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Miskolctapolca
spas, parks, and family recreation
Miskolctapolca, located just a few kilometres from the city Miskolctapolca also offers other spa experiences: the
centre, is an island of relaxation, rejuvenation, and special four-season Ellipsum Adventure and Open-Air Spa of-
spa experiences. Its most famous attraction is the Cave fers a full-day programme with indoor and outdoor pools,
Bath of Miskolctapolca, which boasts natural features slides with VR headsets, as well as its wellness and fit-
that are rare in Europe. The natural karst water has carved ness services. The protected old-growth park of the dis-
out the cave passages over thousands of years, where trict offers opportunities for walking and relaxation in all
spa-goers can enjoy the soothing effect of water flow- seasons: the three-dimensional information boards and
ing from the depths of the mountain and the clean air of the painted animal figures playfully present the flora and
the surrounding forests in the pleasantly warm thermal fauna of the area, while bronze mini figurines invite you
water at the same time. to go treasure hunting.
The playground at the edge of the forest is the children’s fa- Walkers can relax in the cosy restaurants and cafés of the
vourite, while the adventure park and the summer bob- Fülöp Barabits Promenade, where the proximity to nature
sleigh track offer exciting experiences for families with a and the friendly atmosphere guarantee a refreshing ex-
taste for adventure. The ruins of the former Benedictine perience. Miskolctapolca is therefore an ideal destination,
abbey of Tapolca, situated in the square in front of the not only for the lovers of thermal water, but also for the fa-
Cave Bath, evoke one of the earliest buildings of the me- milies, hikers, and nature lovers; a place where everyone
dieval Miskolc. can find their own form of relaxation and recreation.
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