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Why is Zakopane a top destination for thermal baths in Poland?

High Tatras view from Chocholow Thermal Baths in Zakopane, Poland.
  • Natural hot springs: Zakopane is situated in a region rich with geothermal activity, providing naturally heated mineral waters renowned for their therapeutic benefits.
  • Scenic location: The area's breathtaking mountain views enhance the relaxation experience, offering a perfect blend of nature and wellness.
  • Accessibility: Easily reachable from major Polish cities like Krakow, Zakopane makes for a convenient getaway for both short and extended stays.
  • Variety of facilities: The thermal bath complexes in Zakopane cater to all preferences, from family-friendly pools to luxurious spa treatments.
  • Year-round appeal: Whether you're visiting in winter for snow-capped mountain views or in summer for lush greenery, Zakopane's thermal baths are enjoyable year-round.

Top Zakopane Thermal Baths

Zakopane Bacówka serving oscypek cheese and local alcohol with mountain backdrop.

Chocholow Thermal Baths

Located in the picturesque Podhale region, Chocholow Thermal Baths stands out as the largest thermal pool complex in the area. Spanning nearly 3,000 m² of water surface, this facility features 30 different pool troughs, catering to all tastes and needs. Here, you can enjoy a range of thermal pools with varying temperatures and mineral compositions, water slides, and a variety of wellness services, including massages and saunas, ensuring a comprehensive relaxation experience.

Chocholow Thermal Baths
Tourists relaxing in Zakopane thermal spa, with cable car ride and Krakow hotel transfers.

Termy Bukovina

Termy Bukovina offers a modern thermal bathing experience with an unrivaled backdrop—the majestic Tatra Mountains. This state-of-the-art facility is one of Europe's most advanced thermal complexes, combining luxury with natural beauty. Here, you can relax in thermal waters, spas, and massages and explore a modern wellness centre with unique attractions like themed saunas, aromatic sessions, and more for a truly luxurious experience.

Aerial view of Terma Bania's snow-covered exterior and pools in Krakow.

Terma Bania

Situated in Białka Tatrzańska, Terma Bania is one of the most popular thermal complexes in southern Poland. With indoor and outdoor pools filled with geothermal water, the resort houses zones such as family and relaxation areas, offering slides, hydro-massage pools, and dedicated spaces for children. There's also a wellness area with saunas, steam rooms, and spa services, making it a favourite choice for those seeking a complete thermal spa experience.

Goracy Potok Thermal Bath with wooden lodge and water fountain in Krakow.

Gorący Potok

Gorący Potok, located in Szaflary near Zakopane, is a thermal complex known for its natural open-air pools filled with sulfur-rich geothermal water. The complex includes 21 outdoor pools with temperatures ranging from 34°C to 40°C. Here, you can enjoy a variety of attractions including hydro-massage points, geysers, and waterfalls, a separate area for children, as well as wellness packages such as saunas, mud baths, and therapeutic treatments.

Mother and child enjoying Terma Bania Hot Springs pool in Zakopane.

Termy Szaflary

If you are looking for a quieter and more personal atmosphere while still enjoying the benefits of natural thermal waters, Termy Szaflary is the best place to head to. Located near Zakopane, this smaller complex features four main pools, along with hydromassage areas, water slides, saunas, and a spa zone for relaxation, with the added bonus of fewer crowds.

Child jumping into outdoor pool with forest backdrop, Zakopane, Poland.

Termy Zakopiańskie

Termy Zakopiańskie, located in central Zakopane, is a modern thermal complex that includes swimming lanes, whirlpools, hydromassage areas, waterfalls, a wild river, and slides suitable for all ages, making it perfect for every type of traveller. What’s more, the wellness area features Finnish, bio, salt, and steam saunas, along with a winter cabin and a relaxation room, creating a complete leisure destination in the heart of the Tatra Mountains.

Facilities at Zakopane Thermal Baths 

Tourists relaxing in Chochołow Thermal Baths with mountain view, transfers from Zakopane included.

Chocholow Thermal Baths

Pools:

  • Outdoor thermal pools with varying temperatures and water attractions like artificial waves, water jets, basketball, volleyball, water bars, etc.
  • 3 Tube slides
  • 2 Indoor thermal pools with massage stands
  • 7 small Jacuzzi pools
  • 1 Large Jacuzzi pool
  • Brine Jacuzzi

SPA & Wellness:

  • 5 Saunas
  • Steam Baths
  • Massages
  • Skincare treatments
  • Physiotherapy
  • Water treatments (mud, milk, herbs, hay)
  • Rhassoul – a special bathhouse for applying clay, an integral element of the Hammam ritual
Visitors enjoying Chocholow Thermal Baths with scenic mountain backdrop in Zakopane, Poland.

Termy Bukovina

Pools:

  • 12 indoor and outdoor swimming and recreational pools (with temperatures ranging from 30 - 38°C)
  • 2 large jacuzzis with hydromassage
  • 3 water slides 

SPA & Wellness:

  • 8 Saunas of varying temperatures (traditional, steam, IR)
  • Care rituals and massages
  • Couple massage room
  • Manciure/Pedicure room
  • Ayurveda massage room
  • Cosmetic Parlour
  • Relaxation room
  • Hairdresser room
  • Cardio room
Tourists relaxing in a thermal spa with snowy Zakopane mountains in the background.

Terma Bania

Pools:

  • Indoor and outdoor thermal pools (34°C–38°C)
  • Family and Relaxation Zones
  • Lazy river and hydro-massage pools
  • 3 Water slides
  • Children’s pool and water playground
  • Outdoor pools with mountain views
  • Pool bars and loungers

SPA & Wellness:

  • Finnish, bio, and steam saunas
  • Cooling pools and snow basins
  • Hot stone and relaxation massages
  • Cosmetic and body treatments
  • Sauna zone inspired by mountain tradition
Woman enjoying foam massage in a hammam spa.

Gorący Potok

Pools:

  • 21 Outdoor sulfur-rich geothermal pools (34°C–40°C)
  • Hydro-massage points, geysers, and waterfalls
  • Wood and stone natural design
  • Children’s play area and slides
  • Seasonal summer attractions and inflatable zones

SPA & Wellness:

  • Dry and steam saunas
  • Mud baths and thermal relaxation basins
  • Granite thermal pools
  • Body and skin therapy treatments
  • Adult-only wellness area
Outdoor hot bath pool with steam rising, part of Zakopane tour experience.

Termy Szaflary

Pools:

  • 4 Geothermal pools – 2 indoor and 2 outdoor (30°C–38°C)
  •  Hydro-massage benches and neck jets
  •  Family slide and children’s paddling pool
  • Mineral-rich water (calcium, magnesium, sulfur)
  • Outdoor leisure area with loungers

SPA & Wellness:

  • Dry, herbal, steam, and infrared saunas
  • Relaxation area and massage rooms
  • Fitness zone
  • Restaurant and café
Facial massage at a spa in Zakopane.

Termy Zakopiańskie

Pools:

  •  Indoor and outdoor geothermal pools (~32°C)
  • 3 Swim lanes with massage jets and cascades
  • 6 Whirlpool jacuzzis
  •  5 Water slides
  •  Wild river and counter-current channels
  •  Children’s paddling pool and playground

SPA & Wellness:

  •  Finnish, salt, bio, and steam saunas
  •  Winter cabin and relaxation room
  •  Salt cave
  •  Fitness and gym zone
  • Bowling alley and terrace with mountain views

Unique experiences and services at Zakopane Thermal Baths

Chocholow Thermal Baths outdoor pool with people relaxing, surrounded by Zakopane's scenic mountain views.

Chocholow Thermal Baths

  • Sports pool for water sports enthusiasts as well as professional athletes
  • Normobaric therapy chambers
  • Healing zone with thermal water barrels and pool
  • Sulfide baths and Brine baths
  • Salt Cave
  • Sports Center with gym
  • Young children's zone with indoor playground with a children's pool
  • Older children's zone with a slide zone and a children's steam room
  • Aquarium
  • Outdoor playground
Tourists enjoying Chochołow Thermal Baths with mountain backdrop, includes round-trip transfers from Zakopane.

Termy Bukovina

  • Cooling zone with 3 cooling pools including one with ice cubes
  • Relaxation zone with couches and soothing music
  • Salt peelings treatments
  • Aqua-aerobic
  • Aromatic sessions
  • Diving for kids
  • Pool Nights with club music, psychedelic lights, dancing, and drinks
  • Zostawnica - a half-outdoor and half-indoor pool
  • Poroniec cave pool with a waterfall
Guests relaxing in a sauna during Northern lights experience in Rovaniemi.

Terma Bania

  • Large Saunarium with Finnish sauna, herbal sauna, steam bath, snow basin, cooling basin, graduation tower, stone grotto
  • Outdoor pools with mountain views
  • Recreational zone with slides, artificial waves, geysers, water cannons
  • “Fun zone” with lazy river, water jets, and water playground
  • Indoor and outdoor thermal pools (34–38°C)
  • Wellness & SPA zone with massages and treatments
  • Kids’ zone with shallow pools, small slides, water playground
Girl in blue swimsuit jumping into a pool on a sunny day.

Gorący Potok

  • Over 20 outdoor thermal pools using 100% raw, untreated geothermal water
  • Mud bath zone (Gorąca Gruda) with therapeutic clay
  • Outdoor wooden pools and natural-style basins
  • Campsite located next to the thermal complex
  • On-site restaurant (Beef Master)
  • Wellness area with saunas and steam rooms
  • Hydromassage stations and water jets
  • Children’s pool and kids’ areas
People enjoying the wave pool at Galaxy Zone, Therme Bucharest at night.

Termy Szaflary

  • Saunarium with Finnish sauna, herbal sauna, 2 steam saunas, and infrared sauna
  • Hydromassage benches, water jets, and underwater massage equipment
  • 4 thermal pools: 2 indoor + 2 outdoor
  • 3-lane family slide
  • Children’s paddling pool with small slide
  • Outdoor pools with mountain views
  • Restaurant inside the complex
Guests relaxing in the pool at Chocholow Thermal Baths.

Termy Zakopiańskie

  • Salt Grotto offering halotherapy sessions
  • On-site bowling alley
  • Rehabilitation & wellness center
  • Sauna zone with Finnish sauna, bio sauna, salt sauna, steam room, and winter cave
  • Sports pool with designated swim lanes
  • Water slides for adults and kids
  • Indoor thermal pool with hydromassage stations, geysers, water whips, neck spouts
  • Kids’ playroom (indoor)

Zakopane Thermal Baths opening hours & location

  • Pools & Saunarium: 9 am – 10 pm (last entry 9:30 pm)
  • Address: Środowa 181, 34‑405 Białka Tatrzańska, Poland
  • Getting there: Direct buses run between Zakopane and Białka Tatrzańska (stop near Terma Bania) in around 35–40 minutes. By car, the drive takes about 25–30 minutes depending on traffic.
Directions

Pools & Saunarium:

  •  Monday – Friday: 11 am – 10 pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 9 am – 10 pm

SPA area:

  • Monday – Friday: 11 am – 9:45 pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 10 am – 9:45 pm

Restaurant:

  •  Daily: 9:30 am – 9:30 pm

Address: Osiedle Nowe 45, 34‑424 Szaflary, Poland

Getting there: From Zakopane, buses to Szaflary stop near Gorący Potok run approximately every hour, journey takes ~20 minutes. By car: 15–20 minutes (~14–15 km).

  • Pools & Saunarium: 9 am – 10 pm
  • Address: Osiedle Nowe 20, 34‑424 Szaflary, Poland
  • Getting there: Buses from Zakopane via Szaflary/Nowy Targ route take ~22–30 minutes. By car: 13–14 km (~17–20 minutes).
  • Pools & Thermal Spa: Daily: 9 am – 10 pm
  • Sauna Zone: Daily: 12 pm – 10 pm
  • Salt Cave: Monday – Friday: 10 am – 9 pm Saturday & Sunday: 11 am – 9 pm
  • Gym: Monday – Friday: 7 am – 10 pm Saturday: 9 am – 8 pm Sunday: 3 pm – 7 pm
  • Restaurant: Daily: 10 am – 10 pm

Address: ul. Jagiellońska 31, 34‑500 Zakopane, Poland

Getting there: Located in central Zakopane, about a 5–10 minute walk from the main bus and train station, or a few minutes by taxi or car.

History of Zakopane Thermal Baths

The story of Zakopane’s thermal baths begins deep underground, quite literally! The Tatra region sits atop natural geothermal springs that have been bubbling for thousands of years. Locals have long believed in the healing power of these warm, mineral-rich waters, using them to ease fatigue, improve circulation, and soothe aching muscles after mountain work or hikes.

Modern thermal complexes like Chochołów Thermal Baths and Terma Bania were built to bring this centuries-old tradition into a contemporary setting. The first geothermal drilling in the Podhale region took place in the 1980s, revealing water heated to over 80°C flowing from depths of more than 3,000 meters! Today, these spas combine state-of-the-art wellness facilities with the same natural warmth that once served as simple village springs.

Architecture of Zakopane Thermal baths

Aerial view of Chocholow Thermal Baths with outdoor pool and mountain backdrop.

If you visit Chochołów Thermal Baths, you will immediately notice how it blends with the Podhale mountains. The complex is modern, featuring spacious indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, and a saunarium, all filled with mineral-rich geothermal waters. What makes it especially interesting is how the design brings you closer to nature with panoramic views of the Tatra foothills. Unlike the wooden highlander village, the baths have clean, contemporary lines and functional layouts, making it easy to enjoy the views while soaking in the waters.

Thermal bath with people relaxing in Zakopane, Poland, during the Krakow snowmobile tour.

Terma Bania is all about balancing fun and relaxation. The architecture mixes modern design with subtle highlander influences, giving the complex a lively yet elegant feel. Inside, spaces are divided into zones, including the Fun Zone for kids and families, the Relax Zone for adults, and an exclusive area with saunas, a salt cave, and garden pools. Indoor and outdoor pools are connected by terraces and large windows that frame the gorgeous Podhale mountains.

Indoor pool area with jacuzzi at Chocholow Thermal Baths.

Step into Termy Bukovina and you will see how modern design meets mountain beauty. Glass façades and wooden accents let you enjoy panoramic views from indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and relaxation areas. The facility is large, with multiple pool types, hydrotherapy zones, and spa areas, and open terraces all well-planned and centered around the thermal waters. Everything feels functional yet in harmony with the surrounding Tatra landscape, creating a relaxing and immersive experience.

Goracy Potok Thermal Bath with steaming water and wooden interior in Krakow.

Gorący Potok has a rustic charm you will love! Inspired by highlander style, the complex features wooden buildings with carved details and natural stone accents, housing saunas, restaurants, and changing rooms. Spread across a forested area, the layout feels natural, as if the baths were built into the landscape rather than on top of it. It is a cozy, immersive experience where tradition meets modern thermal facilities.

People relaxing in a pool at Terra Solis resort.

Termy Szaflary keeps things modern but grounded in its mountain setting. With indoor and outdoor pools, wellness areas, and a restaurant arranged in a strategic manner, the baths are designed to maximize views of the landscape. Although contemporary in style, the complex uses regional materials and layout techniques to make the baths feel connected to the Podhale region.

Guests enjoying the pool at Chocholow Thermal Baths.

Termy Zakopiańskie incorporates design elements inspired by the Tatra Mountains. With a variety of pools, slides, jacuzzis, and wellness areas, all accented with wood and natural materials, the baths feel like a part of the mountains. The layout makes it easy to move between entertainment, leisure, and relaxation zones, making the complex perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers looking to enjoy a full thermal experience.

Tips for visiting Zakopane Thermal Baths

  • Visit in the morning (around 9:30am) or evening (after 5pm) for fewer crowds. Early or late visits let you enjoy a quieter soak with soft mountain light and fewer people around.
  • Bring swimwear and flip-flops. Most spas require them, and while towels and robes can be rented, bringing your own saves money.
  • Explore both indoor and outdoor zones. The indoor pools are calm and relaxing, while the outdoor ones offer breathtaking views of the Tatras, especially in winter.
  • Try local snacks and drinks onsite. Enjoy pierogi, soups, or mulled wine at cozy cafés or pool bars without leaving the spa zone.
  • Check for family or adult-only zones. Complexes like Terma Bania have fun areas for kids and peaceful wellness sections for adults.
  • Plan your visit with sightseeing. Pair your thermal bath experience with nearby attractions like Chochołów Village, Gubałówka Hill, or hiking trails in Tatra National Park.

Frequently asked questions about Zakopane Thermal Baths

Ware the main thermal baths in Zakopane?

The two most popular thermal baths near Zakopane are Chocholow Thermal Baths and Termy Bukovina. Both offer a range of pools, saunas, and spa treatments, with Chocholow being the largest complex in the region and Termy Bukovina known for its family-friendly environment.

What health benefits do the thermal waters provide?

The mineral-rich waters of ZakopaneThermal Baths are known to help with muscle relaxation, joint pain, skin conditions, and circulation. The combination of heat and minerals promotes overall wellness.

How long should I spend at Zakopane Thermal Baths?

Most visitors spend 3-5 hours at ZakopaneThermal Baths to enjoy the pools, saunas, and spa treatments without feeling rushed.

Can I visit Zakopane Thermal Baths if I don't know how to swim?

Absolutely! The thermal baths have areas with shallow pools, and some pools are designed for soaking rather than swimming. Lifeguards are also present to ensure safety.

Are lockers available at Chocholow Thermal Baths and Termy Bukovina?

Yes, both Chocholow and Termy Bukovina offer lockers where you can securely store your belongings.

Are there any restrictions for pregnant women at Zakopane Thermal Baths?

Pregnant women should consult a doctor before visiting, as some pools, particularly the hotter ones, may not be advisable during pregnancy.

Are Zakopane Thermal Baths family-friendly?

Yes, both Chocholow and Termy Bukovina are family-friendly. They offer kids' zones, water slides, and shallow pools, ensuring entertainment for all ages. There are also quieter zones for adults seeking relaxation.

What is the best time to visit Zakopane Thermal Baths?

The thermal baths can be enjoyed year-round. However, many visitors find winter particularly magical, with the contrast of cold mountain air and the warmth of the thermal pools. Summer is also a great time if you prefer warmer weather and outdoor pools.