# Băile Seiche

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> A leisure area in the valley of the Sos stream, a few kilometres from Odorheiu Secuiesc: mineral springs, the grave of Orbán Balázs with a row of Székely gates, and a mineral water museum.

**At a glance:** Resorts and thermal baths in Odorheiu Secuiesc, Harghita County. Opening hours: daily open 24 hours. Ticket: Free. The visit takes 1½ – 2 hours. Information verified on 4 November 2026.

## Key facts

- **Opening hours:** daily open 24 hours — The resort area, the springs, the grave of Orbán Balázs and the row of Székely gates can be visited freely at any time. The Mineral Water Museum is open from 1 May to 30 September. The mofetta and the fenced-off area around it are closed.
- **Ticket:** Free
- **Visit duration:** 1½ – 2 hours — springs, grave and gates
- **With kids:** Yes — model park and insect park
- **Best season:** May – September — museum open 1 May–30 Sept.
- **Address:** DN13A, ~4 km from Odorheiu Secuiesc, towards Praid, Odorheiu Secuiesc, Harghita County
- **Coordinates:** 46.33116, 25.27492
- **Wikipedia:** https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C4%83ile_Seiche
- **Wikidata:** https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q263584
- **Categories:** [Resorts and thermal baths](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/resorts-and-thermal-baths)

## About Băile Seiche

Băile Seiche (Szejkefürdő in Hungarian) is a leisure area within the municipality of Odorheiu Secuiesc, in the valley of the Sos stream, ~4 km from the town centre, on the road towards Praid. Its mineral waters have been known since 1766; a legend says a shepherd cured his sore legs after washing them in the spring where his flock drank. In 1871 the writer and ethnographer Orbán Balázs (1829–1890) bought the estate and modernised the baths. After his death the resort could no longer be run successfully and gradually declined.

### What you can see

The mineral springs are capped beside the road, and the water is drunk straight from the source, under a wooden pavilion. On the meadow behind the resort lies the **grave of Orbán Balázs**, buried here on his former estate, and the **row of carved wooden Székely gates** leading to it; the first gate, put up in 1888, once stood at his farmstead. The wooden building of the **Mineral Water Museum**, run by the Haáz Rezső Museum, displays wooden bathing cabins, a map of almost 2,500 mineral springs in the Székely Land and a statue of Orbán Balázs. In the same area are **Mini Erdély Park**, a park of scale models of historic buildings from Transylvania, and Bogárpark, a park of life-size and giant insects.

### Good to know

The resort's outdoor pool was closed in August 2017 following a health inspection. The mofetta (gas bath) and the fenced-off area around it have been closed since July 2026 because of gas and water leaks whose origin is not yet clear; entry is forbidden.

## Don't miss

- The row of carved wooden Székely gates leading to the grave of Orbán Balázs.
- Mineral water drunk straight from the spring, under the wooden pavilion.
- The Mineral Water Museum, with wooden bathing cabins and a map of almost 2,500 springs in the Székely Land.

## Good to know before you go

### Getting there

**By car:** Băile Seiche is on the DN13A, ~4 km (~6 minutes) from the centre of Odorheiu Secuiesc, towards Praid. From Miercurea Ciuc it is ~54 km (~1 hour), and from Sighișoara ~48 km (~1 hour). A cycle path links the resort to the town.

### Fees & discounts

Entry to the resort, the springs, the grave and the row of gates is free. Mini Erdély Park and Bogárpark, next door, have a separate ticket.

### Rules

The grave and the gates are a place of remembrance: keep quiet and do not climb on the gates. The fenced-off area around the mofetta is closed and must not be entered. Bears have been seen in the surrounding forests and meadows: do not leave food or rubbish behind and do not feed the animals.

### Facilities

Wooden pavilion at the spring · museum · open-air stage · model park and insect park, ticketed · miniature train · cycle path to Odorheiu Secuiesc

## Details

- **Water type:** bicarbonate, sulphurous, carbonated
- **Therapeutic uses:** digestive and liver and biliary conditions

## Frequently asked questions about Băile Seiche

**How much is a ticket to Băile Seiche?**

Admission to Băile Seiche is free. More under “Fees & discounts”.

**What are the opening hours of Băile Seiche?**

Opening hours at Băile Seiche: daily open 24 hours. More under “Opening hours”.

**How long does a visit to Băile Seiche take?**

A visit to Băile Seiche takes about 1½ – 2 hours (springs, grave and gates).

**Can you visit Băile Seiche with kids?**

Yes, Băile Seiche is suitable for children (model park and insect park).

**How do I get to Băile Seiche?**

Băile Seiche is located at DN13A, ~4 km from Odorheiu Secuiesc, towards Praid, Odorheiu Secuiesc, Harghita County. More under “Getting there”.

**When is the best time to visit Băile Seiche?**

The best season for Băile Seiche: May – September (museum open 1 May–30 Sept.).

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Last updated: 4 November 2026
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