The Park System of Miskolctapolca

The park system of Miskolctapolca is an arboretum-like area rich in native species, located next to the Miskolctapolca Cave Bath.

Its central feature is the boating lake, which includes several islands. One of these is the 'Island of Love', associated with the legend of eternal love.

The lake was fed by an 18°C spring, which also gives rise to the Hejő Stream. One of the lake's main attractions during the warmer months is the blooming water lilies. Along the water's edge, you'll find the remaining alder fen vegetation and an old pedunculate oak grove bordering it.

The park of Miskolctapolca, developed from the forest of an Árpád-era abbey, was planted with exotic trees and shrubs in the 1920s, making it a unique natural treasure under environmental protection.

In 2023, the ancient park next to the Miskolctapolca Cave Bath underwent a complete renovation. The development included the renewal of walking paths, utilities, and street lighting, along with the planting of approximately 30,000 plants. The park also gained new attractions: miniature bronze statues, interactive information boards, and wooden play sculptures await visitors.

The bronze statues showcase the tourism and cultural values of Miskolc, as well as the characteristic wildlife of the city and its surroundings. Their placement invites visitors to a kind of 'treasure hunt': those who find all the statues will also discover the hidden gems of the Miskolctapolca park.

Among the statues, you can find a miniature of Mancs, the legendary rescue dog of Miskolc, a Benedictine monk evoking the area's sacred past, and the swans long associated with the boating lake of Miskolctapolca. Notable landmarks such as the miniature replicas of the Avas Lookout Tower and Diósgyőr Castle are also featured.

More detailed information about the fifteen bronze statues is available on the city's official website, where a map for locating the statues can also be downloaded. Using the map, visitors can explore the nature trail, which is considered unique on a national level, while learning about the values of Miskolc and Miskolctapolca in a playful way.