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Széchenyi Thermal Bath
A grand Budapest bathhouse with open-air pools.
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Szechenyi Thermal Bath, Hungary.
Water temperature36–38°COutdoor thermal pool
ExperienceResort & spaManaged bath; normally ages 14+; building not fully barrier-free
AdmissionPaid · ticket options varyCheck current fees before visiting
When to goYear-round; check pool schedule
GET TO KNOW THE PLACE
A little more about Széchenyi Thermal Bath.
The Széchenyi Medicinal Bath in Budapest (Hungarian: Széchenyi gyógyfürdő, pronounced [ˈseːtʃɛɲi ˈɟoːɟfyrdøː] as if the ch were spelled cs) is the largest medicinal bath in Europe. Its water is supplied by two thermal springs, one at 74 °C (165 °F) and the other at 77 °C (171 °F). Components of the thermal water include sulfate, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate and a significant amount of metaboric acid and fluoride.
Different pools have different temperatures. Check age restrictions, ticket inclusions and the current pool schedule directly with the bathhouse.
What you’ll find
Indoor poolsOutdoor poolsChanging roomsSaunas
EVERY POOL HAS ITS OWN PERSONALITY
The water, in detail.
| Pool | Temperature | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor thermal pool | 36–38°C | 1.4 m |
| Leisure pool | 32–34°C | 1.2 m |
| Swimming pool | 26–28°C | 1.4–1.7 m |
| Indoor medical pools | 28–40°C | 1.0–1.3 m |
Is this your kind of spring?
Official sources reviewed 2026-10-18 · Editorial recommendations
Choose this Budapest bath for a managed thermal visit; check age restrictions before making a family booking.
A good fit for
- Visitors aged 14 and over planning a Budapest bath visit
Consider another option for
- Families with children under 14 without an approved specialist certificate
- Visitors requiring a fully barrier-free building
Check the age rule before booking
The operator normally admits visitors aged 14 and over. An under-14 exception requires a specialist medical certificate and advance approval; it applies to the entire bath, including outdoor pools. Bring original identification when age verification may be needed.
Confirm assistance in advance
The operator says the building is not fully barrier-free. Ask staff about the larger private changing room and confirm the route and pool-entry assistance you need.
Leave time before closing
Opening times vary by day and holiday. Cash desks close an hour before the bath and pool areas close 20 minutes before it. Check the dated schedule and available-services notices.
What we still need to confirm
These gaps are worth checking if they affect your trip.
- Price and inclusions for your chosen date and ticket
- Pool-specific access and assistance
- Recent balanced visitor-review sample
Questions before you book
Can younger children use only the outdoor pools?
The operator applies the under-14 restriction to the whole bath; check its approved medical exception directly.
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