Thermal waters of Europe: from Budapest to Baden-Baden
Eleven historic spa towns share a World Heritage listing, and Budapest has bathed in warm springs for centuries. How to fold a thermal day into a city break.
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Spa & Thermal
Thermal baths, historic spa towns and sauna customs from Finland to Germany.
Europe has bathed together for two thousand years. We visit the Great Spa Towns, Budapest’s thermal baths and the sauna traditions of Finland and Germany, and explain the etiquette so that the first visit feels as relaxed as the tenth.
Sauna customs from Finland to Germany
From Finnish löyly to the German Aufguss: how the sauna works in different countries, what is expected of you and how to enjoy a first visit abroad.
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Packing List
Nights, season and kind of trip in, a sensible checklist out. Tick items off as you pack.
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