Stimulating — wakes the body and boosts circulation.
Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
SoufreSulfuresSulfates
Elisabethquelle — 'Elizabeth's Spring' — is a sulphurous mineral spring named in honour of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837–1898), the beloved 'Sisi,' whose iconic status in Austrian culture has lent her name to numerous natural and cultural landmarks across the empire she once graced. The warm, sulphurous waters carry the characteristic mineral richness of the Austrian thermal tradition, associated with relaxation and a sense of well-being. Bathing in Elisabethquelle offers a moment of connection with both the gentle pleasure of warm mineral water and the romantic mythology of the Austro-Hungarian world.
Insider tip — The Elisabethquelle in Murau emerges just meters from the Grabenbäckerquelle but carries a distinctly sulfurous character, indicating a different circulation pathway through sulfide-bearing rock formations in the Niedere Tauern. At 28°C the water is pleasantly warm for drinking and bathing in the alpine environment. Named in honor of Empress Elisabeth of Austria — who was known for her health spa devotion — the spring reflects the 19th-century Habsburg culture of health travel in Styria. The town of Murau, with its Renaissance castle, medieval brewery, and scenic narrow-gauge railway, rewards a longer stay.
