Thermal Bath Spa Guide

The Gellert Baths – Budapest

MMAdmin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:23:07 +0000

First of all, before we get down to the nitty gritty of the Gellert baths, I want to walk you through a brief history. The Gellert baths are world famous and are visited by millions of people each year, they were built in the years between 1912 and 1918 in Art Nouveau style. The Gellert baths today remain one of the most beautiful baths in Budapest. There are references to healing properties within the water used in these baths can be traced back to the 15th century. The hot springs that supply the water to the baths are from deep within the Gellert Hill, today the springs and baths shine in their former glory after recent renovations.

Visit The Gellert Baths

I personally have been to the Gellert baths and know exactly why it is the most photographed spa in Hungary. The architect here got the baths spot on with the mosaic floors and walls within the main entrance, made by the Zsolnay factory. There are also stained glass windows and the wooden changing rooms are not short of fine details down to the last door handle!

The baths are also attached to a hotel but the entrance to the hotel and baths are different. The entrance to the right will provide you with access to the baths, you will be given a plastic armband along with your ticket once you have paid the fee. The feeds can vary depending on whether you want a locker or your own cabin, the fee for the locker for an adult on weekends is from 100-300 HUF. I you would like you own cabin this can cost anywhere from 400-600 HUF.

From my personal experience of the baths it is better to start in the thermal bathing area where the temperatures are toasty! The temperatures can be anywhere from 36 degrees (110 Fahrenheit) to 38 degrees (106 Fahrenheit). After a quick 20minutes you can then head off to the sauna’s, take a cold plunge after this. After a freezing cold plunge get back into the thermal area once again, then repeat. This is shown to have soothing effects and anti ageing properties.

Admission & Opening Times

• Adult ticket on weekdays, with locker 4 100 HUF
• Adult ticket on weekends, with locker 4 300 HUF
• Adult ticket on weekdays, with cabin 4 400 HUF
• Adult ticket on weekends, with cabin 4 600 HUF
• Child tickets from 2 600 to 2 800 HUF

The baths are open from 6AM until 8PM. All tickets are sold 1 hour before closing, guests should leave the pool areas 15 minutes before closing to allow time to get dried off and dressed.

Author:

My name is Luke, I visited Hungary on my backpacking tour around the world and stopped off at the Gellert Baths. I used GuestDoor.com for a lot of my bookings for hotels and cheap places to stay. The Gellert baths are amazing and I would definitely love to visit them again!

Riverbend Hot Springs Truth or Consequences United States

MMAdmin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:19:09 +0000

Riverbend is the only hot springs spa on the Rio Grande River.
Riverbend ia a mineral and healing waters recommended for anyone who has osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
“Awesome like paradise, a comfortable Soak and Stay”

Riverbend Hot Springs is a Hot Spring. If you have been there, please let me know through a comment below.
How was it? .. What was the best thing about it and what’s cool near by?

What I know about the spa so far…
Temp: Temperature range: 100-108 degrees Celsius
Minerals: Calcium, Chloride, Bicarbonate, Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium, Silicon, Silicate, Sulfate, Strontium, Fluoride, Bromine.

Location
Riverbend Hot Springs is located in Truth or Consequences , United States
Click here for map and smart phone directions.

Hot Spring Links and Other Spa Info
* Official site link: http://www.riverbendhotsprings.com

Nearby Hotels
I usually search for Hotels in Truth or Consequences or Truth or Consequences Hotels but a recommendation is always appreciated.

The Frying Pan Lake Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley New Zealand

MMAdmin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:57:44 +0000

The Frying Pan Lake is the world’s largest hot spring.
The Frying Pan Lake is currently fed by numerous acid springs.
The Frying Pan Lake fills part of a crater formed by the 1886 Tarawera eruption.

The Frying Pan Lake is a . If you have been there, please let me know through a comment below.
How was it? .. What was the best thing about it and what’s cool near by?

What I know about the spa so far…
Temp: 45-55 degrees Celcius
Minerals:

Location
The Frying Pan Lake is located in Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley, New Zealand
Click here for map and smart phone directions.

Hot Spring Links and Other Spa Info
* Official site link: http://en.wikipedia.org

Nearby Hotels
I usually search for Hotels in Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley or Waimangu Volcanic Rift Valley Hotels but a recommendation is always appreciated.

Maquinit Hot Spring Coron Philippines

MMAdmin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:47:52 +0000

The only known salty hot spring in Asia is Maquinit Hot Spring.
Maquinit Hot Spring has a therapeutic skin treatment.
“Hot natural spring in the middle of Sea”

Maquinit Hot Spring is a Hot Springs/Geysers. If you have been there, please let me know through a comment below.
How was it? .. What was the best thing about it and what’s cool near by?

What I know about the spa so far…
Temp: Temperature Range: 38-40 Degrees Celsius.
Minerals:

Location
Maquinit Hot Spring is located in Coron, Philippines
Click here for map and smart phone directions.

Hot Spring Links and Other Spa Info
* Official site link: http://www.nomadicexperiences.com

Nearby Hotels
I usually search for Hotels in Coron or Coron Hotels but a recommendation is always appreciated.

Pagosa Springs Colorado United States

MMAdmin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:34:09 +0000

Pagosa Springs – one of the largest and hottest natural springs in the world
The Utes called the sulfur-rich mineral springs “Pah gosah” meaning “healing waters”
Great Pagosa Hot Springs have touted the miraculous curative powers of these ancient waters.

Pagosa Springs is a . If you have been there, please let me know through a comment below.
How was it? .. What was the best thing about it and what’s cool near by?

What I know about the spa so far…
Temp: Temperature range: 145 degrees Fahrenheit
Minerals: Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Silica, Chloride, Fluoride, Arsenic, Boron, Iron, Lithium, Manganese, Sulfate, Zinc.

Location
Pagosa Springs is located in Colorado, United States
Click here for map and smart phone directions.

Hot Spring Links and Other Spa Info
* Official site link: http://pagosa.com/

Nearby Hotels
I usually search for Hotels in Colorado or Colorado Hotels but a recommendation is always appreciated.

Hanmer Springs Canterbury New Zealand

MMAdmin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:08:33 +0000

Hanmer Springs is New Zealand’s premier alpine spa destination.
The hot springs were produced by the fractured rock bed along the Hanmer fault.
“Old World but Modern charm!”

Hanmer Springs is a Thermal Pools and Spa. If you have been there, please let me know through a comment below.
How was it? .. What was the best thing about it and what’s cool near by?

What I know about the spa so far…
Temp: 28-42° C
Minerals:

Location
Hanmer Springs is located in Canterbury, New Zealand
Click here for map and smart phone directions.

Hot Spring Links and Other Spa Info
* Official site link: http://www.hanmersprings.co.nz/

Nearby Hotels
I usually search for Hotels in Canterbury or Canterbury Hotels but a recommendation is always appreciated.

Lava Hot Springs Idaho United States

MMAdmin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:05:10 +0000

Lava Hot Springs was a gathering location for many nomadic tribes, including the Utes, Paiutes, Cheyenne and Flathead tribes and more prominently the Shoshone and Bannock Bands.
Lava Hot Springs is bubbling out of natural underground springs.
Lava Hot Springs’ hot water is laden with minerals, but has no sulfur and therefore no bad odor.

Lava Hot Springs is a . If you have been there, please let me know through a comment below.
How was it? .. What was the best thing about it and what’s cool near by?

What I know about the spa so far…
Temp: 102˚ to 112˚ degrees.
Minerals:

Location
Lava Hot Springs is located in Idaho, United States
Click here for map and smart phone directions.

Hot Spring Links and Other Spa Info
* Official site link: www.lavahotsprings.com

Nearby Hotels
I usually search for Hotels in Idaho or Idaho Hotels but a recommendation is always appreciated.

Red Hill Day Spa Victoria Australia

MMAdmin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:01:11 +0000

Red Hill Spa along with http://www.lancemore.com.au/lindenderry/spa is a Day Spa, just around the corner from the Peninsula Hot Springs which are wonderful.
Red Hill Spa has a whole set of wonderful day spa treatments.
The hot rock massage is supposed to be great.

Red Hill Day Spa is a Day Spa. If you have been there, please let me know through a comment below.
How was it? .. What was the best thing about it and what’s cool near by?

What I know about the spa so far…
Temp:
Minerals:

Location
Red Hill Day Spa is located in Victoria, Australia
Click here for map and smart phone directions.

Hot Spring Links and Other Spa Info
* Official site link: http://redhillspa.com.au/

Nearby Hotels
I usually search for Hotels in Victoria or Victoria Hotels but a recommendation is always appreciated.

Blue Lagoon Grindavík Iceland

MMAdmin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 06:58:49 +0000

The water present in the lagoon is a natural wonder, which is a blend of many healthy minerals that are beneficial for human body.
The Blue Lagoon holds six million liters of geothermal seawater, which is renewed every 40 hours.
Europe’s highest flow rate hot spring

Blue Lagoon is a Geothermal Spring. If you have been there, please let me know through a comment below.
How was it? .. What was the best thing about it and what’s cool near by?

What I know about the spa so far…
Temp: Temperature range: 37-39 degrees Celsius / 98-102 degrees Fahrenheit
Minerals:

Location
Blue Lagoon is located in Grindavík, Iceland
Click here for map and smart phone directions.

Hot Spring Links and Other Spa Info
* Official site link: http://www.bluelagoon.com/

Nearby Hotels
I usually search for Hotels in Grindavík or Grindavík Hotels but a recommendation is always appreciated.

Crystal Hot Springs Honeyville, Utah United States

MMAdmin — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 06:47:34 +0000

Crystal Hot Springs, was originally named Madsen Hot Springs.
Crystal Hot Springs became a business enterprise in 1901, because of its exceptional crystal clear waters.
Crystal Hot Springs was used by the Native Americans as a campsite during the winter.

Crystal Hot Springs is a Pool and Spa. If you have been there, please let me know through a comment below.
How was it? .. What was the best thing about it and what’s cool near by?

What I know about the spa so far…
Temp: 60.0° Celsius (140.0 ° Fahrenheit)
Minerals:

Location
Crystal Hot Springs is located in Honeyville, Utah, United States
Click here for map and smart phone directions.

Hot Spring Links and Other Spa Info
* Official site link: http://www.crystalhotsprings.net/

Nearby Hotels
I usually search for Hotels in Honeyville, Utah or Honeyville, Utah Hotels but a recommendation is always appreciated.