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Travel to the Sources of Europe

Discover the European Route of Historic Thermal Towns!

Since ancient times, people have been drawn to the hot mineral springs, the healing waters which are at the heart of Europe's spa towns.
These places have been centres of health and well-being for centuries, shaping a spa culture that is a unique part of European heritage

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Heritage

Find out more about the rich thermal heritage at the heart of our towns.

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Find some inspiration and useful tips for your next journey to the sources of Europe..

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Learn about the incredible thermal heritage and traditions in our towns.

Thermal Destinations

 

Discover the thermal towns and regions of Europe - magical places built around healing springs where architecture, nature and tradition mingle in perfect harmony.

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As a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe, the European Route of Historic Thermal Towns celebrates "thermal" or spa town culture and heritage every year through a series of events​

Cafés of Europe

“Sources of Culture: the Cafés of Europe” part funded by the European Union’s Culture Fund.

2022 - Thermal villages
2021 - Aquae urbesque condunt

European Thermal Heritage Day

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Every year in October, EHTTA’s Scientific Committee organises an event to highlight and promote particular aspects of our thermal towns.

2023
2022
Previous years

World Water Day on 22nd March

THERMAL BATH IN WOJCIECH POOL

Each year we use the global World Water Day held on 22nd March to celebrate the water sources at the heart of each of our towns.

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Historic Thermal Towns are on TV!

A new Travel TV series directed and produced by Globetrotter TV will be launched on
Friday 4th March!

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#Thermaltravels

Share your experiences around the spa towns of Europe with the hashtag #thermaltravels

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