Szechenyi Baths is open in winter months, making the thermal bath and pools one of the major attractions and winter things to do in Budapest, Hungary. Not only the indoor, but also the outdoor pools are open in winter.
The naturally hot (HOT!) spring waters – coming from deep underground the City Park Budapest – are simply not cooled down as in summer time, to keep bathing guests warm and cozy under the thick steam cushion hanging over the hot baths. It is a unique and unforgettable experience to hide from the cold winter weather in the relaxing thermal pools in Szechenyi Bath, the largest bath of Budapest, chosen to be one of the Top 8 Thermal Baths in the World by Huffington Post.
Winter in Szechenyi Bath
Christmas Szechenyi Baths: the bath is open in all December, even on December 24, December 25 and December 26 (although the opening times are shortened on the Christmas public holidays – please check back in December to see the actual opening hours at Xmas)
Booking for the festive period (Dec 23 – Jan 7) is expected to open from mid or late November. Kindly check back approx. 1 month before your planned date of visit when the days open in the booking calendar for the period Dec 23 – Jan 7.
New Year Szechenyi Bath: opening hours and information about New Year’s Eve Szechenyi Baths and New Year’s Day Szechenyi Baths. Please check back in December to see the actual opening hours at Xmas)
Winter Bath Parties Budapest
Bath Parties in Szechenyi Baths are one of the best parties in Europe! Including the pre NY Party in Szechenyi Baths, a highlight of Budapest at the end of December.
And let us recommend one more thing to do in one of the Budapest thermal baths, which also belongs to the family of Budapest Gyogyfurdok. The Saturday night bath parties in Szechenyi Bath are extended with winter bath parties from February. Learn more about the winter bath parties here: Magic Bath Parties in Winter. Take a virtual tour in Szechenyi Bath Budapest to see the fantastic bath facilities in the Neo Baroque palace of Szechenyi Furdo.
Winter Romance in Szechenyi Bath
Valentine’s Day in Szechenyi Baths is a nice and romantic thing to do off the beaten path. Couples usually enjoy the later opening hours of the thermal bath (open until 8 pm), when most guests dive into the culinary life of Budapest or Budapest nightlife with its clubs, bars, pubs, night tours and night Danube cruises.
Get some drinks and chill out, oh no, warm up in Szechenyi Bath to experience a unique Valentine’s Day evening in Budapest, Hungary. If you want to add a massage treatment at Szechenyi Bath book in advance. February 14 is an increasingly popular day in Szechenyi Furdo.
Last updated Jan, 2024
So just to clarify, the only sparty available to attend at Szechenyi Spa Baths in winter is the one of December 30? Every party after that will be at the Lukacs pool? I am coming to Budapest December/January 2017 and wanted to attend a sparty at the Szechenyi Baths.
Hello Everyone! A friend and I are going to Budapest and will spending our time there Friday December 9th to Saturday the 10th (Leaving the morning of the 11th) . Will there be any Bath or Spa Parties (Sparties) and where would they be located? If they are going on is it best to book ahead or at the door and what are the fees? Thank you so much!
Hi Victoria,
Unfortunately there are no Sparties between Dec 3 and Dec 30. We are sorry we could not help. Hopefully you will have a great time in Budapest.
Hola, estoy planenando ir a Budapest para Enero, está abierto para finales de enero?
Hola,
Sí, de acuerdo con el horario normal:From Monday to Sunday, all week, all seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter)
Outdoor Pools: 6 am – 10 pm
Indoor Thermal Pools: 6 am – 7 pm
Steam cabins and Saunas: 6 am – 7 pm
Bath Tours (15 min): 10am – 4pm
Buffet of Szechenyi Bath: 7 am – 9 pm
Excepciones: feriados nacionales cuando el baño está abierto por horas más cortas, o durante las mismas horas, pero a precios de fin de semana
Dear all,
do you think it is needed to buy a normal ticket to Szechenyi Spa Baths in advance, if me and my friends want to come there on december 30/31 or january 1st? Or is it safe to come directly there and buy the tickets on the spot on the day? Thank you!
Kind regards,
Ieva
Dear Leva,
we suggest the online tickets so you can skip the main queue and check in at our HelpDesk.
All of our online tickets are Fast Track entry tickets.
Alternatively, you can buy your tickets on the spot at the cashiers.
Enjoy your stay in Budapest!
Hi
I am trying to book two tickets for February, however, it does not let me choose the dates. Is this because the tickets are sold out or because it is too early to buy them? And in that case, when would we be able to buy them?
Thanks in advance
Hello Veronica,
the 2018 rates are not bookable yet, please make your booking after the 5th of January.
Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Spa Baths!
Hello Larry,
thank you for your email.
I am afraid, all the massages are already sold out for 25 December. The booking system may let you book the massages, but there are not any.
Thank you for your understanding.