Kazincbarcika: Art, Crafts and a World of Baths

• The public art collection includes 34 works made of bronze, cast aluminium, stone, fireclay, cast iron or treated wood; this number may change.
• The Reformed Church in Kazincbarcika-felsői was built in the 15th century.
• The craft of making Gömöri vert csipke lace has been taught and promoted in Kazincbarcika since 1993.
• The Kazincbarcikai Vízi Komplexum combines swimming pools with a wellness area; its facilities may change.

Some of the public artworks can be found at specific locations. The “Színes unikornis,” created by Szőke Gábor Miklós in 2013, stands at the roundabout where Egressy út and Jószerencsét út meet. His 2014 sculpture “Kínai Sárkány” is located on Fő tér. The bust of Egressy Béni, created by Nagy István János in 1974, stands at Fő tér 5. The dates therefore range from the bust to two more recent sculptures.

Another historic landmark is the Reformed Church in Kazincbarcika-felsői, which dates back to the 15th century. In this rural district, the landscape is shaped by houses with verandas, swing and wheel wells, a barn and stable, lilac bushes and small country lanes. Together, these features evoke the tranquil world of the 19th century. Rows of old wine cellars can also be found in Kazincbarcika’s southern hills and northern areas.

The Kazincbarcikai Vízi Komplexum offers a range of water-based activities and its own wellness area. Swimming facilities sit alongside saunas and bathing areas. As the facilities may change, check which ones are currently available before planning your visit.

The Játékpark in Völgypark offers a different kind of activity: it is described as an entertaining, active experience for young and old alike. This puts the focus elsewhere than the water and wellness area, and can help you choose which themes to prioritise during your stay.

Gömöri vert csipke is a lace-making craft that has become rare and fallen into obscurity. Its production has been taught and promoted in Kazincbarcika since 1993. Exhibitions, demonstrations and talks introduce the craft; if you are particularly interested in seeing a demonstration, ask about dates in advance.

The Kazincbarcikai vasúttörténeti gyűjtemény preserves objects relating to railway history and the Kazincbarcika–Ormospuszta and Kazincbarcika–Rudabánya railway lines. Railway heritage and lace-making thus complement the public art with two distinct themes: the traces of local rail connections and a traditional craft technique.

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What facilities does the Kazincbarcikai Vízi Komplexum have?

The complex includes a competition pool with spectator stands, two teaching pools of different sizes, and an outdoor pool. The wellness area includes Finnish and infrared saunas, a steam cabin, plunge pools, and whirlpool and sit-down pools. Facilities may change; check what is available before your visit.

How is Gömöri vert csipke lace-making taught?

The craft is promoted through exhibitions, demonstrations and talks. If you want to attend a specific demonstration, ask about dates in advance.

What does the railway collection preserve?

The collection includes railway uniforms, armbands, rank insignia, caps and other uniform items. It also contains objects, station photographs and documents relating to the Kazincbarcika–Ormospuszta and Kazincbarcika–Rudabánya railway lines.

Go to the main travel overview: Kazincbarcikai.