Lillafüred brings together waterside scenery, caves and local history. If you are looking for accommodation here, you can base your decision on the experiences that interest you most: the lakeshore and waterfall, nature and local history trails, or caves and architectural history. The local attractions each tell a different part of the story of this place.

Water, lake and parkland

Hámori Lake shapes the appearance of Lillafüred. It is an artificially dammed section of the Garadna stream. The Szinva Waterfall, which is 20 metres high, is in the park of the Palotaszálló. Its creation is also linked to the design of the park: in 1928, the new bed of the Szinva formed the park boundary; the river created the waterfall as it plunged over the rock face.

Below the Palotaszálló, the slope is laid out as a terraced hillside garden. It descends in stages to the entrance of Anna Cave. The lakeshore, waterfall and garden slope thus reveal different aspects of the landscape, while the cave is another destination at the foot of the slope.

Forest railway, chairlift and nature trails

The Lillafüred State Forest Railway winds through the Garadna Valley along the shore of Hámori Lake. It provides a way to travel to the Palotaszálló, the waterfall, the caves and the Újmassai őskohó. If you are putting together an itinerary, it is worth checking the timetable before your visit.

Another way to get around is the chairlift between Lillafüred and Jávorhegy. The mountain rises above the resort area belonging to Miskolc; the chairlift route is one kilometre long. The forest railway and chairlift therefore differ both in their routes and in the destinations mentioned. The Oxigén Walking Trail starts at the upper station of the Lillafüredi Libegő. Its name refers to Lillafüred’s role as a climatic health resort.

The nature trails also focus on different topics. The Lillafüredi Nature Trail starts at the Lillafüredi Szent Anna Cave and ends at the Lillafüredi Libegőpark; it is a local history and nature trail. The Miskolc–Lillafüredi Nature Trail in the Szinva Valley covers the formation of the Szinva Waterfall and Anna Cave, the history of the Palotaszálló and the forest railway, and the circumstances surrounding the construction of the Lourdes-i barlang and the Limpiászi kereszt. The area’s geological formations are also among its topics.

Caves and architectural history

Anna Cave is a publicly accessible travertine cave. Its chambers were formed by water cascading over and creating vaults. Moss, pine needles and tangled roots on the walls and ceilings of its chambers give it a distinctive appearance. The section of Szent István Cave open to visitors is 170 metres long. The two caves add different insights into local geology to the area’s nature and trail themes.

The Pele House is part of the history of the resort: it was Ottó Herman’s former holiday home in Lillafüred. It was built between 1898 and 1903 as part of the newly established resort at the time. The former holiday home houses an exhibition about Herman’s scientific work and his political and public activities. When planning your trip, you can therefore include a specific insight into the area’s architecture and local history alongside its natural attractions. Check the latest visitor information before visiting a cave.

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