Here’s the newest Hungarian thermal spa! – PHOTOS

Last year, the Bihar Thermal Resort in Berettyóújfalu celebrated its grand inauguration, marking a significant addition to Hungary’s wellness destinations. This year, the resort has reached a new milestone, officially earning the prestigious designation of a Hungarian thermal spa.

The history of Bihar Thermal Resort

According to the thermal resort’s official page, the Bihar Thermal Resort, now officially recognised as a thermal spa, has a rich history dating back to 1927 when its first pool was built alongside the “Leventehouse” (now the Zoltán Nadányi Cultural Centre). The spa expanded in the 1960s and 1970s with the addition of two new pools, including a medicinal water relaxation pool and a children’s pool.

Significant upgrades were made in 1995 with the addition of a 25-metre whirlpool, an indoor therapeutic pool, a Finnish sauna, a solarium and massage services. In 2001, the operator renovated the main pool area and added new amenities for visitors. A development project in 2009 further transformed the spa, adding five new pools and various leisure and sports facilities, rebranding it as Bihar Thermal Resort.

Hungarian Thermal Spa title

As HAON reports, Berettyóújfalu celebrates the town’s day on 23 May, commemorating the receipt of a letter of privilege from Transylvanian prince Gábor Báthory in 1608. The annual celebration features a variety of events, including concerts, a photo exhibition, a running race and cultural activities. This year’s council meeting was particularly special. The mayor, István Muraközi, announced a new achievement: from 21 May, the Bihar Thermal Resort will bear the official title of a thermal spa, making it the newest Hungarian thermal spa.

Expansion

According to a statement from the company operating the spa, a recent government decision concludes a multi-year process of renewing and expanding the former swimming pool and beach bath. This transformation, funded by a HUF 3.5 billion (EUR 9.1 million) development supported by the Hungarian state, included the addition of a medical section. The local government secured new medical equipment through a fresh tender, allowing the medical department to commence operations this year. The professional expertise of the University of Debrecen’s hospital also supports this project.

The spa is complete

Péter Zámbori, the spa operator, announced that the Hungarian thermal spa complex is now complete with the addition of a modern medical centre, making it a regional spa. Further developments include the opening of the Bihar Thermal Resort caravan camping site in May and ongoing hotel development projects associated with the Hungarian thermal spa.