The Therapeutic Effects of Water

We can use mineral waters for medicinal purposes for our insides as well as our outsides. We can bath and we can drink water high in various minerals. If you are travelling to Hungary make sure you indulge in one of many of her hot spring or mineral baths. They are located throughout the country and they all claim to treat something different. At the end of your session if you still have rheumatism, digestive problems or breathing problems at least you would have had a wonderfully relaxing time! Enjoy!

Following is a few of Hungary's baths, spas and some information about them:

Hajduszoboszlo Spa

At Hajduszoboszlo in 1925 during a deep drill, an eruption occurred of 75degree Celsius warm, iodised, salty, hydrogen carbonated thermal water. The research showed that this water contains a lot of various minerals.

Berekfurdo Spa, Thermal Bath and Camping

Berekfurdo is located 50Kms from Debrecen, on the Great Plains of Hungary (Alfold). It is found next to the Hortobagy National Park (Hortobagyi Nemzeti Park). Due to its wonderful 56degree Celsius, alkali, hydrogen carbonated, iodised spa and due to its peaceful surroundings, it is loved by bathers equally in summer as well as in winter. The spa also contains chloride, bromide, fluoride, sodium and calcium. Over 50 years of research shows that this unique quality water is very effective in gynecological complains, rheumatism and locomotor disorders. After various accidents, it is also highly recommended for rehabilitation. Water temperature ranges between 25 and 36degree Celsius.

Gellert Spa

Built in 1918, today it is called St Gellert Spa and Hotel. In 1927 the so called wave bath (hullamfurdo) and in 1934 the spa bath was completed. The Gellert is the most popular spa with foreign visitors in Hungary.

In the Gellert Bath almost all health services are available, it has a complete physiotherapeutical department (outpatient hospital), a physiotherapy unit and an inhalatorium. Apart from the jacuzzi and the whirlpool, popular are the sun bathing roof terrace for women and the other one used jointly by naturists. This bath includes the following minerals: sulphate (bitter) water, alkali hydrogen carbonated water and chloride water.