Bodrog/Tisza

Bodrog/Tisza

Highlights

From the base in Kisköre

Hortobágy National Park
The 'Puszta' - a UNESCO world heritage site
Sandy beaches and good fishing spots
Waterskiing, kayaking, stand up padling at Abádszalok resort and spa resort Tiszafüred
Freshwater aquarium in Poroszló
The thermal baths in Tiszaújváros
The neo-Gothic castle Andrássy

From the base in Tokaj

White vines from Rákóczi
The World Heritage Wine Museum in Tokaj
Migratory birds and excellent Tojak wines in Bodrogkeresztúr
Zemplén Kalandpark in Sátoraljaújhely
The sandy beach in Dombrád
Hiking trips in the wetlands of Tiszalök

About Bodrog/Tisza

About Bodrog/Tisza
Attractions
Departure ports
Climate

The base in Kisköre

You will find the base in Kisköre, beautifully located in Hortobágy National Park, which provides the setting for a nature experience out of the ordinary.

In late May and early June, you can experience one of the most fascinating natural phenomena in Europe. When millions of circular mayflies create huge clouds over the river, they mate and then die, in a matter of hours. The event is also called "The bloom of the Tisza".

The area has no large cities, but small and charming villages. Moreover, there is an abundance of pretty, natural scenery and an interesting wildlife.

Here you will also experience the Puszta, the vast grassland found around Lake Tisza and the eastern parts of Hungary. Herds of buffaloes, oxen and wild horses all live together in the area. The animals are guarded by the Hungarian cowboys, "csikos", in their traditional costume.

On a 1-week boat rental based in Kisköre, you can reach the lake Tisza to Tiszalök and return to the base in Kisköre.

The base in Tokaj

The area's second base, the Tokaj base, is located in northern Hungary, near the Slovak border. The Tokaj region is protected by UNESCO and so it has made its mark worldwide for its good wines. And then the area is amazing to the history nerd.

Onboard the boat you’ll pass through areas of vineyards located at the foot of the Zemplén mountains and old forest-covered volcanoes. The vines from this region have made the region known in the field of winemaking. Are you a family with kids, the zipline and bobsleigh in Zemplén Kalandpark is a must.

In the upper Tisza you can take a swim in the river - a unique experience when on a riverboat.

On a 1-week boat rental starting in Tokaj you can reach Sátoraljaújhely and Dombrád before turning around and sailing back to the base in Tokaj. In Sárospatak you can see the end of the Rákócki castle from the Renaissance.

Pictures from the area - Bodrog & Tisza

Tokaj

Tokaj is a very famous wine region in North-eastern Hungary and South-eastern Slovakia. It is such an important cultural institution in the area that it has been named World Heritage site by UNESCO. The area is especially known for its white wines which are considered to be some of the best in the world. This statement is not new, however. The French king Louis XIV called wines from Tokaj “the wine of king and the king of wines.” When going on a boating holiday in Hungary it is surely worth sailing to the central town of the wine region which bears the same name. Here you can visit both museums and wine cellars commemorating the proud tradition of viticulture in the area.

The Puszta

Hungary is famous its goulash dish, but did you know that it originated from the tribes living on the vast Hungarian grass plain called the Puszta? If you choose a boating holiday in Hungary it is very unlikely that you won’t sail through at least part of this vast plain. Today much of the plain has been cultivated, but you can still see the chikos, Hungarian cowboys, when they ride around controlling large herds of horses and other livestock. The vast flat plain is an incredible sight. Here time almost stands still enabling you to enjoy your boating holiday to its fullest. The plain is part UNESCOs World Heritage and is well worth a visit.

Hortobágy National Park

One of the best places to explore the history and nature of the great grass plain the Puszta is in Hortobágy National Park. Here the plain is preserved instead of cultivated. This way the traditional lifestyle of the tribes originally living her can be kept alive. Scattered across the national park you’ll see many T-formed buildings of tree. These are a special kind of wells that is used here. Another landmark of the Hortobágy National Park is the 9-arched-bridge which is used for herding livestock across the river. The national park is also home many species of birds. You can look forward to witnessing the wild dances of the cranes in this area.

Sárospatak

As one of the most Hungary’s most historic cities outside of the capital Budapest it is well worth it to moor your riverboat near Sárospatak. This lovely city close to the Slovakian border is a joy to explore. One of the most important things to see in Sárospatak is the castle from the 17th century. This impressive structure is part of UNESCOs World Heritage sites for its great importance to the Hungarian fight for independence against the rule of the Habsburgs in the beginning of the 18th century. The castle has a fantastic view of both the city and the river Bodrog that runs gently through the centre of the city. Here you should take a walk in cosy streets of the city and maybe make a stop at the basilica.

The Zemplén Mountains

When you’re gliding along on the water of the Bodrog river aboard your riverboat, you will have the Zemplén mountains as a constant travelling partner to your north-west. The Zemplén mountains is a small mountain range in borderlands between Hungary and Slovakia. The picturesque green clad mountain tops reach up to almost 900 meters above sea level and is a perfect place to moor your boat an take a hike in the fabulous countryside. If you’re an adrenaline junkie or looking for some more action-packed activities, then a visit to the Zemplén Adventure Park near the city of Sátoraljaújhely is a good place to start. Here you can ride on a zip-line over the green landscape or take ride on an alpine coaster. A ride that resembles a bobsleigh track.