Geoagiu-Băi
About Geoagiu-Băi
Geoagiu-Băi (Feredőgyógy in Hungarian) is a spa and climatic resort in Hunedoara county, at about 350 m above sea level, in the depression at the foot of the Metaliferi Mountains, among wooded hills. It belongs to the town of Geoagiu, ~6 km away, and has been classed since 2008 as a tourist resort of national interest. The waters are thermal and mesothermal, bicarbonate, calcium, magnesium and slightly carbonated, with natural temperatures of around 29–33 °C, used in cures for conditions of the locomotor system, for some chronic gynaecological conditions and in recovery after injuries.
The springs have been in use for two thousand years: the Dacians called them Germisara, the Romans built up the pool in the centre of the resort, and in the middle of the 16th century Queen Isabella had the baths restored. The German pastor Conrad Hiltebrandt described them in his diary of 1656–1658. Systematic use of the waters began in the early 20th century, when the first hotels, villas, pools and mud baths appeared.
What you can see
In the centre of the resort is the Băile Daco Romane lido, with four thermal pools: one 1.6–3.5 m deep, with a 10 m diving board, one 0.6–1.9 m deep for swimming and relaxing, the Olympic pool and a children's pool 50 cm deep with a slide. The sunbeds are free, and the complex has a restaurant, cafés and self-service areas.
Next to the lido are the Roman baths of Germisara, the ancient pool in the travertine mound, and on the south-eastern edge of the resort is Clocota waterfall; both have pages of their own. Between the resort and the town of Geoagiu, stretches of the Roman road paved with stone slabs survive. North of the resort, the 8 ha of forest that protects the thermal springs is a nature reserve. Spa treatments (thermal baths, kinetotherapy, electrotherapy) are given in the treatment centres of the resort's hotels.
Good to know
The lido operates in summer; the rest of the resort can be visited all year, without a ticket.
- The Băile Daco Romane lido, with four thermal pools among wooded hills.
- The 10 m diving board at the deep pool and the Olympic pool for swimming.
- The 50 cm pool with a slide for the little ones.
- The ancient pool of the Roman baths of Germisara, a few steps from the lido.
- Clocota waterfall, with lukewarm water, on the south-eastern edge of the resort.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: the resort is ~6 km (~10 minutes) from the town of Geoagiu, on the DJ705, and ~17 km (~25 minutes) from Orăștie, on the DJ705 and DN7; coming from the A1 motorway you join the DN7 and then the DJ705. From Deva it is ~37 km (~45 minutes), from Alba Iulia ~52 km (~50 minutes), from Sibiu ~104 km (~1 hour 20 minutes) and from Cluj-Napoca ~145 km (~2 hours). The Băile Daco Romane lido is on Strada Vilelor, in the centre of the resort.
- Fees & discounts
Entry to the resort is free. At the Băile Daco Romane lido, admission costs 60 lei for adults and 40 lei for children aged 3–13, plus a 1 leu resort tax; after 16:00 the rate is 50 lei for adults and 35 lei for children. Children under 3 enter free. Sunbeds are free, and with the wristband received at the entrance you can leave and re-enter the complex as often as you like. Prices may change from one season to the next.
- Rules
The pools range from 50 cm to 3.5 m deep, and small children stay under an adult's supervision at all times. Thermal water is no substitute for medical treatment; ask a doctor before taking a cure.
- Facilities
Free sunbeds · children's pool with a slide · 10 m diving board · massage · restaurant, cafés and self-service in the complex · entertainment for children at weekends · treatment centres in the resort's hotels
Frequently asked questions about Geoagiu-Băi
How much is a ticket to Geoagiu-Băi?
Admission to Geoagiu-Băi is free (lido: 60 lei for adults). More under “Fees & discounts”
What are the opening hours of Geoagiu-Băi?
Opening hours at Geoagiu-Băi: daily open 24 hours. More under “Opening hours”
How long does a visit to Geoagiu-Băi take?
A visit to Geoagiu-Băi takes about 4½ – 5 hours (a day, with the lido).
Can you visit Geoagiu-Băi with kids?
Yes, Geoagiu-Băi is suitable for children (50 cm pool and a slide).
How do I get to Geoagiu-Băi?
Geoagiu-Băi is located at Strada Vilelor 1, in the centre of the resort, Geoagiu-Băi, Hunedoara County. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit Geoagiu-Băi?
The best season for Geoagiu-Băi: May – September (the lido is open in summer).
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