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Why a Vacation at a Health Resort ? The custom of combining a vacation with a program to improve health is far from new. From the ancient Romans onward through centuries, generation after generation has followed this practice. The Spa Resort environment is designed to relax, refresh and to renew body and spirit. Under the direction of the spa physicians, an individualized therapy plan is developed. The treatment begins with relaxation therapy including warm bath, body massages and mud packs. After that, exercise - passive or active - is introduced. At each stage, patients are getting psychological support. There are also discussions focusing on nutrition and the beneficial effect of a customized dietary plan.


After only a week’s spa therapy, you will notice positive changes in your body. To achieve maximum results from your spa vacation, the recommended length of stay is three weeks. By the end of the third week, you will be completely revitalized and rejuvenated.


Hungary is very rich in healing thermal waters. About half a million cubic meters of thermal water rushes up every day from natural springs and drilled wells throughout the country. 

Medicinal waters are used in two basic ways: 

for bathing and as a drinking cure

Bathing for medical purposes has a millennial past in Europe. Bathing had different and various functions among ancient peoples. Hippocrates examined the utilization of medicinal waters for treatment. Several of his conclusions are still valid today. A new prospering era of balneology - the science of medicinal waters - together with hydrotherapy - water cure - started in the 19th century. The aspects of hydrotherapy have changed significantly during the last few decades. Today’s treatments are not restricted to using medicinal waters only. A contemporary “spa physician” is a rheumatologist, internist or gynecologist with a wide range of knowledge. A complex therapy including the use of medicinal waters, physical exercises, massages, electro-therapy and diet plan shows better and quicker results.


The Romans were the first to build baths on the territory of today’s Hungary 2000 years ago. 11 baths have been excavated in the northern part of Budapest left behind by the Romans.

Johannine knights established the first spa-hospitals on the site of today’s Lukács and Császár baths (close to the Margaret bridge on the Buda side of the city). Hungarian spas became respected world-wide during the reign of King Sigismund, when Buda was the capital of the German - Roman Empire. A detailed description of a huge spa palace and several smaller spas was submitted by a French nobleman called Bertrandon de la Broquiere, Master of the Horse to the court of Philip II., Prince of Bourgogne. in 1432. 


Under the reign of Matthias, the great Renaissance King, the spas of Buda still had a bustling life. The first scientific description of the thermal springs of Buda was prepared by Vadianus in 1512, mentioning that the water is too hot for the human hand.


Though the Turkish occupation in the 16th century caused great damage to the country, its bathing culture was untouched, even new baths were established by the Turks. Several of these Turkish baths still exist in their original form.


Budapest is known as the “Spa Capital of the World”. There are over 100 medicinal water springs in Budapest alone. After the daily treatments, patients may enjoy all the advantages of a great European city: theatre, sightseeing, excursions, museums and shopping. Numerous metropolitan spa hotels were built in the last decades to cater the needs of international and Hungarian clientele. In these contemporary hotels basic balneotherapy and complete spa therapy are available together with beauty treatments and diet plans. 

In the countryside Spa Resorts, Héviz, Sárvár and Bük, are located in the most picturesque region of Hungary. Basic balneotherapy and the highly efficient complete spa therapy is available in serene countryside setting. After treatments enjoy the scenery, the great outdoors and get acquainted with the neighboring historical small towns, castles and villages. 

There is no better way to step into the new, exciting 21st century than revitalized and rejuvenated. A spa vacation in one of the Hungarian Spa Resorts is the place where you can get ready for the new challenges.

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