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Szeleta Park Visitor Center

The Szeleta Park Visitor Center invites visitors on a journey through time, where history and nature’s wonders converge.

  • SZÉP card accepted
  • Cash
  • Hungary Card accepted
  • Szállás.hu Program tourism
  • Free WIFI
  • Parking available
  • Bank card accepted

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The Szeleta Park Visitor Center invites visitors on a journey through time, where history and nature’s wonders converge. Opened in December 2023, it is the newest and largest exhibition site of the Bükk National Park, offering unique experiences for both young and old. The large mammoth statue at the entrance hints at a trip back to the Ice Age. The center is named after the nearby Szeleta Cave, a key site in Hungarian prehistoric research. Inside, the exhibition "Millennial Secrets of the Bükk Caves" explores the geology and ancient history of the Bükk Mountains. Visitors can learn about prehistoric human life, the Szeleta culture, and see original stone tools. Interactive displays allow visitors to understand how caves formed and how karst water systems work, while a spectacular LED wall showcases the impressive world of Bükk’s caves. The journey through time includes encounters with mammoth tusks, cave lions, and a life-sized statue of a cave bear. The ceiling projection of a starry night sky evokes ancient times, while also educating about the harmful effects of light pollution. Children can enjoy unforgettable moments in the Stone Age Karst Adventure play area, where they can cross hanging bridges and try their hand at archaeology. Adjacent to the visitor center, a herb garden, geological park, and the Szinva Nature Trail await nature enthusiasts.


Target group

  • Class trips
  • Multigenerational programs
  • Couples
  • Families with younger children
  • Families with older children
  • Seniors
  • Friends

Other services

  • Type of sight
    • visitor center
  • Recommended
    • for children
    • for couples
    • for groups
    • for rainy days
  • How much time does it require?
    • 3-4 hours
  • Is it guided?
    • mixed
  • Is it free?
    • ticket purchase is required
  • Do you have to book in advance?
    • can be visited without booking
  • Services of visitor center
    • local product shop
    • outdoor playground
    • gift shop
    • free toilet
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  • Theme of visitor center
    • history

Sights, programs

All

Parking information

  • Free outdoor parking available
  • Paid parking available
  • Free bus parking available

Sustainability steps based on the Good Travel Seal criteria

GTS Icon Food and products
66%
GTS Icon Caring for people
87%
GTS Icon Decent employment
66%
GTS Icon Pollution reduction
62%
GTS Icon Caring for the climate
83%
GTS Icon Waste reduction
65%
GTS Icon Caring for water
42%
GTS Icon Caring for nature
100%
GTS Icon Caring for culture
100%
GTS Icon Management and information
39%