local and area attractions
Explore the sights around Hajdúszoboszló! Whether you are a couple or a family, you will have a lot of exciting experiences.
Hajdúszoboszló
István Bocskai Museum
The exhibitions provide interactive museum experiences. Visitors can try out the weapons of the hajduks and write on a slate in the history exhibition, drive a “Trabant simulator” in the Retro exhibition and try on local traditional costumes in the local history exhibition. The art exhibitions include works by Picasso and Chagall, while the Royal Treasury houses replicas of the Bocskai Crown and Scepter.
Machine room
Belfry and its painted headstones
The Harangház is the latest architectural work of Hajdúszoboszló, designed to display and house the Oborzil bell collection, which was donated to the city.
The building is located in the park between the Spa and the main street of the town.
According to the architect’s concept, the Bell House symbolises the Carpathian Basin, with streams fed by the waters of four springs, which flow from the feet of three painted symbol trees in the nearby park.
Spa park and promenade with adventure points
The spa park in front of the Hajdúszoboszló Spa and Thermal Baths and the main tourist street of the town, the King Matthias Promenade, have been spectacularly renewed.
From the main summer entrance of the bathing area to the end of the promenade, a number of attractions await visitors to the capital of the Great Plain.
Hajdúszoboszló, the town known for Europe’s largest spa complex, has been enriched with new fountains and experience elements as part of a complex tourism development.
In just over a year, the project has completely transformed part of the town’s spa park, St Stephen’s Park, from the main entrance to the beach, as well as the King Matthias Walk.
There is now an attractive pedestrian promenade, a number of new amenities and more experience points for locals and visitors alike.
Hortobágy
Pusztai Zoo – Hortobágy
The Pusztai Zoo in Hortobágy presents the old Hungarian domestic animal breeds living in the Carpathian Basin, the different ways of keeping them and the material means of keeping them.
Established in 1973, the Hortobágy National Park is now part of the World Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Visitors can discover all the values that best characterise the Hortobágy wilderness.
You can take a closer look at Transylvanian bald-necked hens, Parlag goats and donkeys, raccoons and mangalica, Hutsul horses, Hungarian grey cattle, domestic buffaloes, and other livestock.
In the petting zoo, children can also meet the sheep, goat goats, donkeys and donkey cattle.
The National Goulash Contest and Shepherd’s Pie Meeting and the Hungarian Grey Bull Fair will be held here in the Pusztai Zoo.
An adventure day of Pusztai virtues is a big hit with adults and children alike.
Nine-hole bridge
The Hortobágy Nine Hole Bridge is a stone bridge built in the classicist style on the site of the old wooden bridge over the Hortobágy River.
The bridge fair is held here on 20 August every year.
Lake Tisza
Lake Tisza is the second largest lake in Hungary, located in the northern part of the Great Plain.
On its 127 km², countless islands, backwaters and shallow channels alternate with vast open water areas, forming a characteristic mosaic landscape.
Lake Tisza is the fourth showcase area of the Hortobágy National Park and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.
In addition to swimming, you can also go cycling, boating and try water sports.
Lake Tisza is the ideal destination for a weekend trip in any season.
Debrecen
Déri Museum
The Déri Museum is one of the most renowned public collections in Debrecen.
Built with historical forms, the museum with its statues of Ferenc Medgyessy is the jewel of downtown Debrecen.
The museum’s most popular exhibition, the Munkácsy Hall, features monumental-scale works by painter Mihály Munkácsy depicting the Passion of Christ.
In addition to the permanent exhibitions of the Déri Museum, there are also temporary exhibitions.
Reformed Great Church
The Reformed Great Church of Debrecen, built in the neoclassical style, is the most distinctive building in Debrecen and with its 1500 m² of floor space it is the largest Reformed church in the country, and also the largest Protestant church in the country.
The church can be visited individually or with a guided tour.
Big Forest
Less than ten minutes from the city centre, under a hundred-year-old tree, the Nagyerdei Park offers complete relaxation and a wealth of entertainment.
One of the most popular spots is Lake Békás, with its spectacular fountains and sunbeds, a great place to relax or picnic.
The Nagyerdő is home to the country’s first rural zoo, where you can see hundreds of species from 5 continents.The zoo is also home to the country’s only traditional amusement park, with bumper cars, a horse-drawn sleigh, a ride on a horse-drawn carriage and various themed games.
Among the huge forest pines and oak giants is an open-air stage, where periodic theatre performances and concerts are held.
The little ones will have fun in the Sziget Blue themed play park inspired by Magda Szabó’s fairy tale novel, where a “controllable” giant frog, a carp rope course and a playhouse await the eager explorers.
Balmazújváros
Semsey Castle
Mihalkó Hat House
In the Mihalkó Hat House, visitors can learn about the family tradition of hat-making dating back to the 1800s, and also see an exhibition of other folk art objects and hats made by the family.
Nádudvar
Black ceramic show house
Visitors to Nádudvar will get an insight into the making of black ceramic pots.
They will learn about the art of discing and the typical Nádudvar decoration, the art of planing!
In the old farmhouse, the past of pottery in Nádudvar is revealed to visitors.
In the ethnographic collection, you can see mainly shepherds’ tools, as the village has a rich tradition of animal husbandry.
Visitors can try their hand at discus making and there is also the opportunity to buy the pots.
