In Tiszaszőlős, a distinctive oxbow lake landscape and a Copper Age find with a precise discovery history take center stage. The Cserőközi oxbow lake offers a connection with nature, while the find from 1839 provides a historical perspective. When planning, the main considerations are the seasonal visiting period and how to get there.
Cserőközi oxbow lake: landscape and season
The Cserőközi oxbow lake can be visited from the beginning of spring until the onset of winter. Plan it as a seasonal destination and check the specific visiting conditions for your dates. It is the only oxbow lake along the Middle Tisza that has been preserved in a state close to its original condition. The former riverbed is covered by a forest of European black poplars; watermeal grows in the oxbow lake. This plant is described as the world’s smallest flowering plant among the angiosperms.
The proximity of the Tisza also shapes Tiszaszőlős and is one of the town’s main attractions. Tiszaszőlős is described as an angler’s paradise. Together, the river, oxbow lake and vegetation offer several facets of the landscape: the oxbow lake draws attention to a preserved feature of the river area and its plants, while the Tisza is a distinct point of reference for the town.
A Copper Age find
The Copper Age find known as the Tiszaszőlős treasure came to light in 1839. It was discovered when the bank collapsed beside Nagyaszó and during the subsequent flood. The story of the discovery complements the focus on nature with a specific trace of history. The year and circumstances distinguish this part of the town’s history from the landscape that defines a visit to the Cserőközi oxbow lake.
Getting there by train or road
Tiszaszőlős lies on the Karcag–Tiszafüred railway line and can also be reached by train. If you are travelling by rail, check the timetable for your travel day in advance. This lets you plan your arrival around the available train connections without assuming a particular frequency.
By road, you can reach Tiszaszőlős by leaving the M3 at Füzesabony, continuing towards Kunhegyes in Tiszafüred, and taking Route 3216. For your journey, you can check the current route and road conditions. The two ways of getting there have different points of reference: the timetable for rail travel, and the sequence of places and roads mentioned here for driving.
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 tourist hub. Lake Tisza and its surroundings are also among the region’s leading areas for cycling tourism. The international EuroVelo 2 route follows the Tisza through the county. These are regional points of reference for the wider destination and offer a broader perspective on river tourism.
The Tiszakürt Arboretum is part of the destination’s regional natural heritage. It has been a nature reserve of national importance since 2001 and is home to more than 1,000 plant species and varieties. In the Öregkert area, there is a signposted network of paths, 3.5 kilometres long, for walking. In addition to its importance as a botanical collection garden, the arboretum is also an important refuge for native flora and fauna.
The wider destination’s cultural offerings also include museums in other towns. The Kiss Pál Museum in Tiszafüred is one of Hungary’s oldest rural museums and is housed in a Neoclassical mansion built by the Lipcsey family in the first half of the 19th century. Two permanent exhibitions focus on Tiszafüred’s approximately 7,000-year archaeological past and folk-art objects from the 17th and 18th centuries. Check the exhibition information before your trip. This makes it possible to see Tiszaszőlős’s local themes and the wider destination’s other natural and cultural themes as distinct areas of interest.
Discover more destinations: Tomajmonostora, Tiszaszentimre, Abadszalok, Tiszaőrs, Kunhegyes, Tiszaroff, Tiszaderzs, Tiszaigar.
For an overview of the wider destination: Tiszafüredi.
