Hungarian oil workers discovered a 65-degree healing spring instead of oil

Hot sulfur springs of Egerszalók

According to УНІАН — Туризм: In the village of Egerszalók, located in Hungary's Heves County, a hot sulfur spring with a temperature of 65 °C and a flow rate of 1500 liters of water per hour was accidentally discovered 64 years ago during oil exploration. This case became known thanks to a publication in the Népújság newspaper on May 26, 1962, which stated:

"A 65-degree sulfur water was found near Egerszalók."

The spring, which broke through in the middle of a pine forest a few kilometers from the city of Eger, was initially capped but was later opened, and the water continues to flow non-stop.

Healing properties of the water

The water from this spring has formed a characteristic white deposit of lime and salts, known as the "salt hill." In the early 1990s, after studies conducted by doctors in 1992, the water was officially recognized as healing. It helps with various problems, including:

• joint wear;
• back and lumbar pain;
• joint inflammation during remission;
• recovery after bone and spinal surgeries;
• treatment of women's inflammation, psoriasis, and eczema.

Today, the water from Egerszalók is available for bathing in the Saliris and Nostalgia Strandfürdő complexes. Initially, local residents used the healing properties of the spring, but over time, people from all over the country began to visit, and now – from various parts of the world. This underscores the growing interest in unique natural resources and their healing properties, which open up new opportunities for healing and relaxation.

The discovery of the hot sulfur spring in Egerszalók marked an important stage not only for the local residents but also for the development of the tourist infrastructure in the region. The healing properties of the water, confirmed by scientific research, contribute to attracting visitors from all over the country and abroad, which in turn can positively impact the economy of the village and surrounding areas. The growing interest in natural resources highlights the importance of preserving such springs for future generations.