{"id":2914,"date":"2025-01-11T10:20:37","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T10:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.ru\/hungary\/?p=2914"},"modified":"2025-01-11T10:20:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T10:20:39","slug":"szeged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/szeged\/","title":{"rendered":"Szeged: Attractions, Anna Baths, Aquapolis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p>Hometown of paprika, two cool thermal baths, the third-largest city in Hungary &#8211; that&#8217;s all about Szeged. A comprehensive overview of this city that won&#8217;t leave any tourist indifferent. Come here for 2-3 days and explore everything yourself. Later, I&#8217;ll tell you what to visit, where to eat, provide an overview of local spas, and lots of other useful information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/szeged\/#Szeged_Interesting_Facts_General_Information\" >Szeged: Interesting Facts, General Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/szeged\/#Getting_to_Szeged_from_Budapest\" >Getting to Szeged from Budapest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/szeged\/#Where_to_stay_Szegeds_best_restaurants\" >Where to stay, Szeged&#8217;s best restaurants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/szeged\/#What_to_See_Top_12_Attractions_in_Szeged\" >What to See: Top 12 Attractions in Szeged<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/szeged\/#Anna_Baths_prices_working_hours_photos_peculiarities\" >Anna Baths: prices, working hours, photos, peculiarities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/szeged\/#Aquapolis_a_water_park_with_thermal_pools_for_the_whole_family\" >Aquapolis: a water park with thermal pools for the whole family<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Szeged_Interesting_Facts_General_Information\"><\/span>Szeged: Interesting Facts, General Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brief general information about the city:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Szeged is an ancient city founded in 1183.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Population: 160,000 people. It is the third-largest city in Hungary. Only Budapest with 1.8 million people and Debrecen with a population of 200,000 are larger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Despite being located in the southernmost part of Hungary near the border, Szeged is very popular among tourists traveling through Hungary by car. Szeged holds a crucial transport position: 7 km to Serbia, 10 km to Romania. Plus, one of the largest European roads, the E75, passes near the city, starting in Gda\u0144sk, Poland, heading through 7 countries, and ending in Athens, Greece.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/traveling-through-hungary-by-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1176\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All about traveling through Hungary by car, road tolls, parking, and tips.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-1.jpg\" alt=\"gift from Szeged paprika\" class=\"wp-image-2980\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Szeged paprika is considered the best in Hungary. Whether Szeged is the true home of paprika is debatable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Interesting Fact:<\/p>\n<cite>Szeged is considered the birthplace of Hungarian paprika. You can buy it in souvenir shops in various forms. However, it&#8217;s not entirely accurate. Nowadays, Szeged is the center of Hungary&#8217;s food industry and agriculture, producing a lot of Hungarian sausages and those with paprika. The region&#8217;s fields grow a lot of paprika because it&#8217;s the sunniest and hottest part of the country. Bringing paprika and sausages from Szeged can make excellent gifts. What other <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/souvenirs-from-hungary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1692\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">souvenirs do people bring from Hungary for their family and friends<\/a>?<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_to_Szeged_from_Budapest\"><\/span>Getting to Szeged from Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you may have gathered, this is a major city with excellent transportation connections not only to other Hungarian cities but also to other capitals in Central Europe. There&#8217;s no point in explaining how to get from Budapest to Szeged by car. Take the E75, 160 km, about one and a half hours, and you&#8217;re there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Tip:<\/p>\n<cite>For those traveling by car: along the way from Budapest, there&#8217;s a great little town called Kecskem\u00e9t, which also has thermal baths. You can stop for 3-4 hours. A tourist <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/kecskemet\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3336\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">overview of Kecskem\u00e9t<\/a>, what to see, where to eat. By the way, if you take the train, you&#8217;ll also pass through the center of Kecskem\u00e9t.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>A brief on buses and trains from Budapest to Szeged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tickets, schedules, prices for bus tickets &#8211; check the official carrier&#8217;s website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volanbusz.hu\/en\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.volanbusz.hu\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Volanbusz<\/a>. 6-7 trips per day. The price is around 8 euros. The journey takes a little over 2 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But the easiest and most convenient option is by train. Prices, schedules, ticket purchase on the Hungarian Railways website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mavcsoport.hu\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mavcsoport.hu\/en<\/a>. Trains run every hour from 5 am until late at night. The travel time is 2 hours 20 minutes. The ticket costs around 6-7 euros.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-2.jpg\" alt=\"to Szeged from Budapest\" class=\"wp-image-2981\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Train schedule from Budapest to Szeged. There&#8217;s no problem getting to Szeged; trains depart every hour.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_Szegeds_best_restaurants\"><\/span>Where to stay, Szeged&#8217;s best restaurants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I won&#8217;t talk much about accommodation. It&#8217;s better to stay in the center, as everything is closer, but the center has old houses, while more comfort can be found in newer houses closer to the outskirts. The choice is yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Features of <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/accommodation-in-hungary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"521\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accommodation in Hungary<\/a>, you&#8217;ll find out what to expect in old houses in the center of Hungarian cities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can search and book on any major site; <a href=\"https:\/\/hotellook.tp.st\/sNNxVu7z\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hotellook.tp.st\/sNNxVu7z\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotellook <\/a>is one of them, comparing prices among dozens of popular providers, often with good discounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>And now about the best restaurants in Szeged and where to eat. There are plenty of eateries in the center. I&#8217;ll tell you about the ones I frequent, where Hungarian cuisine is served, with large portions and reasonable prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>R\u00e9gi H\u00edd Vend\u00e9gl\u0151 &#8211; one of the most famous Hungarian cuisine restaurants in Szeged. Plenty of tables, but lots of visitors too. During the season, sometimes you might have to wait or book in advance. Large portions, prices slightly above average.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/EqjobjG7rst4JuhG8\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/EqjobjG7rst4JuhG8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.25094627598818, 20.15029536022475<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Menu and website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.regihid.hu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.regihid.hu\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating hours from 11:30 am to 10 pm, until 11 pm on weekends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I highly recommend trying the hal\u00e1szl\u00e9 soup and choose between p\u00f6rk\u00f6lt or paprikash for the main course. Very delicious. An overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/cuisine-of-hungary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1536\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hungarian cuisine<\/a> and what a tourist should try.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This eatery includes a 10% service charge. Therefore, you don&#8217;t need to leave anything extra; just pay the bill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-3.jpg\" alt=\"Szeged best restaurants\" class=\"wp-image-2959\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is our usual order at R\u00e9gi H\u00edd Vend\u00e9gl\u0151: hal\u00e1szl\u00e9 soup and chicken paprikash. Very delicious.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>T\u00fcnd\u00e9rkonyha \u00c9tterem &#8211; this place doesn&#8217;t claim to be elite. It&#8217;s called a restaurant but is more like a bistro or buffet. They offer food delivery throughout Szeged, available for order on their website. Large portions, everything is tasty, prices below average, so there are always many young people here.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/L7VjuN8eJ2X6f4ia6\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/L7VjuN8eJ2X6f4ia6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.25230426165116, 20.149261650906638<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating hours: from 10 am to 10 pm daily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The website allows you to order delivery or view the menu: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tunderkonyha.hu\/online-rendeles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.tunderkonyha.hu\/online-rendeles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cuisine is more European, but they have several Hungarian soups, always a couple of types of p\u00f6rk\u00f6lt, and even t\u00far\u00f3s csusza, which won&#8217;t leave anyone indifferent :). Overall, apart from pizza, pasta, burgers, they have all the main Hungarian dishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No hidden fees, service charges. The service is fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_See_Top_12_Attractions_in_Szeged\"><\/span>What to See: Top 12 Attractions in Szeged<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Szeged is a big city with a rich history, offering plenty of attractions. If you&#8217;re a fan of medieval architecture or religious themes, you&#8217;ll find lots to explore here. With dozens of churches, cathedrals, historic buildings, and narrow streets, the list is extensive. I won&#8217;t detail everything. Below, you&#8217;ll find a map of the top attractions in Szeged, essential for every tourist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And for those seeking more, simply wander the streets of Szeged, especially in the center and along the riverside, where you&#8217;ll discover numerous fantastic spots. On the map below, I marked not only the main attractions in Szeged but also the restaurants mentioned earlier and two cool thermal baths, which I&#8217;ll talk about later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1BMWWEwMTDf-69ffkiNOc2LrQ6gjF4VQ&#038;hl=ru&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dom Square and the main Cathedral of Szeged, along with a bonus visit to the Szeged University. It&#8217;s a complex of buildings in an English-style from the 18th century. It reminds me of scenes from Harry Potter movies and Hogwarts. All of this surrounds Dom Square, a stunning and Instagram-worthy location.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates for Dom Square: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/bLVvArgpiSLrraTN9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/bLVvArgpiSLrraTN9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">46.24809697784403, 20.148387287888234<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While this is within the university&#8217;s courtyard, the entire area is open for public access and absolutely free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan about 30 minutes for this location. If you&#8217;re good at choosing angles and compositions for photos, you&#8217;ll capture some fantastic shots here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-4.jpg\" alt=\"what to visit in szeged\" class=\"wp-image-2960\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is how the entrance to Dom Square looks. It&#8217;s part of the university buildings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-5.jpg\" alt=\"szeged dom square\" class=\"wp-image-2961\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">And here is the square itself with the Cathedral.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The M\u00f3ra Ferenc Museum in central Szeged. It&#8217;s a massive museum building constructed in neoclassical style in 1896. It houses ethnographic and historical exhibitions. Additionally, major exhibitions are held annually, displaying items from the world&#8217;s top museums. In 2023, there was an 8-month-long exhibition called &#8216;History of Ancient China&#8217; brought to Szeged by the Shanghai Museum.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hjHZhKsiXDf9ok9e9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hjHZhKsiXDf9ok9e9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.25235750152549, 20.152107256081013<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating hours: from 10 am to 6 pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official website, where you can check prices, exhibition schedules: <a href=\"https:\/\/moramuzeum.hu\/latogatoi-informaciok\/jegyarak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/moramuzeum.hu\/<\/a>. Use a translator; the English version is terrible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Price: around 9 euros for a ticket to all museum halls, all exhibitions, including temporary ones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-6.jpg\" alt=\"szeged museums\" class=\"wp-image-2962\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">M\u00f3ra Ferenc Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Good to know:<\/p>\n<cite>The museum is right on the Tisza riverside near the city&#8217;s main bridge. There&#8217;s a large green park, fountains, plenty of shade, and it&#8217;s incredibly beautiful. Even if you&#8217;re not a museum enthusiast like me, this place is hard to pass by. Plus, a vast number of Szeged&#8217;s attractions are within walking distance from here.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sz\u00e9chenyi Square and the City Hall, also known as the main square and the city hall. It&#8217;s a large, beautiful green square that&#8217;s essentially a park with fountains, walking paths, and benches for relaxation. There&#8217;s no grand &#8216;wow&#8217; effect; it&#8217;s just beautiful and tranquil.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ZBy9d1awpRD4b9qU9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/ZBy9d1awpRD4b9qU9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.25368967043063, 20.148889252973028<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free to visit 24\/7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re heading to Anna Baths or the water tower, chances are you&#8217;ll pass through here. There&#8217;s nothing extraordinary; it&#8217;s just a regular but beautifully architectured building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-7.jpg\" alt=\"main square and town hall in the city of Szeged\" class=\"wp-image-2963\" style=\"width:706px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nothing particularly outstanding; in Szeged, almost every building looks as good as the City Hall. In the photo, by the way, is the City Hall, and I&#8217;m taking the photo from Sz\u00e9chenyi Square.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Re\u00f6k Palace. On one hand, it&#8217;s an average attraction\u2014just a house. But on the other hand, it boasts very unusual architecture for Szeged and Hungary. The house was designed by an architect named Re\u00f6k in the Art Nouveau style. The architect drew inspiration from the works of the famous Gaud\u00ed, who adored smooth lines in everything. That&#8217;s the uniqueness of the house when you look at the photos.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/NM2BhTY9PqZ7KTAd6\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/NM2BhTY9PqZ7KTAd6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.2515, 20.14539<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s nothing to do inside; it&#8217;s a five-minute attraction from the outside. Accessible round the clock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s beautifully lit in the evening, as is the entire street.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the ground floor, there&#8217;s a caf\u00e9-patisserie. You can have coffee and pastries here. It&#8217;s very delicious but quite expensive. Still, tourists like to sit here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-8.jpg\" alt=\"palaces of Szeged\" class=\"wp-image-2964\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Decide for yourself how impressive the &#8216;Palace&#8217; Re\u00f6k is or if it&#8217;s just an ordinary house with original architecture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Author&#8217;s opinion:<\/p>\n<cite>For me, it&#8217;s just a slightly unusual architecture. But for local residents, this is a major attraction, and they always mention the Re\u00f6k Palace to tourists as something special.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The center of Szeged and the pedestrian streets of the city. This is the most touristy center of the city. As expected of pedestrian streets: beautiful, lots of shops, restaurants, souvenir shops, interesting objects, and monuments. Here, you just need to stroll and look around. The main pedestrian street is K\u00e1r\u00e1sz. It&#8217;s not particularly long, about 300 meters, starting from Sz\u00e9chenyi Square.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates for the intersection of main pedestrian streets (you can walk in any direction from here): <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hQ23oH6ynWpkkhdb7\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hQ23oH6ynWpkkhdb7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.25128213706011, 20.146783128470357<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-9.jpg\" alt=\"szeged attractions\" class=\"wp-image-2965\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The main pedestrian street in Szeged. Just walk and look around; also, don&#8217;t forget to glance upwards; there are unique and interesting spots.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water Tower of Szeged. Towers like these were built all over the country at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. These are actual water towers that provided water to the city&#8217;s plumbing systems. They designed them so beautifully to promote the idea of technological progress among the less educated population. I like these water towers more than the ordinary metal cylinders we have at home.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hADswJrpyisD3yrAA\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hADswJrpyisD3yrAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.25842747115772, 20.15020571575<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tower has an observation deck with a fantastic view of the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unfortunately, it&#8217;s been closed for about 2-3 years now. They only open it for visitors a couple of times a year on national holidays. The ticket price is around 2 euros. Check the link for information on <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/traditions-and-holidays-in-hungary\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2413\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hungarian holidays<\/a> and traditions; perhaps you&#8217;ll be lucky if there&#8217;s a significant holiday during your visit to Hungary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-10.jpg\" alt=\"Szeged water tower\" class=\"wp-image-2966\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Unfortunately, it&#8217;s only accessible from the outside. But in Debrecen, there&#8217;s a very similar tower that&#8217;s already open to tourists with an observation deck on the roof.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Interesting to Know:<\/p>\n<cite>The Water Tower of Szeged is incredibly beautiful. They say there will be a reconstruction, and the entrance will remain closed for the next couple of years. For those who enjoy such attractions, in Debrecen, a similar water tower has already been restored and opened. It operates all year round, has an observation deck on top overlooking the whole city, and inside the tower, there&#8217;s a caf\u00e9 and a climbing wall. A comprehensive review of <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/debrecen-city-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2466\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Debrecen<\/a>, the water tower, and other city attractions.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Szeged Synagogue. I mentioned earlier that I&#8217;m not particularly fond of religious attractions. In any European city, there are dozens of churches, cathedrals, temples, and synagogues. They&#8217;re all beautiful, but you&#8217;ve probably never seen a synagogue like this one. Just take a look at the two photos below and decide for yourselves if you want to see it with your own eyes \ud83d\ude42\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/q6uW6pK39MJNUHBz5\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/q6uW6pK39MJNUHBz5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.25382, 20.14266<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open from 10 am to 4 pm. Closed on Mondays and Saturdays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official site (check the schedule here as it changes a few times a year): <a href=\"https:\/\/szzsh4.wixsite.com\/szzsh\/english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/szzsh4.wixsite.com\/szzsh\/english<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission is 2000 forints, around 5.5 euros. \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-11.jpg\" alt=\"Szeged sinagogue\" class=\"wp-image-2967\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is the synagogue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-12.jpg\" alt=\"sinagogue hungary\" class=\"wp-image-2968\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The photo is taken with a wide-angle lens, so the geometry is slightly distorted, but you can still assess the scale and d\u00e9cor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Author&#8217;s Opinion:<\/p>\n<cite>The synagogue is truly impressive both from the outside and inside. In Hungary, entrance fees apply to almost all attractions, and in Budapest, they charge for entry to Catholic churches as well. For instance, St. Matthias Church charges 7 euros for entry and an additional 8 euros to climb the tower.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Szeged Zoo. Hungarians love zoos; almost every reasonably sized city has a proper zoo with lions, giraffes, hippos, and so on. Szeged also has such a zoo.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates for the entrance: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/gv6anqLvcBAcNfmL9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/gv6anqLvcBAcNfmL9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.25186485557923, 20.11830236456042<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zooszeged.hu\/szeged-zoo-the-garden-of-nature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.zooszeged.hu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating hours: from 9 am to 4 pm, in the summer until 6 pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ticket price: around 13 euros for adults.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-13.jpg\" alt=\"szeged zoo tickets\" class=\"wp-image-2969\" style=\"width:706px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I confidently recommend the Szeged Zoo for families with children. It&#8217;s great here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>My Rating:<\/p>\n<cite>I confidently recommend visiting this zoo. Compared to the zoos in Debrecen and P\u00e9cs, it&#8217;s much bigger; there&#8217;s more space here. All the animals look good, and the enclosures are large and clean. The Szeged Zoo leaves a pleasant impression. Kids will love it if you&#8217;re traveling with them. It&#8217;s one of the best zoos in the country; only Budapest&#8217;s zoo is cooler.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>And from other interesting locations that you should visit in Szeged or at least not miss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The riverside promenade of the Tisza River and the city&#8217;s main bridge: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/V183ZUZ918QADbvB7\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/V183ZUZ918QADbvB7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.251741495229375, 20.152747103587508<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The small fortress of Szeged and the interactive exhibition in the backyard of the M\u00f3ra Ferenc Museum. You can buy a combined ticket for visiting the museum and the fortress. Coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/meJH4Py9HPWMqkmq9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/meJH4Py9HPWMqkmq9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.25293071355995, 20.152470034677012<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And, of course, what most tourists come here for. Szeged is known for having not one but two awesome baths: the thermal baths of Anna and the large spa complex for the whole family, Aquapolis. Let me tell you about both.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anna_Baths_prices_working_hours_photos_peculiarities\"><\/span>Anna Baths: prices, working hours, photos, peculiarities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re traveling without kids, this is the place for you. Although Anna Baths allow children, consider sparing yourself and other visitors. It&#8217;s a place for relaxation; there aren&#8217;t any amusements for kids here, and they might find it boring and uninteresting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-14.jpg\" alt=\"thermal baths in szeged\" class=\"wp-image-2973\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is how the Anna Baths look from the outside. This is the main entrance. The building is over 100 years old.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/YoCofMMwKkxZpKWz7\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/YoCofMMwKkxZpKWz7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.256205797710706, 20.150041331095945<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating hours: year-round from 7 am to 8 pm. I recommend coming before lunch; there are fewer people then. This applies to all baths in the country: the earlier you arrive, the fewer people there are.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.szegedsport.hu\/arlista\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.szegedsport.hu\/arlista<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full-day ticket: 4500 forints (around 12 euros). There&#8217;s a 3-hour ticket for 7 euros. Check the current prices on the website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Anna Baths are in a beautiful historical building. The structure itself is circular, housing thermal pools, relaxation zones, saunas, a caf\u00e9\/bar, and in the courtyard, there&#8217;s a lounging area with deck chairs. It&#8217;s great for sunbathing in warm weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-15.jpg\" alt=\"anna baths szeged\" class=\"wp-image-2970\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The last time I was here was in November; there were no people in the courtyard at all. There&#8217;s also a relaxation area inside.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Handy to know:<\/p>\n<cite>The Anna Thermal Baths haven&#8217;t switched to electronic bracelets yet. When you pay for entry and enter the changing room, find a staff member who&#8217;ll give you a key to a locker. By the way, you can bring your own food and drinks; there are tables in the caf\u00e9 where you can eat, but you can also buy on-site.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s included in the visit to the thermal complex:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>About 10 thermal pools with water temperatures ranging from 33 to 40 degrees Celsius.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jacuzzis, hydro massagers, the usual amenities for such places.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Around 7-8 saunas, steam rooms, a salt room, and infrared saunas. By the way, the saunas at Anna Baths are excellent, and there are few visitors. In various baths in Budapest, it&#8217;s the opposite, lots of people and only a few saunas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s a relaxation zone with deck chairs, both inside and outside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-16.jpg\" alt=\"thermal spa szeged\" class=\"wp-image-2971\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the 10 thermal hot pools. Here and in the following photos, notice the number of people. Then compare it with the photos of Sz\u00e9chenyi Baths in Budapest when you read about them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Important point:<\/p>\n<cite>Many nooks and crannies. To not miss any pool, peek into every corner. If you can&#8217;t find a certain pool, ask the staff \ud83d\ude42<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-17.jpg\" alt=\"anna bath hungary\" class=\"wp-image-2974\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vaulted hall and a thermal pool around +36-37 degrees Celsius.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-18.jpg\" alt=\"saunas anna baths\" class=\"wp-image-2975\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There are small pools, like the one in the photo. Also, there are infrared saunas in the form of a cabin for two people. The traditional saunas are large, for 10-20 people.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-19.jpg\" alt=\"jacuzzi hungary baths\" class=\"wp-image-2976\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Usually, this pool isn&#8217;t found right away; you need to wander a bit to find it. Here, there&#8217;s medicinal water with a temperature of +38 degrees.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Anna Baths are really cool; honestly, I like them more than the popular <a href=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/szechenyi-baths-in-budapest\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1602\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sz\u00e9chenyi Baths in Budapest<\/a> (check the link for a comprehensive review of the most famous Hungarian spas). Yes, there are no outdoor pools here; all the thermal pools are indoors. But it&#8217;s incredibly beautiful inside, even more so than the interiors of Sz\u00e9chenyi; there are more pools and jacuzzis here, and most importantly, there are incomparably fewer people. You can see it all in the photos. If you come here at 8-9 in the morning on a weekday, there&#8217;ll be about 10 people in the whole complex. In Sz\u00e9chenyi at the same time, there are already 1000 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aquapolis_a_water_park_with_thermal_pools_for_the_whole_family\"><\/span>Aquapolis: a water park with thermal pools for the whole family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you&#8217;re traveling with kids, there&#8217;s an awesome water park in Szeged that also has thermal pools. It&#8217;s a classic water park as we know it, with slides and lots of entertainment for the whole family. The full name of the water park in Szeged is Sunshine Aquapolis Szeged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-20.jpg\" alt=\"szeged water park\" class=\"wp-image-2977\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aquapolis is the most standard water park, and there are many in Hungary and Europe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinates: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/DPQGevM6QfTXu3PZ8\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/DPQGevM6QfTXu3PZ8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">46.25082214485732, 20.15933528465444<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It operates year-round (the outdoor pools and slides close in winter) from 7 am to 8 pm every day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.napfenyfurdoaquapolis.com\/hu\/arak-berletek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.napfenyfurdoaquapolis.com\/hu\/arak-berletek\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All-day ticket to the water park: around 20 euros (adult).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are 3-hour tickets to the water park for about 16 euros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The complex includes a sauna area called Forras SPA, and there are only 3-hour tickets available: 12 euros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s also a combined ticket for the whole day, including entry to the water park + 3 hours in Forres SPA: it costs 9600 forints (around 25 euros).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Important note:<\/p>\n<cite>Access to the Forres SPA sauna area is prohibited for those under 16. It&#8217;s an area for relaxation and rest. If you really want to, one parent stays with the kids in the water park, while the other can go to Forres SPA, then switch.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-21.jpg\" alt=\"Thermal water park in Szeged\" class=\"wp-image-2978\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Outdoor thermal pool, open year-round. Water temperature is +38 degrees Celsius.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What awaits you at the water park:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The main zone, the water park, includes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>13 slides, 9 of them indoors (3 extreme slides for adults) operate year-round, 4 outdoors are seasonal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 huge pools with lots of fun, a lazy river, and other water amusements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 thermal pools, one of them outdoors and open year-round.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are two simple steam saunas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And a large area called baby mom world for kids aged 0 to 5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Interesting to know:<\/p>\n<cite>In the Szeged water park, there&#8217;s Europe&#8217;s longest slide open year-round. It&#8217;s called Anaconda, 272 meters long, starting from a 30-meter height. But this slide is only for adults.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/themes\/maktub\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/travel-4-fun.com\/hungary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/szeged-22.jpg\" alt=\"Aquapolis Szeged water park\" class=\"wp-image-2979\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Take a look at the tower, at the tallest blue slide. It&#8217;s called Blue Anaconda &#8211; they say it&#8217;s the longest in Europe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And another point: the water park itself with all the pools opens early, BUT: from 7 am, only the thermal pools are open; from 9 am, the entire water park zone, and the slides operate only from 2 pm on weekdays and from the early morning on weekends. Keep this in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Forres SPA sauna area is small and includes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 25-meter pool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 jacuzzis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7 or 8 saunas. Some of them duplicate, in reality, all the variety comprises 4 saunas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#8217;s a salt room and an infrared cabin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That&#8217;s all. A 3-hour ticket to the saunas is more than enough; there&#8217;s nothing else to do here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The plus side is that it&#8217;s quiet, very beautiful, and there&#8217;s a choice of saunas, unlike the water park. On the downside, the thermal pools are in the water park, not in the sauna area. Here, there&#8217;s only a jacuzzi and a pool, but the water temperature is comfortable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Photography isn&#8217;t allowed here because people might be relaxing naked, so I don&#8217;t have any photos. You can check official photos via the link <a href=\"http:\/\/www.napfenyfurdoaquapolis.com\/hu\/galeria\/galeria-forras-spa\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.napfenyfurdoaquapolis.com\/hu\/galeria\/galeria-forras-spa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8211; Forres SPA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion: the Hungarian city of Szeged is a fantastic place for tourists. It&#8217;s beautiful, there&#8217;s much to see, and the entire city center is steeped in history. Having two absolutely different thermal complexes elevates Szeged to the top of the best cities to visit in Hungary. Come here for 2-3-4 days; it&#8217;s really cool here. In one day in Szeged, you can see all the main attractions, but if you plan to visit the thermal baths, you need at least 2 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: Below are useful links that will help organize your trip to Hungary and Budapest:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"background-color:#f9f9fe\" class=\"has-background wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flight<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/wayaway.tp.st\/QTMqa33n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WayAway <\/a>&#8211; compares prices for flights among 30+ airlines flying to Budapest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tours and excursions:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/oxrq9MSy\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/viator.tp.st\/oxrq9MSy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viator<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/qMdO9yko\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/qMdO9yko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetYourGuide<\/a> &#8211; the best services for finding tours in Budapest and Hungary with the largest database of activities in Hungary. They offer river cruises on the Danube, tickets to baths, and 1000+ tours (available in different languages).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodation, apartments, hotels, hostels<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/Xe1rRi3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TripAdvisor <\/a>&#8211; compares the prices among dozens of other booking services and offer the best price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trip.tp.st\/PVvEHKNS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trip.com<\/a> &#8211; the most popular booking platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Car rental<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/3RVO6srh\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/discovercars.tp.st\/3RVO6srh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/localrent.tp.st\/n6KQJPzz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LocalRent <\/a>&#8211; the leading and largest car rental services in Hungary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel Insurance<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/EgDdeXmD\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tp.st\/EgDdeXmD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EKTA<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>eSIM<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/airalo.tp.st\/rUnrFWN2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/airalo.tp.st\/rUnrFWN2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airalo<\/a> virtual SIM card in Hungary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxi and airport transfers<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/Kg96IMKW\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/intui.tp.st\/Kg96IMKW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intui.Travel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hometown of paprika, two cool thermal baths, the third-largest city in Hungary &#8211; that&#8217;s all about Szeged. 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