Zalakaros: A City of Thermal Springs
Zalakaros, Hungary is a town known for its thermal springs. The town became famous in 1967 when instead of oil, a water source as hot as 96 degrees Celsius was hit discovered instead. Today, the town’s people are happy and content with their hot springs. Fortunately, that’s not all that Zalakaros has to offer. It is a beautiful and charming town that’s waiting to be explored. Travelers wishing to visit Zalakaros will find that the nearest major airport is Budapest Airport (BUD), some 2 hours away.
Best Time to Visit
April to September is some of the best months to visit Zalakaros, although July may peak with tourists. But this is when the weather is beautiful and it shouldn’t be hard to find good Zalakaros, Hungary hotels to stay in. For chess aficionados, it’s also a good time to visit during the famous Zalakaros Chess Festival.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Get to know why the town is famous for its thermal springs, by visiting the Zalakarosi Furdo Thermal Park. Take a dip in its pools sourced from its thermal springs. A good place to relax when time permits is the beautiful Zalakaros Park. Lastly, visit the King Stephen Square and see the different buildings with its beautiful architecture.
Can’t get enough of the thermal springs? Stay in Aphrodite Hotel where guests will be 100 meters from the thermal bath. In fact, the Zalakarosi Furdo Thermal Park is only a 5-minute walk away from the hotel. Travelers wanting to stay in the center of the city will enjoy staying at the Hunguest Hotel Freya, where the famous Granite Spa Zalakaros spa complex is located right across.