Located on the Pest side of Budapest near Árpád Bridge, the Dagály Thermal & Pool complex combines the spirit of a public bath, wellness spa, and sports facility in one. Opened in 1948, it has undergone several modernizations to become a year-round destination for both recreation and professional swimming. Its thermal water, drawn from the same underground springs as the Széchenyi Bath, is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and bicarbonate, and is recommended for treating joint and musculoskeletal disorders.
Dagály features a wide range of facilities, including indoor and outdoor thermal pools, a large swimming pool, children’s pools, adventure pools, saunas, and steam baths. The expansive outdoor area, with lawns, trees, and sunbathing terraces, gives it a relaxed, beach-like atmosphere in summer, while wellness services like massages and medical treatments make it appealing year-round.
The complex is also well-known for its role in Hungary’s swimming culture — serving as a training and competition venue for athletes, especially before the nearby Duna Aréna was built. Blending family-friendly leisure with a proud sporting heritage, Dagály remains an essential part of Budapest’s world-famous bath tradition