Developed hot spring pool · Slovakia
Relax Thermal
Slovakia · 4.3 miles south of Žiar nad Hronom
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 126°F (52°C) at the source
- Cost
- Paid entry (check current price)
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Žiar nad Hronom (4 mi / 7 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 7
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Relax Thermal
Relax Thermal is a developed hot spring pool in Slovakia, about 4.3 miles south of Žiar nad Hronom. The nearest large city is Zvolen, roughly 14 miles away as the crow flies.
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 126°F (52°C), and readings across the site range from 90°F to 126°F. That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
The site has 7 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Banský kúpeľ, Ľudový, Termálne kúpalisko, Termálne žriedlo.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Relax Thermal. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 48.53055, 18.86507.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Žiar nad Hronom. The spring is about 4.3 miles (7 km) south of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Zvolen, about 14 miles (23 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Budapest, Hungary.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Relax Thermal
- Termálny prameň Lukavica 95°F
- Termálne kúpalisko Sliač Not recorded
- Termálny prameň 128°F
- Termálne kúpalisko Chalmová 100°F
- Termálny prameň 83°F
- Termálne kúpalisko Vieska Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Relax Thermal?
The recorded temperature has been recorded at 126°F (52°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Relax Thermal?
Relax Thermal is in Slovakia, about 4.3 miles south of Žiar nad Hronom. The GPS coordinates are 48.5305, 18.8651.
Is Relax Thermal free?
No. It is recorded as a paid site. Check the operator's website for current prices and booking rules.
What hot springs are near Relax Thermal?
The closest listed spring is Termálny prameň Lukavica, about 5.9 miles southwest. Termálne kúpalisko Sliač is about 15 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
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