Miskolc is a wonderful Hungarian city rich in history with many tourist attractions. Although Miskolc is the third largest city in Hungary, you will find beautiful nature around it and you will be able to bathe in the healthful thermal waters. The wonderful caves are also worth visiting.
Beech Mountains (Bükk Mountains)
In the north-east of Hungary, you can find the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains, which are known as the North Hungarian Mountains. Nature lovers and hikers can discover exciting landscapes here, such as the Bükk Mountains and the Bükk National Park of the same name. Bükk means as much as beech and it is precisely these trees that can be found in the national park. It is the largest forest-covered national park in Hungary and the lungs of the country. In addition, well-marked hiking trails guarantee an unforgettable hiking experience in the forests and on the highest peaks in Hungary.
Lillafüred
Lillafüred: This wonderful mountain resort looks like something out of a fairy tale. The roads leading between hills and lush vegetation are especially impressive in autumn, when the leaves shimmer with many colors and their reflection can be admired in the surface of Lake Hámori.
- Historic narrow-gauge railway
The historic narrow-gauge railway, whose construction dates back to the end of World War I, reaches the Lillafüred district. The route, over 30 kilometers long, leads through tunnels, the valley of the Szinva and Garadna streams and the forest.
- Anna Cave
Anna Barlang (Anna Cave) is located in Lillafüred, in a park with a waterfall. It is a small tufa cave, a primary cave which was formed by the deposition of the tufa from limestone rich water.
- Szeleta Cave
Szeleta Cave, located near Lillafüred, is one of the best protected caves in Hungary and one of the first cave excavations in the country. Its name also comes from the prehistoric culture of Szeleta. Due to its location, it has a special layout. At the top there is an observation point with unparalleled views of both the Szinva Valley and Lake Hamor. At the wide entrance to the cave there is a commemorative plaque dedicated to the famous Hungarian scientist Ottó Herman.
- Saint Stephen’s Cave
The Saint Stephen cave is a specially protected area at Lillafüred. Its entrance is 500 m from the Palace Hotel, next to the Eger-Miskolc road. Stalactite Saint Stephen’s Cave will become a real find for connoisseurs of natural attractions.
Thermal baths in the Tavas cave in Miskolc-Tapolca
- Hot springs in Miskolc-Tapolca
The main attraction to visit Miskolc, Hungary, are the unique baths in the Miskolc Tapolca cave. Swimming in the bends of the cave is a truly unconventional experience, especially when treated with the local unique thermal water with a temperature of 29-35°C. The 3.6 ha area is open all year round and has several swimming and recreational pools.
Miskolc Zoo
The zoo is home to around 700 specimens of nearly 130 species and varieties. Visitors can also meet the residents of a typical forest of the Carpathian Basin, the exotic animals of far away continents and native domestic animals that have become curiosities nowadays. Besides presenting animals to visitors, we would also like to draw attention to the small wonders of nature surrounding us. An educational pathway was created for this purpose to exhibit the natural values of our immediate environment.
Monuments:
- Diósgyőr Castle
Diósgyőr Castle is a medieval castle in the historic town of Diósgyőr, which is now part of the northern Hungarian city of Miskolc.
- Miskolc National Theatre
The National Theater of Miskolc is the main theater in Miskolc and the oldest theater company in Hungary. Which, with its various stages (Main Stage, Chamber Theatre, Studio Theatre, Summer Theater and Theater Hall) has become one of the most modern artistic complexes in Central Europe. The theater offers a wide range of performances that attract huge numbers of viewers.
- Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Mindszent Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the center of Miskolc, Hungary. It was built between 1724 and 1880 in the Baroque style. It is officially called the Church of St. Peter and Paul, but in colloquial speech it is always referred to as the Mindszent church.
- Avas Church Miskolc
The Gothic Protestant church of Avas is the oldest structure in the center of the city of Miskolc in northern Hungary. It was built in the 13th century as a small Romanesque-style church and later expanded into a larger Gothic-style church.
