Polish thermal resorts and water parks with thermal water are the perfect way to relax in warm water during the cold autumn and winter weather.
When the summer seaside season is over, you still want to swim in warm water. And for this, you don’t need to travel to southern countries. Poland has its own thermal baths where relaxation will be just as good, even cheaper, and does not require a full-length vacation. It is enough to spare 2-3 days to renew and relax at the thermal resorts of Poland.
1. Bukowina Tatrzańska – relaxation with a view of the forests and the Tatras
This thermal resort is located in the picturesque town of Bukowina Tatrzańska – just 15 km from Zakopane. Thanks to its location near the Tatra National Park, the vacation here gains a completely different charm. You can enjoy the majestic mountains after the sauna and gaze at the forest while swimming. Or simply step out onto the hotel balcony in the morning and enjoy the sounds of nature? All of this is possible here if you come to the thermal resort for a few days.
You can find a great vacation at the Polish thermal baths – Bukowina Tatrzańska. 12 indoor and outdoor pools with temperatures of 30-38 ℃ will be enjoyed by everyone, especially if you have joint or cardiovascular issues. In any case, you can unwind in the luxurious wellness center, even if you are as healthy as a cucumber.
There are also water slides and attractions for little ones. The spa is also suitable for families who want to have an active holiday with children.
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- You will find 12 thermal pools filled with mineral-rich water.
- A choice of different baths – Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin or perhaps a salt cave.
- Entertainment for children on water slides and water attractions. There are also special programs, such as diving under the supervision of experts.
- You can relax in a first-class wellness center, which, in addition to massage, offers medical care and professional physical therapy.
- You don’t need to worry about your car – guests park at the spa for free.
Accommodation near Bukowina Tatrzańska
- Hotel BUKOVINA≫ – a hotel belonging to the Thermal complex. You don’t have to go anywhere to walk down to the thermal baths every day in slippers and a robe. The price includes delicious breakfasts and access to the thermal pools.
- Jaśmin≫ – a hotel well located near the Thermal complex. Comfortable rooms, you can order breakfast, lunch and dinner at other restaurants a 10-minute walk away. All tourist sites are close by. The nature is very beautiful.
- Śtadraj≫ – apartments located right next to the spa center. To the supermarket, restaurant, bus stop to Kraków – 5 minutes walk. The room is clean and comfortable. There is a Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, induction stove. Suitable for preparing a simple breakfast.
2. Chocholowskie Termy – the largest Polish thermal baths
Chocholowskie Termy is located about 15 km northeast of Zakopane, almost on the border with Slovakia. This place is very famous and is rightly considered the largest complex of thermal pools in Poland. And believe me, you will feel it at every step – from the gigantic building of the thermal complex with an incredible number of jacuzzis, to a variety of water attractions.
Here you can swim all year round in thermal water at a temperature of 36 °C. Warm up in the sauna, or close yourself in a normobaric chamber and breathe air that is beneficial for your physical and mental state. In any case, this is just a small part of what you can do in the Polish thermal baths Chocholowskie termy.
There is also a playroom, children’s playground, slides, small pools and even a kids’ spa. Teenagers can set sail on the pirate ship or slide down the water slides.
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- Swimming in 30 pools with healing thermal water – there is enough space for everyone.
- Enjoy water attractions. Here you will find water slides, pools with massage benches, artificial waves, water jets or even a wild river.
- Experience relaxing sauna rituals with incredible views of the Tatras.
- Try the normobaric chamber – an innovative therapy in a barochamber.
Accommodation near Chocholowskie termy
- Domki i Pokoje obok Term Chochołów U Tadka≫ – wooden cottages opposite Chocholow baths, clean, cozy, practical furnishing, the hostess is very welcoming. This is the closest accommodation to the baths – you can go swimming in slippers and a robe.
- Eco Domki Podhalanka≫ – Very close to the thermal baths, 2 minutes walk. The house has everything needed, even a barbecue. Very clean and tidy.
- Pokoje Gościnne Wierzbówka przy Termach≫ – Cozy accommodation. Great location, right next to the thermal baths. The hostess is very friendly and nice! The room was clean and tidy. Breakfast – plenty and tasty. Parking is right in the yard.
3. Terma Bania – relax in the mountains at the best spa in Europe
At Terma Bania you will find indoor and outdoor pools with thermal water at 34-38°C. Besides, you can enjoy time with friends or family in the relaxation area with hydromassage tubs, massage jet pool or one of the 8 saunas. For those who get overheated – you can always cool down in the cooling chamber.
Terma Bania offers a unique holiday in the middle of the mountains with a view of the Tatras. The renovated complex stands out with its stylish interior, combining elements of modern design and folklore.
Children enjoy themselves on the Anaconda or water slide, artificial waves, water carousels or in the grotto. If their height does not exceed 104 cm, you only pay a symbolic 1 zloty for their ticket.
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- Several types of saunas are at your disposal – Finnish, steam, Russian, infrared.
- Relax in the hydromassage pool and seawater pool.
- During massage treatments – you will be soothed by classic massages and special radio wave therapy for pain relief.
- You will find 20 indoor and outdoor pools with thermal water, rich in magnesium, sodium and potassium (plus a view of the Tatras as a bonus).
- Children will enjoy themselves on the water slides, water playground and other attractions of the water park.
Accommodation near Terma Bania
- Dworek Myśliwski Hubert-świetna lokalizacja 50m od Term Bania≫ – this hotel is really located 50 meters from the thermal resort. Nice clean rooms, very interesting interior and exceptionally delicious breakfast.
- Apartamenty Przy Stoku Odkryj Białkę≫ – The apartments are in a great location, near the Bania thermal baths. The apartment is fully equipped for a comfortable stay – a functional kitchen with a large fridge, dishwasher and necessary dishes, enough hangers for a large company for clothes in the corridor and for towels in the bathroom, soft beds. Feels like home.
- Hotel Bania Thermal & Ski≫ – the hotel provides unlimited access to the thermal pools, delicious breakfast – everything included in the price. Comfortable large rooms.
4. Gorący Potok – thermal baths in the middle of the forest
Need to clear your head? And you don’t mind moving away from home for a few days? Then head to the south of Poland to the famous resort of Gorący Potok. It is only 15 km from the popular resort Zakopane. Also, there is a bus – the stop is about 500 meters away.
Cut off from the big city, surrounded by forest and among 21 pools, you can chase away even the darkest gloom from your mind.
Moreover, swimming in the local mineral water is definitely not boring. Here you will also find water attractions such as massages, geysers, a wild stream, water slides and other entertainment for the whole family. Plus points are given for the wellness and mud bath, which detoxifies and cleanses your skin. You will simply love this spa!
As we all know, the way to the heart is through the stomach. Once you get hungry, you’ll enjoy a gastronomic experience at the Beef Master restaurant, which specializes in steaks from all over the world.
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- Relax in thermal water that contains no chemical additives.
- Mud baths promote better health and appearance.
- You can relax in the sauna (Finnish, steam).
- Pamper yourself with massage and medical treatments.
- Taste the signature steaks from around the world.
Accommodation at Gorący Potok
- Gorący Potok Apartamenty≫ – apartments that provide unlimited entry to the pools. The best attraction here is that you have access to the thermal pools after closing hours, when the atmosphere is more private and very relaxing.
- Eko domki MaMastra Szaflary≫ – Very nice cottage with good accessibility. Nice bathroom, well equipped kitchen. Located between two thermal complexes Gorący Potok and Szaflary.
- Tiny House w Camp Gorący Potok≫ – Little new trendy house. A minute walk from the thermal baths, next to the river. Possibility to buy additional thermal bath passes at a price lower than standard – a big plus
5. Szaflary – a children’s paradise with thermal water
Almost around the corner from the Gorący Potok resort is another gem – Szaflary. These Polish thermal baths will especially delight your children. A three-lane toboggan or a pool with a slide will entertain even the little ones. In summer, there is the so-called children’s bay, where your children can join programs from morning to evening under the supervision of experienced animators.
In the spa complex, you will find a total of 4 pools with thermal water up to 38 °C, two of which are outdoors. The water is rich in minerals – potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron, and sulfur. While swimming, you can relax under wide and narrow water jets for neck and shoulder massage. Of course, there is also a sauna and relaxation in the wellness center.
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- Your children will have fun on water attractions, for example, the Elephant Slide.
- Relaxation in the sauna – Finnish, infrared, herbal, steam + aromatherapy.
- Spoil yourself with special massages, for example, hot stones, coconut or bamboo oil.
- In the local restaurant, you can try Polish and Italian cuisine.
6. Kudowa Zdrój – Polish thermal baths on the border with Czechia
There are also thermal baths in Poland near the Czech border. But this is not a separate resort complex, but literally a thermal town. Guests come here from all over Europe. And it’s not surprising that with its resort park, gazebos, and colonnades, the town gives the impression of Karlovy Vary, though about twice as small. Here, you can easily find accommodation and luxury wellness centers and a wide range of spa complexes.
Polish thermal resorts in Kudowa-Zdrój most often offer treatments such as peat wraps, mineral baths, or various massages. In addition, the city lies directly at the foot of the Table Mountains. So when you’re not on the massage bed, it’s worth discovering the beauty of local nature – go for some hikes.
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- Recharge in SPA and health centers with mineral water, which has been used for its healing properties for centuries.
- Plan a visit to Polanica-Zdrój, Wielka Pieniawa or Mała Pieniawa thermal baths. These architecturally unique sites invite you to the modern leisure center “Słoneczne Termy Wielka Pieniawa”, which includes: two pools, equipped with a variety of underwater massage systems, Solar Fit Center and the “Klimaty Świat” sauna, Finnish sauna “Sahara”, steam bath “Tropik” and snow sauna “Arctic”.
- If you are vacationing with children – buy tickets to the thermal pools Basen Wodny Swiat.
- Look forward to walks in the historical part of the city, picturesque streets, gardens, and parks.
- You will go hiking with wonderful views of the Table Mountains.
Accommodation in Kudowa-Zdrój
- Willa Diament≫ – The hotel is well located – just a few minutes walk from the huge park and city center with a bunch of good restaurants. The hotel has nice clean rooms and hearty breakfasts – good value for money.
- Paria Hotel≫ – Cozy hotel with very clean spacious rooms. Very tasty and varied breakfasts are offered.
- Emilio≫ – An inexpensive family hotel located in a quiet suburb of the city. Convenient car access and parking. Overall, the hotel matches its price category.
7. Termy Cieplickie: go explore Polish Karkonosze
Water with healing properties also flows in the thermal pools of Cieplickie. And among resort waters, it even ranks in the European top. Moreover, those who have not yet seen the Karkonosze mountain range from the Polish side have even more reasons to visit the resort. At the very least, to see Podgórna Waterfall or Norweski Park, which are definitely worth it.
Even if you stay in the spa all day, you won’t regret it. Swimmers can stretch out in the recreation pool with swimming lanes. On the other hand, relaxation lovers can spend time in the sauna, jacuzzi or visit the snow cave. For little ones, there are two children’s pools with a slide and waterfalls.
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- The thermal water here has the highest silicon dioxide content of all resort waters in Europe – it is very beneficial for the human body.
- You can get in shape in the pool with four swimming lanes.
- You will find a recreational pool with various attractions (water swings, hydromassages and more), children’s pools, and indoor slides.
- There are also two thermal pools in the water park, where you can swim outside regardless of the season or air temperature.
- You can relax in the wellness center – Finnish and steam sauna, as well as infrared sauna, tepidarium, snow cave, hydromassage baths or massage jets.
- Your children will have fun in the kids’ pool and on the slides.
Accommodation near Termy Cieplickie
- APARTHOTEL “Apartamenty KORONA”≫ – The apartment has all the appliances for cooking. And also provides pleasant coffee and tea.
- Piastowski26≫ – Cleanliness, comfortable beds with quality mattresses and pillows, well-equipped bathroom, presence of a kettle and hairdryer, professionally designed interior, polite staff and extremely tasty breakfast with a wide choice of dishes and incredible croissants that just melt in your mouth. Parking right behind the hotel building. Central location and a view from the window of the palace.
- Apartament Zielone Tarasy≫ – Very cozy apartment, well equipped with everything you need. Excellent location, Dino supermarket right around the corner, public thermal spring complex across the street.
Useful links for organizing your trip:
Schedule and tickets for buses – at InfoBus.ua
Travel insurance with discounts can be found at the portal HotlineFinance
Hotel and apartment bookings – Booking.com
Recommended reading:
- Czech thermal baths – thermal complexes for family relaxation
- Thermal resorts of Transcarpathia – where to relax in hot water
- TOP-10 sea beaches in Poland for summer vacation
