Baile Felix Info
First confirmed mention of use of thermal water springs in Baile Felix area dates from the early 1600s when,
monk Felix Helcher - administrator of Klosterbrucka monastery - founded a treatment centre named Felix's Baths ("Baia lui Felix").
Some historians argue that existence of thermal springs, near Oradea fortress (Băile Felix area)
was mentioned much earlier, in a Vatican document (diploma) in 1221: Termae Varadienses(Băile Oradiei).
In 1763, Baile Felix was first documented as a healing destination;
notes of a physician confirm construction of a geothermal wather pool.
Baile Felix thermal waters receive Diploma of Honour for Thermal Water Quality and international recognition
at the 1896 Berlin Industrial Exposition ("Berliner Gewerbeausstellung").
Curative natural resources used by spas in Baile Felix include geothermal waters - rich in oligometals, bicarbonate, calcium and sodium -
and mud rich in colloidal iron hydrosulfide.
Baile Felix is currently Romania's largest health spas town; over 8,000 hotel rooms welcome visitors from allover the world, year-round.
Location: Crisana region - Northwestern Romania
Nearby large town: Oradea, 7 miles north
Climate: Temperate-continental, Annual average temperature: 50°F
Elevation: 448 ft.
Natural resources: Mineral thermal waters with temperatures between 105°F -- 120°F
Baile Felix Health Spas Therapeutic Indications
Baile Felix medical spas use local, natural, remedies to cure or alleviate: Arthritis and rheumatoid disorders, Endocrine system problems, Gynecological afflictions, Nervous system disorders, Post-injury and post-operative rehabilitation, Posttraumatic afflictions.
Treatments offered by Baile Felix Spa Facilities include: Electrotherapy, Galvanic baths, Hydrotherapy, Kinetotherapy, Paraffin packing, Warm mud baths and mud applications, Post-injury and post-operative rehabilitation.
Attractions near Baile Felix
City of Oradea
Where: 7 miles north
Access: car, bus
Romania's capital of Art Nouveau architecture, Oradea is located just eight miles east of the Romanian -- Hungarian border.
At the turn of the 20th century, most of the town's old houses were built or re-decorated
in the then-trendy architectural style from Vienna: "Secession".
Richly decorated - pale pink, blue, green facades - enchants visitors.
There are around 100 religious sites of different denominations in Oradea,
including three synagogues and the biggest Baptist church in Eastern Europe.
Oradea highlights include: Biserica cu Luna, a church with an astronomical clock depicting the phases of the moon,
Crisana Region Ethnography Museum, housed in a large baroque palace with 365 windows and
etatea Oradea - Vauban-style fortress.
Oradea more info
City of Arad
Where: 70 miles south
Access: car, bus, train
Straddling the Mures River, Arad is the only city in Romania that lays on the territories of two historical provinces: Crisana and Banat.
City's churches and cathedrals reflect several architectural styles ranging from baroque to neoclassic.
Landmarks of note include: City Hall, Cenad Palace, Atad Fortress - built in 1550s and rebuilt twice in the 17th and 18th centuries),
Palace of Culture and State Philharmonic House.
Arad more info
Bear's Cave
Pestera Ursilor
Where: in the Bihor Mountains, 58 miles southeast of Baile Felix
Access: car
Bihor Mountains hold some of the best-hidden natural treasures of Romania.
Explore their cave tunnels, underground waterfalls, lakes hidden from the daylight, silent forests,
mysterious intermittent springs, canyons and glaciers.
Caving or spelunking fans should check out the region's caves, including Chiscau
— also known as "Bear's Cave" — west of the Bihor Mountains.
Named after the traces of fossil of Cave Bear (Ursus spelaeus)
- prehistoric species of bear extinct 15,000 years ago - discovered here,
it also has stalactites and stalagmites in unusual shapes, some resembling animals and castles.
Baile Felix Transportation
AirNearest airports to Baile Felix are located in:
Oradea (OMR) – 8 miles NW,
Arad (ARW) – 80 miles south
and
Cluj Napoca (CLJ) – 106 miles east
Frequent bus service from Oradea to Baile Felix
By carBucharest to Baile Felix via A1 / E 81 - E79 / Route 76 – E 671:
Bucuresti – Pitesti – Ramnicu Valcea – Sibiu – Sebes – Orastie – Deva – Brad – Beius – Oradea – Baile Felix
Cluj Napoca to Baile Felix via E60 / Route 1 – E 671:
Cluj Napoca – Huedin – Oradea – Baile Felix
Nearest train station to Baile Felix is Oradea
There are daily train connections from/to amost major Romanian citiesto Oradea
From Oradea, continue by bus to Baile Felix.
To check the bus and train schedules please visit
RomaniaTourism transportation section.
Baile Felix Tourist Information
City of Oradea Tourist Office offers info on Baile Felix transportation, attractions, spa facilities and accommodations.
Other popular Romania Medical - Health Spas include:
Baile Felix
Bazna
Eforie Nord
Mangalia
Ocna Sibiului
Sovata
Baile Felix Maps
Map of Romania Historical Regions
Map of Tourist Attractions and Main Roads
Baile Felix Area Map
