At the heart of City Park, in Budapest, is located, perhaps the most popular Hungarian bathing and Europe's largest spa complex - swimming pool section. Convenient location, a beautiful architectural ensemble, the unique healing properties of thermal water, a variety of services - all provide a pool of an endless stream of visitors at any time of the year

In the late 19th century as a mining engineer Vilmos Zsigmond was discovered the source of warm mineral water.. At this point a medical bath was organized. Then followed a series of studies, drilling wells, construction and already in the very beginning of the 20th century magnificent buildings, thermal and swimming pools began to take on an increasing stream of people wishing to improve. During the Second World War, almost a fifth of the buildings were destroyed, but after its completion, the rapidly restored complex again began to receive visitors.

In the mid-20th century, the swimming pool was converted and became suitable for visits in the winter. The new reconstruction began in the late 90's and lasted almost 10 years. During this time, replaced sewage treatment plant, ventilation system, restored the walls and ceilings, decorating beautiful drawings, stucco, mosaic paintings, statues on water themes. Work on improvement continues to this day, but they are not noticeable to holidaymakers.

Nowadays the Szechenyi swimming pool consists of 11 baths and 5 swimming pools . The water from the source of St. Istvan with a temperature of +77 ° C (the hottest spring in Europe) rises from a depth of more than 1200 meters . Hydrocarbonate-sulfate-calcium- magnesium (about how!) water containing sodium ions microcomponents fluorine and boron is indicated for treatment of joints (arthritis of various etiologies) . Beverage procedures recommended at digestive diseases (gastritis, peptic ulcer, cholelithiasis, enteritis), kidney diseases and respiratory system ( inhalation) .

shortcomings in terms of service can be considered almost complete absence of inscriptions in English. But this inconvenience becomes almost invisible thanks to the sympathetic female consultants who readily explain what's what. The swimming pool is huge, there are a lot of rooms, so it is better to consult at the entrance, so as not to wander for nothing in search of the desired.

main entrance to the bath Secheni

Wing Franchek, Széchenyi

The Széchenyi is no division into male and female zone . purchasing a ticket, you can be wherever you like . To the services of visitors - the whole range of water procedures that you can imagine: Turkish and Finnish steam, mud poultices, salted and yoghurt acid, weight and contrast baths . For example, two small pools are located nearby, one temperature is +20 ° C, in the other +40 ° C . Gymnastics in water for fat burning, individual lessons, all types of massage, hall, solarium, cafeteria - everything that can make your stay unforgettable with health benefits . You get special pleasure when you get warmed up in a hot bath and dive into a pool with a temperature of only +18 ° C . You come out - and as if was born again!

Near the outdoor pools are deckchairs for sunbathing. Swimming pool with surprises will appreciate the abundance of underwater currents in different directions, by which at the same time with a dip you get a good portion of the whirlpool

Practical Information Address:. 1146 Budapest, Állatkerti krt. eleven; tel .: + 36-1 / 363-3210; fax: + 36-1 / 363-3210 / 1.

How to get to the Széchenyi bath: by metro on the yellow branch to the station "Szechenyi furdo" (one minute walk from the stop); walk through the park (on the way you can look into the local zoo), the central entrance - the yellow building - you can not go wrong, seen from afar.

Szechenyi swimming pool is open daily: swimming pools from 6am to 10pm, and baths from 6am to 7pm.

It is a pleasure to visit 11-14 EUR, the price is different on weekdays and weekends, and also depends on the time of visit (morning, evening). In the bath you can stay at least the whole day.

All prices are indicated for June 2013

The Széchenyi Bath, panorama

The Széchenyi Bath at sunset

Chess in the Széchenyi swimming pool

Helios, the sun-god, controls his equestrian quarters, the Széchenyi bathhouse

Reviews of the Széchenyi Bath (3)

Evaluation 2

Cautiously - steal! August 03, 2014

Denis

was here in August 2014

I saw no warning to the administration that it is not safe to leave values ​​in cells .Therefore, I want to share my experience so that you do not find myself in my situation - when in my cell on August 1, 2014 I was stolen from my wallet by all the money .After spending more than an hour filling out the form and waiting for the police, I was politely put off at the end, without any help getting to the hotel .The administration and the police (!!!!!) offered me a hare to go by public transport to the hotel, and in case I get caught without a ticket - show them the protocol that I was robbed and I do not have money .Here such here hospitality! By the way, the arrived police could not speak in English, nor on it, nor on fr .

Evaluation 10

Beautiful architecture and health benefits June 10, 2014

Marina

was here in June 2013

The famous Szechenyi baths are located in the very center of Budapest, where it is very easy to get to the metro station by metro. But our hotel was located on Andrassy Avenue, so you could walk on foot. If you plan to visit the baths, then you need to take care of it in advance, that is, take a swimsuit, a towel, flip-flops and a hat for those with long hair. There are many swimming pools on the territory of the pool, but it is best to have an outdoor pond - you can enjoy bathing and at the same time ... Read the whole review

Evaluation 10

Relax and buzz! November 28, 2013

Ilona1984

was here in December 2012

Bathing Sections - one of the most favorite thermal baths in Budapest.
Firstly, there is no division into male and female days, as in Rudas, there is no division into male and female pools. Here everything is done for maximum pleasure.
The Sections are within walking distance of Heroes Square, Zoo and Vaidahunyad Castle. Therefore, their visit is very convenient to combine with the inspection of several attractions at once. When you are going to swim in a swimming pool, take it with you ... Read the whole review