Elisabethpark Hotel: Radon Therapy in the Alps
About the Health Resort
Specialization
Therapeutic indication for stay
- Musculoskeletal diseases
- Dermatological conditions
- Respiratory system diseases
- Post-trauma and post-surgical states
Resort description
Elisabethpark Hotel is an internationally renowned health resort specializing in radon therapy and rehabilitative medicine for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory, and skin diseases.
Founded in 1882, it is one of the oldest resorts in the Alps. Over more than 140 years of operation, it has accumulated unique expertise in the application of radon therapy. In the second half of the 20th century, Elisabethpark Hotel became the first hotel in the resort to build a thermal water pool fed directly from a hot spring.
Elisabethpark in Bad Gastein is suitable for patients recommended for treatment based on radon therapy, thermal waters, and the gentle mountain climate. Typically, the course lasts from 2 to 3 weeks and includes 8-12 colonnade sessions, as well as physiotherapy procedures and controlled physical activity. The final list of procedures and the eligibility for radon therapy are determined by a doctor based on medical documentation and the initial examination of the patient.
Medical centers
Radon Healing Galleries
Guests of Elisabethpark are provided with free transfers to the resort’s therapeutic tunnels. The unique feature of Gastein’s tunnels is that nowhere else in the world is there such a natural combination of health-promoting factors: radon, heat (37-40.5°C), and high air humidity (70-100%). The inert gas enters through the respiratory tract and skin, rapidly spreading throughout the body and activating mediators, which results in: reduction of pain, suppression of inflammation, cell regeneration.
Contraindications to radon therapy:
- Tuberculosis
- Malignant neoplasms
- Severe heart failure
- Uncontrolled stage III hypertension
- Pregnancy
- Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism
- Psychiatric disorders in the acute phase
- Severe kidney failure
- Severe hepatic failure
- Active infectious diseases
Additional information
Resort type: Thermal resort.
Accommodation: 119 rooms in the categories: Single, Double, Deluxe, Junior Suite, and Panorama Suite.
Dining: 2 restaurants and a café, including dietary menus.
Transport: Salzburg International Airport — 100 km.
Price
Price is from 896 euros
Includes: accommodation for 2 adults in a Double twin room for 7 nights, half-board dining, and access to the medical center
Frequently asked questions
Yes, completely safe. Radon is an inert gas that does not accumulate in the body and is excreted through respiration. The concentration in the tunnels complies with WHO standards.
At least 10 sessions, optimally 12-15 sessions. Maximum effect is typically reached 3-6 months after the course.
After one course — 6 to 12 months. For long-term effects, the course should be repeated once a year.
Rare (less than 5% of patients). Usually, minor symptoms such as temporary exacerbation of the condition or a mild cough may occur. Symptoms typically disappear within 1-2 days.
After 3-4 sessions, about 30% of patients experience relief. After 7-8 sessions, approximately 70% notice improvement.
2-3 months before arrival. For the summer season (May-September), it is advisable to book 4-5 months in advance.
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The information on the website is for reference only, does not replace a medical consultation, and is not an individual medical recommendation or offer for medical services. The final decision regarding the treatment options and protocol is made by your attending physician and the resort’s doctor based on the medical documentation.