Termy Gorący Potok (Szaflary)

Termy Gorący Potok is a complex of outdoor thermal pools in Szaflary, between Nowy Targ and Zakopane, about 15 km from Zakopane. Its owners call it "the only natural thermal baths in Podhale": the pools are filled with raw sulphur geothermal water which, they say, is not additionally treated, so bathers soak in exactly what comes up from the ground. Water temperature in the pools ranges from 32 to 40 °C (the FAQ says 34 to 40 °C, and each pool has a sign with the current temperature), so it is pleasant in summer and in winter alike, when steam rises over the water and snow lies all around.

The complex is built in highlander style, with timber, stone and regional motifs. According to the website, guests can use 21 pools of different kinds, including 10 outdoor thermal pools. The water contains sulphur, magnesium, manganese, iron, sodium, potassium and chromium; the owners link bathing with benefits for the skin, circulation and recovery.

What to see and do

• Ślebodny Bonior — the largest pool, about 37–38 °C, with fountains; the recommended place to start.
• Siarcane Koloseum — one of the warmest pools (38–40 °C), with a stone fountain constantly pouring hot mineral water.
• Zawaternik przy Smreku — a pool with a wooden bar in the middle; Górsko Riviera — 38–39 °C with water massage; Podkowa — next to the stage used for concerts and aqua aerobics.
• Wartki Potok — the longest pool (70 m) with cooler water of about 30 °C for those who want to swim.
• Summer kids' zone (summer only, weather permitting): three big slides (80, 44 and 52 m; for adults and children over 130 cm, the blue one from 110 cm), the Wet Bubble pool with a giant inflatable balloon (up to age 14), the Figle Migle water playground, inflatable water parks, the Baba Jaga beach playground and volleyball.
• Grzysno Przyjemność spa zone (18+) — dry saunas, a steam room, the large Gawra sauna with sauna ceremonies, three private granite tubs with water richer in sulphur, a salt graduation wall, jacuzzi, peat (borowina) baths in tubs and massages. The zone is textile-free and adults only.

Practical information

Getting there. Address: Os. Nowe 45, 34-424 Szaflary. Szaflary lies on the way from Zakopane to Nowy Targ, so the easiest option is by car (about 15 km from Zakopane). There is a free car park for guests. Next door there is a campsite for motorhomes (over 100 pitches with power and water).

Opening hours (as of October 2026): pools Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00, Sat–Sun 9:00–22:00 (daily 9:00–22:00 in high season and on holidays); spa Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–22:00. Note: the whole complex is closed for a technical break from 1 November to 22 December 2026.

Tickets (price list for 1 Sep–31 Oct 2026): adult on weekdays — 59 zł for 1.5 h, 79 zł for 2.5 h, 109 zł without time limit; at weekends — 65 / 85 / 119 zł. Children under 18 — from 49 zł (weekdays) and from 59 zł (weekends); children up to 100 cm tall — free. Evening ticket 18:00–22:00 — 69 zł (weekdays) / 75 zł (weekends). OPEN ticket (pools + spa) — from 129 zł. Family 2+1 for 2.5 h — 185 zł on weekdays, 205 zł at weekends. Spa only — 65 zł (1.5 h) or 90 zł (3.5 h). Extra time costs 1 zł per minute. Prices may change.

Who it suits. Great for families and for people who do not hike: this is a day of rest with no walking at all. The slides and play zone are summer-only. Lifeguards watch every pool and there is a first-aid point; according to the owners, the facility is adapted for people with disabilities. You may not bring your own food or drinks; towels and bathrobes can be rented.

Nearby

A few hundred metres away are Termy Szaflary with indoor pools. Close by are the Ludźmierz sanctuary and the wooden church in Dębno. Other thermal baths in the region include Chochołowskie Termy and Terma Bania.

Official website: goracypotok.pl

Photos: goracypotok.pl.