Budapest is known as the City of Spas. The city sits on more than 100 thermal springs, and its bath culture goes back to Roman and Ottoman times. Historic baths such as Szechenyi and Gellert are major attractions as well as working health facilities.
Thermal spring management covers the operation of spa facilities, water chemistry, public health regulation, and tourism. Key questions include how to protect spring sources, how to manage visitor numbers at historic sites, and how thermal water is used in medical treatment and wellness.
Related energy and water topics include geothermal energy in Iceland and water management engineering in the Netherlands. For the tourism side, see how travel broadens perspectives.

