Natural mineral springs

The recognition of natural mineral springs requires an approval of the Lower Austrian Regional Government. The approval procedure must be initiated at the request of the owner of the natural mineral springs.

There is no time limit existing for this request.

A natural occurrence is going to be recognized as natural mineral springs, if it is proven that:

• the natural mineral springs have sufficient fertility for the intended therapeutic application
• the natural mineral springs possess certain physical, physical-chemical or chemical characteristics, which are required for the intended use
• people can expect a scientifically recognized healing effect without changing the natural composition of the natural mineral springs

Further information for this procedure is only available in German

Amt der NÖ Landesregierung, Abteilung Gesundheitsrecht

Authentication or signature of the application is not required.

An appeal is possible against rulings issued by an authority and shall be filed by the party within a four weeks term with the authority that issued the ruling of first instance (against rulings without investigation procedure within a two weeks term). The term starts with the receipt of the written copy of the ruling, in the case of oral pronouncement simultaneously with it.

The appeal shall indicate the ruling it contests, the authority that issued the ruling and contain a motion of appeal with the reasons. No more appeal is admissible if the party expressly waived the right of appeal after receipt or pronouncement of the ruling.

Each ruling contains instructions on the right to appeal and indicates the authority and the deadline for submission of such appeal.

Point of single contact Niederösterreich https://eap.noe.gv.at/Start.aspx?lang=en

Amt der NÖ Landesregierung, Abteilung Sanitäts- und Krankenanstaltenrecht

05.03.2024