5 underrated baths in West Hungary

Fun pools, slides, playgrounds for children, thermal spas for adults: all of them can be found beyond the Danube. Unfortunately, most of these places are less known. Now we attempt to solve this problem.

Beach season is here, which means that the popular vacation spots fill up quickly. Now you can connect the experience of bathing with touring in Hungary, as Transdanubia has some gorgeous places to explore.

Not only the baths are fascinating, but also the environment. We recommend to the take on the “star tour” from Sopron or Kőszeg for those who long for some romantic hiking experiences. After a night in a quiet little town, you can just go for the tour. Szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu collected five nice places to stop by for a bath.

1. Balf

This area became part of Sopron in 1985. The environment still has a pleasant village atmosphere. It lies near Lake Fertő. The healing effects of the water has already been discovered and exploited by the ancient Romans.

In Balf, there are multiple types of thermal water. There is one with sulphur, which is recommended for the muscoskeletal system and neurological problems. If someone consumes it, it has different benefactors for digestion, the skeletal and nervous system.

A Kneipp type medicinal sector can also be found here. One may also try the treading pool or the Scottish shower. Jacuzzi, whirlpool and tub bath await visitors in the wellness area. For people with cardiovascular or heart disease, the tub bath with carbonic acid may prove to be beneficial, because it can decrease blood pressure and with added oils, and it might also have a relaxing effect.

2. Hegykő

This settlement has a long history that goes back the founding of Hungary, and can be found near Lake Fertő. Now this village is famous for its spa.

Lots of dissolved materials can be found in the water from sulphur to sodium chloride, as it springs up from a depth of 1434 meters. This water helps with musculoskeletal diseases, rehabilitation, bone breaks, or muscle dislocation.

Also, it is not only useful in liquid state, as its steam alleviates respiratory illnesses. Moreover, it has advantages in the field of urology, dermatology and gynecology.

The spa has thermal pools, swimming pools, children’s pools, indoors resting pools and a wellness section.

3. Szentgotthárd

St. Gotthard Spa & Wellness is filled with a Mediterranean atmosphere. Sauna and wellness sectors can be found in this spa. They did not forget about children: the younger ones can swim in shallow children’s pool with playing tools and animal figures.