Miskolctapolca Cave Bath

Miskolctapolca Cave Bath

Miskolctapolca is located only 9 kilometers far from Miskolc, the chief town of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county. As part of Miskolc, it is a remarkably popular health resort.

The settlement owes its popularity to the beautiful spa, built in a lake cave and its wellness center. The cave bath offers a unique experience for the bath lovers, as this is an exceptional establishment even in Europe.

The bath takes place in the valley of Hejő-stream, which has been already inhabited in the ancient times. This is proven by the different objects excavated during various archaeological excavations. According to the contemporary descriptions, the first wooden bathhouse was built in 1743. Later, in 1959 the first cave part was completed, and after the continous improvements and innovations the magnificent lake cave opened its doors. Since then, thousands of people visit the bath every year.

The spa area features 7 indoor pools for guests to enjoy a singular experience. One of the most special ones is the Star Hall, illuminated by lights, that evokes the night sky. It is also worth visiting the charming world of the Old Cave Basin or the „Hidas” Hall, where you can bathe and admire the eye-catching formations of the nature at the same time, which has been created several hundred thousand years ago. Nevertheless, a magical atmosphere awaits us in the Bath Hall, in the Roman Hall, and in the two thermal pools, too. On Saturdays the cave spa also attracts plenty of guests by the popular night bathing.

In the sauna park, many types of wellness services are available, such as the Finnish sauna, the steam room or the infrared cabin. After the detoxifying and relaxing sauna, we have the opporunity to cool down our body in the refreshing 16-18 °C plunge pool or we can take a traditional shower. Among the services, like refreshing and lymphatic massage, stress and pain reliever as well as allergic treatments are also accessable, furthermore the float spa and the bathtub filled with salty water are specialities, too.

The healing water of the cave bath is recommended especially for joint complaints, but it is also really effective in the rehabilitation of various dermatitis, lumbago, bone and ligament injuries, surgeries and prostheses, as well as it is advised for the treatment of osteoporosis, post-treatment of injuries, atherosclerosis and vasoconstriction.

We might see the emblemathic Shell basin in the outdoor beach area, which has been handed over in 1969. In the landscaped beach, there are 5 more pools that ensure the relaxation, we must try the Lake bath experience basin, as well as one swimming pool and 3 childrens’ pools are available.

Thanks to the accessible design, the spa also provides undisturbed rest for the disabled