Ring in 2026 at Hajdúszoboszló’s Aqua-Palace: swimsuit-only New Year’s Eve with thermal spa bliss, Samba Fever Brazil show, late-night pools, and relaxed dining for families, seniors, and party travelers.
when: 2025.12.31., Wednesday
where: 4200 Hajdúszoboszló, Szent István park 1-3.
Hajdúszoboszló’s Aqua-Palace indoor adventure bath rings in New Year’s Eve 2025 with a swimsuit-only party that turns the region’s best-known spa town into a steamy midnight playground. The sprawling complex—thermal spa, beach, aquapark, Aqua-Palace, and Premium Zone—draws families, seniors, and party-ready travelers for year-end downtime with healing waters, therapy suites, and thrill pools under one roof.
When, Where, How
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Location: 4200 Hajdúszoboszló, Szent István Park 1–3. Arrival runs 8:00–9:00 PM. The dress code is strictly swimwear, so leave the tux at home. Pool closing is at 3:30 AM on January 1, 2026, and the event wraps at 4:00 AM. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
Showtime and Bites
Headliner: the Samba Fever Brazil Dance Show, lighting up the night with vivid choreography and high-energy moves. Dinner is a relaxed, stand-up affair with two menus—regular and vegetarian—so you can graze your way through the countdown in a friendly, come-and-go vibe.
Why It’s Hot
From silky thermal pools to splashy rides, this is the Great Hungarian Plain’s favorite New Year’s swim party—pure year-end therapy with a carnival twist.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with separate zones: thermal pools for chill time, thrill pools for teens, and a midnight show that’s lively but not rowdy
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Internationally digestible theme: samba show and NYE countdown are universally fun even if you don’t know Hungarian
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Location is a famous spa town in Hungary; Aqua-Palace is well-known domestically and fairly known to European spa-goers, so you won’t feel “off the map”
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No Hungarian needed: signage and staff at major spas usually handle English basics, and the event is more about music, water, and countdown than announcements
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Easy enough to reach: fly into Budapest, then train/bus to Debrecen or Hajdúszoboszló, or rent a car; dedicated spa parking and straightforward highways
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Compared to U.S. NYE events, it’s unique: swimsuit-only thermal party beats crowded bar scenes; closer to Icelandic/Slovak spa nights but with flashier entertainment
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Two dinner menus (including vegetarian) and come-and-go service make it simple for families and groups with mixed tastes - Swimsuit-only dress code at midnight in winter can feel awkward or chilly when moving between areas, especially for kids or modest travelers
Cons
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International name recognition is moderate: U.S. tourists may know Budapest baths, not Hajdúszoboszló, so extra planning/research needed
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Public transport after 4 AM on New Year’s can be spotty; late-night return to Budapest is impractical without a car or local lodging
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Compared to Japan’s onsen or Iceland’s Blue Lagoon NYE, this is more party-forward and less scenic/natural, which might not suit serenity-seekers
