The Flemish Region is the Dutch-speaking northern part of Belgium, home to Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Leuven, Mechelen, Hasselt, Ypres and the North Sea coast.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Thermae Boetfort
A thermal and sauna complex in a castle park near Brussels Airport; entry to the baths cannot be booked in advance.
Wu Wei Spa
A day spa in Kortrijk, West Flanders.
Dukes' Palace Spa
The hotel spa in the former Burgundian court quarter of Bruges, open daily.
Thermae Palace Spa
A historic seaside hotel in Ostend with an on-site spa; check thermaepalace.be for day access.
Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp Spa
A hotel spa and pool in a restored monastery complex in central Antwerp.
Hotel Die Swaene Spa
A small canal-side hotel spa in central Bruges, mainly for guests.
Signature treatments
Local specialties worth seeking out.
Thermal baths
Day entry to a large thermal-bath complex such as Thermae Boetfort costs EUR 38.50-41.50 (approx USD 44-48).
Hotel spa access
Some hotel spas sell access separately; Dukes' Palace Bruges lists spa access at EUR 20 (approx USD 23) per stay for guests.
Sauna
Nordic sauna rounds and steam rooms are standard; many Belgian saunas are textile-free, so check the house rules.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Large thermal complexes are mixed and often textile-free in sauna areas; read the house rules before entering.
Bring swimwear, a towel and flip-flops unless the venue rents them.
Weekend and holiday rates are higher than weekday rates.
Hotel spas often restrict day access to guests, so confirm by email before travelling.
Thermae Boetfort is easiest by car or taxi from Brussels Airport; check bus routes at delijn.be.