Aquacity Poprad (Slovakia)
AquaCity Poprad is a year-round water park and wellness complex at the foot of the High Tatras in Slovakia, about 55 km from the resort. Guests will find 13 thermal pools - indoor and outdoor - with water at 28-38°C, six slides, and more than 350 water attractions. The pools are filled with natural geothermal water from a borehole reaching 1,300 metres, containing more than 20 minerals. It makes a convenient destination for a full-day trip across the border - relaxation in thermal water and saunas after a day of cycling or skiing.
About this place
AquaCity Poprad is a year-round water park and wellness complex at the foot of the High Tatras in Slovakia, about 55 km from the resort. Guests will find 13 thermal pools - indoor and outdoor - with water at 28-38°C, six slides, and more than 350 water attractions. The pools are filled with natural geothermal water from a borehole reaching 1,300 metres, containing more than 20 minerals. It makes a convenient destination for a full-day trip across the border - relaxation in thermal water and saunas after a day of cycling or skiing.
A thermal water park on the Slovak side of the Tatras - about 55 km away.
Where it comes from
The facility grew out of the municipal indoor pool of Poprad, which operated from 1985 to 2003; as a modern water park, AquaCity Poprad was officially opened on 4 July 2004. The resort earned international renown for its ecological model of operation - drawing energy from geothermal water and solar collectors - for which it received the World Travel Awards title of "World's Leading Green Resort" in 2007 and 2008.
Good to know
- The thermal water comes from a borehole 1,300 metres deep; it reaches the surface at close to 50°C and is cooled to 28-38°C for the pools.
- The water contains more than 20 minerals (including calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium), beneficial for the musculoskeletal system, circulation and the respiratory tract.
- The longest slide is the Black Hole, 71 metres long, ridden in near-total darkness lit by light effects.
- In 2007 and 2008 AquaCity Poprad won the title of World's Leading Green Resort at the World Travel Awards, the first winner in that category.
- The complex offers more than 350 water attractions and a two-storey wellness centre with saunas, an ice cave, and sauna ceremonies.
Frequently asked questions - Aquacity Poprad (Slovakia)
Short, concrete answers for anyone planning a visit.
How many pools does AquaCity Poprad have, and what is the water temperature?
The complex offers 13 thermal pools - indoor and outdoor - with water at 28-38°C, including a 50-metre sports pool. The water comes from a natural geothermal borehole.
How far is AquaCity Poprad from the resort in Niedzica, and do you need documents for the border?
About 55 km - a convenient distance for a full-day trip across the Slovak border. Poland and Slovakia are both in the Schengen area, so an ID card or passport is enough - there is no border check, but it is worth carrying an ID document.
Where does the thermal water at AquaCity Poprad come from, and what properties does it have?
From a natural geothermal borehole 1,300 metres deep; it reaches the surface at close to 50°C and is cooled to 28-38°C for the pools. The water contains more than 20 minerals (including calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium), beneficial for the musculoskeletal system, circulation and the respiratory tract.
How many slides does AquaCity Poprad have, and which is the longest?
The water park has 6 slides and more than 350 water attractions in total. The longest is the 71-metre Black Hole, ridden in near-total darkness with light effects.
Is AquaCity Poprad suitable for children?
Yes - there are shallow, warm paddling pools and water playgrounds for the youngest, though some slides have height requirements (e.g. above 120 cm, or riding under adult supervision).
Are there thermal baths closer to the resort than AquaCity Poprad?
Yes - closer than the Slovak AquaCity are the Polish thermal complexes: Terma Bania in Białka Tatrzańska (about 20 km), Bukovina in Bukowina Tatrzańska (about 20 km), and Termy Szaflary (about 30 km). AquaCity, however, stands out for its larger scale (13 pools, 6 slides) and its status as a geothermal spa resort.
Why is AquaCity Poprad called an ecological resort, and how long does such a trip take?
The resort uses geothermal and solar energy, for which it won the World Travel Awards title of World's Leading Green Resort in 2007 and 2008. Given the distance (about 55 km, nearly an hour's drive each way), it makes a sensible destination for a full-day trip - best planned as a single day of your stay, outside your arrival or departure day.
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Attraction descriptions are based on information from local operators, maps, official websites and the resort team's many years of experience in the Pieniny. Distances and travel times are approximate values measured from Niedzica. Always check current opening hours and tickets directly with the source.
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