Cave bath of Miskolctapolca

• Closed until further notice

Due to a fire that occurred on September 6, 2024, the indoor cave spa is closed until further notice. Only the outdoor pools and the sauna area remain accessible.

In 1743, the spa’s first building was made out of wood in Miskolctapolca. Rebuilt for the first time in 1837, then officially recognized as a leisure centre in 1934, its first caves were built in 1959, and progressively extended until 2005 to reach the current configuration, unusual and labyrinthine.

The spa of Miskolctapolca, located in a cave above natural underground hot springs, is unique in Europe. The water temperature of 30 °C and the particular climate inside the cavern have a curative power, especially on joint diseases and inflammation.

You’ll have the privilege of swimming in underground passages shaped by nature over thousands of years, and also hear the echo of our “starry” naturally dome-shaped room, unique in Europe.

The entire complex offers you an area of 7 hectares with 6 swimming and smaller relaxing pools which will provide you with a variety of pleasant experiences. Plan at least 2.5 hours in order to allow yourself to enjoy all the places at your disposal without feeling rushed. The entire complex has easy access for people with disabilities or reduced mobility.

Pools and Water Temperature

All year roundSort by °C
Termálmedence 1.33 - 35
Termálmedence 2.33 - 35
Hall avec passerelle33 - 35
Hall Romain32
Dôme étoilé32
Bassin de l’ancienne caverne29 - 30
Bassin principal du hall29 - 30
Summer season (Mid-June – Mid-September)Sort by °C
Kültéri 50 méteres úszómedence---
Élménymedence---
Summer season (children) (Mid-June – Mid-September)Sort by °C
Children’s pool 1---
Children’s pool 2---
Children’s pool 3---

Water composition

Water composition (mineralization)

Nitrate

1.3 mg /L

Chloride

8 mg /L

Sulfate

5 mg /L

Hydrogen carbonate (bicarbonate)

366 mg /L

Potassium

1.9 mg /L

Calcium

101 mg /L

Magnesium

11.9 mg /L

Sodium

9.2 mg /L

Other Activites

Sauna Park

2 Finnish saunas
3 infrared saunas
1 steam room
1 cold plunge pool at 16–18 °C

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Therapeutic

Floating spa
Detox and allergy treatment
Relaxation and pain relief therapies
Fish pedicure (currently unavailable due to technical reasons)

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Massages

Relaxing / energising massage
Lymphatic massage

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Children's information

Internal rules

Children under 14 years of age may only stay in the cave area if accompanied and supervised by an adult, who assumes full responsibility.
Children under 14 may only use the pools under adult supervision.
Swim diapers are mandatory for children under the age of 2.
It is forbidden to bring into the pool: mouth-inflated balls, rubber mattresses, or any other inappropriate toy, equipment, or object.
Children under 14 may only enter the Wellness Area under the supervision of a parent or authorized adult, and groups of children must be accompanied by an adult.
Access to the sauna is prohibited for children under 4 years old.
Discount conditions: Free entry for children under 4 years old.

Summer season (Mid-June – Mid-September)Sort by °C
Children’s pool 1---
Children’s pool 2---
Children’s pool 3---

Hours & Contact

Spa en caverne et parc Sauna

Every day

09:00 - 20:00

Contact Details

Adress

Miskolc, Pazár István stny. 1, 3519

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