Nature Stopovers on the Tisza

This lively town on the southern shore of Lake Tisza, facing a wide bay, is a favorite holiday destination for families. Moor your license-free boat here to enjoy the beautiful sandy beach and giant slide, as well as a wide range of leisure activities: water skiing, tubing, jet skiing, kayaking, and more.

Lake Tisza will hold no secrets after a visit to the Lake Tisza Ecocentre in Poroszló, home to the largest freshwater aquarium in Europe. The center also includes a play area and a 3D cinema, making it a fun and educational stop for families.

The largest town bordering Lake Tisza, Tiszafüred is a hub for watersports , swimming, fishing, windsurfing, canoeing , and relaxation, thanks to its 39°C thermal waters.

Dock your boat along the Tisza River to explore Hortobágy National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This vast steppe is Europe's largest and offers a unique look into traditional herding culture: horsemen, cattle drivers, shepherds, wetlands and bird reserves. Don’t miss the iconic Nine-Arch Bridge in the village of Hortobágy.

Located on the left bank of the Tisza River, Tiszacsege offers ideal access to the vast steppe of Hungary’s Hortobágy National Park. Its thermal baths (indoor and outdoor pools) are also renowned for their therapeutic properties.

Hot baths are part of Hungarian culture. Indoor and outdoor pools, wave pools, giant slides, etc.: enjoy a stop at Tiszaújváros during your houseboat vacation to relax in the thermal baths with family or friends.

Located along a tributary of the Tisza River, the 19th-century Andrássy Castle enchants with its neo-Gothic and romantic architecture. While boating, consider visiting the hedge maze in the château’s garden,a delightful excursion.

In Tiszalök, the imposing hydroelectric plant along the Tisza River creates a striking sight as you arrive by houseboat. A long wooden footbridge spans a branch of the river, offering pedestrians a peaceful stroll through the surrounding wetlands.