Artezska,Lucenec 98401

## Overview The Artézska spring in Lučenec (postal code 984 01) is a historic artesian well located in southern Slovakia. The borehole was drilled by József Maróczy in 1899, reaching a remarkable depth of 364.5 meters. For well over a century, this well has been continuously flowing, delivering cold, mineral-rich water at a rate of approximately 0.4 liters per second. The water has been noted for its distinctly salty taste, suggesting a notable mineral content drawn from deep geological formations beneath the Novohrad Basin. As an artesian well, the water rises to the surface under natural pressure — no pump is needed — a testament to the geological conditions and the skill of the original drilling over 125 years ago. Lučenec, situated in the Banská Bystrica Region near the Hungarian border, has a long history tied to thermal and mineral water sources in the area. The Artézska well stands as one of the town's enduring landmarks, still flowing as it has since the end of the 19th century. ## What to Expect Visitors will find a continuously flowing artesian spring producing cold water with a perceptibly salty mineral character. The flow is steady at around 0.4 liters per second, so filling a bottle takes only a moment. The well has historically been used as a public drinking water source by locals, though as with any natural spring, water quality can vary over time. The spring is located within the town of Lučenec, making it easily accessible compared to many remote natural springs. GPS coordinates (48.326119, 19.665966) can be used to navigate directly to the site. The well flows year-round, so it can be visited in any season. For those interested in the history of artesian wells in Central Europe, this is a noteworthy stop — few boreholes from the 1890s remain in continuous operation today.