Budapest

After Iceland, Hungary has the largest thermal water resources in the world: Budapest itself has more than 120 thermal springs. There are many places to take to the waters in Budapest where, in addition to baths, they offer massages and a full range of medical treatments. The most famous is the Gellert Thermal Spring Baths, a landmark Art Nouveau showplace. Among others, the Danubius Thermal Hotel Margitsziget is deluxe spa-hotel choice, a luxury property in the heart of the metropolis on Margaret Island. In addition to a pool, sauna and fitness center, facial cosmetic surgery is available.

Budapest

The enormous, neo-Baroque-style Szechenyi baths, with nine indoor and outdoor pools, is the largest medicinal bath complex in Europe. The Olympic-size outdoor pool, with a 100-degree water temperature, attracts people year round. Local people can often be seen playing chess in the pool while healing their arthritic disorders. Massage and fitness facilities are available.

Miskolctapolca

Cave Spa is located in a wonderful resort area of Miskolc. The therapeutic value of the water has been recognized since the middle ages. Bathers can enjoy the warm water in the passageways of the natural cave.
Locator: Just outside the northern Hungarian town of Miskolc, a 2-hour drive from Budapest

Heviz, in the Lake Balaton region, has a lake of its own: Gyogy-to, Europe’s largest thermal lake, one first developed as a private resort in 1795. Around the lake several superior first class hotels were established with excellent spa facilities and wellness programs.
Location: A 3-hour drive from Budapest

Authentic Turkish Baths in Budapest and Eger

Not only the Romans and Hungarians but in the 16th century the Turks wrote a new chapter into thermal bath history. Under the original Turkish dome, men and women soak in the hot thermal waters (on different) days.
Locator: 60 mi. from Budapest

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