Öreg Tanyacsárda - Lajosmizse
Introduction
The Öreg Tanyacsárda has been welcoming guests every day of the year for over 45 years. The restaurant started as a small wooden buffet but has since grown into a famous restaurant, known far and wide by both domestic and international guests. In addition to its unique culinary specialties, it also hosts gastronomic events.
For instance, the Sobri Fish Days, the local Harvest Festival, and the St. Andrew’s Day pig slaughter are held here, among many other events that food lovers will surely enjoy. The restaurant’s equestrian farm boasts nearly 110 horses. As a result, visitors can enjoy horse shows and horseback riding. After a pleasant meal, children can get to know native Hungarian animals like cattle, Racka sheep, and turkeys.
Cuisine
The menu at Öreg Tanyacsárda features classic, traditional, and Hungarian dishes, which have earned its kitchen numerous culinary awards. As in the beginning, the dishes are still made from fresh, seasonal, and high-quality ingredients based on old Hungarian recipes. For those with a sweet tooth, there are many desserts to choose from, all made according to homemade recipes. Their drink menu includes wines, pálinka, and soft drinks from Hungarian producers.
Getting Here
The Öreg Tanyacsárda is located 71 kilometers from Budapest, on the outskirts of Lajosmizse, along the 5th main road, next to the Sipos Fishing Lake. It is easily accessible from both Lajosmizse and Budapest by public transport, as there is a bus stop just a few meters from the restaurant entrance. For those arriving by car, a large, free parking lot with more than 30 spaces is available.
MagánZoo - Felsőlajos
The MagánZoo in Felsőlajos opened its doors to visitors in 2015, initiated by Tibor Tóth. The 20-hectare facility gained fame with its animal cub exhibitions and has remained popular ever since. Visitors can encounter nearly 400 creatures along the 1-kilometer-long walking path.
Felines
The biggest attraction at MagánZoo is undoubtedly the big cats. The collection includes 5 Siberian tigers, 2 white Bengal tigers, a lynx, and a lion family. Most of these animals arrived as cubs and were raised with care and love. Their enclosures rival those of state-run zoos in size and quality. Species conservation remains a vital aspect of the facility, so keep an eye on the news for the chance to feed or pet the newborn cubs.
Domestic Animals
In the enclosures of domesticated animals, you’ll find everything from exotic two-humped camels to simple domestic goats. With the ZOO snacks available for purchase, you can even feed them by hand. But be careful: their appetites are endless, and they’ll use any tactic to get tasty treats. Pay particular attention to the llamas, who express their displeasure by spitting. The zoo is also home to sheep, horses, ponies, and gentle rodents like hamsters, rabbits, and guinea pigs.
Other Attractions
The bird section includes exotic birds, parrots, and pheasants. Among the playful monkeys, you can find ring-tailed lemurs, Javan macaques, and marmosets. Right next to the macaque enclosure, you can observe the coati, while crested porcupines are housed near the lynx.
Dining Options
Starting every year in March, a cozy buffet operates within the MagánZoo, located between the Siberian tigers and exotic birds. The menu offers something for everyone in the family, from freshly grilled dishes, burgers, and sandwiches to snacks, beer, coffee, and soft drinks. Larger groups can enjoy meals cooked in a cauldron, while children are entertained by a large playground.
Getting Here
It’s best to start the adventure by car, as the nearest train station is 3 kilometers away from the zoo. The roads are well-signposted, and there is a spacious parking lot next to the park. Since the walking path is covered with sand, it’s easy to explore even in rainy weather.
Pusztatemplom
 The oldest architectural monument in the town of Lajosmizse is the Pusztatemplom, built in the late 14th century. This early Gothic-style church was a so-called "pusztatemplom," meaning it was located outside inhabited areas, in the wilderness.
The first archaeological excavation we know of was conducted in 1927 by Kálmán Szabó, director of the Katona József Museum in Kecskemét. The church was built of limestone and had a shingled roof.
Limestone, known locally as "darázskő," is much softer, less load-bearing, and more porous than traditional rocks, which is why it deteriorates faster.
This church ruin is the simple, single-nave remains of a Gothic-style church with a polygonal closure on the east side. In the sanctuary, you can still see the niche for storing the Eucharist.
More recent excavations were carried out by András Fülöp in 1995. Fülöp uncovered 9 graves. As the remaining buttresses no longer rested on the foundation but were hanging in the air, they no longer served as support but weakened and pulled the walls. Therefore, it was necessary to reinforce the buttresses as soon as possible, which the Pusztatemplom Foundation completed with Gomép in 1999.
The population of the Pusztatemplom and the nearby small settlement likely perished during the war between 1591 and 1606.
Getting to the church: The church is about 4-4.5 km from the main road no. 5. It is easily accessible from Budapest via the main road no. 5, turning left at the "Kónya dűlő" bus stop before reaching Lajosmizse, crossing the M5 motorway, and then straight through a crossroads where the church mound with the ruin is already visible.
Auto Safari Park - Nagykőrös
Introduction
Experience the thrill of the wild in Nagykőrös at the country’s only Auto Safari Park! Over 200 animals await your visit, ready to be petted and fed. With the Richter Safari Park located just 50 minutes from Budapest, it’s the perfect choice for a day trip.
Safari Animals
Tiger, lion, Indian elephant, zebra, giraffe, Bactrian camel, Watusi cattle, horse, donkey, emu, llama, ostrich, Hungarian gray cattle, Scottish Highland cattle, water buffalo, deer.
“Mini Zoo” Petting Zoo Animals
Bennett’s wallaby, llama, miniature pig, alpaca, Hungarian Racka sheep, sheep, rabbit, horse, goose, llama, duck, chicken.
Amusement Park
The Nagykőrös Safari Park offers a full day of fun with an impressive Amusement Park on site. There are countless entertainment options: be dazzled by circus performers at the circus tent, take a 65-million-year time-travel adventure in the Dino Park, or ride the 30-meter-high Ferris wheel. Here’s the full list:
Safari Eye
Go-karts
Fairy tale carousel and train
Dodgems
Children’s chain carousel
Large chain carousel
Slides, bouncy castles
Shooting gallery and tin-can toss
Fishing
Tornado
Extreme rides.
Information
Hungary’s first and only auto safari park takes at least 30 minutes to explore by car. It’s important to note that only closed-body vehicles are allowed, and the maximum speed limit is 5 km/h. Lower your window just enough to feed the animals, and it’s recommended to fold in the side mirrors. It is strictly forbidden to feed the animals anything other than the Zoo snacks.
Nagykőrös Safari Park with Children
Families will be pleased to know that the Safari Park is completely child-friendly. There’s a playground and a snack bar offering both hot and cold food and drinks. There’s plenty of space for walks, and the proximity to animals provides unforgettable entertainment for both children and adults alike.
Getting to the Safari Park
The location is less than an hour’s drive from Budapest. If you’ve purchased the Pest County sticker, the fastest route is via the M5 motorway (Lajosmizse exit).
Kecskemét Adventure Bath and Slide Park - Kecskemét
Introduction
The Kecskemét Adventure Bath and Slide Park welcomes visitors year-round, ensuring unforgettable fun and relaxation. In addition to the adventure bath and slide park, you can try the famous thermal water, swim in the competition pool, or enjoy wellness services. All this is available in the heart of Kecskemét, on a 2,800-square-meter area.
Adventure Bath
ADVENTURE POOL WITH LAZY RIVER
The adventure bath has plenty of surprises. Several indoor and one outdoor pool offer unforgettable experiences. One of the indoor pools, reminiscent of a fan, is equipped with several fun features: a lazy river, a water curtain at the cave entrance, air bubbles in two cave seating areas, back and waist massage at four seating points, and underwater lighting.
Water depth: 18-180 cm Water temperature: 28-30 °C
WAVE POOL
In the wave pool, you can not only ride the waves but also jump into the pool from a 1-meter-high rock. If the pool isn’t waving, you can relax in the whirlpool section and enjoy water spouts.
Water depth: 18-180 cm Water temperature: 28-30 °C CHILDREN'S POOL The indoor children’s pool is a real paradise for the little ones. The splashing fun is made unforgettable with a water mushroom, a small slide, and atmospheric underwater lighting. Water depth: 50-80 cm Water temperature: 30-32 °C BABY POOL The youngest ones are also considered with a baby pool. Here, the water depth is only 30 cm, making it safe for babies to splash around. Three squirting animal figures ensure fun. Water depth: 30 cm Water temperature: 31-33 °C JACUZZI If you’re looking for relaxation after all the fun, the jacuzzi is a great choice. You can pamper your back, waist, and calves with the air jets. Water depth: 100 cm Water temperature: 34-36 °C PANORAMA POOL The panorama pool, as the name suggests, offers a beautiful view. The pool is located 3 meters high. Here, you can enjoy a hot Caribbean atmosphere. Water depth: 90-120 cm Water temperature: 30-32 °C OUTDOOR ADVENTURE POOL The outdoor adventure pool also has many surprises. You can pamper yourself with one of the 4 neck showers, water spouts, or one of the 4 air bubbles. Water depth: 120 cm Water temperature: 30-36 °C OUTDOOR CHILDREN'S POOL The outdoor children’s pool is similar to its indoor counterpart. A small water mushroom, 4 squirting animal figures, and an in-pool slide await the kids. Water depth: 30 cm Water temperature: 30-32 °C
Thermal Water
The certified thermal water at the Kecskemét Adventure Bath and Slide Park is called Hírös Thermal Water. It is excellent for treating joint and spine diseases, muscle pain, chronic neuralgia, and for rehabilitation after accidents, injuries, and orthopedic surgeries. Important! The recommended bathing time is a maximum of 2 x 30 minutes per day. INDOOR THERMAL POOL The indoor thermal pool’s effects are complemented by wellness features. At four seating areas, you can enjoy back and waist massages combined with ambient lighting. OUTDOOR THERMAL POOL The outdoor thermal pool is also enhanced with wellness features. In addition to the four back and waist massage seating areas, air bubbles, and two neck showers are available.
Sauna World
The Sauna World features 3 Finnish saunas, two infrared saunas, a steam cabin, a tepidarium, and a Himalayan salt room, making your relaxation complete. The Sauna World also includes an outdoor and indoor jacuzzi, as well as a plunge pool. Sweat-inducing sauna programs await you from Thursday to Sunday. Important! The sauna program fee is an additional charge on top of the regular sauna ticket. ✓ Finnish sauna I. ✓ Finnish sauna II. ✓ Finnish sauna III. (outdoor, naturist) ✓ Infrared sauna I. (red) ✓ Infrared sauna II. (blue) ✓ Aroma cabin ✓ Steam cabin ✓ Salt room ✓ Tepidarium ✓ Indoor jacuzzi ✓ Plunge pool ✓ Outdoor jacuzzi
Swimming Pool
50-METER COMPETITION POOL
The 50-meter competition pool has 10 lanes. It’s a perfect venue for national and international water polo matches and swimming competitions. The pool can also be converted into two 25-meter pools thanks to movable end walls. A grandstand with 700 seats is located next to the competition pool.
25-METER COMPETITION POOL
The smaller version of the 50-meter competition pool has 6 lanes, making it a perfect choice for amateur swimmers.
LEARNING POOL
The learning pool is primarily used for swimming lessons and can accommodate up to 30 people at once.
Cegléd Thermal Bath and Leisure Center - Cegléd
Introduction
In 2024, the Cegléd Thermal Bath continues to offer exceptional experiences: 18 slides, wellness services, and thermal water ensure relaxation. Unwind in the embrace of thermal water, try the starlight sauna, or refresh yourself at the Aqua Center!
Cegléd Thermal Bath
At the Cegléd Thermal Bath, there’s no age limit to relaxation. There are a total of 4 indoor pools. Two of these are thermal water seating pools, with temperatures ranging between 34-38°C, offering a perfect space for quiet relaxation.
On the opposite side of the indoor bath, the atmosphere is lively. There you’ll find a fun pool with hydromassage and, of course, the kids’ favorite, the turtle-shaped children’s pool.
Thermal Water
Many consider the 54°C thermal water in Cegléd to be the best in Pest County. Given its high sodium chloride bicarbonate, fluoride, and iodide content, it’s no wonder.
What is Cegléd Thermal Water good for?
– for treating musculoskeletal disorders
– for relieving rheumatic complaints
– for rehabilitating nerve pathways
– for treating digestive disorders
– for improving skin conditions
– for strengthening the immune system
Wellness, Sauna
But at the Cegléd Bath, you can refresh not only with thermal water but also with a wide range of high-quality wellness services. You can choose from a variety of massages, and there is no shortage of physiotherapy treatments. Feel free to buy the additional ticket even if you’re mainly interested in saunas. Why? Because you’ll get to try all of the following:
– Finnish sauna
– Infrared sauna
– 20-person Starlight sauna
– Ice machine
– Bucket shower
– Sauna programs (at pre-announced times)
Cegléd Aquapark
Adrenaline, speed, refreshing splashes – the Aqua Center, built in 2005, offers no fewer than 18 slides! Whether you’re a 3-year-old toddler, an excitement-seeking teenager, or even an adventurous parent, everyone will find their favorite slide here.
For ages 3-7
Children’s slides
For ages 7 and up
Tube slides
For ages 10 and up
Wild river
Swing
Kamikaze slide with inner tube
For ages 12 and up
Twin kamikaze
Bowl slide
Four-lane water slide
For ages 14 and up
Dragon slide
Services
If you choose the Cegléd beach, the bath’s services will undoubtedly impress you. Those who want to play football or volleyball will find sandy sports fields, but you can also have an impromptu water polo match in one of the pools during the summer.
It’s a great program for kids because it’s set in a beautifully landscaped area with space for tag games and shady trees. Naturally, the beach also has a modern playground, and children can participate in animation programs organized by age group.
5 reasons you’ll love the Cegléd bath:
✓ More than 15 different pools
✓ 18 slides
✓ One of the best thermal waters in Pest County
✓ Birthday guests swim for free (the discount is only valid for daytime Thermal and Beach Bath tickets, not for the Aqua Center or night bath tickets)
✓ Great programs all year round
Dining Options
Feeling hungry after swimming? Then head to the Cegléd Thermal Bath and Leisure Center’s food court! A year-round buffet on the upper floor of the indoor bath offers tasty snacks, or you can choose to dine at the Admiral Restaurant for lunch.
In the summer, the number of service providers increases significantly: in the Aqua Center, a cocktail bar, and small buffets and ice cream parlors pop up throughout the beach, offering a wide variety of options. Just keep in mind that their opening hours depend heavily on the weather!
Getting Here
Cegléd is about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Budapest, depending on traffic, via the E60 road.
If you’re arriving by public transport, you can easily reach the bath from Budapest or Szolnok by zonal train. The Budai út stop is about a 20-minute walk from the bath, but you can also take a taxi or bus.
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