Tiszaszőlős: Cserőközi backwater and Copper Age find

Tiszaszőlős brings together waterscapes and history: its proximity to the Tisza is one of the area's main attractions, and it is also described as an angler's paradise. The Cserőközi backwater and the Tiszaszőlős treasure, a Copper Age find, offer two different themes to explore. Choosing a holiday apartment based on your travel interests gives you opportunities to enjoy nature by the water as well as a glimpse into the past in Tiszaszőlős.

Nature along the Cserőközi backwater

The Cserőközi backwater can be visited from the beginning of spring until the onset of winter. It is the only oxbow lake along the Middle Tisza that has remained almost in its original state. Its former riverbed is covered by a forest of European white poplars. Watermeal also grows there; the municipality describes it as the world's smallest flowering plant among the angiosperms. The seasonal visiting period is relevant to your travel plans if you would like to include the Cserőközi backwater as a destination.

A Copper Age find

The Copper Age find known as the Tiszaszőlős treasure came to light in 1839, when a riverbank collapsed near Nagyaszó and flooding followed. The year it was found and the circumstances of its discovery make its story a clearly defined episode alongside the backwater's longer natural history.

Travel interests and getting there

For families with different interests, you can choose where to stay based on the mix you want: proximity to the Tisza and fishing, nature and plant life by the backwater, or the history of the Copper Age find. These themes offer different perspectives and give you concrete points to consider when choosing where to stay.

Tiszaszőlős is on the Karcag–Tiszafüred railway line and is also accessible by train. Check the timetable for your travel dates to find the right connection. By car, take the M3 exit near Füzesabony; in Tiszafüred, continue towards Kunhegyes on road 3216. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can compare these travel directions with your planned route.

Within the wider destination of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok

Within the wider destination of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Lake Tisza in the northern part of the county serves as a tourism hub. The lake and its surroundings are among the region's outstanding areas for cycling tourism. The international EuroVelo 2 route runs through Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok along the Tisza.

The Tiszakürt Arboretum is also part of the wider destination of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok. It has been a nature reserve of national importance since 2001, is home to more than 1,000 plant species and varieties, and serves as a refuge for native flora and fauna. In the Öregkert area, a signposted network of paths, 3.5 kilometres long, is available for walks.

The Kiss-Pál Museum in Tiszafüred is one of Hungary's oldest rural museums. It is housed in a Neoclassical mansion built by the Lipcsey family in the first half of the 19th century. Two permanent exhibitions explore Tiszafüred's approximately 7,000-year archaeological past and its folk culture, featuring outstanding pieces from the 17th and 18th centuries. Check the exhibition details before your visit.

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