Quick FactsOverview
About THERME WIEN
THERME WIEN, Austria is a paid Thermalbad at Kurbadstraße 14 in the Oberlaa district of Vienna's 10th district, directly at the U1 U-Bahn terminus. Opened as Therme Oberlaa in 1974 and rebuilt in 2010, it is the largest thermal bath in Austria with 26 indoor and outdoor pools, 24 saunas and steam rooms, and a 6,000-square-metre health and fitness centre. Two sulphur springs feed the pools at concentrations of 62.4 and 64 mg per litre.
The facility uses a zones-as-stones layout along an indoor stream. The Thermenlandschaft is the main thermal pool area at 34 to 36 degrees Celsius. The ErlebnisStein is the family zone with slides over 100 metres, a baby pool, and daily supervised children's activities. The Stein der Ruhe is an adults-only quiet zone with secluded pools, a library, and an anti-stress area. The Sauna Stone has 24 saunas for guests aged 15 and over. The outdoor seasonal garden includes a 25-metre sports pool, a brine pool, beach volleyball, and a summer bar. The Brine World, available at extra cost, includes a floatarium and a graduation tower. A medical centre, beauty treatments, a gym, and restaurants complete the facility.
Location & Access
Getting to THERME WIEN
THERME WIEN is at Kurbadstraße 14, 1100 Vienna, in the Oberlaa district at the southern end of Vienna's 10th district. The most convenient access is by U-Bahn line U1, which terminates at Oberlaa station directly at the Therme entrance. The journey from Stephansplatz in central Vienna takes approximately 15 minutes, and no other transport is needed on arrival.
By car, the Therme is accessible from the A2 Süd Autobahn via the Oberlaa exit, with on-site parking available. From Vienna city centre the drive takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes. The facility is adjacent to the Kurpark Oberlaa, a large monument-listed spa park with gardens, ponds, and a children's playground that can be combined with a Therme visit for a full day out.
THERME WIEN does not offer overnight lodging; visitors stay in Vienna and travel by U1. Towel rental is available on site, so only swimwear is needed. The Therme is open year-round. For those seeking hot springs in Vienna at a fully modern thermal facility, THERME WIEN is the only major public thermal spa in the Austrian capital. The sulphur springs at Oberlaa were used during the Roman period, and the current facility has drawn visitors to the southern edge of Vienna for thermal bathing since 1974.
Suitability & Accessibility
Who THERME WIEN Suits
THERME WIEN suits families with children, couples, solo travellers, and locals looking for a full-day wellness or recreational swimming destination within Vienna. The facility's zoned layout means families with young children and adults seeking quiet soaking can visit simultaneously without significant conflict. The ErlebnisStein family zone includes slides, a baby pool, diving boards, and daily supervised children's entertainment included in the admission price.
Adult zones including the Stein der Ruhe and the Sauna Stone require a minimum age of 15 and are enforced. The sauna area follows Central European conventions including nudity; visitors unfamiliar with this should review the facility's etiquette guidance before arrival. The Brine World and Floatarium are available at extra cost and suit visitors seeking intensive salt immersion or relaxation therapy.
Standard admission covers three hours, with time beyond charged by the minute up to a six-hour cap, after which a daily rate applies. Children under three enter free. Access is straightforward without a car, as the U1 terminates at the Therme entrance. Visitors seeking accessible hot springs in Vienna in a fully managed setting will find THERME WIEN the only option of this scale in the Austrian capital, combining family entertainment, adult relaxation, and competitive swimming in a single complex.
Safety & Etiquette
THERME WIEN Safety Tips
THERME WIEN is a managed facility with continuously monitored water quality and standards regulated under Austrian law. The two sulphur springs feeding the pools have among the highest sulphur content of any thermal springs in Europe. Visitors with cardiovascular conditions, high blood pressure, cancerous tumours, open wounds, skin infections, sulphur sensitivity, or pregnancy should seek medical advice before using the thermal pools.
Pool temperatures range from 24 degrees Celsius in the outdoor sports pool to 36 degrees in the warmest indoor thermal pools. Guests should acclimatise gradually when moving between cooler and warmer pools, take regular breaks from warm water immersion, and stay hydrated throughout the visit. The facility is large and can become busy at weekends and during public holidays; guests who feel unwell should locate the nearest staff member or use the emergency assistance points visible throughout the complex.
The sauna and quiet zone areas require a minimum age of 15 without exceptions. Nudity is standard in the sauna areas and towels must be placed on benches. All guests must shower before entering any pool. The water fun park area, including diving boards, is the only zone where jumping into pools is permitted; jumping from pool edges elsewhere is not allowed. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times in all pool and play areas. Bringing food or drinks from outside the facility is not permitted. Lockers are available in the changing areas. The on-site medical centre is available for guests who require assistance.
