Historic Thermal Towns
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Historic Thermal Towns offer you a chance to discover a rich thermal spa heritage in small towns, large cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
HistoricThermalTowns is the page of the European Route of Historic Thermal Towns Association certified as Cultural Route of the Council of Europe since 2010 (European Route of Historic Thermal Towns). Historic Thermal Towns is a community of enthusiasts who enjoy visiting historic thermal spa towns, to use the thermal mineral waters for wellness, relaxation and heath, and who also appreciate their
25/08/2026
💙 THE NATURE THAT SHAPES SPA NOW NEEDS US.
Last week, around 3,000 hectares of the High Fens were affected by the largest wildfire Belgium has experienced in more than a century.
The fire is now under control.
Now, recovery begins.
The High Fens are part of the extraordinary natural landscape surrounding Spa — a region shaped by nature, thermal heritage and generations of people who live and work there.
And there are different ways to help:
Donate. Share. Visit. Support.
Spa remains open and ready to welcome you. Continuing to visit the region is also a way of supporting its communities and local economy.
🌿 Donations will help restore natural habitats and regenerate biodiversity in the High Fens.
👉 Donate through the QR code in the carousel or at botrange.be
Together today. For the High Fens of tomorrow. 💙
Did you know this? 👀
Those elegant covered walkways you see in many historic spa towns are called colonnades, and they weren’t built just to look beautiful.
They are part of the centuries-old tradition of taking the waters: places to walk, meet, rest and drink mineral water. 💧
A piece of spa culture hiding in plain sight.
Have you ever walked through one? Tell us in the comments 👇
Can Europe’s historic spa towns shape the future of tourism?
Our Vice-President, , joined the latest episode of ON THE GO, a podcast by in collaboration with , to explore how Europe’s historic spa towns are responding to today’s biggest travel trends, from wellbeing and prevention to sustainability and cultural heritage.
At EHTTA, we believe the future of tourism isn’t just about where we travel, it’s about how travel helps us live better.
We would like to thank ATREVIA and UN Tourism for the invitation and for creating a space to exchange ideas on the future of health and wellbeing tourism.
🎧 Curious to hear the conversation? Tap the link in our bio and listen to the full episode.
30/06/2026
THE SOURCE is here. 💧
EHTTA’s new external newsletter is now live! A new space to share news, stories, people and places from Europe’s historic thermal towns.
In this first issue, discover updates from across our network, including events, projects, new initiatives and stories from our members.
📩Subscribe now and be the first to receive the latest news and updates from Europe’s historic thermal towns.
🔗Read the first issue via the link in bio.
Across borders, languages and cultures, there is something that continues to unite us: a shared European spirit. 🇪🇺
A spirit built through history, heritage, cooperation and human connection.
In every thermal town, every tradition and every encounter, Europe lives through the people who continue to preserve and celebrate its identity.
Today, we honour not only our diversity, but everything that brings us together.
Because Europe is not just a place on the map, it is a shared story.
Happy Europe Day from the European Historic Thermal Towns Association. 🌍🇪🇺💧
ThermalHeritage
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🌿 O segundo dia da EHTTA nas Caldas da Rainha foi de trabalho, história e descoberta!
🗳️ De manhã, os membros da Associação das Cidades Termais Históricas da Europa (EHTTA) estiveram reunidos no Centro Cultural e de Congressos das Caldas da Rainha (CCC) para a Assembleia Geral, um momento central deste encontro europeu, onde foi feito o balanço anual da Associação e a eleição do Conselho Executivo e da Direção.
🤝 À tarde, nos Paços do Concelho, decorreu o “Mayors Meeting”, que permitiu aos presidentes e representantes das cidades termais europeias debaterem questões comuns e partilharem experiências locais.
⛪💧 Para terminar o dia em beleza, os participantes tiveram a oportunidade de conhecer dois dos espaços mais icónicos das Caldas da Rainha: a Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo e o Hospital Termal.
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🌿 The second day of the EHTTA General Assembly in Caldas da Rainha was all about work, history and discovery!
🗳️ In the morning, members of the European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) gathered at the Cultural and Congress Centre of Caldas da Rainha (CCC) for the General Assembly, a key moment of this European meeting, where the Association's annual review was presented and the Executive Council and Board of Directors were elected.
🤝 In the afternoon, at the Town Hall, the "Mayors Meeting" brought together mayors and representatives of European thermal towns to discuss shared challenges and exchange local experiences.
⛪💧 To end the day on a high note, participants had the opportunity to discover two of Caldas da Rainha's most iconic spaces: the Church of Nossa Senhora do Pópulo and the Thermal Hospital.
09/05/2026
During the EHTTA General Assembly in Caldas da Rainha, members from across the network came together to elect the new Executive Council and Board, reinforcing a collective ambition to continue promoting thermal heritage, cultural cooperation and the European identity of historic thermal towns. 🇪🇺💧
A new mandate, the same shared spirit.
Looking ahead to the next years of collaboration, connection and shared European vision. ✨
Read more: https://historicthermaltowns.eu/ehtta-general-assembly-elects-new-executive-council/
WellnessCulture
30/04/2026
☕ Europe meets over coffee… and heritage.
What happens when thermal culture meets ceramics traditions?
You get a conversation you don’t want to miss.
As part of the EHTTA General Assembly, Café of Europe returns in Caldas da Rainha, and you’re invited.
📅 May 6 | 3:00 PM (CEST)
✨ Open to all lovers of thermal heritage
🌍 A unique moment of dialogue, culture & European collaboration
🎥 Join us online and be part of it
With the participation of the European Route of Ceramics
👉 Watch live – link in bio
🌸 Spring in spa towns hits different
Flowers blooming, thermal waters flowing, time slowing down…
👉 The point?
Stop rushing. Start feeling.
Some choices are harder than they look 👀💦
Throwback to ITB Berlin, where things got surprisingly serious 😏
Hot pool or cold plunge?
Sauna or massage?
Bathrobe all day — yes or absolutely yes? 👀
What are your answers? Tell us in the comments 👇
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