{"id":673003,"date":"2022-10-08T14:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-08T11:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=673003"},"modified":"2024-05-01T11:14:56","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T08:14:56","slug":"13-best-thermal-resorts-in-hungary-photo-description-map","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/13-best-thermal-resorts-in-hungary-photo-description-map\/","title":{"rendered":"13 best thermal resorts in Hungary – photo, description, map"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hungary, one of the five countries<\/a> in the world in terms of the number of thermal springs, is deservedly called the bathing empire, which occupies a leading position in balneological treatment. The thermal springs of Hungary, of which about 60 thousa<\/a>nd have been discovered in the country, have served to build a large number of health resorts<\/a> and equip baths.<\/p>\n

Heviz<\/h2>\n

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The small Hungarian resort of Heviz gained fame in the 17th century, thanks to the world's largest thermal lake, which has unique healing properties. The lake with an area<\/a> of \u200b\u200b4.7 hectares is fed by two springs located in a cave under a reservoir with a temperature of +42\u2070\u0421 and +38\u2070\u0421 and one mineral spring with water of +17\u2070\u0421.<\/p>\n

Mixing at the outlet, the water temperature becomes + 30\u2070\u0421 -32 \u00b0\u0421 in the summer sea<\/a>son, and in winter it stays within the range of 24\u2070\u0421 – 26\u2070\u0421.<\/p>\n

Every 28 hours in the reservoir there is a renewal of water. Lake water is rich in sulfur, car<\/a>bon dioxide, radon.<\/p>\n

The bottom of the lake is covered with a meter-long layer of silt containing calcium and magnesium, a low concentration<\/a> of an antibiotic and hormones – estrogens. The combination of balneotherapy, underwater stretching baths, hydromassage and mud applications gives excellent results in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, gynecological and dermatological inflammatory processes, diseas<\/a>es of the nervous system and hormonal disorders.<\/p>\n

Tour<\/a>ists who are not undergoing treatment at the clinic are allowed to swim in the lake for no more than 1.5 hours, and those suffering from rheumatism – only 30 minutes due to the heavy load on the heart.<\/p>\n

It is useful for patients with low stomach acidity to take mineral-thermal drinking water from Heviz, a pump-room with which they work near the State Clinic. Treatment of the digestive organs with several mineral drinking waters is also successfully carried out on the basis of the Europa Fit 4 * superior hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

View prices for tours in Heviz<\/a><\/p>\n

Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa<\/p>\n

Heviz<\/p>\n

Several pools<\/a>, various saunas<\/p>\n

Booked 3 times today<\/p>\n

Ensana Thermal H\u00e9v\u00edz<\/p>\n

Heviz<\/p>\n

Located<\/a> 600 meters from the thermal lake<\/p>\n

Booked 4 times today<\/p>\n

Ensana Thermal Aqua<\/p>\n

Heviz<\/p>\n

Only 500 meters from the thermal lake<\/p>\n

8.6<\/p>\n

Very good<\/p>\n

1 177 reviews<\/a><\/p>\n

Booked 3 times today<\/p>\n

Sz\u00e9chenyi Bath<\/h2>\n

The luxurious thermal complexes of the “Pearl of the Danube” – Budapest<\/a>, where the water in the pools<\/a> is kept within 78\u2070 C. The oldest Budapest bath – Sz\u00e9chenyi, built in the neo-baroque style at the beginning of the 19th century, has gained fame everywhere.<\/p>\n

Over the course of 2 centuries, the bathhouse expanded and improved, becoming the owner of the Hungarian Grand Prix and the largest bathing complex in Europe<\/a>. It includes 15 indoor pools, 3 outdoor pools, 10 saunas and steam rooms.<\/p>\n

The water in the baths comes from the bowels of the earth with a depth of 1246 meters. The list<\/a> of medical services that heal the body and soul, in addition to bathing, includes massages – aromatic massage with 3 types<\/a> of aromas, thermal massage, which relieves muscle tension and relieves joint pain.<\/p>\n

Healing drinking water Szechenyi is useful for people with impaired metabolism, reduces acidity in the stomach and has a beneficial effect on strengthening bones. With water procedures, it helps with chronic disea<\/a>ses of the joints and a sick spine, neuralgia and lack of calcium in the bones, rest<\/a>ores after injuries.<\/p>\n

In Sz\u00e9chenyi, balneotherapy is effectively used: bathing in mineralized pools, sessions in carbonic acid and salt baths. Hydrotherapeutic methods<\/a> consist in the use of weight baths, sessions of underwater and radiation massage, gymnastics under water.<\/p>\n

View prices for tours to Budapest<\/a><\/p>\n

Gellert Bath<\/h2>\n

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Gellert Baths, built in the style of pompous Roman baths, are recognized as the most beautiful thermal complex in the Hungarian capital. This is an indoor architectural ensemble, shining with multi-colored glass, creating charming lighting in 13 luxurious pools decorated with columns.<\/p>\n

Gellert baths are represented by: outdoor, sitting and children<\/a>‘s pools, sessions in the pool with waves and a pearl bath. The baths are filled with waters from the bowels of Mount Gelert, heated from +38\u2070\u0421 to +43\u2070\u0421. The source has a huge set of microelements that can heal people with diseas<\/a>es of the spine and relieve joint pain.<\/p>\n

The healing effect of the term is observed in the treatment of neuralgia, vascular and pulmonary diseases, asthma and anxiety syndrome<\/a>. The effectiveness of treatment in the bath is facilitated by the complex use of various methods of balneo- and physiotherapy.<\/p>\n

The use of traditional water treatments is complemented by hydrotherapy, sessions in the sauna and steam room, mud applications and various types of massages. The roof of the spa is equipped with sunbathing terraces for nudists. In the summer, on Fridays and Saturdays, the outdoor pools are open until midnight.<\/p>\n

Bukfurdo<\/h2>\n

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Bukfurdo is a resort in the western region of the country, characterized by the highest concentration of calcium and magnesium in the bicarbonate healing water that comes to the surface of the earth, heated from +55\u2070\u0421 to +65\u2070\u0421.<\/p>\n

It has a multifunctional complex, which includes a medical and children's center<\/a>s, “Sauna World<\/a>” and a fashionable restaurant. After passing a comprehensive medical examination, the doctors of the complex will draw up an individual treatment program.<\/p>\n

It includes the necessary traditional and alternative methods: the passage of reflex, Thai or underwater massages, the use of mud wraps and healing baths, sessions of laser and reflex therapies.<\/p>\n

Due to the high concentration of carbon dioxide, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, heart, blood vessels, spine are well treated, and the body receives a powerful boost of vigor.<\/p>\n

Sharwar<\/h2>\n

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Sarvar is a balneological resort, which has become famous for<\/a> the best thermal hotel in Hungary Spirit Hotel Thermal Spa 5<\/a>. The presence in Sharvar of two healing hot springs, different in mineral properties, expands the range of diseases that can be treated.<\/p>\n

Water with a temperature of +83\u2070\u0421 comes from a depth of 2,000 meters. It is rich in fluorine, bromine iodide and contains biologically active substances that, acting on the skin, contribute to the penetration of healing microelements into the patient's organs during bath procedures.<\/p>\n

Thus, water is involved in the cure of sclerosis, rheumatism and women's diseases. In another source, alkaline-hydrocarbonate water is pumped from an underground storage at a depth of 1,000 meters, heated to +43\u2070 C. It relieves muscle tension and treats joint diseases.<\/p>\n

From a source rich in salts, when evaporated, a Sharvar crystal is obtained, which is used for bathing. Sarvar bath has a salt cave, where the microclimate is able to cure respiratory ailments.<\/p>\n

We also offer to conside<\/a>r sanatoriums with treatment and nutrition in Sarvar:<\/p>\n

Miskolc-Tapolca<\/h2>\n

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The city<\/a> of Miskolc-Tapolitsa is famous for the only healing cave bath in the country, formed by springs gushing under the cave vaults. The atmosphere of the cave with an air temperature of +18\u2070\u0421 all year round beneficially affects the lungs and respiratory tract of a person.<\/p>\n

The water in the cave bath is of the calcareous-hydrogen-carbonic type, containing radon, does not have a high concentration of trace elements, therefore it is recommended for bathing without age rest<\/a>rictions.<\/p>\n

The mineral water in the 2 indoor pools is maintained at 35\u2070C; in the “Roman” and “Star” halls – 32\u2070C, in the old cave pool – not lower than 29\u2070\u0421-30\u2070\u0421.<\/p>\n

The waters of Miskolc-Tapolca show excellent results in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular system, bones and joints. They also work wonderfully on the condition of the skin.<\/p>\n

The protection of the bath from the wind by the surrounding beech forest<\/a> creates a microclimate ideal for wellness holidays<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Debrecen<\/h2>\n

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The city<\/a> of Debrecen, located within the boundaries of the eastern forest-steppe zone, is called the second capital. Being one of the three largest balneological resorts, it includes medical departments of the Aquatikum complex and a hotel located in a forest park.<\/p>\n

The indoor “Mediterranean” bath with a dome 66 meters in diameter with the “effects” of the new millennium – a tropical garden<\/a>, slides, baths, caves, hydromassage pools, geysers and waterfalls has gained worldwide fame. A comfortable beach with 6 pools adjoins the building of the bathhouse.<\/p>\n

Features of the local healing water with a temperature of +63\u2070\u0421 are in its alkaline-chloride, hydrocarbonate, iodine-bromine, sodium-chloride composition. The trace elements and acids contained in it allow you to treat a huge bunch of health and appearance problems.<\/p>\n

Having compiled an individual treatment program after a medical examination, the course of balneotherapy can be supplemented with the inclusion of electrotherapy, laser and magnetic therapy, mud poultices, therapeutic massage. At the beginning of the 19th century, a drinking pump-room was built on the main square of Gyogy, in which mineral water is drunk to this day.<\/p>\n

Harkan<\/h2>\n

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Balneological resort located in the south<\/a>ern region of Hungary near Mount Tenukesh. The thermal sulfuric waters of Harkan have been known for over a century, with the opening of the first bath at the beginning of the 20th century.<\/p>\n

Updated in our millennium, the bath is fed with mineral water with a temperature of +62\u2070\u0421, coming from the depths of the earth at 1500 meters. A wide range of medicinal properties is based on the content of sulfides, selenium, fluorine, zinc in water. The presence of gases in sulfuric water causes the penetration of healing substances into the body through skin cells and during breathing.<\/p>\n

A therapeutic effect is also exerted by steam containing gas rising above the pools with a layer of 10 to 30 centimeters. Dermatology, gynecology and rheumatology became the main profiles of the balneological resort.<\/p>\n

In dermatology, an excellent result is observed in the cure of psoriasis, in gynecology – infertility and other female ailments. To undergo a treatment course, you can stay in a hotel connected by a transition to a medical center<\/a>, healing pools and saunas.<\/p>\n

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Rheumatic people all over Europe strive to get to the baths of the balneological resort of Hajd\u00faszoboszl\u00f3, which has a beneficial climate and an atmosphere saturated with salt vapor mixed with iodine emanating from a large lake.<\/p>\n

The city has baths and pools where you can relax<\/a> on your own<\/a>, getting a healing effect. Treatment under medical supervision takes place in Hajd\u00faszoboszl\u00f3 year-round in the hydropathic clinic – the largest in Hungary.<\/p>\n

There are 4 divisions in the structure of the medical complex:<\/p>\n

For medical purposes, the depart<\/a>ments have more than 40 types of procedures recommended for individual programs. A wide range of ailments can be cured with alkaline water containing iodine, bromine, sodium chloride and bicarbonates, reaching +75\u2070\u0421.<\/p>\n

Baths are filled with it from the depths of the earth at 1090 meters. Exploring the water, scientists also found the presence of titanium, copper, vanadium, zinc, bari<\/a>um and other heavy elements, for which they gave the name – “boiling gold”.<\/p>\n

This precious water is a salvation from chronic inflammation of the joints, spine, female organs, chronic neuralgia, muscle pain and the consequences of injuries. Special treatment packages include mud wraps, ultrasounds, salt chamber visits, Thai and therapeutic massages and other medically indicated treatments.<\/p>\n

Balatonfured<\/h2>\n

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Balatonfured, located near Lake Balaton, is considered the best health resort for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The healing factor here is low-mineralized warm water coming from carbonic sources containing sulfates, bicarbonates in combination with magnesium and calcium. Such water is equally useful for internal use, baths and various procedures. Complex hydrotherapy shows remarkable results in diseases of internal organs, diabetes mellitus and normalizes metabolism.<\/p>\n

However, the main specialization of local sanatoriums is cardiology. In Balatonfured is the country's main State Cardiology Center. Near it, several ancient carbonic springs spout out of the ground. In complex programs of sanatorium-and-spa treatment progressive methods of treatment of the cardiovascular system, recovery after acute myocardial infarction and after operations.<\/p>\n

Visegrad<\/h2>\n

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A small picturesque town located in the bend of the Danube River, 45 kilometers from Budapest<\/a>. The spa thermal complex, based on the mineral healing waters of the Lepense spring, which originates at a depth of 1300 meters, is surrounded by the Pilissky protected forest park.<\/p>\n

Specializing in the treatment of a wide range of diseases, the thermal center raises patients suffering from rheumatic joint lesions, gout, and osteoporosis to their feet. Healthy vacation<\/a>ers by bathing will strengthen the nerves, immunity, and gain vigor.<\/p>\n

Among the methods of treatment, there is an excellent effect from the use of mud applications, a 4-chamber bath, sessions in a salt room, hydro- and aromatherapy, baths with aromatic oils and various procedures based on hot mineral water.<\/p>\n

Next to the open-air thermal bath, the Thermal Hotel Visegrad 4<\/a> towers, providing, in addition to comfortable accommodation, the opportunity to swim in the children's and thermal pools<\/a>, visit the Sauna World complex, which has a positive effect on the healing process.<\/p>\n

Zalakarosh<\/h2>\n

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Despite its novelty, it has gained popularity among families with children<\/a> and people of all ages. The resort's balneary is perfectly complemented by an entertaining water complex.<\/p>\n

The main treasure of Zalakaros is truly miraculous water, which occurs at a depth of more than 2 thousa<\/a>nd meters with a temperature of up to + 96 \u00b0 C, fills the pools of the Zalakarosi F\u00fcrd\u0151 bath. The presence of a large amount of bromine, iodine and fluorine brought the alkaline-chloride water of Zalakaros to the first place in the country in terms of healing properties.<\/p>\n

A high concentration of bromine serves to cure nervous, rheumatic and female diseases. The presence of fluoride is the key to successful treatment of periodontal disease and gum disease. In Zalakaros, people with diseases of the skeletal system and joints, with gout and muscle atrophy see<\/a>k to improve their health. After 2-3 weeks, many people forget about their health problems for a long time.<\/p>\n

The bath has men's, women's and family changing rooms, where, after changing, visitors go either to the beach area, or to the water park<\/a> or indoor pool. Two pools are equipped in the open air: with water +36\u2070\u0421 and +34\u2070\u0421, deepened by 1.1 meters.<\/p>\n

Acceptance of medical procedures for independent tourists<\/a> is recommended no more than half an hour. In the bathing and medical building, located in a covered building, according to medical indications, they are treated using the latest methods of balneo and hydrotherapy.<\/p>\n

Gyula<\/h2>\n

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Gyula is a resort near the border of Hungary with Romania, spread out on the banks of the K\u00f6r\u00f6s River. Gyula pools are filled with 7 thermal springs that cure many diseases.<\/p>\n

In the Castle<\/a> Bath, located in the middle of an old park, a comfortable beach and thermal healing pools are used to restore health. Bathing fills with energy, improves overall physical condition, allowing you to forget about illnesses.<\/p>\n

In the Fortress Balneological Complex, health-improving procedures are performed in the water of 20 pools with “effects”, “children's paradise”, in the treatment rooms of the wellness center, steam rooms and saunas and carbonic baths. Upon completion of the examination, a special set of procedures is developed for each patient with ailments of the musculoskeletal system, skin problems and digestion.<\/p>\n

Best time to travel<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Thanks to the mild climate, Hungarian resorts are suitable for recreation in almost any season. The sun does not leave the sky of Hungary for more than 2,100-2,200 hours a year. It is moderately hot in summer, dry and sunny in autumn, mild in winter, and warm and rainy in spring.<\/p>\n

The swimming season starts in early May and lasts until early October. Although it often rains in May, they are not long lasting. After them, the sun appears, inviting you to enjoy swimming in thermal reservoirs and pools.<\/p>\n

From the second half of June to the first decade of September, precipitation is very rare, and the average air temperature is around +22\u2070\u0421. In July and August, at times in the areas of Zalakaros or Debrecen, the weather<\/a> can be hot like in Madrid<\/a> or Cyprus<\/a>, but cool days also happen.<\/p>\n

People with diseases of the cardiovascular system are not recommended to go to Balaton for treatment in the very heat, opting for the off-season. For tour<\/a>ists who want to combine recovery with interesting leisure, the best time to travel<\/a> is May-October.<\/p>\n

Which resort to choose for families with children<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Hungary is a great country for families with children<\/a>. The swimming season lasting more than 3 months on the beaches<\/a> of the healing Lake Balaton and outdoor pools provides great opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, beach recreation and meaningful leisure.<\/p>\n

At the thermal complexes, as a rule, next to the treatment area, there are pools for the whole family and paddling pools, attractive with a fabulous design<\/a>. The summer water park<\/a>s of Budapest, Debrecen, Hajduszoblo, Zalakaros, Sarvara, equipped with slides with “effects”, reaching a height of up to 10 meters, will help diversify beach holiday<\/a>s for children.<\/p>\n

You will find parks with playgrounds in any resort. You should definitely visit the unusual playground on Mount Gellert in Budapest, take a ride on the children's railway, having arrived at the Wildlife Park and pass the dexterity test in the rope park.<\/p>\n

A visit to the S\u00fcmeg fortress, the place where knightly tournaments are held, a cave under the Buda Castle<\/a>, where the clinic is located in the rock, and a delicious trip to the two-hundred-year-old confectionery of Buda, will remain a bright event in your memory.<\/p>\n

For history<\/a> lovers, it will be interesting<\/a> to explore the ruins of ancient Roman settlements: “Aquincum” in Budapest and “Ruins of Gorzium” in Szekesfehervar. You can travel<\/a> through the underground galleries of the caves without leaving Budapest.<\/p>\n

On the territory of the city there are caves Palveldi, Semlohed, Molnara-Janosha. Museums: the “Palace<\/a> of Miracles” and the railway museum in Budapest, the Pannonian Sea in Miskolc, “Agora” in Debrecen, the marzipan paradise in Eger with sweet sculptures will certainly appeal to children.<\/p>\n

Nature lovers can visit the Kish Balaton lake with large populations of waterfowl and the buffalo reserve located near the lake. Also, kids will enjoy watching animals in the Budapest, Debrecen and Miskolc zoos.<\/p>\n

Benefits of treatment and rest<\/h2>\n

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Tourists<\/a> are attracted by Hungary with extensive recreation opportunities at specialized thermal resorts<\/a>, which differ in the composition and healing properties of water.<\/p>\n

Balneological centers of resorts are usually represented by two types:<\/p>\n

They work year-round, conducting a medical examination directly on the spot with an offer of an individual treatment program. Hotels<\/a> located near thermal springs will provide comfortable accommodation.<\/p>\n

Hungary is rich in historical and architectural monuments, medieval castles and baroque and classicist palaces, beautiful parks<\/a> and various museums, so the treatment is perfectly combined with exciting excursions<\/a> and cultural programs.<\/p>\n

Indications<\/h2>\n

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Most of the sources in their composition have universal properties that effectively affect a wide range of diseases. Therefore, indications for treatment can be summarized.<\/p>\n

These include:<\/p>\n

In addition to thermal springs with a universal focus, there are also narrowly targeted ones that cure specific diseases: the cardiovascular system, disorders of the nervous system and depression, and diseases of the internal organs.<\/p>\n

Prevention and treatment in thermal health resorts can be done relatively inexpensively: from \u20ac100 to \u20ac200 per week. The price consists of a medical examination, a set of procedures, tickets to visit the baths. The treatment course can last from 1 to 3 weeks.<\/p>\n

Contrain<\/a>dications<\/h2>\n

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Before going to be treated with thermal waters, you should consult with your doctor. There are contraindications, not taking into account which you can worsen your health. First of all, children under the age of 12 should not take thermal baths.<\/p>\n

Adults are not recommended to visit the baths:<\/p>\n

If there are no diseases in the list<\/a>ed list<\/a>, you will receive a charge of vivacity and health, a lot of positive emotions and vivid impressions from rest and treatment in thermal waters.<\/p>\n

Thermal resorts<\/a> of Hungary on the map<\/a><\/h2>\n