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7. Healing Hungary: The Country’s Best Thermal Baths

Hungary, a quintessential travel destination of Europe, accounts for more than its historical depth and scenic views. Dating back to the Ottoman empire, medicinal baths have gained special attention over the years because of their healing benefits on both chronic and acute bodily problems such as rheumatoid and muscle pain. Here’s our list of the must check-out thermal baths on your next wellness vacation in Hungary. With over a hundred hot springs and more thermal baths than any other country, Hungary is rightly considered as the go-to destination for a nice luxurious and relaxing vacay. We’ve compiled five of the most spectacular thermal baths from all across the country to make sure your trip to Hungary doesn’t remain incomplete.  

1. Széchenyi Medicinal Baths, Budapest

Being the largest medicinal bath in Europe, Széchenyi is undoubtedly the focal point of Budapest. It’s a natural spring spa bath rich in calcium and magnesium. It consists of 18 pools - 15 indoor and 3 outdoor. The water temperature floats from 30°C to 34°C all year round. Facilities include massage treatments, sauna, gym, underwater aqua massage and a special Beer Spa where you can bathe luxuriously in water and beer ingredients. No matter what time of the year, Széchenyi Medicinal Baths is packed with people – tourists and locals alike.  

2. Gellert Bath, Budapest

Also known as the ‘Palace of Baths’, Gellert is the next most popular bath right after Széchenyi. It consists of 10 pools - both indoor and outdoor that is open all days including occasional holidays. You can enjoy massage treatments at the Gellert Spa Massage, saunas, wave pools and a richly integrated carbonate bath. You can also add aroma therapy to your itinerary. The bath has been conjoined with its hotel chain Gellert Hotel so your stay in itself becomes a comfortable ride. Structured pillars, stained glass, motifs and arcs – all add to the historic beauty that is Gellert.  

3. Hévíz Thermal Lake, Hévíz

If you’re passing by the Lake Balaton region, make sure you pay visit to the world’s largest thermal lake. 38 metres deep, its warm water and lilies all around serve a good sight for an aesthete. The temperature stays at 38°C, making its composition perfect for post-injury treatment and joint pain. When it comes to services, Hévíz is popular for their massage treatments. These include anti-cellulitis massage, reflex zone segment, and muscle relaxation massage. Thermal lake turned spa-town; Hévíz is an unsurpassable experience.  

4. Rába Quelle Gy?r Thermal Bath And Spa, Gy?r
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Rába Quelle is a historic centre famous since long for its beneficiary bath. It consists of 5 pools with water completely free of chlorine and temperate at 67°C. With about 40 features, Rába Quelle provides services such as massages, whirlpools, slides, waterfalls, splash pool for the children and a romantic getaway with a water bar. The late night ambience also unfolds a refreshing purpose to this bath. Rába Quelle Gy?r Bath and Spa stands justified in its title ‘Jewel of Gy?r’.  

5. Sárvár Spa and Wellness Centre, Sárvár

Sárvár Spa and Wellness Centre was discovered accidentally in 2002, thanks to an oil drill ongoing. Ever since, it has emerged as one of the most essential names of the thermal bath category. The bath works in two sections - first at a depth of 1200 metres and second, at 2000 metres. The temperature stays 43°C for the former while it rises as high as 83°C for the latter. The high temperature gives off the famous Sárvár salt, a medicinal salt beneficial for dermatological healing. Other facilities are a gym, dry sauna, solarium, thermal pool along with aroma therapy, a classic Thai massage and an outdoor beach equipped for sports activities.