There are more than 60 thousand mineral springs and 1150 thermal springs in Hungary. It would be foolish not to use these riches, which is why the Hungarians have built 55 hydropathic establishments and 67 thermal hotels here. They also develop medical and health tourism.

The country’s capital, Budapest, is a leader in this field. This is one of the most beautiful European cities and the first thermal capital in the world (about 130 thermal springs are located here). Budapest can offer about 70 public bathhouses and thermal baths: old Turkish and modern, moderate and luxurious, democratic and aristocratic. The first thermal baths were built here by the Greeks, and the bath industry reached its peak in Turkish times. There are several Turkish baths in Budapest, including Kiraly, Rudas, and Szechenyi; the latter is the largest bath in Europe, with 12 different pools. As for the citizens of Budapest, they like to visit the Lukacs baths, with water coming from the springs on Rozsa Hill. Many hotels also have their thermal pools, including the Gellert hotel. In the 1930s, the hotel was very popular for its mosaic floors and glass ceiling.

Those who come to Hungary for medical treatment prefer to stay in hotels with thermal pools and wellness centers. Two of them are located on a quiet and green Margit Island, in the middle of the Danube. Here you will find the Danubius hotel complex – Danubius Grand Margitsziget and Thermal Margitsziget, connected by an underground tunnel. Guests are offered medical treatments that can be ordered directly from the hotel or included in the room price (but note that prices are higher in the former case). Some tourists also prefer a stay at the Danubius Health Spa Resort Helia, located opposite Margit, or the modern 4-star Aquincum hotel.

Those who want to go sightseeing are usually offered combination tours that include a tour of Hungary’s capital and spa treatments at local resorts. Some of these resorts are located by Lake Hévíz, 200 km from Budapest. Heviz is one of the largest and most famous Hungarian resorts, it is situated by the largest natural thermal lake in the world, which has a unique microclimate. Its temperature is 28-38 centigrade during the day, so you can bathe here all year round. Heviz offers numerous hotels, pensions and guest houses, but only the big hotels have their medical bases. Among them are: Karbona, Lotus Therme, Aqua, Heviz, Rogner Hotel & Spa Lotus Therme and Panorama.

Another thermal spa, Hajdusoboslo (also called “The Mecca of Rheumatics”) is becoming increasingly popular with tourists. It is located 202 km east of Budapest, or a 2.5 bus ride from the city. The resort is known for its large open-air bathing complex, which includes a lake and 13 medical, children’s and sports pools. In 2000, the first Hungarian water park was opened on its territory. Initially the park covered an area of ​​6,200 m2, but two years later it doubled in size. The bathhouse offers 40 different medical treatments. So if you want to be healthier, Hungary is the destination for you.