After a month back at work, when school runs collide with deadlines and the first autumn colds start making the rounds, many parents are already running on empty. The crisp season might bring golden leaves and cosy evenings, but it also arrives with fatigue and stress. Just outside Brussels, Thermae Grimbergen offers the perfect antidote: a one day sauna circuit designed to help busy parents unplug, recharge and step into autumn with renewed energy.
A full day to disconnect
Located in the leafy town of Grimbergen, this wellness retreat blends tradition with modern comfort. Parents who feel the weight of September can slip into a world of thermal baths, saunas, scrubbing rituals and relaxation rooms, where time finally slows down. Whether you opt for the public circuit or prefer the intimacy of a private sauna, Thermae Grimbergen makes it possible to carve out a full day just for yourself, with no school pick ups, no emails and no endless to do lists.
Autumn promotions to make it even more tempting
1. Indian summer special 2025
Ideal for those who want to hold on to the last warmth of the season, this special combines a relaxing treatment with full day access to the wellness facilities. It is the perfect way to stretch out summer’s glow before autumn fully settles in.
2. Private sauna promotion
With a 20% discount, this offer allows couples to book a private sauna and enjoy complete tranquillity together. It is an intimate way to unwind and rediscover calm away from the busyness of daily routines.
3. Autumn offer Aurelia
This package includes a rejuvenating body scrub followed by a nourishing massage. It is designed to strengthen both body and mind, leaving skin soft and the spirit refreshed as the colder days arrive.
4. Autumn offer Bruma
Focused on deep relaxation, the Bruma package offers a facial treatment combined with wellness access. It is the ideal option for clearing away the stress that builds up during the first hectic weeks of autumn.
Each of these promotions includes access to the extensive sauna circuit, where alternating between hot and cold rituals helps to strengthen the immune system, something every parent appreciates when the school season gets underway.
5. Beyond saunas: a beer bath in Grimbergen
Thermae Grimbergen is also the only wellness centre where you can indulge in a beer bath, an experience inspired by the town’s centuries old brewing tradition. While you will not literally bathe in beer, the treatment uses ingredients such as malt and hops, known for their antioxidant and hydrating properties. Enhanced with aromas of apple, lavender, chamomile and pineapple, the ritual softens the skin and uplifts the mood. To complete the experience, the package includes a refreshing Grimbergen beer, a nod to the Norbertine monks who began brewing here in 1128.
Autumn is a season of transition, often demanding more from parents than summer’s slower rhythm. Taking a day off is not just an indulgence, but a way to reset body and mind. Happy parents make for happier households, and there is no better way to embrace autumn than with renewed balance and a touch of indulgence in Grimbergen.
