12 Thermal Spas to See In Hungary
Note apparently Hungary has laws about kids in thermal mineral pools! According to the relevant Decree No. 37/1996 (X. 18.) NM, children under the age of 14 are not allowed in thermal water pools. That’s probably why many also add in a water park for families.
Bogács
The 70°C sulphurous medicinal water of the Bogács thermal bath, which rises from a depth of 500 meters, is recommended to visitors of our six medicinal pools mainly for the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal and circulatory problems.
11 pools are in the Bath area (6 thermal pools, 2 children pools, 1 swimming pool, 1 indoor adventure spa and 1 indoor adenture spa for small children). They also have a cold pool to cool down after your time in the thermal pools.
Stay nearby at the Excalibur miniHotel in Eger with an indoor play area, children's playground, and bicycle parking. Not for everyone, but I love the cave-like feel of this place, or perhaps Harry Potter if you’re into that.
Nearby attractions include Egri Planetarium and Camera Obscura.
Bükfürdő Spa
The Bükfürdő Thermal & Spa has indoor, semi-outdoor and outdoor thermal pools for those who want to relax and recover.
The Bükfürdő thermal water reaches the surface through 4 wells. Uniquely formulated with alkaline bicarbonate, high in calcium, magnesium and fluoride, it has an extremely high mineral content of over 15 000 milligrams per litre.
They put a twist on the adventures: our dizzying giant slides create a year-round beach experience. Three colourful indoor slides offer fun for the whole family. An exciting aquatic world awaits the little ones with a Shark Cave while the hot tub and the watercourse ride pool can be experienced even in the coldest weeks of the year.
The little one's indoor entertainment is guaranteed by a children's play area equipped with colourful toys and playmats where they can enjoy playing games. Adults looking for relaxation will find spacious lounge areas and comfortable loungers.
The shaded park area lined with trees offers indoor, semi-indoor and outdoor pools for swimming. There are several different pools - thermal, sports, family and children's pools - for guests to enjoy.
Relaxing in a hammock under the cool shade of trees on a warm summer afternoon is a real treat: we have set up a hammock park next to the Acapulco family pool with waves and a diving board, which is free of charge for guests of the outdoor pool complex.
After a tiring day you can stay within walking distance at the Park Hotel Bükfürdő in Bük where you can keep relaxing at the spacious garden, terrace, and outdoor fireplace.
Bükkszék Spa
Bükkszék is a holiday village in a diverse natural environment, at the western foot of the Bükk Mountains, on the outskirts of the Tarna valley. This is where SALVUS medicinal water, one of the most popular temperatures in Hungary, is located from 540 m deep.
This medicinal water made the village known nationwide. SALVUS medicinal water belongs to the group of medicinal waters with high dissolved mineral salt, alkali-hydrogen carbonate chloride, bromoshiodic.
Parents have a great time in the indoor adventure pool. There is a whirlpool, a whirlpool, a neck shower, a buzzer. Older people can relieve their pain in a pool filled with SALVUS.
The sauna world awaits its guests with Finnish sauna, infrared lamps, a steam cabin, an aromatherapy cabin and a unique Salvus inhalator.
For families, there is a children’s world corner in the bath, where you can find a playful fountain, a slide, an elephant and a fungus in the pool of the little ones, but there is also a seating area, a separate toilet, a changing room, as well as a playhouse equipped with toys.
Stay nearby at the Halháza vendégház in Sirok where you can enjoy the beautiful country cottage, with doors that open to the garden, exposed brick, and a sweet kitchen to make breakfast.
Csiszta Spa
The cozy thermal bath can be found 10 kilometres from Balatonfenyves, open all year round, which can also be reached by narrow gauge railway in summer. With 5 swimming pools and a sauna, the Csiszta Spa offers indoor and outdoor thermal pools and a children’s pool.
Enjoy temperatures of 32 - 40 C and mineral benefits of magnesium, carbonate and sulfur.
Stay nearby at the Hubertus-Hof Hotel & Restaurant which includes Finnish sauna, a steam bath, and massage and fitness rooms, as well as a ping pong table.
Csokonyavisonta Spa
Surrounded by lush forests and near the serene Rinya River, it offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The water, emerging from 753 meters underground at a scorching 73°C, has a distinct oily texture that immediately sets it apart from other thermal baths I’ve experienced, though its similar to Wilbur Springs in Northern California.
The mineral-rich composition, high in alkaline hydrogen carbonate, iodine, and sulfur, left my skin feeling incredibly soft and seemed to melt away the tension in my muscles. The water has a distinct, sulfuric odor due to its high mineral content.
I must admit, the strong, distinctive odor took some getting used to, but I quickly came to associate it with the water’s powerful therapeutic properties.
The outdoor area, with its towering trees providing ample shade, was particularly enjoyable. There are two outdoor thermal pools, a children’s pool, and a larger swimming pool. The thermal pools, maintained at a soothing 35-37°C, were the highlight of my experience.
At just a fraction of the cost of more famous Hungarian baths, it offers exceptional value for money. While there are children’s pools, the facility is more geared towards adults seeking therapeutic benefits.
Egerszalók Spa
The Egerszalók Spa is located at the Hunguest Saliris Resort. This is truly a place to get away into the forest and numerous pools to relax in.
With 1,900 m2 of water, the facility has a total of 17 indoor and outdoor pools that are open all year round. Spa pools, whirlpools, adventure pools, children's pools and a slide ensure a pleasant stay for all ages.
They also have a set of pools for folks who remember the early days. The 70s and 80s lifestyle meets the spa culture of the 21st century. Three pools for those who want both wild nostalgia and the magic of novelty.
The real attraction of Egerszalók is the limestone hill in the southern part of the village, created by the thermal hot spring and the flowing water, which has become the symbol and trademark of the area with its impressive white jagged formations, which are constantly built by the thermal hot spring.
It is a calcium-magnesium-hydrogen carbonate mineral water with a high sulphur content. Calcium has anti-inflammatory properties and sulphur is an important component of articular cartilage.
There are a range of saunas to enjoy, including infrared, essential oils, and herbs.
Hajdúszoboszló Spa
The only hotel in Hajdúszoboszló that offers 7 spa experiences with one room reservation is Hungarospa Thermal Hotel.
Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, sauna, sun terrace, and open-air bath. The hotel features a spa and wellness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a waterpark.
The minerals here are diverse. Analysis showed that the water contained iodine, bromine, sodium chloride and hydrogen carbonate. In addition, tests identified bitumen, estrogens and a number of trace elements such as titanium, vanadium, copper, zinc, silver, strontium, barium and lead.
As a medical spa they offer treatment packages are valid for 7, 14 or 21 days and include a medical examination to ensure you receive treatments tailored to individual health needs.
If you are looking for somethibg a little different, Bemer therapy uses electromagnetic fields with specific waveforms and intensities to improve microcirculation. The microcirculation is the blood flow through the smallest microscopic blood vessels in the vascular system, which is crucial for the supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells and the removal of toxins.
Harkány Spa
The hot springs at Harkány unique in Europe bubble up from the ground from a depth of 50–70 metres, at an average temperature of 62 °C Its mineral content is more than 1000 miligrams per litre. These are now part of Dráva Hotel Thermal Resort.
In the summer, in addition to the thermal spa, the strand (beach) offers excellent opportunities for visitors to relax, featuring one of Central Europe’s largest surface area swimming pools, a seven-slide water park opened in 2016, children’s and sports pools, various leisure activities, a playground, and, last but not least, a beautiful, spacious, wooded park.
The climbing wall is a great place for kids, teens, or anyone testing their limits. The lazy river is a man-made water flow tunnel, just like swimming in a real river with the current. In the middle, a jacuzzi pool offers refuge for those wanting to relax.
The Butterfly Pool at Harkány Strand and Healing Spa – with an area of 1460 m2 and 1520 m2 – is one of the largest such facilities in Central Europe, with water temperatures of 26 – 28°C on the left side and 30 – 32°C on the right, with a gradually deepening design.
The most valuable component from a medicinal point of view is a compound having bivalent sulphur, carbon sulphide (COS). It also includes calcium and magnesium.
They claim that “Previous studies have shown that the thermal water of Harkány has literally miraculous effects on women suffering from chronic gynecological inflammations, as 30% of the sterile women treated here became pregnant.”
If you are looking to get out, get to Southern Baranya, near Villány’s premium wines or the Siklós Castle.
Igal Spa
The Igal Spa is one of the oldest operating spas in Southern Transdanubia, which has a history of more than 60 years. Igal became the first certified health resort in Somogy county and the 26th in Hungary. More than 200,000 guests visit the spa every year.
There are 13 pools in the spa, of which the children's and thermal pools are all equipped with various experience elements, thus completing the relaxation of bathers. The water contains alkaline chloride and hydrogen carbonate, and owing to its iodide ion content, it is classified as an iodine water. It also has substantial levels of potassium and sodium.
Stay at Thermal Panzió Iga hotel and enjoy a hot spring bath, sauna, and open-air bath. The property features a sun terrace, spa facilities, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool.
Rudas Thermal Bath
The centerpiece of the bath today, the Turkish bath, was built during the 16th century in the period of the Turkish occupation. Below the 10 m diameter dome, sustained by 8 pillars, there is an octagonal pool. The swimming pool, operating as a therapeutic swimming facility and with a sauna, was built in 1896. The thermal bath has been visited from 1936 on exclusively by men.
Rudas thermal bath can not be visited by children under the age of 14.
Radio-active hot spring water at the medical springs bath is with calcium-magnesium-hydrogen-carbonate also containing sodium and sulphate and with a significant content of fluoride ions.
Get a massage. Thanks to the artisanal soap made from the water of the Juventus spring of the Rudas Bath, which contains macadamia oil, the skin becomes especially clean and velvety.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Szechenyi Baths in Budapest is one of the best and largest spa baths in Europe with its 15 indoor baths and 3 grand outdoor pools, saunas, steam rooms and even a rooftop spa greenhouse. Come and visit Europe’s beloved bath complex in a historical building.
After being built in 1913, the Szechenyi Baths in Budapest became a popular year-round destination for tourists seeking relaxation, recreation, and even love. To this day, these pools remain the most extensive medical baths in all of Europe.
The pools and bathhouses are in City Park and have a lot of charm and attraction. Their bright yellow paint stands out among other buildings, and the brilliant crystal-clear blue waters are an iconic part of the metropolis.
All pool visitors must wear proper swimming clothes; this is not a clothing-optional aquatic area. Towels, robes, swimsuits, and trunks may all be rented on the premises.
Compared to many other spas, Szechenyi’s entrance charge is relatively affordable, and there are specials for the early morning and late night. The entrance fee covers using the inside facilities (such as the sauna) and the outdoor pools.
With an exclusive pall you get a Full Day Ticket, Cabin, Rooftop Spa, Towel Rental, Bath Robe Rental, Slippers, Teas, Fruits, Cocktail- Book the DaySpalm package in Szechenyi Bath accessing the glass covered rooftop Palm House relaxation zone, including special rental services with Bath Kit and optional Hotel pick up as well as a Cocktail, Teas and Fruits.
This lovely thermal spa complex has undergone continuous renovation and expansion throughout the years. A total of fifteen indoor and three outdoor pools of varying temperatures may be found in the modern Szechenyi Bath. Water temperature at the therapeutic natural hot spring source is between 74 and 77 °C (165 and 171 °F), and it contains beneficial minerals, including calcium, hydrogen carbonate, and magnesium. Many times it is used to treat diseases that cause inflammation and joint problems.
There are so many lovely places to stay nearby. I love the bright colors and style of the Hotel Moments Budapest by Continental Group which offers stylish rooms, wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant which serves the breakfast.
Thermal Lake Héviz
Lake Héviz can be found in the middle of Héviz, Hungary, just adjacent to the northern slope of Mount Keszthely. This body of water is the world’s largest swimmable thermal lake that forms naturally and has animal and plant life living in it.
Lake Heviz is about 20 minutes away from Lake Balaton by car. So many vacationers who visit Lake Balaton also visit Lake Heviz. Stay within walking distance of the lake at Hotel Carbona Spa Residence Apartmanok.
This geothermal body of water is a beautiful place where people can enjoy soaking, swimming, and spending time with others. Admission is sold in three-hour sessions, day passes, and multi-hour passes that can be used over several days. Visitors can also purchase add-ons, time extensions, and other services offered at the facilities
The lake formed with its primary source bubbling up from 20,000 to 22,000 years ago. Because the springs constantly flow, the water stays at a comfortable temperature, so there is never a bad season for soaking. The entire lake is replenished roughly every three days with its continuous movement.
From a low of 23-25°C/73-77°F in the winter to a high of 36-38°C/97-100.4°F in the summer, the water temperature is rather varied. As one sits in it, they get a massaging effect from the water as it runs from left to right and up from the bottom.
There is even a hospital nearby where you can receive treatment with the water and mud from the Hévíz lake.
Are you traveling in other parts of Europe? Take a look at more hot springs in the United Kingdom, Poland, Serbia, Romania, Austria, Greece, Italy, and Spain.
