Amazing water parks in Hungary outside the capital to stay cool in the summer heat

Gyula Castle Bath. Photo: FB/Gyulai Várfürdő

In this extreme heat, many people are looking for refreshment on beaches and waterfronts. Fortunately, in Hungary, there are plenty of opportunities to do this besides natural lakes, as there are 25 water parks in Hungary with pools and slides offering exciting water experiences.

During the weeks of heat, many people head to beaches and waterfronts for a refreshing break, but for those looking for something a little more special, this year they’ll have to reach deeper into their pockets, as we reported. Fun elements are now a standard feature of developed spas, but these days most beaches alongside natural waters have slides too. In terms of the number of slides, Aquarena Mogyoród, which closed last year but has reopened, leads the way with 26 slides, followed by the Zalakaros and Sárvár spas with 23.

Pénzcentrum has collected six water parks in the countryside that may not be familiar to everyone, but all of them offer families special shaped, sized or themed waterslides.

Spa and Wellness Centre in Sárvár

Photo: Facebook Sárvári Gyógy- és Wellnessfürdő

In Sárvár, you will find colourful water slides and 18 pools, including thermal and adventure pools, wave pools, children’s pools and jacuzzi for those who seek extreme water experiences. The 23 slides include giant slides, a rainbow slide, racing slides and two new thrills: a 106-metre super tube slide and a U-shaped slide.

Annagora Water Park in Balatonfüred

The Annagora Aquapark in Balatonfüred offers 12 adventure slides, 3 children’s slides, and a large and a small wave pool. The slides include a “whirlwind”, a “river” and a “turbo” slide, all of which offer unforgettable experiences. In addition to the pools and slides, saunas, steam rooms, a scent chamber and an ice cave are also available, so that everyone can find the relaxation experience that best suits their liking.

Cascade Cave Baths in Demjén

Next to the Cascade Cave Baths in the Demjén Thermal Valley, there is also an aquapark. The adventure pool features a 24-metre-wide, 25-metre-deep slide tower sunk into a mountain, with 550 metres of sliding surface. Visitors can also try the 133-metre drifting waterfall, as well as the split-track and kamikaze versions in the water park.

Aqua Centrum Slide Park in Cegléd

The Aqua Centrum in Cegléd offers 18 giant slides, reminiscent of medieval castles, with fun and playful elements. On the “children’s island”, there is a dragon slide and children’s slides, while adults can enjoy tube slides, closed, open and wave slides. It also features a four-lane family slide and one called “slow river” which is a great family activity. For the more adventurous, the kamikaze and onion slides are a real test of courage.

Aquacinema in Kisvárda

The Aquacinema in Kisvárda offers new pools, adventure elements and a slide park. It features a 5-storey slide tower which has been added to the park’s 14 slides. For the brave ones, there is a giant twist slide, a black hole, and semi-open, tunnel-like, four-speed slides. Aquacinema is a great choice for families, as the little ones from the age of 2 can use 3 slides too which start from the first floor.

Napfényfürdő Aquapolis in Szeged

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The Sunshine Baths Aquapolis in Szeged has 13 slides, out of which 9 are indoor and 4 are outdoor, with a total length of 1 km. The main attractions of the park include a 272-metre-long enclosed giant slide with a 30-metre tower, accessible by an elevator, and a 223-metre-long enclosed giant slide with a kamikaze section. You can visit Napfényfürdő Aquapolis in the winter too, as of the 23 pools, 16 are open all year round.

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