Rác Thermal Bath
Budapest, Hungary, Hungary
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary, Hungary
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 43 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
The Rác Thermal Bath, located in Budapest, Hungary, is an 8000-square metre bath and is renowned for its Turkish bath dating back to the 16th century, and its imperial pools and shower corridor built in the age of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. The bath is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now part of the newly built complex of the Rác Hotel & Thermal Spa. Its name derives from an old Hungarian name for Serbs, one of the former inhabitants of diverse historical Tabán.
Insider tip — The Rác Baths (Rácz Fürdő) are among Budapest's most historic thermal establishments — built atop an Ottoman hammam dating from the 1566 reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, retaining the original 16th-century domed structure beneath later Baroque additions. Budapest's thermal tradition predates even the Ottoman conquest: Romans built the elaborate Aquincum baths here in the 1st century AD, and the same thermal line that served legions of the empire continues to heat one of Europe's great bath cultures today.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 43 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.