Lukács Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool

Lukács Thermal Bath is a historic thermal bath located in Budapest, known for its indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and a wide range of therapeutic treatments. The thermal pools have temperatures ranging from 32°C to 40°C, while the swimming pools maintain temperatures between 22°C and 26°C. The wellness area includes a recreational pool at 33°C, Finnish and infrared saunas, a steam room, and a Himalayan salt wall. Additionally, the bath offers services like massages, mud treatments, and physiotherapy. Access to the sauna area is granted only to those wearing a sauna towel, while swimwear is required in other areas. The bath is easily accessible by public transport, including trams and buses, stopping at the 'Margit híd Budai hídfő' station or using the HÉV line directed towards Szentendre-Békásmegyer. Opening hours are from Monday to Sunday from 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with specific hours for the sauna world and drinking fountain. For more information, you can contact (+36 1) 326-1695 or visit the official website.

Lukács Thermal Bath has a history dating back to the 12th century when it was used by the Knights Hospitaller for therapeutic purposes. During the Ottoman occupation, it was transformed into a Turkish bath, favored by Pasha Mustafa. In the 19th century, the bath was renovated and reopened in 1884, and again in 1999. In 2012, Lukács Thermal Bath was renovated, offering modern facilities and upgraded services, while still maintaining its historical charm. This makes Lukács Thermal Bath an ideal destination for those seeking an authentic thermal experience in Budapest.

The thermal waters of Lukács Thermal Bath are rich in calcium bicarbonate, calcium sulfate, magnesium bicarbonate, magnesium sulfate, chloride, sodium, and a substantial amount of fluoride ions. These minerals give the waters therapeutic properties, making them useful for treating various medical conditions. The thermal waters are particularly effective in treating spinal deformities, herniated discs, post-injury rehabilitation, degenerative joint diseases, chronic and subacute arthritis, neuralgias, and bone deficiencies. Additionally, the thermal water is used for weight baths, CO₂ baths, underwater massages, medical massages, mud therapy, physiotherapy, and therapeutic gymnastics. It is important to note that the use of thermal waters is not recommended for children under 14 years of age.

Lukács Thermal Bath offers a wide range of treatments and therapies for the well-being of its visitors. Among the services available are classic massages, including relaxing and refreshing massages, offered in 20 and 45-minute sessions. Moreover, mud treatments, weight baths, CO₂ baths, underwater massages, medical massages, mud therapy, physiotherapy, and therapeutic gymnastics are available. For those seeking a complete wellness experience, the bath features a wellness area with Finnish and infrared saunas, a steam room, a recreational pool at 33°C, and a Himalayan salt wall. It is important to note that access to the sauna world is allowed only for those wearing a sauna towel, while swimwear is required in other areas. For more details on available treatments and therapies, you can consult the official website or contact the bath directly.