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Therme Bucharest

Europe's largest thermal wellness complex, just outside Bucharest — a strong arrival or departure-day highlight before or after a Romania itinerary.

The wave-like glass exterior of the Therme Bucharest wellness complex

Overview

Therme Bucharest, in Balotești around 30 minutes from the city centre, is Europe's largest thermal wellness complex. Its Galaxy zone suits families with slides and a wave pool, The Palm is an adults-only relaxation zone, and Elysium adds ten thematic saunas to the full complex — giving it a range from family day out to quiet wellness retreat.

Why Visit

Europe's largest thermal wellness complex, roughly 30 minutes from central Bucharest

Galaxy zone suits families, with slides and a wave pool

The Palm offers an adults-only relaxation zone

Elysium adds ten thematic saunas across the full complex

Best for

  • arrival-day stops
  • departure-day stops
  • wellness travel
  • families

Gallery

Palm trees inside the glass-domed pool hall at Therme Bucharest

Practical notes

  • Three ticket tiers, each nested inside the next: Galaxy (family zone, slides and wave pool) is the base; The Palm (adults and 14+ teens, or under-3s with a birth certificate) adds Galaxy access; Elysium (premium, ten thematic saunas, 18+ for spa treatments) includes both.
  • Galaxy, adult ticket: 3 hours 71 RON Mon-Thu / 81 RON Fri-Sun and holidays; One Day Holiday 141 RON / 151 RON. Children 3-14 from 55 RON (3h) to 135 RON (One Day Holiday, Fri-Sun); under 3s free.
  • The Palm, adult ticket: 3 hours 102 RON / 117 RON; One Day Holiday 172 RON / 187 RON.
  • Elysium, adult ticket: 3 hours 132 RON / 147 RON; One Day Holiday 202 RON / 217 RON.
  • Evening Special (Mon-Thu only, from 17:30-18:30 depending on day, not valid on school holidays or public holidays) is the cheapest way in: Galaxy 64 RON, The Palm 89 RON, Elysium 125 RON.
  • Extra time costs 10 RON per 30 minutes; zone upgrades (e.g. Galaxy to The Palm) can be added at the door from around 31 RON.
  • Prices above are Therme’s own official rates from therme.ro, checked directly on 24 August 2026 — confirm current rates on therme.ro before booking, as they change by season and aren’t set or controlled by CRJ.
  • Strongest fit as an arrival or departure-day stop given the roughly 30-minute distance from central Bucharest.

Getting there

By car, take DN1 north from Bucharest towards Balotești (the Therme turn-off is by the Hornbach store). By public transport, STB bus 442 runs from Piața Presei Libere via Henri Coandă Airport directly to Therme — useful when arriving or departing by air.

Best time to visit

Open year-round, so weather isn’t a factor for the indoor zones. Prices and crowds are lower Monday-Thursday than Friday-Sunday and school holidays; the Evening Special (weekday early evening) is the cheapest way in.

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