The modern Therme concept was developed over 20 years ago and has since developed into a global tour de force.
Throughout the world, there are deep-rooted traditions of thermal bathing from Roman thermae and Turkish hammams to Japanese onsen and Finnish saunas. By combining traditions with evidenced-based wellbeing, cutting-edge technology, culture and nature, Therme Group reimagines thermal bathing, creating a unique environment tailored to personal and community wellbeing.
Historically, thermal baths created an opportunity for people to meet, socialise and share ideas. Therme resorts cultivate these traditions, creating an immersive experience where individuals can connect with themselves, others and the natural surroundings.
With its origins in the thermal bathing traditions of Ancient Rome and other ancient cultures, the first iteration of the modern Therme concept was developed in the late 1990s by visionary German architect, Josef Wund.
1999 - 2015
The unique environment integrating entertainment, wellbeing and nature was immediately popular and saw a rapid rollout, leading to five successful locations opening throughout Germany.
2016
Therme Bucharest opens as the world's first LEED Platinum wellbeing resort for sustainability and soon becomes Romania’s most popular attraction.
2017
Therme Group forms Therme ARC, integrating the architectural, technology and development teams responsible for the delivery of all Therme projects to date.
Therme Art programme is launched as a cultural driver for Therme projects in cities worldwide.
2017-2019
Therme Group secures opportunities for multiple city-based projects in the UK, mainland Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
2020
Therme Manchester receives unanimous planning permission approval.
2021
Therme Group announces Therme Canada | Ontario Place and new location in Bad Vilbel, Frankfurt, in partnership with Wund Holding.
2022
Therme Group signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the IFEZ (Incheon Free Economic Zone) for a facility in Incheon, South Korea and explores site options throughout the USA.
2023
Demolition of Event City paves way for start of Therme Manchester construction.
Therme Group announced the consolidation of ownership and operations of two of the world’s largest wellbeing destinations into one portfolio, Therme Erding and Therme Bucharest. Together, these destinations form the world’s largest portfolio of wellbeing infrastructure, with 3.5 million annual visitors, and the world’s first LEED Platinum wellbeing infrastructure.
Therme Group secured €320 million in senior lending, alongside equity from Therme Group itself, to support the transaction with globally recognized infrastructure leading lender Macquarie Bank. Representing one of the largest single-asset financings in the industry, this acquisition reinforces Therme Group’s leadership commitment to advancing urban wellbeing infrastructure worldwide.
Therme Group is backed by A-HEAT Allied Exchange Heat Technology AG. Within an 80 year history, A-HEAT is a world leading company in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning technology with operations worldwide.
The partnership signifies a commitment to shaping a better world, with Therme and A-HEAT working together to leverage industry leading technical capabilities necessary to create world leading sustainable resorts.