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Hot springs · Spa, Liège
Spa Thermes
Thermal centre atop the Annette et Lubin hill, reached by funicular from the centre. It has indoor and outdoor pools fed with mineral water from the Clémentine spring, heated, with views over the town.
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About Spa Thermes
The Thermes de Spa sit atop the hill Annette et Lubin, above the town center. They replaced the old 19th-century thermal baths down below in the Place Royale, and began receiving bathers at the start of this century.
The complex has about 800 square meters of pools, indoor and outdoor, fed by naturally mineral, heated water from the Clémentine spring. There are hydromassage jets, saunas, steam baths, relaxation areas and separate treatments such as carbonated water baths and peat wraps.
To go up, take the funicular that departs from the center, near the Place Royale, and the trip takes about two minutes, skirting the hill. Those who prefer to walk follow a trail beside the tracks, about a 15-minute ascent.
The hill's name commemorates Annette and Lubin, a pair of hermits who settled there in the 18th century and opened an open-air ballroom frequented by aristocrats who came for the cure.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day is most common, about three to four hours between pools and saunas. Separate treatments require more time and a reservation.
Best time
On weekdays, when there are fewer people. The heated outdoor pools also operate during the European winter, from December to February, and are sought after precisely for the contrast with the cold air.
How to get there
From the center of Spa, take the funicular near the Place Royale or walk up the trail. By car there is access via the hill road, with parking at the top.
Tip
Bring swimwear, flip-flops and a robe or towel. Entry often requires a minimum age, so those traveling with children should check in advance. On weekends and holidays it's advisable to book.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Spa Thermes
Do you need to book the Thermes de Spa?
For treatments, yes. For the pools, booking is recommended on weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
Can children enter?
The thermal baths usually have a minimum age for entry. Check before going with children.
How do you get up to the thermes?
By the funicular that leaves from the center, near the Place Royale, or on foot via a trail of about 15 minutes.