Széchenyi Thermal Bath

"The Széchenyi Medicinal Bath (Hungarian: Széchenyi gyógyfürdő) in Budapest is the largest medicinal bath in Europe, renowned for its therapeutic thermal waters. Located in the City Park, the bath's waters are sourced from two thermal springs, one at 74°C (165°F) and the other at 77°C (171°F). These thermal waters are rich in sulfate, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate, metaboric acid, and fluoride, which are believed to have various health benefits. The bath’s origins trace back to the late 19th century. In 1865, Vilmos Zsigmondi drilled a deep well under City Park to access the thermal water, reaching a depth of 975 meters (3,200 feet). This well became the primary source for the bath's therapeutic waters. Initially planned as the Artesian Spa in the 1880s, it was officially named Széchenyi Spa upon its grand opening on June 16, 1913, in honor of István Széchenyi, one of Hungary’s most prominent historical figures. Designed by architect Győző Czigler in the Neo-Baroque style, the construction of the bath began in 1909, and it was completed with a budget of approximately 3.9 million Austro-Hungarian korona. The bath complex spanned over 6,220 square meters (67,000 square feet) and was immediately popular, with over 200,000 visitors in the first year. In the following decades, the bath expanded to meet growing demand, with the complex growing in size and adding more pools. In 1938, a second thermal spring was discovered at a depth of 1,256 meters (4,121 feet), providing a significant increase in the daily supply of hot water, which now totals 6,000,000 liters (1.6 million US gallons) per day. The Széchenyi Bath underwent a major renovation between 1999 and 2009, restoring its facilities and ensuring its continued popularity as a wellness destination. The Széchenyi Bath offers a wide range of pools with varying temperatures. The outdoor pools include a swimming pool and an adventure pool with temperatures ranging from 27°C to 38°C (81°F to 100°F). The thermal sitting pool provides a relaxing experience in warm waters. The indoor pools have temperatures between 18°C and 38°C (64°F and 100°F), catering to a variety of preferences. The complex also features saunas and steam rooms for added relaxation. For those seeking additional wellness experiences, the bath also provides whirlpool features, water streams, and massaging water beams. The combination of thermal baths, modern amenities, and beautiful historic surroundings makes Széchenyi a popular and unique destination for relaxation and rejuvenation. "

"The Széchényi Baths need no introduction as they are the largest and most famous in Budapest. Built in neo-baroque style in 1913, they are the most beautiful spa complexes in the city. These spas are housed inside a wonderful neo-Baroque style building and can be used all year round even outside, thanks to the large swimming pool with hot water. Entering a pool at 9pm at 37ºC, when it's freezing outside, is something priceless! Obviously there are many wellness treatments, from massages to saunas, including all body treatments. 👣How to get there: reachable on foot from Heroes Square (600m, 8min) Metro stop: Hosök tere, Line M1. 🎟️Ticket cost: weekdays from 7,100 HUF (€17.15), weekends from 8,200 HUF (€19.80), various treatments for a fee 🚨Being the most famous spa in Budapest, if you don't want to risk very long queues or even a full house, book in advance on the link I provided."

"The most popular thermal bath in Budapest. Szechenyi Baths is one of the best and largest spa baths in Europe with its 15 indoor baths and 3 grand outdoor pools, 10 saunas and steam rooms and even a rooftop spa greenhouse. In addition to the medicinal natural hot spring waters in the 18 pools, there are several massage therapies, facial treatments, and more. Opening hours: Weekday: 7am to 8pm Weekend: 8am to 8pm Prices: Early bird entrance before 9am: 8400 HUF / €21 (9700 HUF / €25 on fridays) Normal ticket: 10500 HUF/ €27 Fridays + weekends: 12000 HUF / €30,5 "