7 relaxing wellness spots to add to your bucketlist

You don’t have to travel to Istanbul to visit a hammam. Aux Gazelles has a very luxurious one. It is not a traditional one, but women and men have separate areas of course (check the online timetable). When you enter, you receive a pestemal (cotton cloth) and kese (scratch glove). Book a peeling or a massage.

The spa area of ​​this elegant hotel is divided in two: a stone courtyard and an outdoor relaxation area located in a small garden, and an indoor, intimate and well-kept Turkish bath and swimming pool with a Jacuzzi.

The Müllersches Volksbad’s magnificent art nouveau design is simply stunning. The baths opened in 1901 and almost all the historic details have been preserved. The Roman steam bath is the highlight of the sauna facilities. Your body warms up slowly in rooms heated to different temperatures. There is also a Finnish sauna.

A hop, skip and a jump from Union Square houses a wellness retreat that features a spa, yoga studio, pilates, meditation classes, and their cafe, Kitchen & Table. Head here before or after treatments, or just enjoy the all-day menu of healthy goodies and the best coffees, teas, and cleansing juices.

Pulling inspiration from the East and West, Chi, The Spa at the Shangri-La Hotel is a sanctuary in the city. Many of the spa treatments are inspired by B.C.’s indigenous traditions and northwest nature. The Sea Therapy Facial uses freshly harvested seaweeds, rich in amino acids and vitamins, firms up your skin and gives you a glow.

Located in an impressive space, this haven of beauty is dedicated to caring for women: hairdressing, beauty treatments, make-up and massages. A beauty salon that is drenched in natural light with an outstanding architectural design. Many Spanish celebrities rely on the expert hands of Natalia de la Vega.

Step back in time in the gorgeous spa at Stureplan, which dates from 1885. Sturebadet was built in the art nouveau style by the architect Hjalmar Molin. The 29-degree swimming pool, many saunas, gym equipment and spa treatments make this the perfect getaway to treat your body and mind.