Sóstó – Gyógyfürdők Zrt. informs its esteemed Guests that the Júlia Bath in Nyíregyháza will not be opened by our Company during 2023. Our decision was made after careful consideration, as we are aware that the Júlia Bath is a traditional and beloved spa in Nyíregyháza, and its fate is of great interest to many. In our announcement, we explicitly refute the rumors that the City of Nyíregyháza has sold or plans to sell the Júlia Bath!
As is known, due to the drastic increase in energy prices since October 10, 2022, our Company was forced to suspend the operation of the Júlia Bath indefinitely. Although energy prices have since moderated, the price of electricity for the company is still four times the previous rate, and the price of district heating, according to current known rates, would be eight times higher during the heating season starting in autumn. In addition, maintenance work worth tens of millions of forints would need to be carried out in the bath to ensure safe and high-quality guest services. These costs would result in such a drastic increase in expenses that it would be impossible to manage during operation, so to preserve the Company's operational capacity, we are compelled to maintain the above-mentioned measure. To reopen the Júlia Bath, in addition to the mentioned maintenance work, significant construction and energy-related investments will also need to be made, which will only be possible once the necessary funding opportunities become available.
The Júlia Bath is also famous for its sauna-loving audience. In consultation with the Owner Municipality, our Company aims to provide discounted sauna access for the public, so starting from May 3, 2023, we will reduce the prices of sauna entry tickets valid from 5:00 PM at the Aquarius Adventure Bath, as well as reorganize the schedule of free sauna programs to ensure smoother sauna usage after 5:00 PM. Accordingly, the price of sauna entry tickets valid from 5:00 PM will be reduced from 5,500 Ft to 4,500 Ft for residents of Nyíregyháza, and from 6,900 Ft to 5,900 Ft for non-residents. Sauna programs will continue to be held on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, but with start times at 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 6:30 PM, unlike before. Sauna entry tickets valid from 5:00 PM will allow unrestricted access to all pools and attractions at the Aquarius Adventure Bath, unlike before.
Previously purchased but unused entry tickets, passes, and gift vouchers for the Júlia Bath will continue to be accepted without change, and previously prepaid swimming passes for the Júlia Bath can be used at the Aquarius Adventure Bath during its opening hours, with an additional 1,000 Ft entry fee per use for spa services, or upon the request of the pass owner, the proportional fee for unused entries will be refunded at our Company's headquarters at 4431, Nyíregyháza, Szódaház utca 18, Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
Nyíregyháza's seasonally operating baths will open soon, with the Tófürdő scheduled to open on May 13, 2023, Saturday, and the Parkfürdő on June 9, 2023, Friday.
We kindly ask for your understanding regarding the above, and we wish you a pleasant relaxation at our baths!
Nyíregyháza, May 2, 2023.