While your friends head to crowded Slovak or Hungarian spas, you can be one step ahead. Polish thermal spas offer the same luxury, often at more favorable prices – and with a touch of authenticity that’s hard to find elsewhere.
From ultra-modern aquaparks with panoramic mountain views to historic healing houses with a First Republic atmosphere. Poland has become a sought-after destination for wellness and thermal spa lovers in recent years, and we’re not surprised at all. We’ve compiled 12 best places for your holiday in Poland worth visiting.
TL;DR
- Poland has currently become a highly sought-after and popular destination for wellness and thermal spa lovers.
- In the article, we present 12 of the best thermal spas in Poland worth visiting.
- Termy Gorący Potok (20 km from the Slovak border) – 21 pools, rustic style, mineral-rich water.
- Chocholowskie Termy (10 km from Zakopane) – largest Polish thermal baths, 30 pools, panoramic views of the Tatras.
- Park wodny Tropikana in Karpacz – close to the Czech border, large outdoor pool, whirlpools up to 37 °C.
- Termy Cieplickie – 10 km from the Czech border, the hottest thermal baths in Poland (water up to 87 °C).
- Terma Bania – the most modern spa in Europe, entertainment and relaxation zone, 20 pools.
- Termy Szaflary – smaller complex suitable for families with children, 4 pools with temperatures up to 38 °C.
- Termy Bukowina – 12 pools, Tatra views, suitable for treating musculoskeletal and cardiovascular problems.
- Meander Thermal&Ski Resort – combination of thermal spa and ski resort.
- Kudowa Zdrój – traditional spa town only 7 km from the Czech border (Náchod).
- Zakopane Thermal Baths – mountain town with great year-round activities.
- Lądek-Zdrój Thermal Baths – oldest Polish thermal baths with healing springs.
- Krakow Thermal Baths – city baths, ideal after a day of sightseeing and exploration.
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Poland: 12 Best Places for Your Holiday
From the majestic Tatras to picturesque valleys – Polish thermal baths offer breathtaking views, rejuvenating treatments, and unforgettable experiences. We’ve prepared a selection of the best for families with children, couples in love, and individuals seeking an escape from everyday hustle.
We have 12 tips for the best thermal spas in Poland, which make our northern neighbor an unexpected wellness superpower worth your next trip.
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Termy Gorący Potok
Just 20 km from the Slovak border and 85 km from the Czech border, you’ll find one of the most beautiful thermal spas not only in Poland. The Termy Gorący Potok complex is perfectly integrated into the surrounding landscape – the pools are surrounded by stylish natural wood cabins in a rustic style. Other elements such as shelters, a bridge over an artificial river, and fountains and waterfalls are similarly designed.
The thermal water in Gorący Potok is rich in sulfur, iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, sodium, and potassium. It helps with skin diseases, hair loss, supports hormonal balance, and is said to help in the fight against obesity. People come here to treat cardiovascular problems, relieve stress, and nervous disorders.
What awaits you:
- 21 indoor and outdoor pools with water temperatures up to 38 °C
- Water slides and other water attractions for children
- Saunarium including a salt tower
- Mud baths
- Numerous relaxation and healing procedures
Admission: From 35 PLN (190 CZK) for 1.5 hours, full-day admission 85 PLN (460 CZK)
🏠Accommodation TIP: Gorący Potok Apartamenty
Chocholowskie Termy
Approximately 10 kilometers from popular Zakopane, you’ll find Poland’s largest thermal baths – Chocholowskie Termy. This sprawling complex offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain landscape and over 3000 m² of water surface. Throughout the area, you’ll find 30 different pools, each with a different temperature and offering different attractions.
Chocholowskie Termy prove that Poles have elevated the connection between wellness and nature to a true art form. The water is rich in minerals and has beneficial effects on health. The spa is an excellent choice for families with children, as well as adults seeking relaxation.
What awaits you here:
- 30 pools with various water temperatures
- 8 whirlpools
- Panoramic pool terrace with views of the Tatras
- Wild river, artificial waves, and water massages
- Sauna rituals led by sauna masters
- Normobaric chamber for innovative therapy
Admission: 3 hours for 109 PLN (639 CZK), full-day admission 149 PLN (873 CZK)
🏠Accommodation TIP: Domki Krupa Chochołów
Park Wodny Tropikana, Karpacz
If you’re looking for thermal baths in the immediate vicinity of the Czech border, Park wodny Tropikana is an ideal choice. It’s located near the village of Wisła, just 3 km from the border and about 45 km from the center of Ostrava. This water paradise, hidden within a luxurious hotel complex, offers a perfect mix of experiences for the whole family.
The dominant feature of the complex is a large outdoor pool, but there’s also a sports pool with swimming lanes, a wave pool, and a wild river. For children, there are paddling pools and various climbing frames, slides, and play elements. There are also eight different whirlpools, including mud, mineral, and aromatic ones, with temperatures up to 37 °C.
What to expect:
- Outdoor and indoor pools
- Wave pool and wild river
- 8 different types of whirlpools (37 °C)
- Steam sauna, salt and ice cave
- Dry sauna with aromatherapy
- Gym
🏠Accommodation TIP: Hotel Gołębiewski Karpacz
Termy Cieplickie
In close proximity to the Czech border (only 10 km as the crow flies, 160 km from Prague) lie Termy Cieplickie. They are located near the city of Jelenia Góra at the northern foothills of the Polish Giant Mountains. This area is very attractive for tourists – Jelenia Góra is a beautiful historic city, and the surrounding nature, especially to the south, is breathtaking.
Cieplice thermal baths use water from a depth of up to 2000 meters, reaching temperatures of up to 87 °C, making them the hottest thermal baths in Poland. The water contains the highest amount of silicon dioxide of all European spa waters, which has very beneficial effects on the human body. The baths are located in the middle of a green forest park and are very tastefully furnished.
What to expect:
- Outdoor and indoor pools
- Sports pool with four lanes
- Recreational pools with water attractions
- Thermal pools
- Wild river, geysers, water swings, and massage benches
- SPA zone with Finnish, steam, and infrared sauna
- Tepidarium, snow cave, and ice fountain
Admission: 2 hours for 48 PLN (281 CZK) or 62 PLN (363 CZK) including wellness area, full-day admission 83 PLN (486 CZK) or 93 PLN (545 CZK) including wellness
🏠Accommodation TIP: Hotel Cieplice MEDI & SPA
Terma Bania, Białka Tatrzańska
Terma Bania is considered one of the most modern spas in Europe. It is located in the picturesque setting of the Polish Tatras, approximately 11 km from the Slovak border. The spa is stylishly furnished, combining elements of modern design and folklore, and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
The complex is divided into an entertainment zone full of slides, water cannons, and other attractions, and a relaxation zone, which is a tranquil oasis with thermal pools, whirlpools, and a bar. There is also a large sauna center and a variety of spa treatments.
What to expect:
- 20 indoor and outdoor pools with thermal water (34-38 °C)
- Water slides including the “Anaconda” water slide
- Relaxation pool with hydromassages
- Saltwater pool
- 8 different types of saunas (Finnish, steam, Russian, infrared)
- Massage treatments including special radio wave therapy for pain relief
Admission: Full-day admission for adults from 399 CZK, children under 104 cm only 1 PLN (6 CZK)
🏠Accommodation TIP: Białka Residence Ski
Termy Szaflary
Almost adjacent to the Gorący Potok spa, you’ll find Termy Szaflary. Although it’s a smaller complex, it certainly has a lot to offer, especially for families with children. The children’s zone with a three-lane slide, a pool with the “Elephant” slide, and a summer “children’s bay” with an animation program will light up every child’s eyes.
The spa offers a total of 4 pools with thermal water up to 38 °C, two of which are outdoors. The water is rich in minerals such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron, and sulfur, making it very healing. While swimming, you’ll be refreshed by water jets and massage facilities for the neck and shoulders.
What to expect:
- 4 pools with thermal water (up to 38 °C)
- Water attractions including the Elephant slide
- Sauna complex (Finnish, infrared, herbal, steam sauna)
- Aromatherapy
- Special massages (hot stones, coconut oil, bamboo butter)
- Restaurant with Polish and Italian specialties
🏠Accommodation TIP: Nowe Izby
Termy Bukowina
Bukowina Thermal Baths are located in the picturesque town of Bukowina Tatrzańska, just 15 km from Zakopane. Thanks to its location near the Tatra National Park, it offers relaxation with unique views of the majestic mountains and deep forests.
The spa offers 12 indoor and outdoor pools with water temperatures of 30-38 °C, which is rich in minerals and has beneficial effects, especially for musculoskeletal and cardiovascular problems. In addition to relaxing in the thermal water, you can also enjoy a sauna, steam bath, or salt cave here.
What awaits you here:
- 12 thermal pools with mineral water (30-38 °C)
- Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin
- Salt cave
- Water slides and water attractions for children
- First-class wellness with massages, medical care, and physiotherapy
🏠Accommodation TIP: Hotel Bukovina
Meander Thermal&Ski Resort
This interesting complex is technically located on the Slovak side of the border, but in close proximity to Poland. It combines thermal baths with a ski resort, making it an ideal place for an active holiday at any time of year. In winter, you can enjoy skiing and then warm up your muscles in the thermal baths; in summer, it’s a great place for hiking and relaxation.
What to expect:
- Wave pool
- Sports pool
- Children’s pool
- Relaxation pools
- Water slide
- Whirlpools
- Thermal water rich in calcium, manganese, iron, and sulfates (up to 38 °C)
🏠Accommodation TIP: MEANDER THERMAL & SKI RESORT
Kudowa Zdrój
Kudowa Zdrój thermal baths are the closest to the Czech border – just 7 km from the town of Náchod. Unlike most other spas on our list, this is not a modern aquapark, but a traditional spa town similar to our Karlovy Vary.
The town of 9,000 inhabitants offers a beautiful and large spa park with a pond, colonnades, gazebos, and playgrounds. Kudowa Zdrój is also one of the oldest spas in Poland and all of Europe, existing since the 15th century. The local springs are particularly beneficial for heart and circulatory system diseases.
What to expect:
- Traditional spa treatments (peat wraps, mineral baths, massages)
- Walks through the historic town, parks, and gardens
- Trips to the surroundings – Stolowe Mountains National Park, Skull Chapel (similar to the Kutná Hora ossuary)
Admission: 1 hour for 23 PLN (134 CZK), full-day admission 59 PLN (344 CZK)
🏠Accommodation TIP: Hotel Kudowa Manufaktura Relaksu
Zakopane Thermal Baths
Zakopane, once a popular resort for Czech and Slovak tourists, is the gateway to the Polish Tatras. This mountain town offers great activities not only in the winter months but all year round. The thermal aquapark offers not only pools with healing water but also slides, whirlpools, and other attractions.
What to expect:
- Indoor and outdoor pools with thermal water
- Water slides and water attractions
- Whirlpools
- Saunas and wellness zone
Admission: 1 hour for 39 PLN (228 CZK), full-day admission 109 PLN (639 CZK)
🏠Accommodation TIP: Domki Krupa Chochołów
Lądek-Zdrój Thermal Baths
Near the Rychleby Mountains, you’ll find the oldest Polish thermal baths, Lądek-Zdrój. This picturesque spa town will charm you with its many parks, beautiful architecture, and an old bridge over the idyllically flowing river.
A local rarity are the springs saturated with radioactive gas, which have been used here for medicinal purposes for over 750 years. This makes Lądek-Zdrój one of the oldest spas in Europe. The Wojciech spa, with its monumental dome and marble tubs, is certainly worth attention.
What to expect:
- Traditional spa treatments
- Baths in marble tubs
- Historic spa buildings
- Natural parks and gardens
Admission: Pool for 35 PLN (204 CZK), bath in a marble tub 39 PLN (227 CZK)
🏠Accommodation TIP: Hotel Trojan
Krakow Thermal Baths
Krakow, as the most visited Polish city, is known primarily for its historical monuments, Wawel Castle, and exceptional gastronomy. Less known is that it also offers city baths where you can relax after a day of sightseeing and exploration.
Termy Krakowskie offer several types of saunas and a Turkish hammam bath. It’s an ideal way to end a demanding day of city sightseeing.
What to expect:
- Different types of saunas
- Turkish hammam
- Relaxation zones
Admission: 1 hour for 55 PLN (322 CZK)
🏠Accommodation Tip: Novotel Kraków Centrum
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find thermal springs in Poland?
The most famous thermal baths are located mainly in the south of Poland, in the Podhale region near the Tatra Mountains.
Among the most popular are:
– Chochołowskie Termy – the largest thermal complex in Poland
– Terma Bania – modern baths in the town of Białka Tatrzańska
– Termy Bukovina – thermal pools in Bukowina Tatrzańska
– Gorący Potok – natural thermal baths with wooden pools
Are thermal baths suitable for children?
Yes, most thermal baths in Poland have children’s pools, slides, and attractions for the little ones. For example, Chochołowskie Termy or Terma Bania have zones specifically designed for families with children.
What is the water temperature in thermal springs?
The water temperature ranges between 30–40 °C, depending on the specific pool. Some thermal baths also have cooling pools with lower temperatures.
Are thermal springs medicinal?
Yes, the water contains minerals such as sulfur, calcium, or magnesium, which can help with muscle and joint relaxation.
What to bring to the thermal baths?
Don’t forget swimwear, a towel, flip-flops, and possibly a swimming cap (it’s mandatory in some thermal baths). A bathrobe is also useful for moving between pools.
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