Nyíregyháza offers its visitors a unique experience of culture, history and entertainment. The most popular attraction in the city is the Nyíregyháza Zoo, one of the most modern and innovative zoos in Europe. Families with children love this place! History lovers can visit the Jósaï Andrássy Museum, which is housed in an impressive neo-Renaissance palace and offers a rich collection of art and exhibits presenting local history and culture.
In the city centre, we can find numerous historical monuments, such as the neoclassical town hall, St. Nicholas Cathedral and many other historical buildings. In the Sóstó Village Museum we can learn about life in the old village. Sóstó is also home to the 9.5-hectare Sóstó Lake, surrounded by oak forests, which is a favourite place for the residents of Nyíregyháza to relax.
Location
Nyíregyháza is the county seat and largest city in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county in Eastern Hungary.
Salt Lake
Nyíregyháza is a popular tourist destination because of Sóstó (Salt Lake), an area that has two lakes with minerals, providing wonderful cure for loco motor diseases. Sóstó also has an open-air bath with several pools.
Open Air Museum In Sóstó
The largest open-air regional ethnographic museum in Hungary, Sóstó Museum Village – a traditional village museum. Built in 1971, Sóstó Museum Village is a real village from the late 19th century.
During a pleasant walk, you can get acquainted with the structure of a typical village of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county. Exploring an area, visitors can enjoy buildings and fireplaces designed in the distinctive styles of Transylvania, Upper Hungary, and the Great Plain. In the museum area itself, the farmyards and houses are grouped according to their region of origin.
Jósa András Múzeum
The Jósa András Museum is the central, county-wide institution of the Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County Museums Directorate.
Established to showcase the rich history and artistic legacy of the region, the museum is home to a wide array of permanent and temporary exhibitions, making each visit a unique experience. With collections ranging from archaeological artifacts to fine arts, visitors can admire the intricate craftsmanship and historical significance of each piece.
Musical Fountain
The Musical Fountain in Sostoto is an amazing attraction that combines water, light and music to create a mesmerizing spectacle. The fountain is located in the Sostogyogyfurdo district and has a water surface of almost 500 square meters.
Dynamic water shows combined with a musical repertoire of performers such as Ferenc Erkel, Queen and Adele. The fountain is turned on from spring to autumn and is located in front of the Aquarius Spa.
Móricz Zsigmond Theater
The Maurice Sigmund Theater was built in 1894 and has hosted many of the largest musical and cultural events. Theater offers plays, musicals, concerts, and cultural events with online ticketing and seasonal programs.
Aquarius Nyiregyhaza
Aquarius Aquapark and Adventure Spa in Nyíregyháza Sóstógyógyógyfürdő spa complex was built on an area of 1.7 hectares. The Aquapark provides prevention in the form of natural treatment, wellness and health services all year round. And the offer of the multifunctional spa is strictly in line with the spa culture of this region.
The pool is also accessible to people with physical disabilities. The spa complex has a tropical bar and a self-service restaurant. Pools with slides or artificial waves are loved by the youngest!
Niredźchaza Zoo
The zoo, located 5 km north of Nyíregyháza, is located in the Sóstó recreational area, which includes a beach, spa, public swimming pool, open-air museum and a wooded oak park and accommodation for guests.
The zoo is located deep in an oak forest. On its 30-hectare area, there are over 500 species of animals and over 5,000 individuals. You can see tigers, African elephants, Komodo dragons, Indian rhinos, polar bears, tiger sharks, gorillas, giraffes, jaguars. Additionally, it is worth visiting the Green Pyramid with the Oceanarium and the Rainforest. In the Green Pyramid, on the emerging level, the world of fauna and flora of the Indian Ocean. Nearby, it is worth going to TISZAÚJVÁROS – a thermal bath with a beach.
