Zalakaros Gyógy- és Élményfürdő
Thermal baths & spa towns
About
Zalakarosi Fürdő (Zalakaros Gyógy- és Élményfürdő) is a thermal and adventure spa bath in the centre of Zalakaros, Hungary. According to the operator it offers an indoor pool, an adventure area with indoor and outdoor pools, a children's world, slides and a seasonal outdoor area.
A separate part is the Szaunavilág (sauna world): a 60-person Finnish sauna, a Finnish aroma sauna, a steam cabin and an infrared sauna, plus cold and hot plunge pools, a jacuzzi and an ice dispenser. The operator mentions qualified sauna masters who lead 12–15 minute ceremonies; the sauna world is for guests over 18.
- Sauna world: 60-person Finnish sauna, aroma sauna, steam cabin, infrared sauna
- Sauna ceremonies with qualified sauna masters (advance registration)
- Indoor pool, adventure area, children's world and slides
- Seasonal outdoor area (this year 22 May–20 Sep), wave pool only 19 Jun–30 Aug
- Gyógy- és Termálvilág (healing and thermal world) section
Opening hours
| Adventure area, adventure sauna, children's world: Mon–Thu | 9:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Adventure area, adventure sauna, children's world: Fri–Sun, long weekends, school breaks | 9:00–20:00 |
| Indoor pool: daily | 9:00–19:00 |
| Szaunavilág: Fri–Sun, long weekends, school breaks | 10:00–20:00 |
| Szaunavilág: other days | closed (per the opening hours page) |
| Christmas Eve: Szaunavilág | 10:00–18:00 |
The opening hours page lists the sauna world as closed on other days, while the site header gives general hours of Mon–Thu 9:00–19:00 and Fri–Sun 9:00–20:00; please confirm by phone before visiting. Pools are vacated 15 minutes before closing and a ticket is valid for one entry per day. The operator reserves the right to change hours.
Prices
| Adult, day ticket | peak 7 400 Ft / off-peak 6 700 Ft |
|---|---|
| Adult, afternoon (Mon–Thu after 16:00) | peak 7 400 Ft / off-peak 5 100 Ft |
| Student 6–17.99 | peak 6 300 Ft / off-peak 5 700 Ft |
| Senior 65+ | peak 7 400 Ft / off-peak 5 700 Ft |
| Child 3–5.99 | peak 4 400 Ft / off-peak 3 900 Ft |
| Sauna World (Szaunavilág), 3 sauna ceremonies | peak 3 700 Ft |
| Extra ceremony (per person) | peak 1 000 Ft |
The website shows two price sets (valid from 20 Dec 2024 and from 19 Dec 2025) and does not say which is current; the newer one is shown. Peak means Friday to Sunday, school holidays, long weekends, public holidays and the main season 19 Jun–30 Aug 2026. Sauna ceremonies are charged only Friday to Sunday. The senior rate (65+) applies off-peak only; in peak periods seniors buy the standard adult ticket. Prices include VAT.
Amenities according to OpenStreetMap
Only what the open data records. What is missing, we do not know.
- Poolyes
- Thermal wateryes
What is not listed here is unknown to us or the operator has not said.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Sauna world with Finnish, aroma, steam and infrared saunas
- Ceremonies are led by qualified sauna masters, according to the operator
- Thermal, adventure and children's pools in one complex
- In the town centre, parking nearby
Things to keep in mind
- Off-peak the sauna world is listed as closed
- The sauna world is 18+ and costs extra
- The sauna sheet deposit is cash only
- The site shows two price sets without marking the valid one
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- sauna with ceremonies
- a family day with slides
- thermal pools combined with sauna
Rules and good to know
- The sauna world is for guests over 18
- The sauna world is a swimwear-free zone, in line with Western sauna customs according to the operator
- A sauna sheet is required, rented against a cash-only deposit
- Sauna programmes require advance registration
- Pools are vacated 15 minutes before closing
Getting there
According to the operator the spa is in the town centre of Zalakaros, reachable by car, bus or bicycle, with parking nearby.
Contact
- Address
- 8749 Zalakaros, Termál út 4.
- Phone
- +36 93 340 420
- [email protected]
Details from the operator's own site, as of 4 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: zkf.hu
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence)
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