Popular bath at Lake Balaton will reopen after almost 5 years of hiatus

One of the best-known wellness facilities on Hungary’s Lake Balaton is preparing to reopen its doors after nearly five years. The Galerius Bath in Siófok is set to welcome visitors again on 1 April 2026 at 9 AM, just ahead of the Easter long weekend.

The bath complex closed in July 2021 after serious structural problems were discovered. Initially, only defects in the roof structure were suspected. However, further inspections revealed additional design and construction shortcomings throughout the building, making minor repairs impossible.

A full-scale reconstruction for one of Lake Balaton’s most important baths

According to 24.hu, as a result, the spa — originally opened in 2006 — required a near-complete reconstruction. The renovation project, which began in autumn 2024, cost close to HUF 2 billion (about EUR 5 million). The city of Siófok financed the investment partly through grants and partly from its own resources and loans. During the works, several key systems were modernised, including water engineering and ventilation equipment. Some of the spa’s services were also upgraded as part of the redevelopment.

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