Terma Bania, Zakopane

The GuardianOct 9

‘A candelit spa, followed by an ice-cold plunge and a nightcap’: readers’ favourite European wellbeing breaks

From a historic bathhouse in Sweden to forest bathing in Croatia, readers share their favourite places to relax and recharge • Tell us about a small European ski resort – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Tucked away off a pretty shopping street in a beautiful art nouveau building is one of Stockholm’s oldest spas, Centralbadet where a day ticket costs from £23. As winter darkness descen…

Pool and spa centre in Zakopane ski resort.

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Terma BaniaHotelPool and spa centre in Zakopane ski resort.
Elsewhere
Gamla StanTrain stationStockholm, SwedenOld town seen from Fotografiska restaurant.
CentralbadetHotelStockholm, SwedenStockholm's oldest spa in an art nouveau building.
Fotografiska restaurantRestaurantStockholm, SwedenRestaurant with views of Gamla Stan and Lake Mälaren.
Lake MälarenSightStockholm, SwedenLake seen from Fotografiska restaurant.
Cley and Salthouse marshesSightCley-next-the-sea, United KingdomBirdwatching spot in Norfolk with two bird hides.
Hello Outdoors shepherd’s hut saunaPlaceLymington, United KingdomSauna with window overlooking Lymington Sea Water Baths.
Lymington Sea Water BathsSightLymington, United KingdomHistoric sea water baths in Hampshire.
BankyaNeighborhoodSofia, BulgariaOutskirts of Sofia with natural mineral springs.
Central Mineral Bath BankyaHotelSofia, BulgariaOpulent bathhouse owned by Sofia municipality.
Lochside Sauna at West Coast WellnessPlaceEvanachan, United KingdomPeaceful sauna on the shore of Loch Fyne.
Loch FyneSightEvanachan, United KingdomLoch where Lochside Sauna is located.
Inver restaurantRestaurantEvanachan, United KingdomRestaurant near Lochside Sauna.
Pool Bridge FarmSightYork, United KingdomSite with four lakes for wild swimming and sauna.
Wheldrake Ings nature reserveNature reserveYork, United KingdomWildlife destination for waterfowl in North Yorkshire.
Park mit Allen SinnenSightFreiburg, GermanyPark of all senses with barefoot sensory trail.
Sliabh Liag SaunaPlaceTeelin, IrelandWood-fired sauna on Teelin pier in Donegal.
Sliabh Liag sea cliffsSightTeelin, IrelandSea cliffs towering 601 metres above the sea.

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‘A candelit spa, followed by an ice-cold plunge and a nightcap’: readers’ favourite European wellbeing breaks