Kiskunhalas bath spa resort
You may refresh your self in a great spa if you visit Kiskunhalas. The water contains alkali-hydrogen-carbonic, fluorite and iodide, thus it is mostly recommended for those who have some kind of motor disease, rheums or are after some kind of accident injury and rehabilitation.
The spa has thermal pools, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and also a small pool for the children.
Besides these, different kinds of wellness and therapeutic treatments are available, like massages or hairdressing.
History
The first settlements of this land became deserted after the Tatar invasion in the 13C. After, Cumaian people settled here. The first source which mentions the name of Kiskunfélegyháza dates back to the 14C. In the 15C it became the property of the Hunyadi family. When the Turks invaded Hungary, the settlement became deserted again. The new inhabitants came from the southern part of the Trans-Danube land. They bought their land from the landowners, thus became free from any taxes. During the 18C Kiskunhalas was the center of this land. Although during the 20C it has lost from some of its later rights and functions, the town is still an important cultural, trade and industrial center.
Place of interest
After refreshing your self in the spa, you should take a walk in the town, because there are some interesting things to see, and some great wines to taste!
Kiskunhalas is famous all around Hungary for its great design of lace. It is just as great as the Venice’s or Brussels lace. There is a Lace Museum, where you can see some of the greatest peaces.
If you are interested in old industrial buildings, there is also an old wind-mill in town, which was built in the 19C.
In János Thorma Museum you can see an exhibition about local history and some nice old coins displayed.
There are also some small exhibitions of arts around. Besides these, the town has a special, small-townish atmosphere and a great local wine, which is also worth the tour!
One of the most important attractions for visitors to Kiskunhalas is the Thermal Baths and Campsite. The baths is open all year round to welcome guests who wish to cure themselves or simply relax. The thermal water of the baths was certified as being curative in 1982. It contains alkaline hydrogen, fluoride, and iodiferous ions. Doctors recommend it for the treatment of locomotor complaints (chronic degenerative muscular and spinal illnesses, inactive inflammations, osteoporosis, strains, sprains and sports injuries), for those in rehabilitation after an operation, for nervous problems, for peripheral circulatory illnesses and for gynaecological disorders. The hospital next to the baths guarantees medical support and supervision.
In the bathing hall there are three pools to cater for the needs of every age group. The water of the curative thermal basin and that of the adults’ swimming pool is 36° C, the temperature of the children’s pool is 32° C. In summer the three outdoor pools are opened. One is 50 metres in length and can be used for competitive as well as recreational swimming. The extra services of the swimming baths include a sauna, massage, manicure and pedicure, and a hairdresser. There is also a restaurant and a buffet.
Within the grounds of the thermal baths is a campsite with 100 spaces for tents and caravans. There are additionally two-bed chalets with kitchen and bathroom (spare beds are supplied on request). Guests not only have access to the baths, but can also use shower facilities, an electricity supply, a telephone, car parking and have the opportunity of dining.
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Composition of the thermal water mg/l
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Potassium
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K+
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3,4
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Sodium
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Na+
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620,0
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Ammonia
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NH+
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8,1
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Calcium
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Ca2+
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7,9
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Magnesium
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Mg2+
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4,3
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Iron
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Fe2+
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0,33
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Manganese
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Mn2+
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Total cations: 644
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Nitrate
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NO3-
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Nitrite
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NO2-
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Chloride
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Cl-
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112,0
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Bromide
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Br-
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1,2
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Iodide
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J-
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1,7
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Fluoride
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F-
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1,5
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Sulphate
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SO42-
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26,0
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Hydrogen carbonate
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HCO3-
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1630,0
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Sulphide
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S2-
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-
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Total phosphates
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PO43-
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0,28
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Total anions: 1775
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