Ellipsum
Ellipsum, the new bath complex in Miskolctapolca, attracts visitors with its distinctive ellipsoid-shaped halls.
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Ellipsum, the new bath complex in Miskolctapolca, attracts visitors with its distinctive ellipsoid-shaped halls. Following the Cave Bath, this modern facility brings a fresh addition to the city’s water attractions, offering an exciting experience for both locals and tourists. Ellipsum is a family-friendly bath where every age group can find suitable relaxation. For young children, a playroom and childcare services are available, allowing parents to unwind worry-free. Youngsters can enjoy three thrilling slides and various visual features, while adults can relax in pools with massage beds, neck showers, and massage cabins. The spacious areas of the bath never feel crowded, even during the peak summer season. From the indoor relaxation hall, visitors can access the outdoor sitting pool through a swimming corridor, where the combination of fresh air and warm water offers perfect relaxation. Every detail of Ellipsum is designed for maximum comfort and enjoyment. Guests are sure to leave rejuvenated and already planning their next visit.
Interesting stories from the Bathing History of Miskolctapolca
Even in the 19th century, many visitors came to Miskolctapolca, as the water found there was believed to have healing properties. At that time, however, the lake, which was also suitable for bathing, was still owned by the church. It was only in the early 20th century that the city purchased it. By the 1930s, the area had become increasingly popular, with new accommodations opening one after another.
"Incredible resilience resides in this little bath. Twenty years ago, aside from the people of Miskolc, not even fifty people knew it existed, yet today it has grown into one of the country's most visited baths at the end of a previously described miserable road. The fact is that the 300-some villas of Tapolca, with their thousand-plus rooms, are filled to capacity every season by guests, no matter if the room is in the most unpleasant location, the most uncomfortably furnished, or the most outrageously priced of its time."
– as reported in the Miskolci Reggeli Hírlap on February 11, 1940.
The Legend of the White Snake
In December 1932, Reggeli Hírlap published an article by Géza Hegyaljai Kiss about the white snake of Tapolca.
"Long ago, this water was very effective against illnesses. My parents went there too, they visited the spring at the bath, and there the white snake swam... The elders used to say, 'The water was at its most beneficial while the white snake lived in it. But the machines drove it away.'" – reads the article.
The author then embarked on further research and consulted the region's most prominent natural scientist, József Buday, a retired natural history teacher from the Reformed Gymnasium of Miskolc, to ask whether a white snake could exist in Miskolctapolca. Buday responded:
"The white snake is unknown to science; its existence is highly improbable. Keen-eyed scientists would have noticed it by now if it existed. Its existence is unlikely also because white coloration contrasts with the environment, which would be an unnatural phenomenon and would likely lead to the animal's extinction. I believe the white snake was born from the imagination of the people, not from reality."
In the early 20th century, the snake's legend symbolized the healing powers of the water – but today, one would search for it in vain in Miskolctapolca.
Target group
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Families with small children
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Families with older children
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Multigenerational activities
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Friend groups
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Couples
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Elderly people
Other services
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Type of sight
- spa
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Recommended
- for couples
- for adventurers
- for newly-weds
- for children
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for couples
for adventurers
for newly-weds
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for children
for rainy days
for groups
for visitors looking for hidden gems
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How much time does it require?
- 4-6 hours
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Is it guided?
- can be discovered individually
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Is it free?
- ticket purchase is required
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Do you have to book in advance?
- can be visited without booking
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Type of spa
- outdoor pools (waterpark)
- indoor aquapark
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Services of spa
- spa services
- pools
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Parking information
- Parking is available for a fee
- Electric car charging available (for a fee)
- Free outdoor parking available
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