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With its over
400 hot springs Hungary is a world leader in medicinal spa vacationing.
Budapest is often called the "Spa Capital" because it is the only
capital city in the world with real hot springs inside the city
boundaries. Spa vacationing has a long tradition in Hungary and it is
going back to Roman times. In the capital city of Budapest, however, our
spas are modern offering all the comfort and in-house facilities other
old European spa towns might not have.
The Hungarian spas are built over
the hot springs or the spring water is taken directly to the spa center
from the natural springs, so you do not have to dress up and walk over from your
hotels to the spa centers for treatments or bathing in the natural
pools. You can wear your bathing suit and the robes provided by the
spa hotel and get into the elevator from your hotel room to be taken
directly to the spa thermal centers.
All Hungarian
spas have chlorine-free mineral pools of varying temperatures of 28-34
C. The hot springs gush into the surface directly from the hot core of
the earth at very high temperatures and have to be cooled off to
different temperatures suitable for bathing. There is such an abundant
supply of hot mineral spring water that the water in the bathing pools is
constantly changed. All pools close in the evening around 8 p.m. for
overnight additional cleaning and they reopen at 7 a.m.
Budapest is also
a bustling cultural capital with many museums, casinos, opera and
concert halls, those typical European cafe houses frequently visited on
lazy afternoons by our spa guests for a heart-pounding espresso or those
irresistible pastry creations Budapest is famous for. They are created
using a touch of beet sugar and preferred by those of lesser sweet tooth.
The most visited spas in
Budapest are located located on the bucolic traffic free park island
named after St Margaret, whose medieval monastery ruins can still be
visited on the island. Take a daily strolls around the island's
centuries-old trees, rose garden, hidden statues and ruins. The island
is in the center of the Danube that divides Budapest into two parts,
Buda and Pest. Buda is the ancient, hilly part of the city with its
historic district and Royal Castle overlooking the Danube river,
while Pest is the commercial, entertainment and shopping area of the
metropolis.
MARGARET ISLAND
(Margit Sziget)
This idyllic, traffic free island is Budapest's mid Danube treasure only minutes away
from downtown attractions. Three thermal springs feed the world famous spa to offer
relaxation and cure for thousands of visitors each season. The spa's treatment center
is
equipped with the most modern balneo, electro, mechano and dental technology. Specially
trained, multilingual medical staff are at the guests disposal. Optional dental
and affordable cosmetic surgery is also offered on optional basis by US
trained cosmetic surgeons.
The therapy is based on the water of three springs containing calcium,
hydrogen-carbonate, chloride and sulphate. Balneotherapy includes underwater massage,
underwater gymnastics, effervescent bath, mud packs, traction bath using extensive weight
equipment. The electrotherapy departments have the most up-to-date technical equipments. Iontophoresis, galvanic current, interference current, ultrasound, phototheraputic
treatments are available, just to mention a few. Traditional methods of treatments are
also complimented by medical massage, medical gymnastics and acupuncture.
Spa
Treatment description at Margaret Island
The two hotels connected with the treatment center are the
Danubius Health Spa
Resort Margitsziget (former
Thermal)
Hotel and the
Danubius Grand Hotel. The first class Thermal Hotel was completed in 1979 as the world's
first ever metropolitan health resort hotel. The 120 year old Grand Hotel reopened
its doors in 1987 after a complete renovation. It meets high International standards while
preserving its old world charm.
The huge park surrounding the two hotels on the Island offers numerous possibilities
for recreation or sports. In spite of the fact that Margaret Island is situated in the
heart of Budapest, it's unique micro climate and calmness makes it an ideal spot for spa
visitors.
SPA HOTEL HELIA
The modern
Finnish design hotel is situated on the embankment of the Danube River opposite
Margitsziget offering complete spa and fitness facilities within the premises. The famous
"Helia D" Beauty products and treatments complement the wide range of spa
services available to hotel guests. The hotel has rooms for handicapped and nonsmokers, an
international award winning master chef and several fitness programs.
Hungarian Spas Outside
of Budapest
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