Valentine’s Day offers a welcome excuse to slow down and place connection at the centre of the agenda. Instead of another dinner reservation or last minute bouquet, couples looking for something more restorative can turn to wellness. Just outside Brussels, Thermae’s two destinations, Grimbergen and Boetfort, invite guests to swap routine for relaxation and celebrate love through warmth, water and unhurried time together.
For those seeking a romantic experience steeped in history and tranquillity, the castle grounds of Thermae Boetfort provide an especially enchanting backdrop. Behind its centuries old walls, couples can press pause on busy schedules and reconnect through warmth, wellness and unhurried time together.
A romantic retreat on castle grounds
Set within a historic domain in Melsbroek, Thermae Boetfort combines heritage architecture with contemporary wellness facilities. Valentine’s Day becomes less about grand gestures and more about shared stillness: saunas, steam baths, outdoor pools and quiet corners where conversation flows easily.
Guests can choose how they wish to experience the spa, as facilities are available seven days a week in both nude and swimwear areas. The emphasis is on freedom and comfort, allowing each couple to celebrate love in their own way.
Pure relaxation: sauna and massage
For couples who want to dedicate a full day to switching off, the “Pure Relaxation” package pairs a day’s sauna access with a 50 minute body massage, priced at €123.
The experience begins in the warmth of the saunas, where stress gradually melts away. It continues with a deeply relaxing massage designed to ease muscle tension and quiet the mind. The result is a lighter body, a calmer head and a moment that feels entirely your own.
Go & Glow: radiant skin for winter days
Winter weather can leave skin feeling tired and dull. The “Go & Glow” package offers a day in the sauna combined with a 25 minute facial for €99.
The facial includes a soothing massage and a hydrating gel mask to restore moisture and luminosity. After the treatment, skin feels silky smooth and visibly refreshed, making it a fitting way to shine on Valentine’s Day.
New indulgent experiences for 2026
This year, Thermae expands its Valentine offering with a range of additional packages designed for deeper indulgence.
The Head Spa Wellness package focuses on complete relaxation of the mind, featuring a 50 minute head spa treatment with luxury hair products. The ritual combines gentle massage techniques with nourishing care, creating a calming sensory experience.
For those seeking a longer therapeutic touch, Total Body Serenity combines a full sauna day with an impressive 80 minute full body massage, ideal for releasing deeper muscle tension.
Couples wishing to extend their stay can opt for a Two day Wellness Stay, granting access to all saunas and wellness facilities across two days, complemented by an extensive massage and a refreshing facial treatment.
For a more immersive retreat, the Three day Castle Escape offers three days of indulgent pampering within the historic estate. The experience includes a body peeling, two massages and a facial treatment, turning Valentine’s Day into a mini wellness holiday.
Those who prefer privacy can choose a Two hour private sauna session, enjoying exclusive access to a tranquil sauna and wellness space designed for total relaxation.
A wellness stay without hurry
For those who prefer to extend the celebration, Thermae Boetfort proposes a two day wellness stay from €242.50 per person. The package includes two days of sauna access, an overnight stay with breakfast, a relaxing massage and a facial treatment.
As evening settles over the castle grounds, the atmosphere becomes even more serene. Guests can stroll back to their room feeling warm and at ease, before enjoying a restful night’s sleep. The following morning begins gently with a generous breakfast and no need to rush.
Different room types are available, yet whichever option is chosen, the essentials remain the same: peace, warmth and relaxation for two.
A Valentine’s gift that lasts
For those unable to travel on the day itself, Thermae Boetfort also offers gift vouchers. Rather than another predictable present, a voucher allows couples to give the promise of time together.
The amount can be chosen freely, and recipients decide how they wish to use it, whether for a sauna day, a specific treatment or a complete package. In a world that often feels hurried, the gift of rest and reconnection may be the most meaningful gesture of all.
