Hungary A Garden of Well being

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The Romans were the first to fall in love with
Hungary, but certainly not the last...
There are many stereotypes about Hungary:
goulash and an impenetrable language,
to name but a few...
But leave them at home – if you know where
to look, Hungary is a secret garden of healing
and wellness. The ancient Romans were no
strangers to this fact. It is said that wherever the
Romans went, they built, and where they built,
they bathed. When the legions of Emperor Tiberius
incorporated the province of Pannonia along the
shores of the Danube into the Empire in the year
10 B.C., they discovered, to their joy, an abundance
of hot springs gushing out healing water.
They knew of salus per aquam (“healing by
water”) and made maximum use of this natural
treasure. More than two millennia have passed, but
the thermal water is showing no sign of running
dry. All over the country, it bubbles and rushes
beneath the Earth’s crust, so it’s no wonder the
tireless search for black gold – oil – ends time
and again due to the discovery of new thermal
springs. The Creator has been good to the
Magyars, and the “white gold“ is a treasure used
by increasing numbers of health-conscious people
around the globe. Of course, today‘s uses of
the therapeutic water bear little resemblance to
those of the Roman Empire. Thermal water is now
recommended for a wide variety of conditions,
from the scourge of the modern age, stress, to
joint pain and gynaecological or skin complaints.
Whatever the ailment, Hungary‘s healing garden
has just the cure.
Patients are spoilt for choice not only in
terms of the wide range of wellness spas and
resorts equipped according to the highest
medical standards, but also when it comes to
accommodation – there is something for all tastes
and budgets. From wellness centres, medicinal
spas and five-star castle hotels to family-run bed
and breakfasts and holiday homes; satisfaction
is guaranteed. Whether you chose one of the
famous cities, such as Budapest, Eger, Esztergom,
Szeged or Visegrád, the opulent vineyards of
Transdanubia, or the holiday capital of Lake
Balaton, there is something for everyone.
For years, Hungary has been recognised as
Europe‘s fountain of youth, and perhaps the jewel
in the country‘s sparkling crown is Hévíz, at the
western tip of Balaton, a thermal lake of almost
five hectares adorned with water lilies.
But there are high-quality spas and services for
good health and good looks alike in
almost every corner of Hungary.
And it’s not just Hungarian dentists
that offer world-class treatment
at incredible prices. Cosmetic
surgeons, eye specialists and
experts in internal medicine
– cardiologists, in particular –
charge low fees that would
be unthinkable in other
European countries,
and they all operate to
the highest possible
standards.
Need any more convincing to spend a
relaxing holiday in one of the sunniest
and most hospitable countries in the
world? Sit back and leaf through this
brochure to learn more about the
centuries of bathing culture that awaits
you wherever you go in Hungary.
Or visit the land of healing
springs online at:
www.spasinhungary.com
Historical landmarks
built on water
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French novelist Jules Romains ranked Budapest
among the most beautiful river cityscapes in
Europe. What he failed to mention is that the pearl
of the Danube is also the world‘s most beautiful
spa resort. The Hungarian capital is home to
millions of people as well as dozens of therapeutic
baths. No fewer than 123 thermal springs release
over 30,000 cubic metres of mineral-rich water to
the surface, filling the pools and tubs of spas and
bathing temples, both ancient and state-of-the-art.
Take for instance the Rudas Baths, crowned
with a giant oriental dome built in the days of the
Ottoman Empire. The 16th-century bathhouse
is popular not only with sufferers of locomotive
disorders, but also with tourists craving a relaxing
end to a sightseeing tour and even party-goers
in search of music, cold drinks and something
different on a Saturday night. By contrast,
the hot water of the elegant neo-Baroque
Széchenyi Baths behind Heroes‘ Square on the
Pest side, offers scenic open-air bathing even in
the winter months. Many people come here just to
gossip and unwind, but elderly men, with just their
shoulders out of the water as they play chess at
the water‘s edge, are also a familiar sight.
It just goes to show that baths are temples
for the mind as well as the body.
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The Gellért Baths, built in the striking
Secessionist style, is a much more visible
landmark at the foot of the hill of the same name.
Opened in 1918, it comprises of 13 pools,
fed from the depths of the hillside.
The world‘s first wave pool was completed
here in 1927 and is still in operation today.
The thermal water contains a rich cocktail of
minerals, including calcium, magnesium, hydrogen
carbonate and sodium, ingredients known for
powerful medicinal properties that can ease and
even cure back complaints, bronchitis and joint
pain. The complex was fully renovated in 2008,
bringing new shine to its trademark blue tiles and
ensuring an unforgettable bathing experience.
These three baths are just the best-known
examples of Budapest‘s unbroken love of bathing
through the ages – and why it’s often said that a
Hungarian both has his local pub and his local
baths. And what is enjoyed by people is also
popular with animals. The Budapest Zoo is the
only place in the world where hippopotamuses
breed in captivity. Experts claim this is down to the
aphrodisiac effects of the Széchenyi pool water,
in which the animals spend their contented days.
For those seeking the ultimate relaxing city break,
the public park on Margaret Island represents
the green lungs of Budapest.
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The Ramada Resort Budapest is a four-star superior conference and wellness hotel, it has 309 rooms; a conference centre
with a capacity of almost 1000; a spa, wellness and fitness unit
and an entertainment centre.
In the Oriental Spa, Wellness and Fitness Centre, the circular
relaxation bath delimited by glass walls, the shrine-like dusky
mandala bath area and the Sauna World form an isle of peace.
The Beauty Farm of the Wellness Centre offers beauty programmes
and special massages
The Aquaworld Budapest water empire is Central Europe’s
biggest indoor water theme park: 11 slides, 17 pools, surf pool
which is extraordinary even in Europe and further amusement
elements will make the complex unique among the touristic attractions of Hungary.
Extreme sports fans may try the scuba-diving and the outdoor
adventure park besides surfing.
Sporty guests may choose their favourite form of physical exercise
form: volleyball, tennis, in case of bad weather squash court and
fitness room
Location:
Northern part of Budapest, just off the Pest abutment of Megyeri
Bridge alon the new M0 ring.
FURTHER INFORMATION AND RESERVATION
Ramada Resort – Aquaworld Budapest
C|A H-1044 Budapest, Íves út 16. | T|P +36 1 2313 600 | F +36 1 2313 619 | E [email protected]
www.ramadaresortbudapest.hu | www.aqua-world.hu
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Cinetrip, SPArty
in the Rudas Baths
a cool mix of bathing culture
and the party scene
The historical ambiance of the Rudas Baths is regularly
pepped up by DJs, acrobatic and laser shows
and plenty of dancing.
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Hungary‘s superlatives:
A Thermal lake, salt cliffs
and cave baths
An unmissable party location for those looking for something
out of the ordinary, the first Cinetrip event at the baths
was staged in 1998 as a celebration of silent film with musical
accompaniment. Since 2007, the Cinetrip SPArty has
been known as one of the craziest party nights in the world.
Many an international DJ has made his – or her – Hungarian début
here and breathed new life into the local music scene.
Four bathing temples supply a variety of styles, including disco
classics from the 70s and 80s, backed by wild LED installations,
bootlegs and other surprises as bathers bask in the warm water
right through until four in the morning.
Electronic music permeates from the pools to the
entrance hall and even the changing rooms of
this ancient Turkish bath.
Dress code: bathing costume, flip-flops and a towel.
Sunglasses not required, diving goggles recommended!
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The thermal lake of Hévíz is without exaggeration
the world‘s most beautiful bath tub. Furthermore, it
is literally overflowing with healing water. The lake,
extending across an area of almost five hectares
at the south-western corner of Lake Balaton,
is brimming with warm, alkaline and slightly
radioactive water rich in potassium salts, sulphur
and hydrogen carbonate. The spring‘s powerful
curative properties include relief for rheumatism,
treatment for gynaecological complaints and
stimulation of metabolism. But Hévíz is not just
for those with aches and pains, perfectly healthy
people also come here to unwind and enjoy the
beauty of this unique spa. See for yourself by hiring
a rubber ring and drifting dreamlike between the
water lilies, floating on the water’s idyllic surface.
In summer, the lake reaches temperatures of 35°C,
but the water never falls below 25°C, not even in
the icy cold of winter. The temperature and water
quality are maintained throughout the year, thanks
to a gushing thermal spring that refills the lake
every 48 hours. The lake‘s signature bathhouses,
built entirely of wood and with picturesque red
roofs, provide an eye-catching
backdrop to unparalleled relaxation.
The resort of Hévíz – derived from the Hungarian
word for “hot water” – is likened to Eldorado
by wellness tourists, many of whom return year
after year. It‘s little wonder the ancient ancestors
of the Magyars are said to have settled in the
neighbourhood of this miraculous spring.
Today, their descendants can benefit from bathing
complexes equipped for every nuance of modern
health care. From therapeutic massage, packs
using mud from the bottom of the lake, electro- and
hydrotherapy, water aerobics and physiotherapy,
personable and highly qualified staff are on hand to
pamper guests from head to toe.
And don‘t worry about the language barrier, the vast
majority of specialists and doctors speak excellent
English and are able to respond to all your needs.
The stated aim of every treatment is to heal all
ailments or at least ease the pain in the weeks and
months following the patient‘s return home.
And the claim that “the water of Hévíz can heal
anything – even a broken heart”
is no empty cliché.
Information:
Hévíz Tourism Marketing Association
H‐8380 Hévíz, Rákóczi u. 2.
Tel.: +36‐83/540‐131, Fax: +36‐83/540‐132
[email protected], www.hevizmarketing.hu
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Hungary’s superlatives
Hungary
NaturMed
Hotel Carbona superior
Information:
H‐8380 Hévíz, Attila u. 1.
Tel.: +36 83 501 500
Fax: +36 83 340 468
[email protected]
www.carbona.hu
GPS: N 46.79195o E 17.18824o
Hévíz B4
The NaturMed Hotel Carbona****superior,
as the Best Wellness Hotel of the year 2009 in
Hungary (Bussiness Traveller Hungary Corporate
Award) with 261 rooms and suites is located in
the centre of Hévíz, about 500 metres from the
largest natural spa-lake of Europe – Lake Hévíz.
Prestige Ház Apartment 
A wide range of relax- and active programmes
make you fit, as tennis courts with cinder floor,
fitness room, organised bike tours, conditioning
exercises, aqua - fitness, oriental relaxation
excercises and treatments (such as Tai Chi,
Thai-, Shiatsu- and Yumeiho massage).
The cosy restaurant of the hotel welcomes its
guests with Hungarian and international culinary
specialities, dishes of the reform cuisine, plentiful
buffet breakfast, live music in the Platan Café
& Juice Bar.
Our offer – Cuddle days to feel good:
3 nights with halfboard (buffet), 1 aromatic
massage, 1 hydroxeur bath, using of bathes,
fitness room, bathrobe.
Here you can find everything you would
possibly require for a pleasant, enjoyable
relaxation: impressive-sized swimming-pool
(25m x 12,5m), sauna-island, open-air activitypool, thermal bath, vital-wellness treatments.
The hotel offers complex and effective treatments
for locomotor diseases and a full scale of
wellness programs based on various natural
curative methods (various types of massages,
baths and packs), fasting cure and thalasso
therapie both for young and old people.
Information:
H‐8380 Hévíz, Kodály Zoltán u. 26.
Tel.: +36 83 540 122
Fax: +36 83 540 123
[email protected]
www.prestigehaz.hu
GPS: 46.7966582, 17.1886499
Hévíz B4
The Apartment Prestige Ház is situated in a
tranquil environment 400 metres away from
downtown and 800 metres away from the
Thermal Lake.
Spa & Wellness
Hotel Fit 
Information:
H‐8380 Hévíz, Kossuth Lajos u. 76.
Tel.: +36 83 340 484
Fax: +36 83 340 527
[email protected]
www.fithotel.hu
GPS: N 46°46’51.31” E 17°11’20.14”
Hévíz B4
The at the beginning of the year 2008 completely
renewed Spa & Wellness Hotel Fit**** can be
H‐8380 Hévíz, Rákóczi u. 1‐3.
Tel.: +36 83 542 140
Fax: +36 83 542 141
[email protected]
www.palacehotelheviz.hu
Hévíz B4
Palace Hotel Hévíz: offering the most spacious
guest rooms in the Western Lake Balaton Region.
With its distinguished look Palace Hotel emerges
from the picturesque surroundings of the
Hévíz Thermal Lake which is renowned for its
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found 300 metres from the unique Medicinal Lake
of Hévíz, in a central, but quiet district.
The spa and wellness hotel in familiar
atmosphere offers 51 rooms with balcony,
sparelax pool with medicinal water, whirlpool,
infrasauna, Finnish sauna, aromacabine,
steambath, adventure shower, fitness-room,
saltcabine and relax garden. You can get
altenative massages and wellness-treatments
beside the traditional cure of Hévíz agains
locomotor diseases at our therapy department.
We pamper you in our restaurant and drink-bar
during your stay at our spahotel.
Spa & Medical Hotel Aquamarin 
Palace Hotel Hévíz 
Information:
The hotel is a perfect choice for those who are
looking for an exclusive place for recreation near
Lake Balaton. Hévíz, the gem of the West-Balaton
area, has unique attractions such as wellness
services, therapies based on hundreds of years
of tradition and experience, many significant
sights, wonderful hiking routes, cultural
programmes and events. Our high-class services,
luxurious suites, our wellness area, professional
staff provide pleasant relaxation for individual
travellers and for groups as well.
magnificent, curative water. It is situated
in the pedestrian street of the town, just within
200 meters from the Thermal Lake. Our hotel
offers 165 individually furnished, spacious
rooms and apartments mostly with balcony.
All hotel residents have full access to the
following hotel facilities on a complimentary
basis: wellness pool, Jacuzzi, Finnish and aroma
saunas, steam room, fitness room, sunbathing
terrace, WiFi, internet corner. Indulge with a wide
range of traditional and alternative massages,
medical and beauty treatments. Also features:
restaurant offering contemporary international
and traditional local cuisine, cosy cafe and hotel
garage.
Information:
H‐8380 Hévíz, Honvéd u. 14.
Tel.: +36 83 545 960
Fax: +36 83 343 136
[email protected]
www.hotelaquamarin.hu
Hévíz B4
The Hotel Aquamarin is one of the eldest
medicinal hotel in Hévíz, 800 m far from the
Thermal Lake Hévíz. The hotel has two annexes.
In the renovated part of the hotel (***B building)
all rooms has bath, separate WC, CATV,
telephone, minibar and balcony.
The therapeutical services are based on the
42 °C own medicinal spring: medical control,
diverse types of massage, electrotherapy,
hydrotherapy, medicinal gymnastics, mudpack,
fluoride-sulphur pack, weight bath, 2 indoor and
1 outdoor basins.
Gastronomy:
breakfast buffet, menu card, salad buffet.
Other services:
drinkbar-cafe, hairdresser, safe, manicure,
pedicure, solarium, infrasauna, parking in the
hotelpark.
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Pampering and relaxation
in Danubius Hotels
in Spa Hévíz!
In a green-forested valley, only 6 km from Lake Balaton, is the
world’s largest natural, thermal water expanse – LAKE HÉVÍZ.
Within 300 metres of this unique geographical phenomenon
you can find two exclusive health spas. Danubius Health Spa
Resort Hévíz and Aqua, specialized in traditional therapeutic
services, pampering well being and beauty treatments as well
as various relaxing and fitness programmes, are using natural
resources as a basis of healing therapies.
Tradition, experience and expertise
in Danubius Health Spa Resort Hévíz superior
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2000 m2 spa, wellness and water world
200 m2 hydro-pool with underwater music and light effects
indoor swimming pool, indoor thermal baths, whirlpool
sauna oasis, steam bath, hot-air bath
Finnish log sauna with sauna show on Friday and Sunday
Emporium Beauty and Wellness Salon, cosmetic treatments with the famous products
of the French firm Clarins
20 different massages, aroma baths
Danubius Premier Fitness Club
VITAL VINO DAYS
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4 nights stay with half board
1 whirlpool with wine, 1 massage with grape seed oil (20’)
from EUR
288 / person / programme
Phone: (+36 83) 889 403
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Fax: (+36 83) 889 402
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[email protected]
Total spa relaxation in the first all inclusive
spa and wellness hotel in Hévíz,
in Danubius Health Spa Resort Aqua
Aqua all inclusive means more value for your money and a wide range
of services for your health
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200 m2 hydro pool with in- and outdoor basins
thermal pool, swimming pool and Kneipp tread-basin in the garden
sauna, sunning terrace
cosmetics with Babor, Kaviczky products, different types of massages
entertainments for adults and children
fitness room, numerous recreation opportunities
AQUA ORIENTAL
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4 nights stay with all inclusive board
1 relax massage (20`), 1 Ayurveda massage (50’), 1 Exotic aromatic bath
from EUR
330 / person / programme
Phone: (+36 83) 889 401
danubiushotels.com/heviz
danubiushotels.com/aqua
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Fax: (+36 83) 889 402
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[email protected]
For more information or a special offer, please turn to the reservation.
Hungary
Immerse yourself
Immerse yourself
in yet more fantastic
thermal baths
Through the coniferous forest hills
near Egerszalók, a terrace of snow-white calcium
crystals is visible from a distance on the approach
from Budapest, to the south-east.
In 2007, a spectacular modern wellness and
therapy complex was constructed around the salt
cliff, welcoming guests interested
not only in the rich array of treatments available,
but also in the unusual ambiance
of this unique natural phenomenon.
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A trip further north-east through the dark and
unspoilt forest of the Bükk Hills emerges yet another
noteworthy sight, the celebrated cave baths of
Miskolc-Tapolca. This network of grotto pools is
connected by narrow corridors like a chain of pearls,
each filled with soothing water and enclosed by a
rock ceiling. Nowhere in the world has water of such
ideal bathing temperature been found in karst caves,
while the colourfully illuminated rock formations
hidden in nooks and crannies give the bath a surreal
aura. As if created by the hand of a wizard, this is a
real wonder of the world.
Information:
Information:
Salt Hill Thermal Spa
H‐3394 Egerszalók, Forrás út 4.
Tel.: +36 36 688 500
Fax: +36 36 688 550
[email protected]
www.szalokfurdo.hu
Cave‐Bath Miskolc‐Tapolca
H‐3519 Miskolc‐Tapolca, Pazár sétány
Tel.: +36 46 560 030
Fax: +36 46 370 998
[email protected]
www.barlangfurdo.hu
Egerszalók F2
Miskolc‐Tapolca F1
Goethe‘s Sorcerer‘s Apprentice would have
been grateful for Hungary‘s endless supply
of water – and his master would have never
dreamed of blocking a single one of the valuable
springs bubbling up from the earth. People from
all over the world come here to enjoy full-body
rehabilitation, including therapeutic massage
with balneotherapy, mud packs, hydrotherapy,
weight baths and therapeutic exercise.
The therapy pool, where bathers are advised to
stay no longer than 20 minutes, is filled each day
with medicinal water, coming straight from the
source. There are also pools where the spring
water is mixed with thermal water as well as tubs
containing filtered thermal water to allow longer
periods of relaxation. Don‘t be surprised, then,
that your nose senses a thermal bath before
your eyes. Also, the green or brown hue of the
water in the medicinal pools should not put
anyone off, as this is a hallmark of the water‘s
powerful, curative ingredients.
In addition to classical treatments,
all medicinal baths, spa hotels and therapy
centres also provide wellness packages and
alternative medicine services. To complete the
range of services available, highly qualified
dentists, eye specialists and cosmetic
surgeons provide their services at astonishingly
competitive rates. Patients will find everything
they need under one roof, allowing them to
comfortably make their way from one treatment
to another, wearing nothing more than a
bathrobe. And besides the spa town of Budapest
and the lake of youth at Hévíz, let us introduce
seven more thermal baths, all among the biggest
and most beautiful in Hungary.
A stay in one of these world-famous resorts
offers something for every generation: while the
children have a whale of a time on the water
slides, their parents and grandparents can sit
back and enjoy the rejuvenating medicinal water
or allow themselves to be pampered by a team
of on-site wellness experts.
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Sárvár (B3)
Halfway between Vienna and Lake Balaton, on the
banks of the River Rába, this historic town boasts
a wonderful botanical garden and the medieval
Nádasdy Castle. These sights are complemented
by a first-class bathing and rehabilitation complex,
complete with wellness, adventure and openair pools. The resort also offers a broad range
of alternative therapies such as Qigong, crystal
meditation and acoustic massage that can work
wonders with migraine sufferers. The beauty salon
offers everything the heart could desire – from
chocolate packs to “flower magic” massage. The
health park, equipped with a sauna bathed in
natural light and a modern gym, is also hugely
popular, and the little ones will love the kindergarten
with its paddling pool and fun-filled children‘s events.
Sárvár is blessed with two types of medicinal water,
Bükfürdõ (B3)
Information:
Medicinal Spa of Bük
H‐9740 Bükfürdõ,
Thermál krt. 2.
Tel.: +36 94 558 080
Fax: +36 94 358 023
[email protected]
www.bukfurdo.hu
A total of 11 open-air pools of varying temperatures
and an Olympic-size swimming pool are open
from May to October and a further 11 covered and
four semi-covered pools are available to guests
all year round. The adjoining therapy centre with
a 13-hectare park area is staffed by specialists in
rheumatology and internal medicine and awaits
patients and guests throughout the year.
At the foot of the Alps, and some 100 kilometres
from Vienna, the therapy area of this thermal bath
has recently been renovated from the ground up.
The alkaline water rises from a depth of
1,283 metres beneath the surface at a temperature
of 58°C, and because of its high iron, calcium,
magnesium, iodine and flourine content,
it is ideal for bathing and drinking treatments.
The water has been effective in treating the
following conditions: calcification, osteoarthritis,
bone atrophy, Bechterew‘s disease, chronic
inflammation of the joints and soft-tissue,
rheumatism, chronic and urological inflammations,
and digestive disorders. Rehabilitation following
orthopaedic- and neurosurgery as well as general
relief from the stress of modern life are also
provided.
Outside the spa, there is an 18-hole golf course
not far away as well as the medieval town centre
of Sopron some 80 kilometres away, an attractive
destination for a day-trip. The city is remembered
fondly as the place where the Iron Curtain was
opened to allow the first tide of East Germans
freedom in 1989.
Hunguest Hotel Répce Gold 
Information:
H‐9740 Bükfürdô, Európa u. 3.
Tel.: +36 94 558 558
Fax: +36 94 358 460
[email protected]
www.hotelrepcegold.hunguesthotels.com
GPS: 47.38339 16.78713
Bükfürdô B3
The Hunguest Hotel Répce Gold**** lies in
Bükfürdő.
• Mediterranean-style rooms,
family rooms, spacious apartments and
VIP suites with Jacuzzi
• Wellness Island – swimming pool, Jacuzzi,
bubble bath, Finnish sauna, infra sauna, steam
cabin, ice waterfall
• Sport programmes – nordic-walking, aqua
fitness, gymnastics, bicycle tours, fitness room
• Massages, hairdresser, beauty salon,
manicure, pedicure
• The restaurant has Hungarian, international
cuisine as well as specialities of the house
• Medical Spa of Bük is easy to reach through an
indoor corridor which was built between the
hotel and the Spa
Hunguest Hotel Répce 
Information:
H‐9740 Bükfürdô, Termál krt. 41.
Tel.: +36 94 358 058
Fax: +36 94 358 460
[email protected]
www.hotelrepce.hunguesthotels.com
GPS: 47.38350 16.78728
Bükfürdô B3
The Hunguest Hotel Répce*** lies in Bükfürdő.
Its world famous thermal water, the subalpine
climate, the scenic spots along are all essential
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both of which flow into the therapeutic pools directly
from the springs and are recommended for treating
chronic and degenerative joint and spine conditions,
broken bones and post-operative complaints.
Rehabilitation treatments have proved highly
successful. One of the springs originates 2,000 metres
underground, supplying unusually soft, warm
water with a very high salt content. The famous
Sárvár thermal crystal medicinal salt is produced
by a process of evaporation and used to cure
gynaecological complaints, rheumatism, muscular
disorders and breathing conditions. An on-site
riding school, almost every kind of water sport and
a Formula 1 track within 20 kilometres all provide
ample opportunities for exercise and entertainment
after your treatment. Sopron, Kőszeg, Lake Balaton
and Vienna are also only a short drive away.
conditions of the guests recovery,
relaxation and recreation.
• The hotel lies in a quiet and paceful
setting surrounded by shady trees
• Wellness Island – swimming pool, Jacuzzi,
bubble bath, sauna, steam cabin
• Sport programmes – nordic-walking, aqua
fitness, gymnastics, bicycle tours
• Massages, hairdresser, beauty salon,
manicure, pedicure
• The restaurant has Hungarian, international
cuisine as well as specialities of the house
• Medical Spa of Bük is easy to reach through an
indoor corridor which was built between
the hotel and the Spa
Spirit Hotel Thermal Spa 
Information:
H‐9600 Sárvár, Vadkert krt. 5.
Tel.: +36 95 889 500
Fax: +36 95 889 515
[email protected]
www.spirithotel.eu
GPS: N 47° 17,646 E 16° 56,598
Sárvár B3
The perfect balance between earth, water,
air, fire and spirit – that’s what Spirit Hotel in
Hungary stands for.
• offers a truly unique experience with a fully
equipped and generous destination spa: 10.000 m2
SPA area – 22 pools and a large therapy, beauty
and medical-spa centre
• 273 uniquely designed rooms and suites
• most of the medical services are based on the
world famous mineral hot spring water of Sárvár
• full relaxation is guaranteed by the luxurious
Hamam (Turkish bath) or Rasul, ayurvedic
treatments or the Royal treatment with fresh
BioAloeVera Gel
• enjoy fitness activities such as tennis, Nordic walking,
cycling, horse-riding or yoga, aqua-fitness, stretching
Feel the touch of nature with a touch of luxury!
Zalakaros (B4)
This resort at the western tip of Lake Balaton is
among the most frequented medicinal baths in
Hungary. The heavenly surroundings turn any visit
into an unforgettable experience. Like in the case
of many other spas, the story of the Zalakaros
therapy and leisure complex started with the search
for fossil fuels. Instead of oil, however, researchers
found a spring containing almost every imaginable
source of healing and wellness, such as sodium
chloride and bicarbonate, sulphur, meta-boric acid
and much more. The medicinal water is ideal for
the treatment of skin, metabolic and respiratory
illnesses due to its high iodine, bromine, flourine
and sulphur concentration. Guests can dip in and
out of the various modern pools in the indoor and
open-air areas, each with different temperatures
and varying mineral contents. As the active
elements of the water must be absorbed through
the skin over time, the medicinal tubs incorporate
comfortable seats and stone recliners. The high
water temperature (32°C to 38°C) accelerates
absorption, ensuring that even patients suffering
extreme pain will find relief. In addition to a variety
of multifunctional therapy pools, thrill-seekers will
find an adventure bath with slides and whirlpools.
The imaginatively designed “experience bath” is
comprised of 12 attractions to ensure fun for all
the family, while nearby modern wellness and
rehabilitation hotels pamper guests with excellent
cuisine and an impressive array of services.
Local sights include a buffalo reserve, the
Benedictine abbey of Zalavár and the town of
Keszthely with its impressive castle built by the
Festetics dynasty. More active holidaymakers
can enjoy a long, relaxing cycle tour along the
picturesque shore of Lake Balaton, or take to
the water for a little sailing, swimming or even
windsurfing. The crowning glory of the day is wine
tasting in the evening at one of the idyllic vineyards
and restaurants in the surrounding area.
Information:
Spa and
Wellness Centre Sárvár
H‐9600 Sárvár,
Vadkert út 1.
Tel.: +36 95 523 600
Fax: +36 95 326 504
[email protected]
www.badsarvar.hu
Hungary
AquaTherm Hotel plus
Information:
H‐8749 Zalakaros,
Üdülô sor 6.
Tel.: +36 93 541 910
Fax: +36 93 541 911
info@hotel‐aquatherm.com
www.hotel‐aquatherm.com
Zalakaros B4
You can find our hotel 300 metres from the new
entrance of the spa complex. The stylish furnished
rooms (air-condition is possible) include bathroom
with shower, telephone, mini fridge and TV.
Dráva Hotel Thermal Resort 
The following services make comfort for the guests:
parking place, elevator, air-conditioned restaurant
and café, free WiFi connections in dayrooms,
medical services, special massages and treatments
(aroma, honey, relax, ayurvedic etc.), manicure,
pedicure, playground for children and sun-chairs,
closed parking place. We serve buffet breakfast
and half board.
Other services: tickets to the spa complex, bike,
organizing programs and outdoor programs, safe
and bathrobe.
Our new Wellness-Oasis provides facilities for
relaxing by the massage pool, sauna, infra sauna,
steam bath with salt- and aromatherapy and
adventure shower.
Gránit Spa, Adventure and Beach Bath
Tourinform Office
Information:
H‐8749 Zalakaros, Thermál u. 4.
H‐8749 Zalakaros, Gyógyfürdô tér 10.
Tel.: +36 93 340 420; +36 93 340 421
Fax: +36 93 340 318; +36 93 340 421
info@furdo‐zalakaros.hu;
[email protected]
www.bad‐zalakaros.hu;
www.zalakaros.hu
Zalakaros B4
Today Zalakaros is one of the most dynamically
developing spa resorts in Hungary, next to
highway M7, in the neighbourhood
of Lake Balaton.
It emanates a tranquil atmosphere with its
cleanliness and neat parks. The region’s
favourable climate, green belt, fresh air and
serene environment greatly promote relaxation
and healing. In the little settlement hidden in
picturesque environment excursions, active
recreation and sports can make your holiday
even more manifold.
family every day of the year. In summer more
than 5000 m2 water surface awaits our guests, of
which 1500 m2 is indoors, which is available for
use also in winter.
The spa water of Zalakaros is one of the most
significant ones in Europe due to its unique
composition and the quantity of the water supply.
Our guests can take advantage of a wide variety
of treatments under medical supervision.
Besides the services provided by the spa,
pleasant restaurants are at our guests’ disposal.
There are abundant accommodation offers, as
well, there are almost 7000 commercial places of
accommodation, 3-4 star hotels, holiday houses,
guesthouses, camping, and private types of
accommodation to choose from.
Check our annual calendar of events with
colourful cultural, entertainment and gastronomic
programmes!
The more than 40-year old spa, adventure and
beach bath ensures calm relaxation, recreation
and an exciting bath experience for the whole
H‐7815 Harkány, Kossuth L. u. 7.
Tel./Spa: +36 72 480 251
Fax/Spa: +36 72 480 435
Tel./Tourinform: +36 72 479 624
[email protected],
[email protected]
www.harkanyfurdo.hu
www.harkany.hu
Harkány C5
Harkány is a nice town of South-Hungary.
The spa and open-air bath of Harkány has
around 180 year-old history. We have written
www.spasinhungary.com
H‐7815 Harkány, Bartók Béla u. 1.
Tel.: +36 72 580 980
Fax: +36 72 580 981
[email protected]
www.dravahotel.hu
GPS: 45.8542° North 18.23969° East
Harkány C5
The Dráva Hotel Thermal Resort is situated in the
Europe-famous spa resort Harkány, in the south of
Hungary, 25 km from Pécs. The hotel is located right
next to the thermal spa of Harkány.
All our rooms have a private bathroom, air
conditioning, television, mini bar, safe and telephone.
A selection of our rooms can offer a balcony, too.
Internet access is available throughout the hotel.
We ensure total recreation with our newly designed
wellness center which includes: experience bath
(swimming pool, Jacuzzi, experience tower, whirlpool
bed), sauna, infra sauna, salt-room, steam chamber,
fitness room, medical massage, sunbathing terrace,
drink bar, park, playground, Kneipp walkway. In the
garden tennis courts, volleyball fields are available.
In the medical department our guest can have
medical water baths and enjoy all kind of massages.
Hajdúszoboszló (G2)
A popular destination for rheumatism sufferers,
this resort of superlatives, is situated in the
north-east of the Great Plains (Puszta), about
200 kilometres from Budapest. The town on the
edge of the Hortobágy National Park is blessed with
approximately 2,000 hours of sunshine per year
and is also home to Hungary‘s largest bathing and
rehabilitation complex, employing no fewer than
eight rheumatologists. A total of 30 giant pools of
healing brown water are scattered over 30 hectares
of land. The effectiveness of the water in treating
rheumatism lies in its high iodine and bromine
content. The concentration of salt in the water
here is five times more than that found in seawater.
This is complemented by oestrogen and a range of
trace elements, including titanium, copper and lead;
ingredients employed in 40 different treatments with
proven results. And it goes without saying that the
many departments in the complex meet the latest
medical standards. Recent research has shown
that the likelihood of a successful cure for a wide
range of diseases is considerably higher here than
it had been previously thought. These conditions
include spinal disorders, osteoporosis and artery
calcification. The weight bath treatment developed
in Hungary has proved particularly beneficial.
An aquapark has also been created around the
spring, a bathing oasis with 11 freshwater pools,
including a naturist island, wave, bubble and
children‘s pools.
Hunguest Hotel Aqua‐Sol 
Information:
H‐4200 Hajdúszoboszló,
Gábor Áron u. 7‐9.
Tel.: +36 52 273 310
Fax: +36 52 273 340
[email protected]
www.hotelaquasol.
hunguesthotels.com
GPS: 47.45539 21.40222
Hajdúszoboszló G2
Harkány Spa
Information:
Information:
documents on the health-improving
medicinal water of Harkány since 1823.
The excellent natural environment,
the health-providing quality of the water and
the superb surroundings made Harkány a
well-known spa. The spa was instituted by the
Batthyány family which was developed rapidly in
that age. Harkány as a „family bathing place“ is
waiting for all guests, all the year round.
The spa, wellness bath and open-air bath of
Harkány is operated by the Harkányi Gyógyfürdő Zrt.
A 1.350.000 square meters park,
covered resting places, 3 medicinal and
5 swimming water pools and a great water
slide are waiting for the visitors.
The development of town Hajdúszoboszló was
stimulated by the wonderful medicinal water
found 80 years ago by the searching activity of
geologist dr. Ferenc Pávai Vajna. During the past
seven decades our spa became world famous.
With the significant developments of the last
years, we have been making serious efforts
to raise our facilities on European niveau, we
can even give the sick people their joy for life
back, furthermore: we can provide unforgettable
relaxation for more and more families in our spa
and entertaining water centre.
We hope that providing quality services on
European standards we will be able to receive
any nation‘s visitors, and serve as good example
in the society of Hungary‘s legendary spas.
Number of rooms: 142, of which presidential
suites: 2, suites: 6, special rooms for physically
disabled persons: 6, double rooms: 128.
All rooms are air-conditioned, have telephone,
mini bar, satellite television, safe and Internet
access. There are 6 special rooms with parquet
for guests suffering from allergy. The bathrooms
have bath-tub. Most of the rooms have loggia,
terrace or French balcony.
Immerse yourself
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Hungary
Barátság Spa‐
and Wellness Hotel plus
Information:
H‐4200 Hajdúszoboszló,
Mátyás király sétány 19.
Tel.: +36 52 558 571
Fax: +36 52 558 575
[email protected]
www.baratsag.hu
Hajdúszoboszló G2
Health – Personalised for You, in Spa- and
Wellness Hotel Barátság!
Calm relaxation – Comfortable rooms,
appartements; Perfect recreation – Wellness-
and beauty treatments; The secret of the
renewing youth – Health-promoting programs;
The vital strength of the medicinal water –
Medical and bath services; World of flavour –
International, Hungarian and reform food
Treatment for illnesses of organ of locomotion,
of rheumatologic, dermatological and
gynaecological problems!
5 nights in a double room/person from185.-EUR
7 nights in a double room/person from 238.-EUR
Content: accommodation with half board
service, inside and outside pools, use of the
sauna, bathrobe, animation programs
Debrecen (H2)
Information:
Aquaticum Debrecen
H‐4032 Debrecen,
Nagyerdei park 1.
Tel.: +36 52 214 111
Fax: +36 52 346 883
[email protected]
www.aquaticum.hu
Through the centuries, Debrecen has grown
from a small market town into the second largest
city in Hungary with an internationally renowned
university. In the 16th century, Debrecen became
the centre of the Hungarian reformation of the
Protestant church and the most impressive
example of Calvinist architecture is the Great
Church, recently renovated in bright yellow on
the city‘s main square. Debrecen is also blessed
with a thermal and adventure bath supplied by
several springs and offering every possible means
of relaxation. The Aquaticum Thermal Hotel
offers everything today‘s spa guest could wish
for, including open-air and covered swimming
and therapy pools of various temperatures, and
an exotic bathing and wellness park shaded by
palm trees. The water is rich in minerals and is
particularly effective against respiratory illnesses.
Specialist treatments only available in Hungary
Specialist treatments only
available in Hungary
1. Weight bath or
underwater traction
therapy
Underwater treatment is currently only offered
in Hungarian spas, making it a genuine
“Hungaricum”. The idea is simple: the patient is
held by the neck and/or underarms, while weights
of 2 to 20 kilograms are attached to specific parts
of the body to stretch the spine and reduce or
eliminate pain. The weight bath introduced by
Dr. Károly Moll in Héviz is among the best known
and most effective methods of treatment for spinal
damage. Dr. Moll (1889 to 1982) first published his
sensational findings in 1953 and the weight bath
has been successfully employed in the treatment
of degenerative spinal conditions. The purpose
of this method is to stretch the spine by means
of the buoyancy of the thermal water and to
restore the discs to their original position.
2. The famous Hévíz
mud pack
The thermal water of Hévíz is mixed with peat,
found in thick layers at the bottom of the lake,
to produce the spa‘s famous mud packs.
The medicinal water contains high concentrations
of all the important chemicals – 80% inorganic
and 20% organic – the body needs, thereby
multiplying the effectiveness of the mud.
The healing mud is a completely natural
treatment used to ease or even cure a wide
variety of locomotive disorders, as well as certain
gynaecological and skin conditions.
The mud can have a marked effect on the body,
so it is important for the patient to be in relatively
good physical condition before the effected body
parts can be “packed”. Most patients emerge
from this treatment rejuvenated and with
a renewed lust for life.
Gyula (G4)
Information:
Gyula Castle Spa
H‐5700 Gyula,
Várkert u. 2.
Tel.: +36 66 561 350
Fax: +36 66 561 060
[email protected]
www.varfurdo.hu
www.spasinhungary.com
Close to the Romanian border, this spa town is
dominated by its medieval red-brick castle and
charming old town. The history of the Gyula
castle spa dates back only as far as 1959, but
an aquatic paradise has blossomed from the
humble beginnings. Wave pools, jet tubs and
a selection of medicinal baths help ensure all
visitors leave feeling invigorated and rejuvenated.
The medicinal water is particularly recommended
for people suffering from respiratory illnesses,
degenerative conditions and inflammation of
the joints, as well as neuropathy and a variety
of complex internal complaints. After their
treatment, patients can take advantage of the
relaxing surroundings of the large grounds of the
Almásy Castle, built some 200 years ago.
The castle is named after the family of László
Almásy, immortalised by the novel and
subsequent film “The English Patient”,
in which he was played by Ralph Fiennes.
3. Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy plays an unusually important role in
Hungarian rehabilitation and other treatments. The
goal is to treat damaged joints and improve spinal
function through a range of movement in order to
strengthen skeletal muscles and adopt a correct
posture. Physiotherapy is performed either in the
thermal water or on dry land as prescribed by the
doctor. It can be applied as a single or combined
treatment primarily to strengthen weak muscle
groups and ease restrictions on movement.
For successful physiotherapy, patients should
plan for a longer period of treatment. It is
important to add that physiotherapists are
highly respected in Hungary – it takes four years
of intensive study to acquire the necessary
qualifications.
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Hungary
Culture and relaxation in one
Healthy mind and body
in the historical ambiance of Eger (F2)
The Baroque town in northern Hungary found
a new lease of life in the 18th century. Today,
the city is marked out by its classicist cathedral,
a former Turkish minaret that now operates as
a church, and the castle towering over the old
town. A rare and impressive relic of Turkish
occupation, the 35-metre-tall minaret remains
an important feature of the Eger skyline even
today. The town is most famous for Bull‘s Blood,
its trademark ruby red wine, and its original
Turkish bathhouse. Every day, young and old
lurk in the mysterious darkness of the baths,
taking advantage of the health-giving waters
in this highlight of Hungarian bathing culture.
The entire building retains the traditions of
Ottoman architecture and contains a meditation
room, complete with atmospheric lighting and
Oriental décor, as well as a Turkish coffee house.
Relaxation and enjoyment is completed by the
nearby beach and spa where the spring water
rushes over a bed of lightly coloured pebbles.
The park also features a new, state-of-the-art
rheumatism clinic.
Information:
Eger Termal Ltd.
H‐3300 Eger, Frank Tivadar u. 5.
Tel.: +36 36 511 816
Fax: +36 36 511 815
[email protected]
www.egertermal.hu
Hunguest Hotel Flóra 
Information:
H‐3300 Eger, Fürdô u. 5.
Tel.: +36 36 513 300
Fax: +36 36 320 815
[email protected]
www.hotelflora.hunguesthotels.hu
GPS: 47.89812 North 20.38335 East
Eger F2
Hunguest Hotel Flóra is situated nearby the
historical city centre of Eger, just next to the
thermal pool and Turkish Bath.
As a result of a large investment, a new curative
and wellness centre is established in the hotel.
The guests are able to use the extended curative
treatments in a renewed, modern and quality
environment. The indoor, covered experience pool,
children’s pool and Jacuzzi with the 4 saunas of
the hotel provide all the members of the family
with an excellent opportunity for bathing.
Our guests can have further aquatic experiences
at the neighbouring thermal-water city strand,
which they can access from the foyer of the hotel,
with direct entry, free of charge all the year round.
Heaven on Earth:
A meeting place of bathing and wine culture
Tokaj and Villány, Hungary‘s two most famous wine
regions, are now offering a range of “vinotherapy”
treatments. The new Vinotherapy wellness centres
offer first-class anti-ageing courses in a friendly
and relaxed atmosphere. Many years of research
have shown that grapes and extracts from their
seeds are exceptionally suited to medically-based
cosmetic treatments. The face packs used are rich
in polyphenol, the anti-oxidant properties of which
work in conjunction with other facial treatments
Culture and relaxation in one
Many of Hungary‘s towns not only have their own medicinal spas but they are
also packed with cultural attractions. From the irresistible romance of the rolling
hills overlooking the Danube Bend to the sun‐bathed Great Plains and the
“Hungarian Alps” in the north east, each spa resort has its cultural significance.
www.spasinhungary.com
and massage to ward off free radicals and
significantly delay the ageing process of the skin.
The therapy is rounded off with a glass of exquisite
Tokaj wine or a full-bodied red from Villány.
No longer do you have to suffer in the name of
beauty; as they say in Tokaj and Villány
“Embrace youth, become more beautiful day
by day and enjoy heaven on earth with each drop.“
To your health!
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Hungary
Mosonmagyaróvár (B2)
Exploring the towns and cities of the Danube
Esztergom (D2)
As Hungary‘s first royal seat, Esztergom was
converted into a lavish residence by Prince Géza.
Among the most prominent guests of the city
was German Emperor Friedrich Barbarossa, who
came to pay his respects to King Béla III in the
12th century. The picturesque “watertown” within
the castle walls and palace of the archbishop are
well worth a visit, and St. Thomas‘s Hill provides
beautiful views of the Danube. However, Esztergom
has much more to offer. The island of Primás on
the Danube is home to Aquasziget, a milestone
of modern architecture inside and out. The “Aqua
Island” adventure centre, with its chutes, paddling
pools and play areas, offers fun for the whole
family and the health centre with its broad range
of medical facilities is also second to none. In
addition to specialising in respiratory problems,
the complex offers underwater massage and hydroand electrotherapy. The attached beauty salon, fully
equipped with the latest treatment technologies and
products, is also worth a visit. To witness the Danube
Bend in all its glory, explore the network of marked
footpaths of various levels of difficulty that rise into
the hills, particularly those extending into the DunaIpoly National Park.
Although Győr is a genuine industrial
powerhouse, it maintains the charm of its
thousand-year history as a former religious
centre. The castle on the banks of the Rába
provides a wonderful view of the historic
buildings of the old town; while perched
on St. Martin‘s Hill, just 20 kilometres to the
south, stands the legendary Benedictine
Abbey of Pannonhalma, which was listed
as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
in 1996. Here too, relaxation and
rehabilitation are the order of the
day at Győr‘s modern open-air
and thermal baths.
Information:
Information:
Rába Quelle
H‐9025 Gyôr,
Fürdô tér 1.
Tel.: +36 96 514 900
[email protected]
www.rabaquelle.hu
Lipót (C2)
For centuries, locals – making their living
as fishermen with the numberless forks and
tributaries of the Danube around – have lived in
harmony with the mysterious marshlands jampacked with small emeralds of tussocks and the
games of the floodplain forests.
Furthermore, when thermal springs were
discovered, the agricultural heart of the region,
Lipót – boasting a fantastic Thermal Aqua Park –
became a favorite holiday destination.
Even today, the diverse flora and fauna of the
region still draw many nature-loving souls and
fishing fans to this land.
Hotel Orchidea  Lipót
Information:
H‐9233 Lipót, Rákóczi u. 42‐44.
Tel.: +36 96 674 042
Fax: +36 96 674 042
[email protected]
www.orchideahotel.hu
GPS: N 47.85989, E 17.46457
Lipót C2
HOTEL ORCHIDEA IN LIPÓT is located
between Győr and Mosonmagyaróvár, 15 km
from highway M1 and 140 km from Budapest.
The hotel is situated in the Szigetköz region,
www.spasinhungary.com
It was Saint Stephen, the first king of Hungary,
who founded Moson, on the banks of the
winding Mosoni Danube. After the Castle of
Moson was destroyed, Óvár, a pretty little town
founded by Béla IV, took Moson’s previous role in
the area. Later, the two towns merged to become
Mosonmagyaróvár. Óvár’s castle – in its 16th-17th
century form – is a sight to see. Moreover, the
local thermal bath makes this art and relic packed
jolly town an irresistible place to visit.
Thermal Hotel  Mosonmagyaróvár
The attractive complex,
constructed from wood
and glass, is situated on a
peninsula and even boasts an
800-metre water-skiing course.
Visitors with aches and pains can take
their pick from a wide variety of treatments
making use of the high concentration of
carbon dioxide and sulphur dissolved in the
water, including drinking cures, inhalation,
mud packs and therapeutic massage. There
is also plenty to keep the younger generation
occupied: the completely chlorine-free water
contains 40 adventure elements, including a
38-metre water chute and a lazy river. Finally,
romantics will love the peace and quiet of
the dimly lit cubbyholes.
Gyõr (C2)
Culture and relaxation in one
which is surrounded by the river Danube.
In addition to a wide range of wellness services
such as indoor and outdoor thermal pools,
sauna, solarium, infrared sauna, fitness room,
massage, beauty salon, hairdressers, pedicure,
manicure, body treatments, and preventive
therapies, we offer a variety of recreation
programs to our guests such as bike rental,
coach rides in the untouched Szigetköz, and
motor boat rides through the wonderful branches
of the river Danube.
Our first class restaurant offers an unforgettable
gastronomic experience. A café, a confectionery
and a drink bar also await you with specialities.
H‐9200 Mosonmagyaróvár,
Kolbai K. u. 10.
Tel.: +36 96 206 871
Fax: +36 96 206 872
info@thermal‐movar.hu
www.thermal‐movar.hu
GPS: 47. 8745 / 17. 2782
Mosonmagyaróvár B2
The hotel with 47 air-conditioned rooms is
located downtown, right next to the Thermal Spa
which is one of the five most effective medical
spas in Europe.
Services: electrotherapy, mud pack from Hévíz,
tangentor, medical massage, hydrogalvan,
healing gymnastics, hairdresser, cosmetics,
manicure, pedicure, plastic surgery, dentist,
house doctor.
Spa facilities with 7 pools inside and outside,
ideal for swimming and cure; offering joy for
all age all year round. Great place for active
tourism: water sports, bike tours and horse-riders
or for taking a little break, offering „Health and
experience at one place”.
Health package: 7 nights with HB, welcome
drink, 1 traditional Hungarian buffet dinner,
1 medical consultation, 10 treatments, eyes- and
teeth control, 7 tickets to the thermal bath, use of
wellness-room (infra sauna, Jacuzzi) and parking.
Szentendre E2
Anyone who has spent some time there would
tell you how exciting and still cozy Szentendre
is – a lively town, built on the bank of the Danube.
They’d also tell you how yummy the ice cream
was that they had on the Main Square, how they
admired the ceramic figures by Margit Kovács or
how they walked up to the Catholic church and
then on towards the Serbian Orthodox Bishop
Church and the Orthodox Museum, while stuffing
lip-smacking lángos into their faces, and how
they got enchanted by one of the concerts of
a Szentendre Summer, how they learnt heaps
about Hungarian folk art when visiting Skanzen
… the list could go on and on, as Szentendre is a
never-to-get-empty bag full of goodies.
8 WATER WONDERS
Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre
Information:
H‐2000 Szentendre, Kálvária út 26.
Tel.: +36 26 300 200
Fax: +36 26 300 201
info@v‐8.hu
www.v‐8.hu
GPS: N 47.669866 E 19.060045
Szentendre E2
Pools – swimming courses, sport events,
aqua fitness, baby swimming
Wellness – leisure pool, saunas and massage
rooms, aroma and ice cabin
Restaurant – trendy menu including diet dishes,
children’s special and great delicacies
Bowling, Catering Service
Conference and event rooms, terrace
Fitness – Cardio and Body Building
equipment, personal trainers
V-MED Medical Centre – “If you care about your
health, we help to protect it”
Beauty Centre – You are refreshed
and rejuvenated in a heaven of tranquillity
Child-centred solutions – birthday or name
day parties
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Hungary
Visegrád (D2)
Szeged (F5)
Visegrád is another gem on the Danube Bend with a colourful history. The Romans were among the first to recognise its strategic position
and set up a military camp on top of the hill. Visegrád later rose to become a royal seat, enjoying its golden age under the popular art-loving
monarch King Matthias Corvinus in the 15th century. The town is also a popular tourist destination thanks to its geographical location, and it
(almost) goes without saying that beneath the Earth’s surface, medicinal waters bubble. The elixir, emerging at a temperature of 39°C, contains
hydrogen carbonate, magnesium and a number of alkaloids, all of which reduce inflammation and have a proven track record in the treatment of
rheumatism. The Lepence thermal baths have recently been fully renovated thanks to a superb hotel project in cooperation with a health centre,
employing the latest medical technologies. What‘s more, the building overlooks the Danube Bend and offers breathtaking views of the river and
the surrounding landscape.
This lively university city is much more than the
Hungarian capital of paprika and salami. Szeged‘s
trademark fish soup, generously filled with catches
from the River Tisza, is also renowned all over the
world. The city‘s landmark cathedral, town hall,
impressive synagogue and Reök Palace are all
fine examples of the Secession architecture of the
late 19th and early 20th centuries. Here, visitors will
also find a medicinal spring of the highest quality.
The Anna Thermal Baths were built in 1896 by a
Thermal Hotel Visegrád superior
Information:
H‐2025 Visegrád,
Lepence‐völgy hrsz. 1213.
Tel.: +36 26 801 900
Fax: +36 26 801 918
[email protected]
www.thv.hu
GPS: N47,76509 E18,95359
Visegrád D2
One of the most beautifully located hotels
with lovely, peaceful and friendly environment
in the Danube bend is Thermal Hotel
Visegrád****superior, situated in the close
vicinity of the Park Forest of Pilis, only 40 km far
from the city centre of Budapest.
One of the natural resources of Visegrád is the
spring water of 39°C spurting from the depth of
1300 m in the quality of mineral water.
In addition to the high iron, calcium, magnesium
and hydrogen-carbonate content of the thermal
water widely known about its contractive and
antiphlogistic effect, it also contains trace
elements and alkaloids of low salt content
essential for the human organism.
One of the specialities of the hotel is the Duna
Restaurant. On its terrace the guests may have
their meal enjoying the view of the wonderful
Danube Bend. The guests can choose from the
regularly revised menu as well as from the rich
offer of the buffet meals.
For further information and for special offers
please visit the following website: www.thv.hu
The hotel’s mission is to provide in a Renaissance
environment, in Visegrád both physical and
mental experience, in other words a Renaissance
of Experiences for families with little children,
lovers of wellness and bathing, businessmen
participating in conferences or engaged couples
who are getting prepared for their special day.
Riding through the Puszta
Kecskemét (E3)
The home town of the famous Hungarian
composer Zoltán Kodály is best known today
for its orchards, particularly its juicy apricots
ripened by the southern sun. Kecskemét is
also characterised by its attractive Secessionist
architecture from the early 20th century.
The finest example is the town hall and its
glockenspiel that still chimes on the hour. The
region around Kecskemét enjoys more sunshine
than the rest of Hungary, making it an ideal
holiday destination. A thermal spring was found
in 1987 and its water is used to treat disorders
of the locomotive organs and gynaecological
conditions, as well as broken bones and sports
injuries. The swimming complex is open all
year round and contains pools of various
temperatures, including three thermal baths.
There is also an adventure park featuring
paddling pools, waterslides, a waterfall and tub
baths for kids aged 9 to 90.
www.spasinhungary.com
Information:
Thermal and
Adventure Bath Kecskemét
H‐6000 Kecskemét,
Olimpia u. 1/a
Tel.: +36 76 481 724
Fax: +36 76 418 910
[email protected]
www.csuszdapark.hu
Information:
celebrated Hungarian architect who spent many
years studying Ottoman baths for inspiration. The
end result is a Renaissance bathhouse with striking
steam rooms, making use of the healing power of
the water rushing to the surface from a depth of 944
metres. Besides its hydrogen carbonates, the high
concentration of iron contained in the alkaline spring
makes it particularly valuable. The Anna Spa was
recently fully restored in the spirit of the turn of the
century and fitted with the latest medical equipment.
Hunguest Hotel Forrás 
Information:
H‐6726 Szeged,
Szent‐Györgyi Albert u. 16‐24.
Tel.: +36 62 566 466
Fax: +36 62 566 468
[email protected]
www.hotelforras.hunguesthotels.hu
GPS: 46.25159 20.16039
Szeged F5
Due to renovation works the Hunguest Hotel
Forrás**** will have a totally new external and
internal image and await its old and new guests
with four-star rooms and services.
The spa (Napfényfürdő Aquapolis Szeged)
in the vicinity of the hotel will also be renovated
within the framework of a HUF 6 billion
investment project due to which a new wellness,
adventure and spa facility providing a water
surface of 4400 m2 for a total of 3000 people
will offer the opportunity of curing
(daytime hospital), relaxing (”quiet wellness”),
regenerating (massage rooms, saunas)
entertaining (adventure pools) and resting
actively (the longest water slide in Europe
operating all the year round) to its guests
in each age group. Planned opening:
December 2009.
The city of music, culture and wine
Sopron (B2)
This small city at the western tip of Hungary attracts
hoards of tourists from neighbouring Austria to its
medieval old town. Lovers of the great outdoors
also come here to explore the lush, rolling
countryside in the slipstream of the Alps
with its forests of enormous horse chestnut
and pine trees criss-crossed with hiking
and cycling paths. Even on the hottest
summer days, a cool breeze descends
from the mountains, making Sopron
and its surroundings the perfect
place to recharge your batteries.
A wide range of cultural events and
sporting activities are sure to get your
pulse racing, while wine connoisseurs
will not be disappointed by the local
The hotel awaits its dear guests with 164 rooms
and 10 apartments.
Culture and relaxation in one
red wines either. The city made the headlines
around the world on August 19, 1989 when the
first chink in the Iron Curtain appeared here,
allowing thousands of holidaymakers from the
former GDR across the border to experience
freedom. Famous names, such as composers
Joseph Haydn and Franz Liszt, also have
close ties to the region. Haydn, the “Father
of the Symphony”, was employed as
Kapellmeister for many years at the
palace of the Eszterházy dynasty,
just 20 kilometres from Sopron.
The Fertő-Hanság National Park on
Lake Fertő (Neusiedl) is also on the
doorstep, while Vienna is just 60
kilometres away.
Anna Medicinal Spa,
Thermal Bath and
Adventure Bath
H‐6720 Szeged,
Tisza Lajos krt. 24.
Tel.: +36 62 487 711
Fax: +36 62 426 659
[email protected]
www.szegedifurdok.hu
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Hungary
Castle hotels
Bikal C4
Welcome in Puchner Castle Hotel…
… which is more, than a castle. After the continuous developments of 12 years we are waiting
our guests with wide-ranging of gastronomy,
An endless source of healing
The curative caves of Tapolca (C3)
This town of caves is situated in the west of the
Balaton National Park, to the north of the lake
of the same name. Under the small town, lies a
hidden karst cave network of winding corridors
with a micro-climate known for its healing powers.
The temperature remains constant at between
14°C to 16°C, while the high humidity from 65%
to 100% prevents any dust build-up, making
the caves ideal for the treatment of respiratory
illnesses, such as asthma and bronchitis, as well
as allergies, neurodermatitis and inflammation of
the sinuses. As part of a course of treatment of at
least two or three weeks, patients generally spend
wellness and sport facilities and accommodation
with various atmospheres. The castle is located
in the Southern Transdanubia, 50 km-s from
Pécs, in Bikal. The hotel is surrounded by a 6
hectares landscaped area with protoriginal trees.
Our services: exclusive restaurant and wine-tresor, French and Moroccan style Spa house, sport
centre, conference centre, grill-terrace, open-air
pool. A castle in Europe, Europe in a castle…
Our wellness package contains: accommodation with half board for 2 or more nights, fruit
bowl in room, wellness services in the Spa house,
use of infrared cabin and solarium, Beauty Salon
treatments, unlimited use of fitness room, free
bathrobe and bath towel, free parking.
This sensational carbon dioxide dry bath is
located on the northern slopes of the Mátra Hills,
about 30 kilometres from Eger. The village is home
to Hungary‘s only mofetta, a bath that makes
use of gas rising from 1,000 metres beneath the
earth‘s crust. This phenomenon is the result of
post-volcanic activity and produces air with a
carbon-dioxide concentration of 93% to 95%.
The treatment is overseen by highly qualified
specialists as part of a course of 15 sessions.
The St. Georg
Energy Park in Lenti (A4)
The beauty of this patch of earth in the southwestern corner of Hungary alone is reason enough
to spend a few days here, but there is much
more to the town of Lenti. The St. George Energy
Park boasts not one but two natural treasures:
40,000-year-old medicinal springs and a meeting
point of the earth‘s energy lines. Natural healers
claim that the star-shaped hub of healing energy
lines is a key site on the world‘s energy network. As
they believe all illness is caused by a deficiency of
energy, the natural radiation found at the St. George
Energy Park is claimed to have a positive effect on
the entire body, supporting basic functions and
stimulating the natural healing process to restore
balance between body and soul. Even a one- or
two-hour stroll through the park can have a positive
effect, but the true benefits can be felt when
combined with the local spring water, boasting a
high concentration of sodium hydrogen carbonate.
Hop between the five outdoor pools and bask in
the three covered pools of different temperatures,
and to complete the package, a sauna, steam bath
and beauty farm will ensure you leave full of energy.
Information:
Lenti Thermal Spa
and St. Georg Energy Park
H‐8960 Lenti, Táncsics u. 2/a.
Tel.: +36 92 351 320
Fax: +36 92 351 770
[email protected], www.lentifurdo.hu
www.spasinhungary.com
two hours a day in the medicinal underworld of
the Tapolca caves. Entirely free of dust, pollen
and fungal spores, the air here reduces allergies,
eases muscle cramps and restricts inflammation.
In addition, the rough cave walls, scree and
hairline cracks beneath the surface act as a filter
system and the higher concentration of carbon
dioxide in the air stimulates breathing regulators
in the brain and chemoreceptors in the arteries
to improve oxygen supply to the lungs.
Courses of treatment at the Tapolca caves are
suitable for outpatients.
Mátraderecske (F2)
Puchner Castle Hotel 
H‐7346 Bikal, Rákóczi u. 22.
Tel.: +36 72 459 546, +36 72 459 547
Fax: +36 72 459 549
[email protected]
www.puchner.hu
GPS: 6.3318/18.2852
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We have barely dipped our feet into the water, as Hungary offers, without any
exaggeration, an inexhaustible selection of healing springs of all shapes and sizes.
And not all of them involve lazing about in warm water...
The legacy of the Hungarian aristocracy is
manifested in over 700 castles and stately
homes, many of which have now been
converted into luxury hotels. It‘s no
wonder that there is nothing quite
like spending a couple of days
unwinding in the old-fashioned way.
Hungary is famous for its nostalgic
flair and each of these noble
buildings oozes history and charm.
Many residences have been
painstakingly restored and given
a new lease of life and most castle
hotels are surrounded by lush
grounds and offer first-class services,
fit for a king or queen. These often include
individually tailored wellness and fitness
programmes, thermal baths, massage,
meditation and stress-relief courses,
as well as sport and leisure facilities,
turning your stay into an all-round
holiday experience. Naturally, equestrian
activities also play a key role, particularly
in those residences that still maintain their
own stables. But despite all this luxury and
variety, prices remain surprisingly affordable.
Information:
An endless source of healing
The “mofetta”, today a term
for a source of volcanic gas with
a high concentration of carbon dioxide at
relatively low temperatures, has been known
for its curative properties for centuries. Greek
and Roman scholars, such as Celsus and Pliny
the Elder, were already treating patients in
bathing amphitheatres. The celebrated doctor
Paracelsus also understood the healing power
of concentrated CO2 and introduced it to his
therapies in the late 15th century.
Hungary
They say to rest is to rust,
and that is exactly what
happens to many people who fail
to get sufficient exercise.
Regular sporting activity
has never been more important
than in today’s fast‐paced and
stressful world.
And anyone who wants to stay
healthy and enjoy life
to the full well into old age
should find the sport
that brings them the most
pleasure. An hour of cycling,
swimming, jogging,
Nordic walking, tennis,
golf or riding in the
fresh air every day can do
wonders for the body
and free the mind.
www.spasinhungary.com
There are plenty of opportunities to develop your
sporting prowess during your stay in Hungary.
Explore the famous Great Plains on horseback,
swim in the health-giving currents of a thermal
bath, follow jogging and cycle paths around
Lake Balaton or play some of the excellent golf
courses around the country. Spa and wellness
hotels, as well as public thermal baths, all offer
daily aerobics, aquafit, aquajogging, stretching
and autogenic training and yoga, free of charge.
Thai Chi and Nordic walking are also popular.
Even today, Hungary is considered a nation of
outstanding horsemen and women and the
culture of the Magyars dates back thousands
of years. Each region of the country has its own
traditions and equestrian demonstrations – often
with teams of horses – are common. It‘s no
surprise, then, that Hungary has been among the
world‘s top destinations for equestrian tourism
and the unbridled freedom of miles of gently
rolling countryside is enough to set the pulse of
any rider racing. More recently, Hungary has also
developed into a paradise for golfers with new
courses added every year. A rich selection of
attractively located six-, nine- and 18-hole courses
offers both serious players and beginners the
opportunity to sharpen their skills against a lush
green backdrop. Hungary‘s 18-hole courses are
currently found within 50 kilometres of Budapest
and in the west of the country.
Medical Wellness is a synthesis of effective medically based wellness
treatments and wellness tourism services. The core of every course lies
in effective diagnosis and salutogenesis, matched to the promotion
of an active and positive state of mind and a respectful attitude
to the body on the part of the patient.
Out and about in the great outdoors
Medical Wellness is a
combination of medically
endorsed spa treatments for
the sustained improvement of
subjective health and quality
of life. This is achieved through
responsible prevention and
healthy living with a motivation
to adopt a health-conscious
way of life as a further important
element of any programme.
Hungarian hotels were among
the first to be awarded the
German Medical Wellness
Certificate for their excellent
preventative and healthy
living courses and
medical staff were
also found to be highly
motivated and skilled.
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Hungary
Healthy cuisine ‐ You are what you eat
Healthy cuisine
– You are what
you eat
The health of the body and soul has always played
an important role in the history of mankind.
As the Romans used to say: “Mens sana in corpore sano“
– “a healthy mind in a healthy body.” And according to the
German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, good health
was not everything – but there was nothing without good
health. What is the use of baths and wellness treatments
if they are not supported by a light diet rich in vitamins.
Here too, Hungary is ahead of the game. Let‘s begin with
paprika, the Hungarian word for both the spice and the
vegetable it is derived from: the pepper. The country‘s most
famous ingredient is available in a selection of varieties
from the mild, fruity “tomato” pepper to the hot and
spicy cherry pepper, the fiery red peppers and the tangy
capsicum peppers that are ground into the familiar spice.
These vegetables are packed with vitamin C and carotene
and provide the basis for a host of delicious dishes that
are filling without being fattening.
Although pörkölt, a juicy Hungarian beef and vegetable
stew, is often mistakenly known around the world as the
soup “goulash”, it is celebrated nonetheless.
Even the gourmet novelist Alexandre Dumas was gushing
in his praise of this dish, spiced up with fiery paprika and
succulent tomatoes.
The fruit and vegetables grown in the sun-kissed south of
the country are served up with every dish. Restaurants,
health and wellness hotels also make
sure their guests receive their daily
dose of vitamins and healthy meat.
The latter is often provided by the
indigenous Hungarian grey cattle,
a gift from nature like the “Racka” sheep and
Mangalica pig.
www.spasinhungary.com
Grey cattle is nourished exclusively from the grasses
of the Puszta plains to provide lean and exceptionally
healthy cuts of meat. The Mangalica is known as a healthy
and uniquely tasty variety of pig with its tender, vitamin-rich
and unadulterated meat. Many types of freshwater fish
from Hungary‘s rivers and lakes, such as the brown trout,
rainbow trout and perch, are also permanent
fixtures on any menu.
Whether you choose pork, beef or fish, there is always
a delicious local wine to go with your dish. The grapes from
Hungary‘s 21 wine regions turn any dinner into a feast and
both vineyards and spas are to be found throughout the
country, making a wine tasting session at a local winery
an essential part of any holiday. Red varieties include
Merlot, Portugieser and Blaufränkisch, while popular
Hungarian whites are Pinot Gris (Szürkebarát) and the
elegant Kéknyelű. And let us not forget the most famous
of Hungarian wines, Tokaj, considered by its fans to be
both an indispensable medicine and a delicious aperitif.
Louis XIV, France‘s sun king, memorably referred to the
sweet elixir as “the king of wines, the wine of kings” and
composer Richard Strauss too immortalised Tokaj in his
famous opera “The Rose Cavalier”. And what would a
feast fit for a king be without a nightcap? This is when
Unicum, another typical Hungarian speciality, comes into
play. While most digestives simply ease indigestion after
a hearty meal, this herb liqueur has been considered
a cure-all since the 18th century. In addition to treating
stomach aches and other pains, it is said that
Unicum can even cure a broken heart.
Whether you believe that or not, a shot of Unicum
is a fitting end to any meal. Bottoms up!
Everything you need to know about fasting cures
Fasting is one of the oldest and most successful treatments
known to man, improving not only general well-being, but also
productivity both at work and in our private lives. Regular fasting
can also ease or cure severe illnesses, including heart and
circulatory conditions, diabetes, allergies and rheumatic pain.
Even ancient doctors and philosophers
knew of the healing power of fasting.
Today, high-quality fasting packages are
available at several Hungarian wellness
hotels. “He who wishes to stay healthy
and young must respect the body,
breathe fresh air and heal
his ills with fasting rather
than medication“,
wrote the Greek healer
Hippocrates (460-370
B.C) on the purifying
and revitalising power of
fasting. The purpose
of healthy fasting is
to maintain health
by regulating the
entire metabolism
and bodily functions,
particularly digestion.
It is known that a close link exists
between digestion and the general wellbeing of the body and mind. Regular
healthy fasting purifies and cleans
the digestive tract while minimising
vegetative imbalances.
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Hungary
Two birds
with one stone:
A camping holiday at the
thermal baths
You’re planning a healthy
holiday with all the extras,
but don’t want to give up on the
enjoyment of camping.
No problem, it’s all
possible in Hungary.
Wherever you park
your camper van, from
Budapest and along
the Danube to the shores
of Lake Balaton, you’re sure to
find an attractive campsite
not far from a thermal spring.
In addition, many medicinal
and thermal baths offer their
own facilities for campers.
www.spasinhungary.com
The largest thermal baths and spas,
such as Bükfürdő, Sárvár, Hévíz, Zalakaros,
Harkány and Hajdúszoboszló, as well as several
smaller resorts, offer comfortable and clean
camping areas either on their grounds or very
close by. Camping is becoming increasingly
popular as a means of taking longer holidays,
not least because of the inexpensive, and
sometimes even free, camping fees.
Many guests checking in to convalesce
now rent long-term parking spaces for their
camper vans. Some four-star thermal
campsites offer spaces of up to 100 square
metres complete with a 16-amp power supply,
running water and free wireless
Internet access. Modern sanitation blocks
even house washing machines and dryers.
But be warned, early booking is
necessary as places
fill up fast.
Medical tourism ‐ A modern fountain of youth
Medical tourism
A modern fountain of youth
Dentistry – a Hungarian speciality
Elisabeth, the Empress of Austria and Queen of
Hungary, affectionately remembered as Sisi,
was considered one of the most beautiful women
of her age. Sadly, her portraits all show her with
a mouth clamped shut and refusing to smile.
Today we know why: Sisi had bad teeth!
Fortunately, dentistry has made great leaps
since then. A good dentist can quickly give
the patient healthy teeth and a beautiful
smile. So far, so good, but how do
we find a dentist who we can turn
to with confidence? There are too
many reports of dangerous materials
being used and of operations that have
gone disastrously wrong. But things are
different in Hungary, a country whose
dentists have an excellent reputation
not only in Europe but around the world.
For over 50 years, dentistry has been
taught as its own subject at Hungarian
universities and many dentists from
around the world who have completed
their studies in Hungary admit that their
Magyar colleagues are exceptionally
innovative and gifted. Dental practices
with multilingual staff, well-versed in
the intricacies of international medical
insurance, can be found in Budapest
and all the spa resorts covered in this
booklet. Whether they are located in
a private building, a luxury hotel or a
specialist clinic, all these practices are
equipped with up-to-the-minute technology and
meet the highest standards of hygiene.
The range of services available is also
unparalleled.
Do you require new crowns, bridges or implants?
Is your jawbone too weak to accept
further treatment, leaving you requiring bone
reconstruction?
Or do you simply need to have your teeth
bleached to restore your whiter-than-white
smile? No problem, highly qualified Hungarian
specialists using the best possible materials
can solve all your dental issues at
prices between 40% and 70% less
than you can expect to pay at home.
And there is no need to worry about
the language barrier either, our
dentists and their staff speak excellent
English. Any after-care you might need
is also taken care of, dentists all over
Europe operate in close collaboration
with their Hungarian colleagues. The
capital, Budapest is blessed with a large
compliment of highly experienced dentists
and orthodontists. “How I would have
liked to have treated Sisi and given her a
wonderful smile to match her beautiful
face,” a newly qualified dentist recently
remarked. All that Sisi could not afford
despite all the riches in the royal court,
can be yours for a relative pittance.
The enchanting town of Sopron is
traditionally known as the “City of
Dentists”. The choice is enormous,
dental practices literally line the streets.
Even more so now that the European Court
of Justice has passed two laws (C120/95 and
C-158/96) allowing EU citizens to be treated in
any member state.
Make an appointment now!
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Look great into old age
– Hungary‘s cosmetic surgeons make it all possible
Mirror, mirror on the wall… Once you have been
operated by a Hungarian surgeon, there will be
no doubt who the fairest in the land is. In recent
years, Hungary
has built a
reputation in the
field of cosmetic
surgery that
is second to
none. This is
largely due to
the introduction
of strict laws
demanding specialist
qualifications that
can require up to
13 years of study.
Following six years of
medical school, wouldbe plastic surgeons
must be trained in a clinic
for a further three to five
years (depending on their area of specialisation).
Only then can they apply for accreditation in the
specialist field of plastic surgery, a qualification
that requires a further year or even two of study.
Very different to some countries where just about
anyone is given a scalpel – from nasal, eye and
ear specialists to gynaecologists and general
practitioners. “That the end result is often a
complete mess should come as a surprise to no
one“, laments an experienced Budapest surgeon
who is often called upon to correct the mistakes of
his international
colleagues.
“The things I
have seen defy
description“,
he adds. The
quality of
cosmetic surgery
– at half the price
of the international
competition – is
clearly visible. From
facelifts and breast
augmentation or
reduction to liposuction
and rhinoplasty – cosmetic
surgery is available from top
to toe. Occasionally even
sprightly 80-year-olds come in
for a nip here or a tuck there because a life without
wrinkles is simply that little bit more pleasant, the
charming Budapest surgeon says with a smile.
Like most of his colleagues, he speaks excellent
English. So if you are planning cosmetic surgery
in Hungary, contact the International Society of
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons for more information on
the surgeon you have chosen.
British Hungarian Medical Service
Dental Implant Surgery & Cosmetic Dental Experts
H-1162 Budapest
T: +00 36 1 402 1195
F: +00 36 1 402 1196
[email protected]
www.cosmeticdentistry.hu
From tooth whitening to implantation,
everything a dentistry can offer you!
Since British Hungarian Medical Service began trading in 2006 we've helped thousands of
than they would normally have paid in the UK.
We are a friendly, caring company whose main objective is to make your dental experience
one to remember, for all the right reasons! As a client of BHMS, you are not 'just a client' but
'our special client!' We aim is to leave you smiling for years!
BHMS's CHOICE: OPERA GARDEN HOTEL & APARTMENTS
www.operagardenhotel.hu
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Private apartment hotel with hotel services, opening in November 2009.
Special BHMS price
Prepared for special requests for guests under medical surgery
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A life without pain
– Orthopaedic surgery
Everyone reaches a time in their life when they want to dive into
a fountain of youth and emerge good as new and free from all
pain. Although complete rejuvenation of the body is not possible,
patients with back, hip and knee pain, as well as respiratory and
other conditions, can be treated with a variety of new surgical
techniques. Hungarian doctors are among the leading providers of
orthopaedic surgery, attracting patients from all over Europe and
beyond for more than 15 years. Patients with acute knee problems
brought on by osteoarthritis can expect the best possible treatment
for this debilitating condition that destroys the cartilage and causes
unbearable pain. To put it in simple terms, the patient needs a
brand new knee – an implant, which is achieved thanks to a process
known as arthroplastic surgery.” He has 15 orthopaedic surgeons
working in his clinic, which treats members of Hungary‘s handball,
football and judo national teams. A further plus is the comfortable
hotel accommodation available nearby in a peaceful, aristocratic
building complete with a castle garden and idyllic lake view. Make an
appointment, throw your crutches away and return to an active life.
Full scope of dental care, three locations in Budapest:
VitalCenter Margaret Island
Hotel Thermal Margitsziget,
H -1138 Budapest
Phone: (+36 1) 340 4518
Fax: (+36 1) 412 0196
VitalCenter
promises a lot,
but delivers
even more.
VitalCenter Fiesta
Hotel Fiesta
H-1061 Budapest, Király u. 20.
Phone: (+36 1) 328 0547
Fax: (+36 1) 328 0548
Dental Network
VitalCenter MOM
H-1123 Budapest,
Alkotás u. 53., MOM Park
Phone: (+36 1) 202 3830
Fax: (+36 1) 487 5520
www.vitalcenter.hu
Association of Leading Hungarian Dental Clinics
What we offer is the well proven, high quality work of dental experts, who
all obliged to fulfill the high professional standards of the European
Union’s regulations in order to create a successful dental health care system.
In 2009, the Association of Leading Hungarian Dental Clinics was established in Budapest. The Association consists the five largest dental office of Budapest, namely: Bátorfi
Dentistry, Implantcenter Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Kreatív Dental, MadentaCity, VitalEurope.
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The members of the Association are committed to maintain Hungary’s leading role on the
field of dental tourism in Europe by creating and sustaining ethical and professional standards. The main focus of the Association is to act as an independent quality assurance
agent for international patients, establish and protect the quality standards on the Hungarian dental care and to promote their services on an international level. Principal activities
of the Association includes: fraud prevention, quality assurance, international promotion of
dental services and to create national and international representation of the Hungarian
dental industry. The dentists who formed Association offer a wide spectrum of dental and
oral care services, covering every aspect of the dental profession. Major areas of expertise:
Aesthetic dentistry, complete oral restoration and dental implantation. Our dentists employ
a special, patient friendly treatment policy based on mutual understanding and communication not hindered by the anxiety of the patient towards the new environment and the
coming operations. According of the regulations of the Association all members are
obliged to use the most up-to-date dental materials, the best available technical equipment and the most advanced and most secure treatment methods during, before and after
the treatment process. All members of the association are qualified to ISO 9001 Quality
Management System. We employ a special guarantee system to protect our patients.
The motto of the Association:
TTT – Team, Time, Technology.
TEAM: We offer the full spectrum of dental and oral health care in the same
time the same place, all of our members are ready to address any and all dental
health care challenge thanks to the excellent cooperation of their experts.
TIME: Fast and reliable treatment, aiming the highest quality standards.
TECHNOLOGY: We serve our patients with high quality materials, the most
up-to-date equipment.
Patients from all over Europe are seeking dental treatment in Hungary. Most of our
patients arrive from the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, the Scandinavian countries, the
Switzerland and Italy. The main reason why dental tourists choose Budapest as a destination
is the international reputation of dentists and oral surgery experts, the excellent price-value
ratio and the quality, precise but swift work we offer. The patients have the opportunity to
spend their free time during treatment intervals to try out a number of leisure activities
which includes visiting Turkish baths, golfing, or even attending to an Opera. In the capital
of Hungary, Budapest, an entire industry was established to serve the needs of international dental tourism. The individual dental clinics themselves offer a number of packages
to their patients, and are in contact with a number of tourist offices; therefore the patients
might choose from a wide variety of leisure activities.
Tips and advice for
your stay in Hungary
Hungary has more medicinal spas than anywhere in
Europe, so it is worth combining your holiday with
a relaxing bathing cure. But before you decide to
take the plunge, here is some more interesting
information on medicinal and thermal springs:
A medicinal spa uses water rich in minerals
that medical tests clearly show has health
benefits. Thermal water is any naturally
occurring spring that emerge at a
temperature exceeding 30°C.
And what is balneotherapy?
Balneotherapy is the treatment of
a medical condition with water from
a medicinal spring – particularly
water with high concentrations
of dissolved minerals and
sediment. Balneotherapy is
combined with physiotherapy,
electrotherapy and therapeutic
massage.
This is complemented by related
treatments, including drinking cures and inhalation.
Water types
and indications:
Medicinal water with high calcium and iodine
content is an effective cure for inflammation of the
respiratory system. A high concentration of sulphur
is ideally suited to the treatment of degenerative
joint conditions and skin complaints. Water rich in
dissolved carbon dioxide is beneficial to patients
with heart conditions and those with peripheral
circulatory problems. Salty water is recommended
for women with gynaecological complaints and
those with bladder infections and springs containing
radon have a pain-killing effect. Medical research
results are published at www.spasinhungary.com
Hungarian medicinal spas specialise in the
treatment of the following conditions:
– Chronic degenerative arthritis of the spine
(spondylosis)
– Chronic degenerative arthritis of the joints
– Inactive stages of chronic inflammation of the spine
– Inactive stages of chronic inflammation of the joints
– Post-operative care of bones and joints
– Post-traumatic treatment following injury
– Skin diseases (e.g. psoriasis and neurodermatitis)
– Gynaecological diseases
General contraindications:
• Acute illness and infection
• Acute thrombosis and severe cramps
• Addictive disorders
• Active psychosis
Warning – Bathing
times and
recommended
treatment periods
It is extremely important to keep to the
bathing times given, which should be
increased gradually from 15 minutes
to a maximum of 45 minutes at a time.
A serious course of treatment should last at
least two weeks. Prevention is also an increasingly
important aspect of maintaining good health so
wellness packages should be tailored to particular
problem areas just like rehabilitative programmes are.
Preventative measures also provide good foundations
for a healthy way of life, but taking the time to recharge
the batteries and overcome stress is also a top priority.
And one more thing: Don‘t forget your bathing cap,
some baths won‘t let you into the water without it.
Make sure you bring your own towel with you
because it is not included in the entrance fee.
EU regulations
on reimbursement
of medical costs
Following a decision by the European Court of Justice
(case C-385/99, May 13, 2003) on medical treatment
in another European Union member state, patients
are entitled to receive outpatient treatment in any
member state. Under EU law, no prior authorisation
is required from the citizen‘s health insurer at home.
However, patients receiving inpatient care – except
in the event of an accident – must first contact
their health insurer for approval. Patients will be
reimbursed up to a maximum of the cost of the
same treatment in their home country.
Important: always take your documents and x-ray
images with you to show the doctor at the resort.
How to get there
Standing at the centre of Europe,
Hungary is well served by transport links
from abroad. The main international
airports are Budapest Ferihegy
(bud.hu), FlyBalaton Airport
(flybalaton.hu) near Lake Balaton and
Airport Debrecen in the East.
Budapest is linked to 15 European
capital cities by train, directly or with
changes. It has three main railway
stations from which you can take
Express and InterCity trains to all the
main tourist regions (mav-start.hu).
In addition, there are numerous bus
routes around the country operated
by the Hungarian company Volánbusz;
these can be picked up from three main
bus stations in the capital.
You can reach Budapest by boat
(mahartpassnave.hu) from Vienna
and Bratislava during the summer;
you can also take ferries for day
trips to the Danube Bend.
Major cities have effective and
inexpensive public transport network.
For information on how to get around in
Budapest see bkv.hu
Tourist Information
Tourinform has offices in more than
140 locations throughout Hungary with
staff on hand to provide information
on accommodation, restaurants, local
sights and much more.
Visit www.tourinform.hu for further details.
Free call number from Austria, Germany,
Switzerland, France, Great Britain,
Ireland and the US: +800 36 00 00 00
Contents:
Hungary
‐ A garden of well‐being ... 3
Historical landmarks .......
4
Hungary’s superlatives ....
9
Immerse yourself ............. 15
Specialist treatments ....... 21
Culture
and relaxation in one ....... 22
Castle hotels ..................... 28
An endless source
of healing ......................... 29
Out and about
in the great outdoors ....... 30
Healthy cuisine ................ 32
A camping holiday
at the thermal baths ......... 34
Medical tourism ............... 35
Information:
www.hungariandentalclinics.com, [email protected]
Published by the
Hungarian National Tourist Office –
www.hungary.com
Creative design: Beyer Kreativ
Map: Bogdanovits
Printed by Komáromi Nyomda
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Please note that the categories given for accommodation are those assigned according to the system of certification and classification of commercial accommodation as defined by
Ministry of Economy and Transport Regulation 54/2003 of August 29, 2003. The regulation is published on the Hungarian National Tourist Office website (www.hungary.com)
and on the website operated by the Hotel Association of Hungary (www.hah.hu).
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