Swimming activities in Budapest
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Gellért Gyógyfürdő
Soaking in this Art Nouveau palace, open to both men and women in separate sections, has been likened to taking a bath in a cathedral. The pools maintain a constant temperature of 44°C, and the water, high in calcium, magnesium and hydrogen carbonate, is good for pains in the joints, arthritis and blood circulation. The entrance fee is actually a kind of deposit that's refunded when you leave, depending on how long you have stayed.
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Palatinus Strand
The largest series of pools in the capital, the ‘Palatinus Beach’ complex on Margaret Island has a total of 11 pools (three with thermal water), as well as wave machines, water slides, kids’ pools etc and is always a good place to watch Hungarians at play.
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Csillaghegy
The popular Csillaghegy complex north of Óbuda is the oldest open-air bath in Budapest. There are three pools in a 90-hectare terraced park; in winter they are covered by canvas tenting and heated.
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Alfréd Hajós
The two indoor and three outdoor pools at the Alfréd Hajós swimming complex make up the National Sports Pool, where the Olympic swimming and water-polo teams train.
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Császár-Komjádi
This swimming pool complex, which could use a thorough renovation, is used by very serious swimmers and fitness freaks – so don’t come here for fun and games.
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Dagály
This huge swimming complex has a total of 10 pools, with plenty of grass and shade. If you leave the complex within two hours of entering during the day you get 300Ft back.
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Thermal Bath
This bath is a modern-style thermal spa in the Danubius Grand Hotel Margitsziget on leafy Margaret Island. The baths are open to men and women in separate sections.
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Danubius Health Spa Hélia
This ultramodern swimming and spa centre in the four-star Danubius Hélia Hotel boasts three pools, a sauna and steam room and an abundance of therapies.
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Rómaifürdő
The outdoor cold-water thermal pools at this ‘beach’ complex are in a leafy area of Óbuda just north of Aquincum.
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