Place to visit
Sószékfürdő, Romania: what it is and when to go
Sószékfürdő is a hot spring bath in Romania (Plăieșii de Jos). Interests: Hot springs. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hot spring bath · Hot springs
- Where
- Romania
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- IAS Iaşi, 167 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Outdoors
- Has an outdoor bath
- Coordinates
- 46.21278, 25.95264
What it is and where
Sószékfürdő is a hot spring bath in Romania (Plăieșii de Jos).
It is in Plăieșii de Jos, where this site lists 7 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.21278, 25.95264; the nearest main airport is Iaşi International Airport (IAS, Iaşi), 167 km as the crow flies. How to get around Romania (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Outdoors
- Has an outdoor bath
It is one of the Hot springs places in Romania. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sószékfürdő is May to October.
- JanPossible8:48
- FebPossible10:06
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:20
- MayBest time14:46
- JunBest time15:34
- JulBest time15:14
- AugBest time13:59
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:10
- DecPossible8:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Romania in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Romania
To enter Romania there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Romania checklist. Currency: Romanian leu (RON); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pasul Uzului (Rugat) - Băile BalvanyosHiking3.7 km
- Sóskútfürdő - népi feredőHot spring bath5.3 km
- Saint Martin (Harghita)Heritage site in Harghita County, Romania5.8 km
- Via MariaeHiking8.3 km
- sat Cetățuia - Campul NegruHiking9.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Romania guide.
More in Romania: Hot springs
- Baia Sfânta Ana: Hot spring bath
- Băile Apor Bath: Hot spring
- Băile Ideciu de Jos: Hot spring bath
- Băile Poiana Zânelor: Hot spring bath
- Băile sărate: Hot spring bath
- Bârzava Baths: Hot spring bath
Every Romania place under Hot springs, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sószékfürdő?
It is a hot spring bath in Romania.
When is the best time to visit Sószékfürdő?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 26.
How do you get to Sószékfürdő?
The nearest main airport is Iaşi International Airport (IAS), 167 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Romania is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Romania map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pasul Uzului (Rugat) - Băile Balvanyos, Sóskútfürdő - népi feredő, Saint Martin (Harghita). The rest is in the Romania guide.
Keep reading
- Plăieșii de Jos7 places to see in and around Plăieșii de Jos, Romania: Saint Martin (Harghita), Roman Catholic church in Estelnic, Covasna, Balási Castle. Best time: May to October.
- Hot springs27 places for hot springs in Romania. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- RomaniaBefore travelling to Romania: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the leu.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.