treatment in hungary

Budapest has 130 sources of warm and hot water that deliver 30 million and 40 million liters per day, respectively. The water belongs to the hydrocarbonate group and is used for bathing and drinking treatments in 27 city baths, 13 of which are hydropathic establishments. Rudash, Lukac, and bitter mineral waters from the Budaörs basin are the most valuable and are bottled. Budapest's baths have an interesting history and reflect Hungary's development of bathing and healing traditions. Budapest was elected Balneological capital of the world in 1937 due to its achievements in developing medicinal baths and its unique thermal waters.

 Heviz, the largest thermal lake in Europe located near Lake Balaton, has a unique microclimate. With summer water temperatures of 36 degrees and winter temperatures not falling below 25, it's perfect for swimming year-round. The lake's surface is covered with scarlet water lilies, and it is rich in minerals and therapeutic mud, which is effective in treating rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as other conditions such as gynecological diseases, venous circulation disorders, and inflammation of the nerves and muscles. It has been used for healing since ancient times and was founded as a balneary in 1795.

The Sarvar resort town in North-west country has a bath located 500 meters from the city center in a forested area. The bath has two sources, one with mineral sodium chloride water for treating rheumatic, deformation diseases, sclerosis, and women's diseases, and the other with alkaline hydrocarbonate water for lung diseases and musculoskeletal apparatus. The salty water from a depth of 2000 m produces Sarvar crystal used for salt baths that benefit musculoskeletal, female, and skin diseases. The Sarvar bath offers a salt cave, which has a beneficial effect on chronic inflammation of the respiratory system and asthma.

Located at the intersection of Hajdusag, Nirszeg and Hortobágy, Debrecen is a city with a rich history of bathing culture. The bath went through major reconstruction in 2002 and a 63-degree "Mediterranean" bath with healing effects was opened in 2003. The alkaline spring water, which contains chlorine, hydrocarbon, iodine, bromine and salt, has a temperature of XNUMX degrees and is used to treat a variety of medical conditions including musculoskeletal disorders, rheumatism, nervous system and neuralgia.

Harkan, the famous medicinal bath, is located 20 km north of Pecs. Its healing properties were known to the Turks, forgotten and rediscovered in the 20th century. Warm mineral water has a temperature of +62C, belongs to the group of alkaline hydrocarbonate, chloride-sulfur waters, rich in sulfides, heavy elements and gases in soluble form. Water stimulates metabolism and has healing properties for diseases of the organs, musculoskeletal system, chronic inflammatory gynecological diseases, and skin diseases.

 The cave bath is a popular destination for those seeking a one-of-a-kind spa experience. The bath is situated in a natural cave system, with thermal water flowing through the pools. The ambient temperature inside the cave is around 40°C, which can be a bit overwhelming at first, but the thermal water helps to relax the muscles and soothe the mind. Visitors can enjoy a variety of treatments, including massages and facials, or simply take a dip in one of the many pools. The cave bath is surrounded by lush greenery, and the air is filled with the sound of running water and birdsong. It's the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and unwind in a peaceful, natural setting.

Hajduszoboszló, known as the "Mecca of rheumatists," has thermal water with healing properties for musculoskeletal, skin, and gynecological diseases. The resort town offers excellent conditions for a holiday with a wide range of services, including cafes, restaurants, bars, pavilions, and summer concerts, groups, festivals, and competitions.

Heves region offers excellent medical tourism opportunities with thermal waters that have been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Eger, the regional center, is a popular tourist destination due to its location, winemaking, and bathing culture. The healing power of local thermal springs has been utilized since the Middle Ages, with the Ottomans further developing the bathing culture. Turkish baths still exist in Eger.

Zalakaros is a town that has become a significant international tourism center due to its thermal water spring. The bathhouse was established 44 years ago when thermal water was discovered during hydrocarbon drilling. The water was found to have medicinal properties, and an open-air bath was opened in 1975. By 1978, the indoor swimming pool received the official status of a "medicinal" facility.