Széchenyi Baths

Location

Budapest
Hungary
47° 31' 7.1652" N, 19° 4' 56.5644" E
HU
General info: 

The biggest medicinal bath in Europe is located in Pest. The name of this spa complex is Széchenyi Baths. Since the late 19th century this was the favorite place both for leisure and medical treatment of the Budapest residents.

Nowadays, it attracts visitors all over the world, who are looking to enjoy in pleasant surroundings, committed staff, and healthy water. Depending on illness, or just preference, the visitor can choose from several separate pools with water of the same mineral properties, but different temperature. The water is rich in sulphate, calcium, magnesium, and fluoride acid, making it ideal for gastric, respiration, and joint problems.

Getting there: 

Take the Millennium Underground (M1) to Széchenyi fürdő station.

Costs: 

A day pass with a locker is HUF 3,400 during the week and HUF 3,550 on the weekends. A day pass with a cabin is HUF 3,800 during the week and HUF 3,950 on the weekends. A 30-minute aroma massage is HUF 4,000 and a refreshing 15-minute massage is HUF 3,000.

Interesting places nearby

Primarilly a cross country skiers resort, for which it is world famous, with an incredible amount of terrain. Downhillers will find very limited slopes about 20 minutes out of town, the biggest at Arber.

At the Amberger Alpe (1883 metres) in Kärnten in the Spittal-district, the natural skiing area Verditz is located. Especially families are glad to go skiing in Verditz.

Just about 45 kilometres from Salzburg - directly near the highway - on 1,000 to 2,300 metres above sea level, you find the family-friendly skiing area of Werfenweng.

Vernár ski resort is situated in between the Low Tatras and Slovak Paradise, approximately 20 km away from the city of Poprad, 500 meters from the Vernár village. In Vernár you can easily find accommodation.

20 km of wonderful downhill skiing on runs ranging from easy to average; ideal for children, beginners and families. Snowboard area with 120 m long halfpipe.

The town is located in a sunny position on the alluvial cone of the Rio de Vael and is the seat of the 'Institute for the Ladin Culture'.