The cave bath of Miskolctapolca can be reached from Miskolc by bus, car, bicycle on cycle path or on foot. The Tavas cave was transformed into a cave bath in 1959. Swimming in the pleasant thermal-water (temparature 24-31Cº, average 30Cº), enjoying the clear air is a very special experience. Thank to the curative climate and warm karstwater, the cave bath has a positive effect on several illnesses. The water is not as concentrated as other waters, so you can bath all day if you want. The services are constantly growing. New caves are being explored, outdoor pool, jacuzzi, saunapark, vapour-cabine, solarium and individual treatments enrich the services.
The beautiful park with rich flora is situated in the walley.
The cave bath of Miskolctapolca is suitable for curing the following groups of illnesses:
Locomotor diseases
Respiratory diseases
Digestive tract diseases
Circulatory diseases
Diseases treated in the cave bath within the groups of illnesses mentioned above:
Arthrosis,
Degenerative spinal diseases,
Spinal problems caused by osteoporosis,
Rheumatoid arthritis,
Spondylarthritis ankylopoetica,
Chronic polyarthristises,
Rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery or limb surgery,
After-care following spinal surgery,
After-care of Traumatic surgery,
Neurological diseases involving contracture and muscle spasms.
Contraindication
All pathographies with contraindication of bath-treatment are:
disabled persons, who require constant supervision,
restricted cooperation skills,
incontinence,
unconsciousness,
infectious illnesses,
tumour illnesses,
inflamed skill diesases,
cardinalis decompensatio.
Contraindication because of the cave-environment
Asthma bronchiale,
Persons suffering from bronchitis chronica need increased thoughtfulness because of the high steam concentration,
Miskolc Bobtrack Service Ltd.
Address: Kisavas u. 22, 3530 Miskolc
Opening hours:
From Monday till Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 18:00 p.m.
From Friday till Sunday (on holidays as well) 10:00 a.m. – 24:00 am.
The bobtrack was built into the woody area next to the summer entrance of the cave bath. 33 bobs can roll down on the track, that was built by private investors. The winding track has a level difference of 50 m and a length of 800 m. A building with buffet, bathroom and lounge is also available.
Opening hours:
April 01 – June 15 and September 01 – October 15: on weekdays and in cases of groups a previous registration is needed
June 15 – August 31: 10:00 a.m. – 19:00 p.m.
The park is closed when it is raining.
The Miskolctapolca Adventure Park opened its gates in July 30, 2005. The couses have been fixed on an environmental-friendly way, so the trees were not harmed. There are 2 course systems: a blue one (easier) and a red one (complicated). The 2 systems include 26 courses. The blue courses have a height of 3,6 m and the red courses have a height of 4,9 m. They provide wood bridges (e.g. Vietnam bridge, swinging bridge, Amazonas bridge). Special belts and other security facilities are provided. The visitors are guided by professional alpinists. The easier courses can be finished in about 30-40 minutes, while the compicated ones takes about 60-80 minutes. All visitors receive a document with a photo. 50 persons can be on the track in the same time. Children are allowed to take the journey from the minimum height of 130 cm.