Tiszaszőlős: Nature and History

• The Cserőközi oxbow lake can be visited from the beginning of spring until the onset of winter.
• Its former riverbed is covered by a forest of noble poplars.
• The Tiszaszőlős treasure, a Copper Age find, came to light in 1839.
• Tiszaszőlős lies on the Karcag–Tiszafüred railway line and can be reached by train.

The Cserőközi oxbow lake is the only oxbow lake in the central Tisza region that has been preserved in a condition close to its original state. Duckweed grows in the water; it is described as the world's smallest flowering plant among the angiosperms. The former course of the oxbow lake is covered with noble poplars. This brings together a body of water, plant life, and the wooded form of an old riverbed in one place.

The Tisza is also one of Tiszaszőlős's main attractions. The village is described as an angler's paradise.

The Cserőközi oxbow lake can be visited from the beginning of spring until the onset of winter. This season is a useful guide when planning a stay by the oxbow lake. If you have a specific date in mind, check the conditions before your visit.

When choosing your destination, you can distinguish its natural attractions from its historical themes: the oxbow lake is about landscape and plants, while the Tiszaszőlős treasure offers a tangible connection to the past.

The find known as the Tiszaszőlős treasure dates from the Copper Age and was discovered in 1839. It came to light when the riverbank beside Nagyaszó collapsed, followed by a flood.

For travelers interested in local history, this find adds another perspective to the natural attractions: here, the focus is on a single event rather than a landscape feature or plant. When deciding on your trip, you can weigh whether you are more interested in nature at the Cserőközi oxbow lake or the history of the Copper Age find.

Tiszaszőlős lies on the Karcag–Tiszafüred railway line and can be reached by train. For your specific connection, check the timetable for your travel day.

By car, the described route follows the M3, then takes the exit near Füzesabony and continues to Tiszafüred, from there toward Kunhegyes and onto Road 3216. Both a train route and a road route are therefore outlined. Before setting off, check your route and plan your journey using the mode of transport that suits your trip.

At the level of the wider destination of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County, Lake Tisza in the northern part of the county serves as a tourism hub. The lake and its surroundings are also among the region's outstanding areas for cycling tourism. The international EuroVelo II route runs along the Tisza through the county. These regional themes add another perspective to trip planning, alongside Tiszaszőlős's specific natural and historical attractions.

If you would like to compare more destinations, also discover Tiszaszentimre, Abadszalok, Tiszaigar, Tiszaőrs, Kunhegyes, Tiszafüred, Tiszaroff and Tiszaderzs.

When can you visit the Cserőközi oxbow lake?

The stated visiting period runs from the beginning of spring until the onset of winter. Check conditions in advance for a specific visit.

Can you reach Tiszaszőlős by train?

Yes. Tiszaszőlős lies on the Karcag–Tiszafüred railway line and can be reached by train. Check the timetable for your travel day.

What is the Tiszaszőlős treasure?

It is a well-known Copper Age find discovered in 1839 when a riverbank beside Nagyaszó collapsed and during the subsequent flood.

For the wider travel overview: Tiszafüredi.