Spa, Health and Wellness Tourism in Hungary is automatically associated with Hungary’s thermal mineral baths, which form the foundation of this industry. Its actually unbelievable to think that 80% of the country’s territory is naturally endowed with thermal underground water, and combined with its exceptional mineral composition and healing properties, this phenomenal natural resource makes Hungary the perfect travel destination for those looking for a place that can offer them unique health and wellness, and also beauty treatments.

Health Treatments Utilising Mineral Water, Mud and the unique Climate 

Hungary is unmatched in Europe, with its combination of thermal water resources and certified health spas and resorts across the country. These facilities use the natural healing properties of thermal water, mineral mud and the local microclimatic conditions to provide visitors with exceptional relaxing World-Class health treatments.

There are various types of excellent mineral and thermal waters in Hungary, each suitable for treating different health problems: containing sulphates, alkaline, bromine, radon and iron, or in some instances they can be muddy-calcareous, sulphuric or carbonated. Mineral and thermal waters are most commonly used to treat musculoskeletal and arthritic disorders, but they are also hugely beneficial in curing dermatological conditions, sports injuries, etc.

With nearly 1,500 thermal water wells of over 270 types of certified mineral and thermal water, Hungary is a thermal water ‘superpower’. – Hungarian Tourism

Hungary has many award winning thermal mineral spa baths and health resorts right across the country, making the visitor spoilt for choice. However for the sake of visitors who won’t have a great deal of time to spend in the region, we would like to mention a cross section across the country, to help you choose between these amazing destinations and venues.