kaprun-apartment-tauernblick-ii-with-garden-in-kaprun-197681.html?FRMAdultos=8" target="_blank">austria-holiday-apartment.</a><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Plan your route</b> well in advance, take into account the terrain, its much slower going up or down a mountain, than perhaps driving around a mountain instead on the motorway. Take account of the topography and take in the views.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">In planning your journey perhaps look for somewhere to satay over night, for those travelling from the west one such stop over place is the <a href="http://www.baden-baden.de/en/spahealthbeauty/index.html" target="_blank">Baden Baden Spa</a> which makes a lovely stop over place en-route to Austria. <a href="http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g187309-Activities-Munich_Bavaria.html&sa=U&ei=fof9UIHKBam00QW2nYH4DA&ved=0CB4QFjAB&sig2=szXsc42HBtpnu169gUkkTg&usg=AFQjCNHkFUjlicCZBsznbRKJYUStITjafg" target="_blank">Munich</a> is also another great place to stop with lots to see and do </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Consider the weather and possible traffic</b> conditions in planning your route give yourself plenty of time, to make the journey a relaxing part of the holiday and include enough breaks.<b> </b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>A relative new law is the creation of an emergency safety lane. </b>So
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autobahns and highways, a free "lane" must be created between the
individual lines of traffic, so if there is a traffic jam or the traffic is
slowing down, move over to create space for an ambulance, police car,
fire engine to get through. This will help emergency workers get to an incident much
more quickly, and hopefully reduce your delay. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">In Austria winter <b>tyres are compulsory</b> from the
November 1st right through until the 15th April, Hire cars hired in
Austria will come with these tyres winter, for other countries when
hiring please ask. Winter tyres be used or snow chains on at least two
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are only allowed to be used however, if the road is continuously covered with snow
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">The wearing of seat belts is compulsory. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Motorway / Autobahn vignette / licence </b>All car vehicle drivers who are travelling on autobahns must display a valid vignette on the inside of the window-screen.<b>Current prices for </b>2013 are for up to ten days €8.30, two months €24.20, and for a year are €80.60.<b> </b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Take a reflective vest </b>out-side built-up areas car drivers must put on a reflective vest after a accident or emergency breakdown if entering the road carriageway.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Other things you will need:- </b>are a warning
triangle, first-aid box, hands-free speakerphone if you intend to use your phone while driving, valid personal
documents (driver's license, insurance documentation, European Health
Insurance Card). For rental cars you will need your rental agreement and the paperwork provided with the car. </span></li>
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Susie Ellis has come up with a list of the top 10 spa trends. Here then you can judge for yourself as to the top 10 spa trends of the past decade, it gives an American perspective but even so, it makes an interesting read:-<br />
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<i>1. Indigenous Treatments<br />
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While one would see the use of local ingredients and local customs on occasion at spas decades ago, during the past decade this became an almost unspoken rule. Not only do local ingredients and customs provide a healthy native flavour, they are a special experience that could not be easily replicated. From a lomi lomi massage in Hawaii to the Royal Javanese Lular wedding ritual from Indonesia, indigenous treatments gave spas a sense of place that made each spa-going experience around the world truly unique.<br />
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2. Medicine and Spa<br />
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In the early 90’s there was very little overlap between medicine and spas. That has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. With more doctors ‘discovering’ that spas add to health and reduce stress through their own experience (perhaps a massage after a round of golf at a medical retreat) the spa world and the medical world began talking. Then when Botox arrived in 2002, a new type of aesthetic/medical spa was born and the spa and medicine connection was solidified. Spas also got their act together, becoming more transparent and down-playing the ‘woo woo’ factor.<br />
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3. Organic<br />
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This was the big story in spa products for the decade. The popularity of organic and ‘green’ helped several obscure organic lines make it big, and nearly all spa product companies launched their own branded organic lines. The organic trend also helped open the door for a new eco-friendly, environmentally conscious zeitgeist in the spa arena that while it's not yet garnering universal praise, at least has gotten things going in the right direction.<br />
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4. Men<br />
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While the decade saw a range of new demographics enter the spa arena, from teens to pre-teens to babies and seniors, it was the steady stream of men who began making spa-going part of their lives that has had the greatest impact. While it took some doing to get men to try a spa for the first time, almost universally their first time resulted in a second and third, etc. Men found that there was more to this spa-going thing than just idle pampering – it was, in fact, the quickest way for them to reduce stress (something that there was plenty of in this decade) , help improve their sports performance and a healthy way to move from feeling poorly to feeling great.<br />
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5. Wellness<br />
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The word wellness was hardly used in the 90’s and did not really appear on the scene until after the millennium. Starting in Europe as a term that combined fitness and well being, it gained momentum because for Europeans the word ‘spa’ had a different connotation (water treatments for sick older people) and the newer spas (ushered in by the swanky Brenner’s Park Hotel and Spa in Baden Baden) were associated with expense and pretension. Thus the word wellness was a good word to describe places that offered fitness, massage, medical testing, and healthy nutrition – the very things that spas are known for.<br />
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6. Yin of Luxury, Yang of Discount<br />
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While the decade may have ended with more emphasis on the yang of discount, the decade definitely spent quite a bit of time in the yin of luxury. The reality is that with more than 80,000 spas in the world now, there is plenty of yin and plenty of yang to go around. One can find bargain-priced massages and other spa treatments in most countries alongside sky-high-priced options with bejeweled massage oils and exotic over-the-top settings to suit any taste and budget.<br />
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7. Spa Comes Home<br />
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The influence of spa on the home started at the beginning of the decade as a simple purchase of a candle to use in the bath and perhaps the addition of a loofah sponge. It has blossomed into an entire industry of spa-type products, services, and furniture experienced at home. Taking the trend even further was the birth of ‘spa real estate’ –luxury high-rises and communities with spectacular spas where one could purchase a residence and truly live the spa lifestyle. Spa-ing burst out of the confines of the walls of an establishment labeled 'spa', and the new term ‘spa lifestyle’ described a way of living for those looking for a healthy life.<br />
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8. Online Spa<br />
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I remember lamenting to my husband at the turn of the millennium that I wished there were more spas that had a website. His answer? Just wait, they will all have one soon. Well of course he was right. Today every spa – and even therapists and practitioners – has its own website and consumers can book spa appointments online, buy spa products, review spas and fully engage in spa-related social networking. And with technology solutions for wellness coaching and medical diagnosis, the entire spa experience is becoming available through the Internet. Only the therapists’ hands haven’t been brought online – yet.<br />
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9. Social Spa-ing<br />
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While spas put emphasis on the pillars of exercise, nutrition, body and beauty treatments, the social aspect of spa going was not often discussed until recently. Now we know that social spa-ing – just like spa programs for sleep health and brain health – is a recognized contributor to health. From the isolation of a massage therapy room and a whisper-friendly relaxation lounge, has come the idea that mingling and socializing is a healthy thing to do.<br />
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10. Gift Certificates, Vouchers, Cards.<br />
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And finally we come to a trend that was so gradual that we hardly noticed its importance and never even mentioned it in a top trend list. And yet it has probably had more to do with the explosion of spas and the number of spa-goers around the world than almost any of the other trends – or even all of them combined! That is the emergence and popularity of the spa gift certificate, card and voucher that introduced so many new people to the spa experience. (In fact, research has shown that approximately one third of all spa visits are a result of certificates and vouchers.) The spa gift whose reach was galvanized collectively by every spa which sells them as well as third party universal programs, not only gave people permission to pamper themselves, it also ushered in an attitude that gifting 'spa' was an expression of true thoughtfulness and care. To put it in perspective: while SpaFinder is the largest retailer of spa gift certificates, cards and vouchers in the world, we didn’t make our first certificate sale until 1999. Today over 5,000 spas worldwide are part of our gifting programs and our cards/vouchers are available in virtually every major drug and grocery chain. </i><br />
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Bad! well in English bad means the opposite of good. You normally wouldn’t want to have everything go bad. But in Austria bad means <b>"spa</b>". And a spa is a good thing. It sure is a funny thing the translation of one language into another. <a href="http://www.gastein.com/en-gastein-bad_gastein.htm">Bad Gastein</a> is a rather small town in Austria. There are not quite 6,000 people living there in the hills almost 3200 feet above sea level. It is located in the state of Salzburg along the north rim of the national park, Hohe Tauern. There are many Bad Gastein hotels nestled into the steep mountainous slopes.<br />
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This town was originally a gold mine and was also along the trade route that crossed the Central Eastern Alps from Italy. Some time in the nineteenth century the natural hot springs brought in the noble visitors and thus a spa town was created. It was all the rage to be spending time soaking with the rich and famous in these green hills. Even the monarchs would come for a dip. The Empress Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary spent time there. as well as Wilhelm I, German Emperor visited, in more modern time the Shah of Persia visited.<br />
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In the recent past the town has fallen off the spa radar. Since the 1960s it lost it’s luster and notoriety and have left many of the hotels empty. But that is going to change if they can build up the reputation once again. If they bring in the history of the healing tunnel and all who visited over the many years then they should have a good chance. The waters have been studied in pursuit of the secrets of its healing powers since the discovery of Radon, a believed secret ingredient, was made by Marie Curie and Heinrich Mache. They believed that Radon helped with arthritis but later studies show that there really doesn’t seem to much difference between spa treatments with or without radon, the key was spa and immersion in warm water, and heated treated rooms.<br />
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This article was copied from the from this linking <a href="http://www.coolcomment.com/tag/hohe-tauern/">blog</a>, the Gastein valley is about 30 minutes away from Kaprun and Zell am See by car, taxi or train. There are two fantastic thermal spas in the valley, the first being at <a href="http://www.gastein.com/en-gastein-bad_hofgastein.htm">Hofgastein</a> and further up the valley is the spa town of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Gastein">Bad Gastein</a> ( previously called Badgastein) both are well worth a visit. Whether it be after a long strenuous walk, a day skiing, going for a pamper, or something to do on a wet day, you will have a fantastic time. <br />
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<span class="style3">The opening times for Tauern Spa </span>Kaprun are as follows:-<br />
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<span class="style1">The spa will be open from Saturday till Thursday from</span><span class="style3"> </span><span class="style1">09.00 hours until 23.00 hours<br />
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<span class="style1">The Tauern Spa Kaprun sauna complex is part of the spa complex, and an additional payment is required to gain entry. It opens Saturday until Thursday from </span><span class="style3">10:00</span><span class="style1"> hours till </span><span class="style3">23:00</span><span class="style1"> hours. On Friday there is an extra hour of opening and the sauna area will remain open till </span><span class="style3"></span><span class="style1">midnight.</span><br />
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Tauern Spa Kaprun is in the Salzburgerland area of Austria, it is located in a lovely location sitting in the valley bottom between the medieval market town of Zell am See and the village of Kaprun which is located in the valley adjacent to the Kitzsteinhorn a peak of over 3000 metres complete with glacier and ski areas. </div>
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To find the way to the new spa once in Zell am See take the valley road heading for Mittersill. As you leave Zell am See you will pass the 36 hole championship golf course on your left, keep looking to your left and you will see the new spa surrounded by fields in the valley bottom in a spectacular location. At the next roundabout turn left towards Kaprun, the mountain immediately in front of you is the Maiskogel, beyond the highest peak is the Kitzsteinhorn, there are also views across the valley of Kaprun complete with castle / burg and a church on top of a small hill. At the next roundabout turn left, and Kaprun's new spa / wellness centre can be found at the end of the road over a small bridge. Car parking is free. </div>
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We are very happy to <b>recommend </b>a visit to the spa in Kaprun it opened its doors in November 2010. Its a fantastic wellness facility. <br />
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For those who like spas we also gladly recommend the <b>two thermal spas</b> in the Gastein valley, at <a href="http://www.gastein.com/en-gastein-bad_hofgastein.htm">Bad Hofgastein</a> ( about 30 minutes away from Kaprun) and at <a href="http://www.felsentherme.com/en/index.php">Bad Gastein</a> located slightly further at the head of the Gastein valley, in an interesting town, with former glories to its name.<br />
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Wellbeing and relaxation are many holidaymakers priorities. In Zell am See / Kaprun facilities are being expanded in the area with the construction of new Tauern Spa Kaprun, once built it will meet the demands of holiday makers throughout the year.<br />
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The new wellness resort from its opening in November 2010, offers, nearly everything to guarantee a perfect relaxing wellness spa break. It will be possible to treat visitors to an unforgettable spa treatment experience in the area of the Kitzsteinhorn and the Hohe Tauern mountain range.<br />
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At the Tauern Spa Kaprun, it is a large / gigantic wellness centre, which will have something in store for most peoples every liking. With panoramic saunas, a brine salt pool, a glazed exterior pool, an aroma steam bath, adjacent is a 320 bed <a href="http://www.arkan.at/allsite_prod1/ContentView/5/FrontEnd?pageId=27404">luxurious 4* Tauern Spa four-star hote</a>l, complete with restaurant and bar areas and roof top infinity pool!<br />
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<b>Spa News Update</b> <b>Kaprun</b><br />
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The new spa complex in Kaprun has recently released its<b style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> price list</b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> </span>for entry into the pool and sauna areas. There are concessions for families senior citizens and for the disabled. The full price list can now be found via this <a href="http://www.tauernspakaprun.com/de/spa-wasserwelt/preise-oeffnungszeiten">link</a><b>. </b><br />
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The Tauern <a href="http://www.tauernspakaprun.com/de/resort/index.htm">Spa World Kaprun </a>website recently been launched, the web site is marked as "still under construction" but it does give a good indication of the facilities that this new spa will have to offer. Details provided on the site indicate that the 80 - 90 million Euro Spa complex is now <strike>expected to</strike> open in November 2010, a month earlier than originally anticipated. <b>Stop Press opened on 8th November 2010</b><br />
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<b>TAUERN SPA WORLD </b><br />
Tauern Spa Platz 1<br />
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With the web link given as <a href="http://www.tauernspakaprun.com/"><cite> www.<b>tauernspakaprun.com</b>/</cite> </a><br />
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The Tauern Spa world brochure can been downloaded by clicking <a href="http://www.tauernspakaprun.com/static/cms/files/TSK_Imagefolder_ENGL_WEB.pdf">here</a> a German version of the brochure is also available for <a href="http://www.tauernspakaprun.com/static/cms/files/TSK_Imagefolder_DT_WEB.pdf">Tauern Spa world</a> and can be found via this link. <br />
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<span id="result_box"><span style="background-color: white;" title="Hotel****superior">1) 4* Hotel of the superior standard consisting of </span><span style="background-color: white;" title="160 Zimmer und Suiten, alle mit eigenem Panoramabalkon, Lobby mit Bibliothek, Hotelbar mit Live-Musik, Restaurant und Stüberl, herrliche Terrassen, großzügiger Seminar- und Veranstaltungsbereich, Kinderspielplatz">160 rooms and suites, all with private panoramic balcony, lobby with library, hotel bar with live music, restaurant and tavern, splendid terraces, spacious seminar and conference area, children's playground.<br />
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2) </span><span title="Hotel Spa">Hotel spa, </span><span title="Innenpool, verglaster Außenpool, Panorama-Saunen, Dampfbäder, Ruhe- und Erlebniszonen, Kamin-Lounge">indoor pool, outdoor pool, glazed, panoramic saunas, steam baths, rest and adventure areas, fireplace lounge.<br />
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3) </span><span title="Spa Wasserwelt indoor">Spa Water World Indoor. </span><span title="Aktivbecken, Relaxpool, Hochbecken mit Wasser-Kaskade, ganz viel Ruhe in unterschiedlich inszenierten Liegezonen">Activity pool, relax pool, upland basin with water cascade, a place to rest with various staged zone mattresses.<br />
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4) </span><span title="Spa Wasserwelt outdoor">World of Water outdoor spa. </span><span title="Sole-Ruhebecken, Aktivbecken, 25-Meter-Sportpool">Solo resting pool, activity pool, 25-meter Olympic size pool.<br />
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5) </span><span title="Spa Kidstein">Spa Kidstein. </span><span title="Innen- und Außenpools, Kleinkinderbecken, Spielbach, 2 Rutschen, Spiel-, Kreativ- und Multimediaraum, Outdoor-Wasserpark und Volleyballplatz">Indoor and outdoor pools, kiddie pool, play park, 2 slides, games, creative and multi-media room, outdoor water park and volleyball court.<br />
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6) </span><span title="Spa Gastronomie">Spa cuisine, </span><span title="Markt-Restaurant, Sauna-Bistro, Sommerbar, Café im Foyer">market, restaurant, sauna, bistro, summer bar, a café in the foyer.<br />
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7) </span><span title="Spa Sauna">Spa Saunas:- </span><span title="Finnische Sauna, Backofen-Sauna, Kräuterbad, Biosauna, Sole-Laconium, Aromadampfbad, großzügige Ruhezonen, Aufguss-Saunen im Garten.">finnish sauna, oven-sauna, herbal sauna, bio sauna, brine bath, aroma steam bath, spacious relaxation areas, saunas liquor in the garden. </span><span title="Zusätzlich eigener Saunabereich mit diversen Saunainszenierungen für Gäste mit Badebekleidung."><br />
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8) </span><span title="Spa Treatment">Spa Treatment. </span><span style="background-color: white;" title="17 Räume für wohltuende Körper- und Gesichtsanwendungen wie Beautybehandlungen, klassische Massagen, Massagen mit Kräutern, Wickelpackungen und pflegende Bäder.">17 rooms for pampering body and facial treatments such as beauty treatments, traditional massage, massage with herbs, wrap packages, and nourishing bath.<br />
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9) </span><span style="background-color: white;" title="Spa Sport und Fitness">Spa Sport and fitness:- gym / </span><span style="background-color: white;" title="Fitnesszone mit Cardio- und Kraftgeräten">fitness area with cardio and strength building equipment.</span></span><br />
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<span id="result_box"><span style="background-color: white;" title="Fitnesszone mit Cardio- und Kraftgeräten">If you are looking for somewhere to stay in the Kaprun area then please consider staying <a href="http://www.austria-holiday-apartment.com/">Austria holiday apartment,</a> it sleeps from 3-9 in comfort and has the benefit of 3 bath / shower rooms, and is conveniently close to the centre of Kaprun, brochure for the holiday accommodation can be found <a href="http://www.austria-holiday-apartment.com/pdf/brochure_853.pdf">here</a></span></span><br />
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<i>This incredible Tauern Spa Hotel will be the area's flagship hotel boasting beautiful architecture and high quality facilities within sprawling grounds, linking into the surrounding countryside with stunning mountain views. The extensive spas include indoor and outdoor pools showcasing panoramic views of the amazing Hohe Tauern National Park landscape. A ski bus stops close to the hotel takes guests to the center of Kaprun, the foot of its ski area and the Kitzsteinhorn glacier. With modern / contemporary surroundings and facilities for guests of all ages, this quality hotel is sure to set the benchmark for luxury winters ports holidays.</i><br />
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<b>Guests staying in the hotel can enjoy the following features </b><i><br />
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<li>Free use of 2,100m² Tauern Spa Kaprun with</li>
<li>Indoor/outdoor pools</li>
<li>Brine / salt swimming pool </li>
<li>11 saunas</li>
<li>3 steam baths</li>
<li>Heated water beds</li>
<li>Relaxation area</li>
<li>Hot tub, massage, beauty center</li>
<li>Fitness room</li>
<li>3 lounges (1 with open fire)</li>
<li>5 restaurants</li>
<li>Bar</li>
<li>Wine cellar</li>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Accommodation in Tauern Spa Hotel consists of sleeping accommodation for up to 220 persons with rooms for 2-4 People</span>, e<span style="font-weight: normal;">legant, modern rooms have a double bed, Wi-Fi, en suite bathroom and balcony.</span></h3>
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<b>Half Board </b>- Breakfast buffet and evening meal with hors- d’oeuvres, salad & dessert buffet. <br />
The cost of half board accommodation in the winter starts at around <b>£1099</b> per person for a week. It looks to be fantastic hotel and spa facility in a superb location.<br />
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<b>Spa Day Day Tickets </b>are available for the visitor by the day or hour, <a href="http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tauernspakaprun.com%2Fde%2F&act=url">ticket prices</a> start at 16 Euros for a visit. <a href="http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tauernspakaprun.com%2Fde%2F&act=url"><br />
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<b>Alternative Accommodation </b><br />
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There is lots of accommodation in and around the Kaprun and Zell am See area, and the<a href="http://www.zellamsee-kaprun.com/winter/news/en/"> local tourist board</a> is able to offer assistance.<br />
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For those looking for 3 bedroom, 3 bath / shower apartment accommodation for 3 to 9 persons in Kaprun please take a look at <a href="http://www.austria-holiday-apartment.com/">www.austria-holiday-apartment.com</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kaprun holiday rental apartment, ready for your stay, all year round.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Tauern Spa Kaprun, due for Complet<strike></strike>ion November 2010</span><br />
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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 of Kaprun, in the other directions there is <a href="http://www.burg-kaprun.at/">Kaprun castle</a>, and in another direction the 36 hole championship golf course of <a href="http://www.golf-zellamsee.at/cmsen/html/golfcourses.htm">Zell am See </a>or to give its full title the golf club of <span style="font-size: 100%;"><a href="http://www.zellamsee-kaprun.com/summer/golf/en/"><b>Zell am See - Kaprun</b></a></span><br />
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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.<br />
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<a href="http://www.vitality-world.com/index_en.html">Vamed Vitality World</a> who will be the operating company for Tauern-Spa World, have produced a 3 <a href="https://secure.tiscover.com/scms/media.php/10604/Fact_Version%20_%2022122008_engl.pdf">page fact sheet</a> on the new spa complex in Kaprun and it gives further information on what the site will consist of.<br />
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Adjacent to the spa complex will be a new 4 * hotel, 160 room / 320 bed hotel, with the facility to host conferences / weddings of up to 200 people.<br />
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For the <a href="http://diepresse.com/images/uploads/b/5/2/371538/therme_Tauern_SPA_World20080321203810.jpg">Kaprun spa</a> it is planned that there will be 17 treatment rooms, 9 massage rooms and 5 beauty in addition to the Saunas, steam rooms and spas.<br />
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Along with additional facilities for children which will include children's play area and slides. The date for opening is scheduled for November 2010, ( brought forward from December) and with the Austrian's thoroughness this is the expected earlier date.<br />
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<b>Gastein Valley Spas </b><br />
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For those who can't wait until then the Spa complexes in the nearby Gastein valley come highly recommended. There is the <a href="http://www.gastein.com/en-health_spa-index.htm">ski and Mountain spa Gastein</a> in the interesting town Bad Gastein, which can be visited by train.<br />
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Further down the Gastein valley there is the neighbouring sister spa of <a href="http://www.alpentherme.com/en/">Bad Hofgastein of Alpentherme</a> which boasts the following <strong>facts: </strong>opening in December 2003, the Architect was Martin Kohlbauer, total area 32,000 sq. m with an indoor area: 14,000 sq. m, outdoor area 18,000 sq. m, total water surface: 1,500 sq. m. Consists of 10 pools and basins and different temperatures of 24°, 36° and 33°. A visit visit to any of the spas will give you some indication for what is in store in Kaprun with the new Spa /Wellness complex.<br />
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If you are looking for somewhere to stay in the area, please consider staying at:-<a href="http://www.austria-holiday-apartment.com/">Austria holiday apartment</a>, it will sleep a family / group of 3-9 persons in luxury and comfort and has the benefit of 3 bath / shower rooms.<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">"Tauern Kaprun SPA World"<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">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.<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">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.<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">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. <br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">What are Spas and Spa Holidays all about?</span></span> ( or 15 things to do at a spa). <br />
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Spas, and Spa holidays mean different things to different people, but the wellness concept can include:- <br />
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<li>Enjoying the liberation of being naked, in an Austrian Spa.</li>
<li>Dipping into an indoor pool, exercising and stretching. <br />
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<li>Swimming in an outdoor pool and taking in the views, and loving the contrast of the cold and heat.</li>
<li>Loosening up with a variety of massage techniques, getting rid of those aches and pains.</li>
<li>Enjoying a beauty treatment, a facial, a pedicure, a manicure, a back or face scrub.</li>
<li>Letting the body purify itself with a body wrap treatment.</li>
<li>Topping up your sun tan in the sun or in a solarium.</li>
<li>Relaxing and snoozing on heated stone beds.</li>
<li>Relaxing and unwinding with an aromatherapy treatment in a Sanarium.</li>
<li>Warming the muscles in a infra-red heat cabin.</li>
<li>The cleansing affect of the steam room, taking in the varied aromas.</li>
<li>Relaxing in Cleopatra's bath!!</li>
<li>Sweating it out in a Finnish Sauna at different temperatures. <br />
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<li>Find relaxation and wellness in the recovery area, while reading a book.</li>
<li>Dipping into a ice cold pool to feel the contrast of heat and coldness. <br />
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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 of wellness is going to different spas is all part of the joy of an Austria spa holiday. <br />
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Tauern Spa World in Kaprun is scheduled to open its doors in November 2010 and it will have worth the wait? <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Austrian Media and Internet Coverage Kaprun Spa World</b></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">. <br />
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</span>With the completion date just over a year away<span style="font-weight: bold;">, </span>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. <br />
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<a href="http://salzburg.orf.at/stories/399574/">Tauern Spa World Kaprun </a>(Pinzgau "topping out" German article) <br />
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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.<br />
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Adjacent to the site in a gorgeous setting is the golf course of<a href="http://www.golf-zellamsee.at/cmsen/html/index.htm"> Kaprun and and Zell am See</a> , across the valley watching the the activities in the valley is Kaprun Castle or in German <a href="http://www.burg-kaprun.at/">Burg Kaprun</a> It is worth a visit in its own right, and events and activities are held throughout the year.<br />
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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.<br />
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To find out more about Zell am See and Kaprun please see our sister blog about <a href="http://austria-holiday-apartment.blogspot.com/2009_05_01_archive.html">Zell am See and Kaprun</a> click on the link. For starters there is an article <a href="http://austria-holiday-apartment.blogspot.com/2008/08/30-great-reason-to-visit-zell-am-see.html">30 reasons to visit Zell am See</a>, which gives you some idea on what the area has to offer.<br />
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If you are looking for somewhere to sleep please consider for your holiday staying at <a href="http://www.austria-holiday-apartment.com/">www.austria-holiday-apartment.com</a>, 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.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Looking for somewhere to stay in the area for 3-9 persons? then please consider staying with Austria-holiday-apartment</div>Austria holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13630896131879001052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121289016996591188.post-22598284268103086292009-07-20T22:10:00.000+01:002018-11-21T17:37:51.019+00:00Krimml Waterfalls declared a Health Spa!<div>
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A visit to Krimmler Waterfalls stimulates a sustainable, functional, symptomatic and immunological improvement in people who suffer from asthma, this clinical study is based on 1803 findings! </div>
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Dr Paul Oberlechner, the then chief medical officer of Zell am See, described the waterfalls as follows:-<br />
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<i>.... because the spa surpasses all the medication under the sun for nervous debility, caused by city life, sedentary habits, headache, stress, grief, strong coffee, excessive medication or bloodletting, poor diet, insomnia, abstinence of meat dishes, strict diet, pubescent or excessive lust, self abuse and menstruation, where reading novels and sensibility arise. Those who love simplicity will find the health spa a worthwhile experiment – and anyone not familiar with it should visit at the first opportunity. Here you can experience weak and strong forces, the gentle and the powerful, yes, and I would even say, the mild and the radical, which not only serve to alleviate the previously mentioned nervous symptoms, but also act as a source of healing in the case where such debilities are, in part or full, the result of some mechanical cause". (Source: Salzburger Landes¬chronik).</i><br />
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<i>The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krimml">Krimml</a> waterfalls are still worth visiting, and claim to be one of the highest waterfalls in Europe.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tauern Spa World under Construction</b></div><br />
<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is wellness?</span></span><br />
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Well wellness means different things to different people, at different times, it is the balance of a number of things which can include <span style="font-weight: bold;">spiritual</span> aspects of life as well as the physical aspects.<br />
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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.<br />
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The above diagram shows that the importance of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">physical </span>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.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Environmental</span>, 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!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Mental</span> 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.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Emotional</span> 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.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Social</span> 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.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Wellness</span> 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.<br />
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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.<br />
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For those who like to venture further in the search for contentment and relaxation there is the <a href="http://www.alpentherme.com/en/">Alpentherme in the Gastein</a> valley, further along from the valley is the <a href="http://87.106.135.111/felsentherme/en/">Felsen therme</a> 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.<br />
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Looking for somewhere to stay for 3 - 9 persons then please consider staying at <a href="http://www.austria-holiday-apartment.com/">Austrian Holiday Apartment</a> in Kaprun <div class="blogger-post-footer">Looking for somewhere to stay in the area for 3-9 persons? then please consider staying with Austria-holiday-apartment</div>Austria holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13630896131879001052noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121289016996591188.post-20960755550356657772009-05-12T23:53:00.000+01:002009-07-08T23:32:06.654+01:00Spa World Kaprun video of start of construction<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcbkBcW4xig"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 665px; height: 355px;" src="http://www.a-rosa.de/fileadmin/DAM/img/fluss_bogen_665/wellness-auf-sanften-wellen---usp-modul.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Xpnv279japk/SgoDrxwM3oI/AAAAAAAAAqY/UiXwxbFxJK4/s1600-h/Tauern+Spa+World+Kaprun.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 135px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Xpnv279japk/SgoDrxwM3oI/AAAAAAAAAqY/UiXwxbFxJK4/s400/Tauern+Spa+World+Kaprun.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335080759198539394" border="0" /></a><br />In September 2008 a celebration was held to mark the start of construction of the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcbkBcW4xig">Tauern Spa World in Kaprun.</a><br /><br />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.<br /><br />Spa world Kaprun is costing around 90 million Euro and is expected to be completed by December 2010.<br /><br />If you are looking to stay in the area please consider:- <a href="http://www.austria-holiday-apartment.com/">austria-holiday-apartment.com</a> you could be one of the first to enjoy the new spa and <a href="http://www.austria.info/xxl/_site/uk/_area/417074/_subArea/647436/_subArea2/911096/home.html">wellness </a>facilities in Kaprun.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Looking for somewhere to stay in the area for 3-9 persons? then please consider staying with Austria-holiday-apartment</div>Austria holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13630896131879001052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121289016996591188.post-17389339258629640632009-03-23T23:50:00.000+00:002009-07-08T23:32:06.655+01:00Spa-world, kaprun visitors expectations.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.salzburger-fenster.at/dbgfx/artikel/12056_1_23-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 477px; height: 238px;" src="http://www.salzburger-fenster.at/dbgfx/artikel/12056_1_23-01.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The construction of the new spa complex continues, the architects for the Kaprun scheme can be found at www.skyline-architekten.at <a href="http://www.skyline-architekten.at/projects/diashows/kaprun.html"></a> and via the <a href="http://www.skyline-architekten.at/projects/diashows/kaprun.html">attached link </a>there are artists impressions of how the the finished complex will look.<br /><br />Estimates are being made about the expected number of visitors to the complex. In the Salzburger Fenster website<a href="http://www.salzburger-fenster.at/rubrik/lokales/1009/ab-2010-thermen-land-salzburg_12056.html"> article</a> there is speculation that once built there will be between 270,000 to 350,000 visitors during the course of the year.<br /><br />At the higher end of the figures this comes in at about 1,000 visitors a day. Based on an opening time of say 12 hours and say a 4 hour average stay, it comes to having around 333 in and around the complex at any one time. This may sound high but considering the size of the complex, and experience of similar spas in the Gastein valley ( <a href="http://www.gastein.com/en-health_spa-index.htm">Bad Gastein</a> and Bad <a href="http://www.alpentherme.com/en/index.htm">Hofgastein</a>), the numbers do look to be realistic.<br /><br />I am not aware of any costings being announced, but I would expect these to be published nearer to completion and in line with the fees with the spas in the Gastein valley.<br /><br />Anyway what ever the numbers and the cost, I feel sure that it will be worth waiting for.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Looking for somewhere to stay in the area for 3-9 persons? then please consider staying with Austria-holiday-apartment</div>Austria holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13630896131879001052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121289016996591188.post-25451124648321223042009-03-16T23:24:00.000+00:002009-07-08T23:32:06.655+01:00Snow and more snow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Xpnv279japk/Sb7i8PI1HQI/AAAAAAAAAqI/AK-CJFaXAbc/s1600-h/Pistei+view.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Xpnv279japk/Sb7i8PI1HQI/AAAAAAAAAqI/AK-CJFaXAbc/s400/Pistei+view.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313934134827359490" border="0" /></a><br />Work on the construction of the spa continues amidst reports of the best skiing conditions for 25 years! Across the northern hemisphere there would appear to have been an abundance of snow. Reports upon reports of snow followed by snow. <a href="http://www.ryanair.com/site/EN/">Ryanair</a> and <a href="http://www.easyjet.com/">Easyjet</a> were quick to pick up on the excellent conditions and the possibility of an extended ski season, increasing their sales efforts for flight tickets to ski resorts.<br /><br />There is still plenty of snow, and skiing and boarding to be had the <a href="http://www.ifyouski.com/news/newsarticle/?ObjectID=8668516">ski website</a> "if you ski" and the <a href="http://www.onthesnow.co.uk/austria/skireport.html">On the Snow</a> website give regular updates as to the conditions and the amounts of snow around, have a look for yourselves!<br /><br />There are some excellent ski holiday deals to be had for example at <a href="http://www.austria-holiday-apartment.com/">austria-holiday-apartment</a> there is over £100 to be saved in their late offers. It will cater up to 9 people, and at a discounted £749 offers great value. The snow is even guaranteed on the <a href="http://en.kitzsteinhorn.at/">Kitzsteinhorn </a>glacier (close to Kaprun - Austria), where it is possible to ski all year round.<br /><br />Excellent snow, discounted accomodation and good flights is an excellent combination to get your snow fix.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Looking for somewhere to stay in the area for 3-9 persons? then please consider staying with Austria-holiday-apartment</div>Austria holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13630896131879001052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121289016996591188.post-40257069783658382642009-02-09T22:28:00.001+00:002010-06-03T16:47:22.488+01:00Fact sheet for Tauern Spa-World-Kaprun<div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://www.wirtschaftsblatt.at/home/oesterreich/unternehmen/salzburg/341224/index.do" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.wirtschaftsblatt.at/images/uploads_180/4/e/8/341224/kaprun_Beig20080904160751.jpg" style="display: block; height: 120px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 180px;" /> Tauern Spa Kaprun</a></div><br />
As the Tauern spa-world Kaprun build continues more information becomes available, via the attached link there is information which is gives further information on <a href="https://secure.tiscover.com/scms/media.php/10604/Fact_Version%20_%2022122008_engl.pdf">Tauern Spa Kaprun</a>. It is now due to open in November 2010, a month earlier than originally stated.<br />
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Next to the spa will be constructed a luxury 160 bedroom 4* hotel, with conference facilities and meeting rooms along with restaurant facilities, the adjacent spa will be readily accessible from the hotel.<br />
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The spa will consist of spacious changing rooms, saunas and steam rooms, solarium<br />
Outdoor summer bar / indoor sauna bar! cold water and warm water pool, relax whirlpool<br />
Outdoor sauna with cold dip tank enhanced by comfortable outdoor and indoor relaxing areas.<br />
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In total there will be 9 Massage rooms, 17 treatment rooms, 5 cosmetic / pedicure rooms, whether it is just popping in after a strenuous summer mountain walk, or a winter challenging day ski session, or if your preference is for a full day or relaxing treatments, I feel sure that spa-world-Kaprun will cater for your wellness needs.<br />
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To learn more about the <a href="http://www.vitality-world.com/xxl/_lang/en/_area/vitality_resorts/_subArea/1016248/_subArea2/1016251/_articleId/1090450/index.html">vitality world resorts</a> click on the link and enjoy.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Architect's impression of Tauern Spa World Kaprun</b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Looking for somewhere to stay in the area for 3-9 persons? then please consider staying with Austria-holiday-apartment</div>Austria holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13630896131879001052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121289016996591188.post-39079437631472286322009-02-09T21:57:00.000+00:002009-07-09T19:34:52.755+01:00Kaprun-Spa-World update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.wayfaring.info/2009/02/08/spa/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 540px; height: 360px;" src="http://www.wayfaring.info/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/spa_1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Not really much to report, the build for Kaprun Spa World continues, when completed it will be the second largest spa in Austria, and it will be for the public to decide whether it is the best one?<br /><br />But based on the location and experience of other spas across Austria, it will be something very special, a place to relax, unwind, enjoy, rejuvenate and reflect.<br /><br />The above photo links to a website putting the case, that spas add to the appeal of making the Austrian resort and surrounding areas more of a 365 day all year round holiday location.<br /><br />For clarification purposes "therme" means "spa" in German "Bad" means "Bath" and is often added to a town′s name if it has a spa, for example Bad Gastein.<br /><br />To see further information and pictures click on the link <a href="http://www.skyline-architekten.at/projects/diashows/kaprun.html">Tauern-spa-world-Kaprun</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Looking for somewhere to stay in the area for 3-9 persons? then please consider staying with Austria-holiday-apartment</div>Austria holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13630896131879001052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121289016996591188.post-18228310939466331392009-01-24T22:59:00.000+00:002009-07-08T23:31:56.478+01:00Work Progressing through the winter on the new Spa Complex.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://blog-en.zellamsee-kaprun.com/wp-content/uploads/PICT3394.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://blog-en.zellamsee-kaprun.com/wp-content/uploads/PICT3394.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Work is still on-going through the winter on the new Spa complex to be built in Kaprun.<br /><br />If work continues at the current rate it should be completed as planned in December 2010.<br /><br />The local joint tourist board of Zell am See and Kaprun have recently published a story on there website which can be found by typing into Google Kaprun and Zell am See and will bring you to this <a href="http://blog-en.zellamsee-kaprun.com/2009/01/12/tauern-spa-first-take/">link</a>.<br /><br />It is noted even at the building stage the site is referred to as" stunning".<br /><br />The site once developed promises to have facilities for parking for 450 cars, which gives you some idea of the site and capacity once completed.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Looking for somewhere to stay in the area for 3-9 persons? then please consider staying with Austria-holiday-apartment</div>Austria holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13630896131879001052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121289016996591188.post-7108728429821203152009-01-01T17:07:00.002+00:002012-11-05T22:32:46.280+00:00Tauern-spa-world-kaprun<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Xpnv279japk/SV5Tfx-tZII/AAAAAAAAAkU/-Gp9zMvOZoA/s1600-h/CIMG1367.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286754818036950146" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Xpnv279japk/SV5Tfx-tZII/AAAAAAAAAkU/-Gp9zMvOZoA/s400/CIMG1367.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 300px; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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Tauern Spa World Kaprun, is a new spa complex planned to be completed in November 2010 ( <b>update it did open in November 2010</b> ) at a cost of around 80 million Euro.<br />
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The complex will be built on a site which is close to Kaprun and is located just off the "new road" going into Kaprun.<br />
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The site is located between the<br />
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ii) <a href="http://www.burg-kaprun.at/">Kaprun Burg</a> or for an English version of the same website see <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.burg-kaprun.at%2F&sl=de&tl=en&history_state0=">Kaprun Castle</a> site, and iii) the center of <a href="http://www.zellamsee-kaprun.com/en">Kaprun</a>.<br />
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Kaprun is a lovely Austrian alpine village which is twinned with the holiday lakeside medieval market town of <a href="http://www.zellamsee-kaprun.com/en">Zell am See</a> which is about 8 kilometers away, or 10 minutes by bus. For a number of years the two holiday locations marketed themselves with the grandiose title of "Die Europa Sport<i> </i>region" some would argue that the title is justified with the numerous sporting activities all year round.<br />
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The site of Tauern-Spa-World-Kaprun sits in the valley bottom, close to the <a href="http://www.hohetauern.at/">Hohe Tauern national par</a>k and takes in the views in all directions, which includes:-<br />
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<li>The famous mountain <a href="http://www.schmitten.at/en/suche/">Schmitten</a> which rises to 2000 meters and became famous via the Austrian Empress visit and a chapel at the summit is named after after her. Which claims to have the prettiest view from it peak, of more than two dozen peaks at over 2000 meters in height.</li>
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<li>The other direction stands the vista of the <a href="http://en.kitzsteinhorn.at/">Kitzsteinhorn</a> standing at 3203 meters with its glacier, where it is possible to ski all year round. </li>
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<li>Standing like a smaller brother is the <a href="http://www.zellamsee-kaprun.com/winter/region/maiskogel/en/">Maisikogel </a>where it is possible to take the mountain lift up towards its 1675 metre high summit.</li>
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<li>Adjacent to the site is the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salzach">Salzach</a> river where it is possible to go rafting or canoeing on as it wends its way to to Salzburg, which is named after the river.</li>
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Looking for somewhere to stay? holiday apartment rental? in Kaprun? sleeps from 3-9? with two en-suites and a family bathroom, then take a look at <a href="http://www.austria-holiday-apartment.com/">Austria Holiday Apartment</a>, or print of the <a href="http://www.austria-holiday-apartment.com/pdf/brochure_853.pdf">accommodation brochure</a> for more info.<br />
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<b></b><div class="blogger-post-footer">Looking for somewhere to stay in the area for 3-9 persons? then please consider staying with Austria-holiday-apartment</div>Austria holidayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13630896131879001052noreply@blogger.com1Kaprun, Austria47.2728876 12.75967447.186697599999995 12.6017455 47.3590776 12.917602500000001