Hajduszoboszlo Attractions

One of the best-known spa towns in eastern Hungary is the former Haiduk township of Hajdúszoboszló (pop. 24,260), situated 20km (13mi.) southwest of Debrecen. After boring down 1091m (3580ft), water with a temperature of 73°C (163°F) was discovered in 1925, and as a result the sleepy little town found itself transformed within a few years into a popular spa resort. Today some 1 1/2 million visitors every year flock to the baths on the 30ha (75 acre) site at József Attila utca. The waters, which contain sodium, iodine, bromide and bitumen, are used in the treatment of rheumatic complaints, slipped discs, tendovaginitis and inflammation of the muscles as well as degenerative complaints. The indoor and outdoor baths together have a water area of 8500sq.m (9350sq.yd) and can also be used for sporting events. A well-designed infrastructure also awaits the visitor.