As Daily News Hungary also reported in May, the water completely disappeared from the Zalakaros thermal lake one morning. The repair cost has recently been estimated, and it is not cheap. If everything goes according to plan, it will cost HUF 50 million to restore the lake to its original state, Népszava reports.
The official investigation now states that that the drainage channel below the lake got damaged, and that caused the whole catastrophe.
Due to the damaged drainage, a huge pit formed under the bed of the lake, and it caused the foil under the lake to rip, and then the lake’s water slowly escaped through that whole.
Tens of thousands of cubic metres of water disappeared within a few hours. It all happened extremely fast.
Népszava writes that it will cost HUF 50 million to restore the lake’s original state.
Zalakaros thermal lake is an artificial lake which was built four years ago. The original construction of the lake was not cheap either; it cost HUF 429 million.
According to the mayor of Zalakaros, Ferenc Novák, replacing the damaged pipes themselves would not take that long, but all kinds of permits need to be obtained again, and that is what slows the process down. The lake can be filled up only after the drainage is fully repaired, and all of the damaged pipes are replaced.
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Changing the pipes would be the responsibility of the thermal bath, but supposedly there is another party responsible for the leakage which has been notified to cover at least parts of the expenses. Unfortunately, this person is not willing to pay anything, so further legal actions need to be made.
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The Bath of the Year has been chosen for the fourth time by the public. The aim of this competition is to promote the excellent Hungarian waters along with the relaxing health benefits of bathing. Sokszínűvidék reports about this year’s winners.
Altogether 200 baths were in competition to win the title of Bath of the Year over the course of the past few months. The voting ran from the 1st of June until the 31st of August. Only those baths could qualify that are equipped with at least one pool that is not for swimming.
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There are three distinct categories into which the organisers put the baths, considering the number of pools they have, the size of the town or city where they are located, and how well-known the bath is.
There was a need to separate internationally popular city baths from smaller, regional ones so the latter ones could gain recognition as well.
The Bath of the Year, 2018
35 baths, located in big cities or in bathing cities, frequented by tourists and known nation-wide or even internationally, were nominated for this title. The winner is the Szent Erzsébet Mórhalmi Gyógyfürdő.
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This bath has both indoor and outdoor pools, including four with mineral or thermal water pools and 21 others dedicated for swimming and leisure. The curing abilities of the waters are highlighted: the Erzsébet and the Árpád mineral waters are excellent for treating joint pains, spine problems, muscular rheumatism and gynaecological issues. The latest mineral water additions, the Szent László and the Hunyadi Mátyás, are also high in minerals.
Apart from the curing waters, the bath complex offers over 30 types of massages and other treatments.
The Rising Star of 2018
Voters could pick their choice from 71 nominees that are significant on a regional level. The winner was the Gyopárosfürdő thermal spa, park and adventure pools complex, which is often referred to as the ‘pearl of the Hungarian Plain’.
Lake Gyopáros is surrounded by a beautiful scenery but it is mainly the healing power of the water that draws guests there. If you are suffering from musculoskeletal, gynaecological, urological, dermatological or neurological problems, the waters here will do wonders for you.
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Although the lake has been visited for almost 150 years now, the thermal water was officially announced as a healing water only in 1999. The water naturally infused with painkilling abilities reaches 47 degrees Celsius but is cooled for guests.
If you choose to dip in the water below 34 degrees Celsius, you can expect a soothing effect, while the higher temperatures are good for muscle cramps.
The Locals’ Favourite in 2018
This category includes those baths that are important to small towns, having only a couple of pools. Out of the 86 nominees, the winner was the Tiszavasvári Strandfürdő.
Although it is a small complex, it is equipped with different pools: one has access to thermal water, one is dedicated especially for kids and one for swimmers, thanks to the renovation that took place a few years ago.
The thermal water is rich in iodine and bromine which are helpful in treating musculoskeletal and rheumatic problems. You can enjoy an extra shot of wellness, too, by trying out their massage services.
The complex also offers a bit of adventure with the help of a slide, a bouncy castle, a trampoline, a bungee trampoline and a splash.
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We have been eagerly waiting for the re-opening of the Dagály Bath and Danube Arena complex that is awaiting visitors with the biggest swimming pool arena in Budapest. After a temporary closure, the bath complex was opened again.
Dagály Bath has originally been built in 1948 near Árpád bridge, in the 13th district and quickly became one of the most popular baths in the city. Its original name was ’Liberty Bath’, but due to its location close to Dagály street, it has always been called Dagály Bath by the public.
Dagály has benefited from the construction of the Arena in many ways: renovated swimming pools, new wellness facilities and bicycle storage space have been added to the facilities.
Photo: József Szaka
However, the renovation of the Bath has not been without hurdles: the plans for the 2017 re-opening failed, and the construction works have been prolonged by several months.
Nevertheless, it seems that it was worth waiting, as the Dagály Bath is better than ever, and its prices are proportionate, too.
Currently, only out-door facilities are open to visitors, which will be shortly followed by the wellness and medical divisions. On the opening day, reduced prices were available for visitors, and the full prices are also beneficial compared to entry fee to Palatinus and other baths.
The entry fees will be as follows:
During weekdays:
Adult: HUF 2.500 (~EUR 8)
Children (aged between 3-14), retired and student: HUF 2.100 (~EUR 7)
Family ticket I. (2 adults, 2 children): HUF 7.100 (~EUR 21)
Family ticket II. (1 adult, 2 children): HUF 4.600 (~EUR 14)
During weekends:
Adult: HUF 2.700 (~EUR 8)
Children (aged between 3-14), retired and student: HUF 2.300 (~EUR 7)
Family ticket I. (2 adults, 2 children): HUF 7.700 (~EUR 24)
Family ticket II. (1 adult, 2 children): HUF 5.000 (~EUR 15)
Opening hours: M-Su 8:00-20:00.
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Check out all these programs that Termalfurdo.hu collected for us.
XXI. Wine days of Zalakaros – august 9-12
Concerts, quality wine, markets, parade and a dance party that lasts until dawn. This is what the Wine Days at Zalakaros offers this year. Check out this website for more information.
VII. Truck driver meetup and Drift race in Hajdúszoboszló – August 10-12
This event is all about cars and trucks: a parade featuring trucks, truck drag races, concerts, presentations, fireworks, tombola prizes and surprises. More information here.
Historical Faire in Eger – August 10-12
Visitors get the change to experience the 1552 siege of Eger with historically accurate weapons, presentations, parades, family programs, exhibitions and concerts. For more information visit the homepage of Végvári vigasságok.
Eger. Photo: vegvarivigassagok.hu
Nighttime swim with live music – Csaba Vastag Concert in Harkány – august 10.
Have a fun night at the Harkány swimming pool and spa. DJs and Csaba Vastag will provide music. Read about the programs here.
Csaba Vastag. Photo: facebook.com
Asia Express Day – Makó, August 11
Visit the Hagymatikum on the 11th of August to discover Asian and Hungarian art and movies and enjoy the talent show and gastronomy show on the Asia Express Day.
Bogrács festival and beauty contest – Kisújszállás, August 11.
Cooking, eating and swimming are the programs during the day, while the evening will bring a beauty contest and some guest stars to entertain the crowd. For more information click here.
Coca-cola party at the Mórahalom Spa – August 11-12
Foosball, FIFA gaming zone, Instax photo shooting, games for valuable prizes: these are just some of the things that will happen at the Coca-Cola party in Mórahalom. Do not miss out.
Don Quixote Day – Orosháza, August 11
Spanish songs, fairy tales, flamenco performances, dances and concerts, these will be the highlights of the Don Quixote Day in Orosháza.
Fitness afternoon with Alexandra Béres – Bükfürdő, August 11
Enjoying the water and relaxing at the Bükfürdő bath can make for a beautiful day, but on the 11th of August, you will also have the chance to do some water fitness exercises with Alexandra Béres. She will also share some tips about healthy living. Read more about the program here.
XII. Hegyeskő Day – Demjén, August 11.
This year they are organising the 12th Hegyeskő Day, with some exhibitions, presentations, tombola prizes, good food and an Apostol concert.
Retro Day – Miskolctapolca, August 12
This day will be full of family-friendly programs, quizzes, tombola prizes, lifestyle coaching, retro foods and a UFO concert. There will be a bouncy house for the kids, open from 10 am until 6 pm. The available cotton candy and balloon-animals will also help make this an unforgettable day for the whole family. More information here.
The city’s long history, its unique mixture of architecture styles spanning two millennia, and the abundance of bubbly thermal springs have naturally led to Budapest becoming the European capital city of bathing culture. In this month’s Budapest Uncovered, we’ll walk you through the most magnificent pieces of the Magyar metropolis’ aquatic history, Funzine reports.
Thermae Maiores
By the 3rd century, Aquincum founded in AD 89 has become one of the most important Roman settlements this side of the Alps. With a population of over 60,000 people, two amphitheatres, and a huge garrison to keep the eastern borders of the empire safe from the barbarian hordes, the city gave home to a number of private and public baths – the largest of which is found in the centre of what was once Aquincum’s military district.
Located under the overpass connecting Szentendrei út to Árpád bridge, this sprawling bathing complex was used by Roman legionaries between the 2nd and 4th centuries, before it was turned into a lavish palace, then completely abandoned in the 5th century. Although the first excavations of the site were carried out in 1778, it was unearthed only in the 1980s. Ever since it has been open to visitors with its maze of pools, changing rooms, gyms and sweat chambers. Entry is free, and because its existence is one of the best-kept secrets of Budapest, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the ruinous beauty of the place before someone else shows up.
Király Baths
After the Romans the Huns came, then the Avars, followed by the Slavs, and in the 9th century us, the Hungarians. The Ottoman Turks arrived a couple of hundreds of years later: during the 145 years that passed after their successful siege of Buda in 1541 until the city’s liberation, the Turks have refurbished all of the city’s churches into mosques, while many of its lavish palaces took on a new life as armories or stalls. The only benefit of the occupation was the appearance of Turkish baths, of which Király is the oldest. One of the finest pieces of Ottoman architecture in Hungary, the construction of Király Baths was begun by Arslan, the governor of Buda in 1565, and completed in 1570 by his successor, Pasha Sokoli Mustapha. It is the only one of the four remaining Turkish baths in Budapest to be found within the borders of the former city walls: this way, the high-ranking officials could bathe undisturbed even during the oft-occurring skirmishes between the Turkish and the Habsburg armies. More than a hundred years after the end of Ottoman occupation, the baths were bought by the wealthy König family, who kept the original building and added a green-coloured neoclassical wing.
Lukács Baths
Fed by the waters of the nearby Molnár János spring, Lukács Baths is an enormous spa, located in a Habsburg-yellow neo-Baroque building close to Margit bridge, featuring countless pools, a sauna world, and massage rooms. The curative power of the baths’ thermal water was already known in the 12th century, when the Knights Hospitallers built a bathhouse and a small hospital on the site. Later on, in the 16th century, the Ottomans used the constantly flowing hot spring to power their powder mill, whose remains can still be seen inside building. The original building’s Moorish decorations and four towers have vanished without a trace. Construction works on the present-day spa started in 1854, while the first health hotel was finished in the 1880s, intended for therapeutic use. The Lukács Baths acquired its present form in 1921, based on the plans of Rezső Hikisch.
Gellért Baths
The history of Gellért Baths starts in the 13th century, when King Andrew II established a hospital at the southern foot of Gellért hill. Subsequently, it came into Ottoman possession, who called it “Muddy Bath”. The name stuck, and survived into the latter half of the 19th century. By then, the thermal bath became a popular destination among the people of Buda and Pest, as well as nearby villagers. The small, barn-like building of the bath was eventually torn down in 1894, during the construction works of Szabadság bridge. The lavish Gellért Baths were designed by Artúr Sebestyén, Ármin Hegedűs and Izidor Sterk, as part of the larger Gellért Hotel: when opened in 1918, it was one of the world’s most modern hotel buildings, and is certainly the most exquisite piece of architecture from Budapest’s Belle Époque period. The Art Nouveau Gellért Baths feature a colonnaded and glass-roofed indoor pool, lots of Zsolnay ceramic tiles, stained-glass windows from the legendary Miksa Róth, and statue extravaganza.
Széchenyi Bath is the most popular bathing place in Budapest and also one of the most attractive sights of the capital among tourists – it has even become the international bath of the year in 2016. However, “Szecska” holds many secrets that most of its visitors might not be aware of. Here are some of the most interesting facts regarding the famous bath, collected by Termalfurdo.hu.
The idea of searching for thermal water under Budapest came up in 1867, at the time of the Austro-Hungarian Compromise. Mine engineer Vilmos Zsigmondy was entrusted to mark the optimal site of the well, and he placed it at the end of Andrássy Street. The construction of the bath began in 1909 in Városliget, as the newly built Heroes’ Square hindered digging under the spot Zsigmondy marked earlier.
Széchenyi Bath opened its gates in 1913 after four years of construction.
The bath is often referred to as a “palace”. This name comes from the fascinating decoration inside the building, which is full of motives and symbols related to water and bathing, including shells, fish, mermaids and sea monsters. These and the enormous pillars and arcs of the bath may make visitors feel that they are in the palace of a marine kingdom.
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The siege of Budapest during the end of World War II did not spare the bath, either: the bombings and armoured assaults severely damaged the building. The restoration has begun right after the end of the war, and the process was quite successful: the bath was opened next spring already. The building was divided into two, as the right wing was for Soviet soldiers, while the Hungarian population used the left one.
But let us talk about the water itself: the bath is supported by the second deepest well of Budapest, which is 1,246 meters deep. The 76 degrees Celsius hot water contains lots of useful minerals and materials, including sodium, calcium magnesium hydrogen carbonate, sulfates, fluoride and meta-boric acid.
Bathing is not the only option in Széchenyi Bath, as it also has nine saunas altogether.
One of them is a light sauna. Moreover, a cascade can also be found in the bath, which is functioning by evaporating thermal water. This type of sauna-bath combination is a rarity yet, so only the most special baths and spas provide this function.
Visitors of Széchenyi Bath can not onlybath in the famous thermal water, but also in a kind of beer made of it. Beer baths — which is a tradition in the Czech Republic — can be enjoyed in one or two-person tubs.
The water of the Szécheny bath is said to act as an aphrodisiac.
This idea is supported by the fact that the pools of the hippopotamuses are filled with the same thermal water in Budapest Zoo, and the results speak for themselves: the “Hungarian” hippos are so fertile that they have provided many other zoos in Europe with their offsprings.
Have you ever seen the stereotypical picture of men playing chess in a pool? In Széchenyi Bath, this sight is a part of everyday life. Sometimes even celebrities do this hobby in one of these pools, like Michael Palin from Monty Python’s Flying Circus. He was not the only celebrity visiting Budapest’s famous bath, as Madonna herself also took a rest in the water during the shooting of Evita.
Pricing is also an advantage of Széchenyi Bath, as a significant 50 percent discount can be demanded with a Zsigmondy Card. This card is valid each year until 31 December, and it can be used to bath up to four hours every day for half the price in Széchenyi Bath or Gellért Bath (about which we also gathered some interesting facts).
Szeretlekmagyarország.hu and RTL reported that the water from the Zalakaros thermal lake completely disappeared by Wednesday morning. A technical problem most probably caused the leakage. The foil below the water ripped, and the thermal water slowly escaped.
The thermal lake at Zalakaros is an artificial lake which was constructed only a few years ago in 2015. The lake gains its water supply from the thermal water drained from the Zalakaros Thermal Bath. The Thermal Lake has a water surface of approximately 12,900 square meters, and its lowest point is 1.8 m deep. The lake has an aesthetic rather than functional value.
Ferenc Novák, major of Zalakaros first said that a pit formed under the bed of the lake, and it caused the foil to rip, and the water slowly escaped through the hole. Everything happened pretty fast; there was no sign of any problem a day earlier.
Within a few hours, tens of thousands of cubic metres of thermal water disappeared from the lake.
At first, it was not known what could have caused the mysterious pit under the lake’s bed. Experts already started to repair the damage, and are trying to get everything back to normal.
Photo: MTIPhoto: MTI
RTL found out that the drainage channel under the lake gave away, and most probably that caused the pit.
The lake can be filled up only after the drainage channel is fully repaired.
As I have already mentioned, the lake has an aesthetic function. Bathing is not allowed in the lake, but a beautiful park surrounds it, and locals and tourists alike are keen on going there, walking, and just admiring nature. Locals are very sorry about what happened, and they hope that soon, everything will get back to normal. Local authorities are worried about the approaching tourist season, as the thermal lake is a popular tourist attraction. Sadly, currently, the lake is not looking very nice.
Székesfehérvár is the county seat of Fejér County, that is one of the neighbour counties of Pest county. It has about 95,000 inhabitants and has a long historical past because it was inhabited even in the 10th century B. C. It is called “The City of the Kings” because it has played a key role in the coronations of the Hungarian kings. Therefore, there are many historical buildings, monuments, museums, and programmes in this city. To explore the charming city centre, it is a good idea to take a walk there.
At Hetedhét Toy Museum, visitors can explore the toys from the older times. The exhibition is well-detailed, there is toy furniture even from monarchies’ collections not to mention the dolls, trains and many others. The Black Eagle Chemist’s Shop displays the ancient art of medicine making from herbs, old medical devices and other tools that a pharmacy possessed before. Diocese Székesfehérvár lets the visitors get to know the history of the city and the area. Moreover, one can find valuable treasures at the modern and interactive exhibition.
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Bory Castle
Even though Székesfehérvár does not have an ancient castle, Bory Castle compensates everyone with its charm. If you are a romantic type or you love architecture, you must visit this place. The entire castle was built by Jenő Bory after the first World War during 40 summers, with his own hands, according to his ideas and plans. It is an interesting fact that he did not use any form of paper or drawings, he planned everything only in his head. He was working on it until he passed away, and he offered it to the love of his life.
Székesfehérvár lies in a perfect area for those who like living in a bigger city, but Budapest is too busy and crowded for them. Furthermore, it is also a good choice for anyone who likes museums, history, nature, interesting programmes, or bathing. The city has a swimming pool with pools inside and outside as well, but there are a lot more opportunities than that. Árpád Bath is one of the most beloved destinations of this kind. It is beautifully renovated from the outside and even more beautiful inside. There are opportunities for relaxing and entertaining as well. Additionally, children will not get bored either, that is for sure. Furthermore, there is a lovely restaurant in the building in case visitors wish to grab a bite. Finally, Lake Velence and Lake Balaton are very close to Székesfehérvár as well.
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Kid-friendliness
Székesfehérvár is a kid- and family-friendly city, that must be because there are more than 40 schools in Székesfehérvár. Therefore, this place has many programmes for the little ones not only during holiday seasons but all year long. Besides Hetedhét Toy Museum (mentioned above), there are crafts, exhibitions, storytellings, activities in the libraries, and so on. Because Székesfehérvár has rich historical and cultural background, children can learn a lot in this topic. There is even a themed playground for that at the Kronás Park (Coronated Park). Additionally, there are many parks, bike paths, and lakes to get closer to nature and explore flora and fauna.
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According to daily Magyar Hírlap, bathing season kick-starts this weekend; spas expect further traffic growth based on last year’s success. Baths attract guests with new spectacles. All baths in Budapest introduce cash-free payment, meaning that from now on, credit cards and the spa’s own plastic cards are the way you can pay for services.
Holidays such as long weekends always result in traffic growth. Therefore baths foresee the near-future rather positively, as Ákos Hegyi, the Secretary General of the Hungarian Baths Association stated to Magyar Hírlap. The bathing season is right around the corner.
The Budapest Palatinus and Paskál are the first spas to open their open-air complexes on April 28,
then Csillaghegyi bath joins on May 26. The next day Római and on June 2 Pünkösdfürdői baths open their gates to guests. Palatinus, which is open throughout the year since 2017, wants to attract kids with a brand-new 1000 m2 playground, while Paskál surprises its visitors with a new 90 m2 pool outside, which operates throughout the year.
According to plans, Csillaghegyi bath will be reconstructed by the beginning of this summer; the seven-floor building will offer a swimming pool, a wellness centre, a restaurant with panorama and a water play zone.
The Hungarian Baths Association informs potential guests that paying with hard cash is no longer possible within any of the baths of Budapest. Cash-free payment means that for transactions within the spa, guests can only use credit cards or the spa’s own plastic card that is available at the main cash desk. Guests may also use their SZÉP (Széchenyi Recreation) cards if the place in question qualifies for taking it. However, you do not have to worry about returning the spa’s plastic card before leaving, as it can be used for five years in every spa operated by BGYH Zrt., or you can cash it in within this same time frame.
Last year went particularly well, summarises the Secretary General. According to him, the weather was at its best, the number of guests grew, and guests spent more money individually than in the last year. Besides that, it can be seen that local and nation-wide campaigns were efficient. Spa tickets sold like hotcakes; the traffic growth increased the profit of spas, all this happened despite the fact that prices remained almost unchanged. Moreover, maintenance costs skyrocketed.
Last year saw only one decreasing tendency, and it was in the field of therapeutic services, says Ákos Hegyi. There was a not so significant, 1-1.5 % decrease showing all across the country without respect to the size of the bath. The Secretary General pointed out that spas do not have an interest in offering therapeutic services, because the National Health Insurance Fund of Hungary (OEP) has not raised their financial resources in five years.
Almost 200 open-air baths are available in Hungary, and a lot of them start large-scale projects this year: Debrecen, Hajdúszoboszló, Harkány and Makó among others.
Hegyi thinks it is a big sign of development that more and more people are hired in the third sector, and more and more spas and thermal baths fit specific quality descriptions and purposes and get certificates about that from institutions both from within Hungary and internationally. Spas and thermal baths are aware that they have to introduce some new attractions every year to increase or even just keep the guests around. The Secretary General expects a lot from SZÉP cards, and he says it is good that Hungarian people will eventually consider bathing inside the country as well. He foresees this year as another opportunity for a boom, as salaries were increased, the unemployment rate is plummeting. Therefore tourism is likely to be flourishing, as guests can spend more money on travelling.
May Day is Pay Day for Tourism
Szallas.hu, one of the most popular websites for booking temporary accommodation within Hungary, announced that
the traffic of accommodation providers grows by 450% the up-coming weekend because of people having a four days long holiday thanks to May 1.
The site’s data show that the average website user spends HUF 44,978, and every fifth visitor pays with SZÉP card an average of HUF 71,764. Almost half of the users chose guesthouses and apartments, the rest of the bookings are mainly for boarding houses and 3- and 4-star hotels. Data reveal that guests spend two nights at their chosen place on average, the longest stay being eight days in a row. They usually book for three, but there was a particular case when a group of 56 booked their accommodation via the website. 40% of Szallas.hu members choose to spend their long weekend in either Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Heves, Pest or Veszprém county.
Balatonfüred, Budapest, Hajdúszoboszló, Eger, Miskolctapolca, Pécs, Siófok, Szeged and Zalakaros are the most visited within Hungary, while Krakow, Rimetea and Zakopane are currently the most popular holiday destinations outside the country. The most beloved attractions include six baths: Hévíz Lake Bath, the Cave Bath in Miskolctapolca, Zalakaros Bath, Harkány Thermal Spa and Open-Air Bath (Harkányi Gyógy- és Strandfürdő), Kehida Termal and Demjén Thermal Lake.
Last weekend’s weather was perfect for a picnic on Margaret Island or biking around the capital. However, as the weather gets warmer, it will slowly become too hot to stay outside. Luckily, Budapest has many open-air baths where you can cool off during the summer (late spring). The open-air baths of Budapest will officially open this weekend, reports Szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu.
At Palatinus, besides the many pools, there are also water slides and huge playgrounds for the kids (1000 nm). There is also a renovated fitness park outside, and a newly established football tennis court that is definitely worth checking out.
Prices remained more or less the same in all of the baths.
Csillaghegyi Bath and Swimming Pool and Pünkösdfürdői Beach kept their prices the same, but even where prices did change; there has been only a minimal increase since last season (by HUF 100 or so).
Adult tickets are between HUF 1800-3100. Discounted tickets (child, student, senior) cost about HUF 1500-2600. Most of the places offer family tickets which are a little bit cheaper than the regular ones. Tickets to the Csillaghegyi Bath and Swimming Pool cost only HUF 1000 on Weekdays, and HUF 1200 on weekends (at least until the new wellness section opens, because currently, large-scale renovations are happening there).
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Cashless payment
Luckily, you can pay with card in all of the places by now, so you do not need to worry about the cash. As a matter of fact, cashless payment has been introduced everywhere. Visitors can pay with either their own debit or credit cards or with the card that is provided by the bath.
It is an easier and safer way for everyone where visitors do not need to constantly worry about their wallets.
All beaches will organise several events during the summer. Visitors will find programmes for the whole family: activities for the kids, sports events for the adults, etc. Stay tuned.
Baths are among the most important tourist attractions in Budapest, and the recently opened Mandala Bath is not an exception: it offers a special experience that is both physical and spiritual, like the so-called “Dead Sea floating.” Turizmusonline.hu gathered the most important services the esoteric bath provides.
There was a belief in Ancient Egypt that the souls lost their freedom when they were tied to a physical form during birth, but this freedom can be restored temporarily in the water. Mandala Spa Budapest follows this concept. It is the first bath in Hungary that offers its visitors deep relaxation treatments in its five different pools.
The newly opened bath serves as an extension to Mandala Day Spa, which has been one of the greatest spiritual-themed spas of Hungary for 15 years.
This is the first bath in Hungary that offers special water treatments to renew both body and mind, besides the traditional massages. The greatest attraction of the spa is the Dead Sea floating, which involves a 35 degrees Celsius saltwater pool.
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The procedure begins with spinning the Tibetan prayer wheel: this helps excluding the outer world and concentrate on the spiritual travel, letting the positive energy of OM in. The combination of lights and sounds helps diving into the inner thoughts and the perfect tranquillity of body and soul. Floating on the surface of the saltwater pool makes visitors feel that they are alone far away from the stresses of this world.
The bath also provides a 36 degrees Celsius hot tubs, an even warmer muscle relaxing pool, a refreshing cold water pool and a steam cabin with marble benches.
Indoors baths are very popular in Hungary, and Mandala Bath is worthy of this heritage: throughout its 650-square meter-large territory, visitors can find 4 pools, a Jacuzzi for 10 people, a massage room for 5 people and a common room with comfortable armchairs and a buffet.
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Unique treatments can also be resorted such as Mandala Aqua Healing, which offer not only simple, healthy body training for the customers, but also a spiritual experience.
The treatments are carried out both below and above the water surface. As the body is floating and relaxing, the mind is also relieved. The experience is complemented by special lights and sounds, not to mention the relaxing mantra music and the delicate odours.
Budapest’s baths have increased their traffic by almost 20 percent during last March. Medicine waters seem to be attractive for tourists, which is proven by the fact that 60 percent of them also buys a ticket for some of the baths in the capital, according to VG.hu.
Budapest’s bathing places are becoming popular because of multiple factors. One of them is that their management successfully made them attractive to the younger generations as well. According to statistics, while most of the guests were older than 60 in 2010, now the majority is under 30. This information was shared by Szilvia Czinege, who is the merchandise and marketing manager of Budapest Gyógyfürdői és Hévizei Ltd. The overall success of Budapest in the field of tourism is also shown in the increasing number of guests in the first quarter of 2018. The guests of the baths come from within and outside the border at an approximately equal rate.
The medicine waters of Budapest have become a very tempting sector of the capital’s tourism.
Travel agency TripAdvisor names Széchenyi Bath as the third most popular scene in Budapest after the Parliament and the Fisherman’s Bastion. The income of the historic baths during the winter come from the foreigner tourists in 70-90 percent. This mainly affects Széchenyi Bath and Gellért Bath. Meanwhile, Dandár Bath’s traffic consists almost exclusively of local guests.
The sales of daily tickets increased by 21 percent in January, 12 percent in February and 18 percent in March. This tendency was higher than 10 percent in each of the nine baths that are open for the whole year. Gellért Bath produced 34 percent increase compared to the March of 2017, while this rate was 17 percent in Rudas and 14 percent in Lukács. Palatinus’ opening was also quite favourable, mostly due to the local people fleeing from the high traffic of the most popular historic baths.
If you are following our series featuring the Hungarian county seats, then you already know why some cities bear their particular names. But did you know that several cities in Hungary have very beautiful nicknames? If Hungarians hear one of these, they immediately know which city to think about. In the following, we will present some of the best nicknames that were given to Hungarian cities.
Budapest – A hidak és vizek városa – The city of bridges and waters
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Budapest, the Hungarian capital city, is usually referred to as the City of Bridges or sometimes even the City of Waters. Both names are justified, since thanks to the Danube crossing the city, several bridges had to be built, which since have become tourist attractions, especially the Chain Bridge. Another important bridge in the city’s cultural and touristic life is the Liberty Bridge, which was closed down in 2016 due to renovation and quickly became a favourite picnic spot for the citizens. Following this, last June the city management closed it down for a couple of days on request.
It is fairly obvious why Budapest is the City of Waters, as there are dozens of baths both on the Pest and Buda side of the city.
These are tourist-favourites, a lot of people come to Budapest especially to try out the healing waters.
Szeged – A napfény városa – The city of sunshine
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Szeged is located in Southern Hungary, and the south is usually associated with warm and sunny weather. But Szeged is not nicknamed the City of Sunshine as to romanticise it or to lure tourists there. Although bearing this title is quite flattering, there is also a technical reason why it is referred to as the City of Sunshine: Szeged is blessed with the most sunshine in Hungary, more exactly with 2100 hours of sun each year.
The slightly Mediterranean climate is especially beneficial for growing the world-famous Hungarian spice, the paprika.
Sopron – A hűség városa – The city of loyalty
Following the Trianon treaty signed in June 1920, Sopron was attached to Austria, although a great deal of the locals were Hungarians. Still, the Hungarian population of the city wanted to belong to Hungary and demanded a referendum. In December 1921, it was decided that Sopron would once again be considered a Hungarian territory. On the anniversary of the referendum, on 14 December 2001, the Hungarian government honoured Sopron with the title of ‘The City of Loyalty’.
Veszprém – A királynék városa – The city of queens
Long ago, Veszprém was the favourite holiday city of Gisela of Hungary, the wife of the state-founder, Saint Stephen of Hungary. Gisela liked Veszprém so much that she gifted her crown to the Basilica of Veszprém. In a way to commemorate and honour the first Hungarian queen, the following queens of Hungary were crowned in Veszprém.
Székesfehérvár – A királyok városa – The city of kings
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Székesfehérvár is most widely referred to as the city of kings. Why? Well, the situation is the same as with Veszprém:
only thouse kings could rule over Hungary who were crowned here,
which automatically leads to the conclusion that Hungarian kings were crowned here. The Hungarian crown jewels were kept here, and Székesfehérvár was also the home to the treasury along with the records.
I have just spent a couple of days in a tiny North-Hungarian village called Demjén. Demjén is known for wellness, healing water and the largest cave bath in Central Europe. Cascade Cave Bath and Waterpark is often included in all sorts of lists that are dealing with the best and most unique Hungarian baths. The real question is: is it really that good? Let’s find out.
An atmosphere like no other
Without a doubt, the cave bath’s biggest attraction is the whole atmosphere of the bath actually being inside a cave.
Unless you are claustrophobic, you are going to love the cosy pools inside a mountain that are illuminated with many different coloured lights.
The fact that the lights change colour every few minutes is really relaxing and makes it easier to calm down. Being in a cave makes you feel like you are hundreds of miles away from the real world (and from your problems).
The bath is very nicely decorated too. There are beautiful sculptures and gargoyles all over the place. There is even an old lady reading from a book in the middle of the children’s pool with huge flowers on the sides.
I personally think that a bar that can be approached from the pool as well as from outside the pool was a really nice touch. There are even little booths in the pool where you can consume your recently purchased drinks while still being in the water.
The waterpark
For me, the problems started to emerge while I was trying the slides in the waterpark. First of all, the tiles on the floor were really wet. And I get it; it is a waterpark, I know it is supposed to be wet. However, there are usually people whose job is to sweep the excess water away when it starts to reach the guests’ ankles. Nobody was mopping anything while we were there, and I personally saw 3 kids and 2 adults who slipped and fell down hard. Tiles are not the best floor covering materials for a waterpark, to begin with, as they can be slippery even when dry. It was pretty dangerous as children kept rushing and running all over the place between the slides and up the stairs.
The other issue that concerned me was that while there was an elevator, it was out of service for the day, so we had to use the stairs to get to the higher slides. This was not a problem at all. However, one of the staircase’s doors was wide open during the whole time we were there, and it could not be closed. The cold kept coming in from the outside which was horrible while we were running around in our swimsuits completely soaked (surprise, surprise, I was sick by the time we got home).
Apart from these two things, the slides were all ok. Everything was as advertised (except for the elevator and one of the slides not working). The slides were really fun, most of them have their own stopwatches to see how fast you go down which opens the door for some good old-fashioned competition within the family.
Something for everyone
The bath is well-equipped to entertain anyone from any age group who comes to visit. There are slides for the children and the more adventurous spirits, there are saunas and salt cabins for the wellness enthusiasts, there is a pool with really hot medicinal water for the elderly (or for people who are always cold, like me) and there is the 1500 m2 water surface in which anyone can find something to do. From hiding in a darker corner with someone to having our whole body massaged on one of the built-in “massage beds” within the pool.
Unexpected surprise
We had one minor incident in the pool.
A screw in the bottom of the pool cut my friend’s toe really badly, so we needed medical assistance. It is a positive note that the staff was quick and knew exactly what to do. My friend’s injury was treated nicely on the spot. However, it does concern me how this could have happened in the first place while simply walking in the pool.
These are all the major issues I wanted to share with others so that they can get a more comprehensive review of the cave bath that is something different from what is in the brochures, something personal. I intended to emphasise the good and the occasional bad aspects as well. Of course, many of these issues might have been temporary, such as the lift not working or the door being open. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay in the bath but it was not perfect, as let’s be honest, nothing is.
Disclaimer: this article is not sponsored, I received no compensation for writing about the cave bath.
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Very special photos of the 100-year-old bath can be seen at Milán Radisics’s exhibition titled A 100 Éves Gellért Fürdő Vízből Levegőből [The 100-year-old Gellért bath from water from air]. The exhibition can be visited since World Water Day, 22 March until 22 April. Visitors are welcome to look at the photos from 6 am to 20 pm within the bath’s building.
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A bath before a bath
Way before today’s Gellért Bath existed, another hospital and medical bath stood in its place that was founded by Andrew II of Hungary in the 13th century. Even the Turkish enjoyed the predecessor of Gellért Bath centuries later. This medical bath was demolished during the construction of the Liberty Bridge.
Built by Russian prisoners
The building of today’s Hotel Gellért and Bath was built between 1912-1918 in the art nouveau style. Most of the workers were Russian prisoners of war.
Gellért Bath in 1926 Photo: Fortepan
Gellért Szálló (Hotel Gellért) was Hungary’s first luxury hotel. Each room had a telephone in it, which was a pretty big deal at the time. Gellért Bath was also one of the most modern medical baths in Europe at that time.
Hotel Gellért in 1966 Photo: Fortepan
Zsolnay’s presence
Bits and pieces from the world-famous Zsolnay Porcelain factory can be seen at the bath. The building is decorated with many Zsolnay ceramics. The walls of the thermal bath are all decorated with colourful ceramics, contributing to the breath-taking aesthetics of the whole bath.
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Style
Do not be fooled by the bath’s baroque style domes, the building was built in the art nouveau style, and was selected as one of the most beautiful art nouveau buildings in the world. The main entrance is surrounded by sculptures which represent the process of healing.
Spas, castles, look-out towers and pálinka festivals, or cultural programmes such as the Seuso-treasures or the Chagall Exhibition? Travelo.hu collected five Hungarian destinations that offer wonderful adventures for you in the spring as well.
Veszprém is called The City of Queens. It was built on seven hills; this is why it is called the Transdanubian Rome. Linguists also say that Veszprém’s name has a Slavish origin: ‘bezprim’, that means uneven. This indicates that there are falls in the city that makes it possible to hike. There are more look-out towers you can choose from, or if you have the courage, explore them all! There is also a guided walk in the city centre, also in English. Click here to find more information about it.
If you like arts, do not miss out the Chagall Exhibition in Veszprém that you can visit until the 19th of April. At the Dezső Laczkó Museum, you can admire over 150 works of his.
The Veszprém Zoo is definitely worth a visit because last year it welcomed a new zebra and a ring-tailed lemur baby. It is a perfect program if you travel with children but also for adults since you can take a huge walk in the area. There is a lovely pathway that connects the castle with the zoo. Furthermore, you can find nice pubs, bistros, restaurants, and cafés here.
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Székesfehérvár
It is The City of Kings because it used to be a capital, a coronation place, and burial-place for kings. It has a long and rich history. Its story begins when the first Hungarian king, Saint Stephen started a pilgrimage route to the holy land from here. This was when he made it a reigning capital. The Romkert (Ruin Garden) guards the rains of these old times up until these days. There is also an open-air museum, where visitors can get to know the Hungarian customs and traditions.
Today, Székesfehérvár is a big, busy city with lots of programmes and sights. The Árpád Bath and the Black Eagle Apothecary Museum are also top attractions. In April, there will be a Pálinka Festival where you can choose from at least 60 booths’ offer. Moreover, there will be many traditional Hungarian foods you can try.
If you are a romantic type or you love architecture, you must visit the Bory castle. The entire castle was built by Jenő Bory after the first World War during 40 summers, with his own hands, according to his ideas and plans. It is an interesting fact that he did not use any form of paper or drawings, he planned everything only in his head. He was working on it until he passed away, and he offered it to the love of his life.
The Almásy-Castle is one of the most wonderful sights of Gyula. Its renovation ended just two years ago, and there is already a new plan for adding a ballroom to the building. Right next to the castle is the Gyulai Castle Spa where visitors can admire the castle can admire the castle from the surface of the water. It has a special section, the Aqua Palace, where there are diving-boards and slides. The exciting news is that you can find a unique slide here, the only one in Hungary that goes upwards.
There are also many bars, cafés, and restaurants in the city. The atmosphere is kid-friendly, so it is a perfect destination for families as well. The castle of Gyula offers various programmes such as Renaissance morning on Saturdays and hawking shows. Visitors can try to write with birds’ feather or dress up like the people in the older times. Additionally, there are lectures about fruit preservation or smithing.
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Vác
In Vác, you can visit the exhibition of a Munkácsy prize winner Merited artist, Ferenc Sajdik, a freeman of Budapest, at the Main Square. Click here for more information. Also, at the same location, there is the Church of the White, that got its name from the ‘white’ Dominican monks. In 1990, during a big renovation, 265 heavily decorated coffins were found full of treasures. You can take a look at them at the Ignác Tragor Museum.
The Cathedral of Vác is also worth a mention because it was built in the times when the city was separated into two halves with planks. In one half, the Hungarians lived, in the other, the Germans resided. Károly Eszterházy bishop commanded the planks to be torn down. He dreamt about “a miniature Vatican“, but the construction was never finished.
The Costes is one of the best confectioneries in Hungary. László Mihályi is its founder, who was the first baker to bring the French confectionary style to Hungary. If you are looking for outdoor programmes, take a walk Gyadai Teaching Path, where you will find your adventure no matter how old you are. There is a treasure hunt for the youngest ones, but you can also admire the stars in the evening.
If you have not seen the Seuso Treasures yet, Nyíregyháza is the place you should go. The exhibition is open from the 27th of March until the 15th of April at the András Jósa Museum.
Nyíregyháza is famous for its safari park, which won the first prize at the Touristic Attraction of the Year competition in 2017. More than 500 species and 5000 animals live in the 300 acres park. In 2018, a dingo baby was born here; an animal that can be seen only here in Hungary.
Sóstófürdő is a bath next to the zoo that has a medical section as well. It is located on the shore of a beautiful lake surrounded by a walking path. For those who are seeking for longer walks, there is an oak tree forest right next to the lake. Another way to enjoy nature is to visit the János Tuzsin Botanic Garden. Here, you can admire a one-metre-diametred waterlily and a labyrinth built from 550 thujas.
Infostart.hu reveals that Hévíz, Siófok, Balatonfüred, Zalakaros, and Keszthely are the most popular destinations in the Balaton region. Árpád Győrffy, editor of balatontipp.hu shared his data about the ranking among these cities.
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Hévíz
Hévíz is the most successful city in the Balaton region since it has a 7 percent growth regarding the number of nights spent in the hotels of the town last year. The city, that is best known for its spas, accommodated 1,1 million guests in 2017. Nights spent here by foreigners rose with 9,7 percent while the Hungarians’ number grew by 3 percent. 700 thousand people from abroad decided to stay in Hévíz.
Hévíz Bath, Photo: www.facebook.com/heviz.varos
Siófok
Siófok got the second place in the competition, however, it is the winner among the cities that are located right by the shore. On the other hand, a touristic outgrowth of the city decreased spectacularly with 8,6 percent thanks to the 15,9 percent domestic decline. Yet, it earned the second place on the list with 240 nights internationally and 467 domestically.
Ferris Wheel in Siófok, Photo: www.facebook.com/SiófokÓriáskerék
Balatonfüred
Árpád Győrffy highlighted that it has been Hévíz, Siófok, and Balatonfüred on the stage for years now. It is a change however that while Siófok’s popularity seems to be decreasing, Balatonfüred is getting more and more beloved due to its 11,3 percent rise. This causes Siófok be on very thin ice because 706 thousand nights are not much more than Balatonfüred’s 693 thousand nights.
Zalakaros got the fourth place with a 10,7 percent rise that means 554 thousand nights in this case. Domestic popularity has grown with a notable 10,1 percent. Keszthely won the fifth place from Zamárdi compared to last year. What is more, Cserszegtomaj and Tihany improved their accomplishment with one-one place.
Here, you can get more information about Transylvania’s beautiful spas. If you are interested in CNN’s rank about the best spas in Hungary, this article is for you. Finally, you can get to know 7 kid-friendly facilities here.
Although Hungary is becoming more and more well-known all around the world, as Magyarorszagom.hu reports, there are still several facts about the country that are less spoken of among foreign people. Cultural differences might lead to funny situations and misunderstandings, so it is good to be aware of some information before you visit Hungary. Let’s check out some important facts.
What comes first to your mind when speaking about Hungary? Is it the Hungarian gastronomy unique in the world, or Lake Balaton with its fabulous beaches? Or is it the mentality of Hungarians? In the following, some of these unique facts are gathered about Hungary that might help you if you visit the country for the first time.
1. Hungary gives home to the biggest lake of Central Europe
Lake Balaton, or as Hungarians call it “the Hungarian Sea” is around 80 km long and 600 square meters wide. Not many foreigners would think that such a small country possesses such an enormous lake. However, whoever gets to know the place with its unique beaches, will undoubtedly be mesmerised by its natural beauty and atmosphere.
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2. Hungary, the thermal water power
As far as the world ranking of thermal waters is concerned, Hungary certainly has a place among the TOP countries. It possesses more than 1,000 natural thermal water springs, and it takes pride in Lake Hévíz which is not only the largest thermal lake of Europe but that of the world, as well. Out of the 1,000 springs, 118 thermal waters are found in Budapest which also explains why there are so many baths located in the capital.
3. Exceptional Hungarian Nobel-awarded inventors
Hungary is a small country with many geniuses. Altogether 13 Hungarians were awarded the Nobel-prize among whom probably the most well-known are Albert Szent-Györgyi, the discoverer of vitamin C, and Imre Kertész, the 1st Hungarian author receiving the award.
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4. The memory of Ferenc Liszt is still cherished
The musical composer Ferenc Liszt was born in Doborján, which was a small Hungarian village. The memory of the much-respected composer is so much cherished, that for the 200th anniversary of his birth in 2011, the Budapest Ferihegy Airport was named Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
5. There is always a loophole according to the Hungarian logic
It is not so widespread around the world to solve problems by trying to find a loophole in the situation, but this is actually how Hungarians deal with many difficulties. We like finding simpler alternatives to everything. We have our own notion: “mindig van kiskapu” (translates to “there is always a little gate”). Supposedly, if a Hungarian goes through a revolving door behind a foreigner, somehow the Hungarian will always be the first entering the building 🙂
6. The Hungarian goulash has no counterparts
The most iconic dish of our nation is probably the goulash. However, in other countries, it is usually consumed as a stew and not soup. Anyway, this rightly famous dish originating from the Great Hungarian Plain has become a Hungarikum, and it is widely known across the borders, too.
7. The Hungarian gastronomical obsessions
Hungarians are addicted to two things. Can you guess what? Yes, to red wine and paprika. Paprika is so inseparable from the Hungarian cuisine that it is unbelievable how much Hungarians adhere to it. Hungarians almost use in every dish from the goulash, through the chicken paprikash and the potato stew to the typical lecsó. However, this is not surprising because, besides its amazing flavour, it is also the richest source of vitamin C and contains 5 times more vitamin than lemon or orange.
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8. It is a bad omen to clink glasses of beer
No matter in which foreign country you spend your relaxing summer holiday, walking through the shopping street, you do not hear anything else just the clinking of glasses of beer. However, this does not seem to be true for Hungary. According to a well-known story, when Hungarians were defeated in the 1848-1849 Revolution, Austrians clinked with beer to celebrate the execution of the 13 martyrs of Arad. Therefore, Hungarians promised that they would not clink with beer for 150 years which although passed, the practice so much ingrained into public knowledge, that people still stick to it.
9. Hungary, home of “the wine of kings”
One of the best wines of the world is produced in Hungary. This is the speciality of Tokaj, the Tokaj aszú, to which a legend is also attached. It dates back to Louis XIV of France who called this exceptional wine “the king of wines, the wine of kings”. Since then, this label marks the wine.
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10. Equestrian traditions still alive
Hungarians arrived at the Pannonian Basin on horseback when they settled down, and this heritage is still a pride of the people. This might seem strange that in a modern country such ancient traditions are alive, but Hungarians are very proud of where they came from and they preserve this heritage with pleasure. A further interesting fact is that the English “hussar” word comes from the Hungarian word “huszár”.
