Natural hot spring · Slovakia

Termálny prameň

Slovakia · 5.6 miles southwest of Krupina

Last updated

Type
Natural Natural hot spring
Water temperature
128°F (54°C) at the source
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Not recorded
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Krupina (6 mi / 9 km)
Coordinates
Pools or sources
1
Safety notes
  • Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.

About Termálny prameň

Termálny prameň is a natural hot spring in Slovakia, about 5.6 miles southwest of Krupina. The nearest large city is Levice, roughly 18 miles away as the crow flies.

The recorded temperature has been recorded at 128°F (54°C). 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.

It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.

Water temperature

128°F54°C recorded temperature
60°F98°F104°F140°F180°F

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 Termálny prameň. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 48.30052, 18.97630.

Location of Termálny prameň in Slovakia

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Krupina. The spring is about 5.6 miles (9 km) southwest of town in a straight line.
  • Nearest large city: Levice, about 18 miles (29 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 Termálny prameň

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 Details in any directory can go out of date.
  • Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
  • 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 Termálny prameň?

The recorded temperature has been recorded at 128°F (54°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 Termálny prameň?

Termálny prameň is in Slovakia, about 5.6 miles southwest of Krupina. The GPS coordinates are 48.3005, 18.9763.

Can you soak at Termálny prameň?

The source is too hot to enter safely. Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.

What hot springs are near Termálny prameň?

The closest listed spring is Termálny prameň Lukavica, about 16 miles northwest. Relax Thermal is about 17 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

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