Discover Nagyatád: Thermal Baths, Art and History

Nagyatád offers several highlights to consider when planning your trip: a medicinal spa with indoor and outdoor pools, a sculpture park open to visitors year-round, historic architecture and exhibitions about the town’s history. There is also a Stations of the Cross trail in a natural setting, park paths and a lake whose uses are distinct from swimming. This gives you the option to include relaxation, walks and cultural attractions in your plans.

Thermal Baths and Csónakázó-tó

Nagyatádi Termál és Gyógyfürdő offers indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna and massages. The medicinal spa welcomes visitors all year round. As operating details may change, check the operator’s latest information before your visit. Csónakázó-tó is in the centre of Nagyatád and is mainly suited to fishing, not swimming. Ice skating is also available there in winter. The two places therefore suit different plans: the medicinal spa offers pools, a sauna and massages, while fishing and, in winter, ice skating are among the stated activities at the lake.

Stations of the Cross, Park Paths and Sculptures

The Stations of the Cross trail is about 1,500 metres long and has 14 stations. It starts at the roughly 300-year-old Szentháromság Statue in front of the church. From there, the route runs through a natural setting on the hillside and along the stream in Nagyatád. Its length and number of stations give you a clear idea of what to expect when planning a walk.

The tree-filled park at Széchenyi tér has a different character: it has walking paths, benches and sculptures, and is a pleasant place for a stroll or a rest. The Szoborpark, by contrast, centres on an open-air collection. It comprises nearly 60 sculptures and can be visited throughout the year. The size of the collection may change. The green spaces therefore offer different experiences: the park at Széchenyi tér has paths and places to sit, while the Szoborpark features sculptures in the open air.

Architecture and Remembrance

The Szent Kereszt Felmagasztalása Plébániatemplom and the Franciscan monastery form a protected historic complex at Széchenyi tér in Nagyatád. It was built in the Neo-Baroque style around the middle of the 18th century. Another historic landmark is Szent Rókus-kápolna at the entrance to the town, built in the Baroque style by Ferenc Czindery in 1743. The complex’s construction period is given approximately, while a specific year is recorded for the chapel.

In the park at Széchenyi tér, Hősök szobra and the Bors-István memorial commemorate the people of Nagyatád who lost their lives in the two world wars. These two memorials add a distinct focus on remembrance to the area’s architectural heritage.

Exhibitions on the Town’s History

T25 hosts art exhibitions, a memorial room dedicated to Bertók László and a photo exhibition about the town’s refugee camp during the Yugoslav Wars. As exhibitions may change, check which ones are currently on display before visiting. Városi Múzeum has also been based at T25 since 2025. Its collection features artefacts from the town’s history and mementos from Nagyatád’s heyday around the turn of the 20th century.

The exhibition at Turisztikai Központ offers a different historical perspective, focusing on the town’s military history. It features more than a hundred uniforms, as well as weapons, military equipment, documents, badges and awards. The exhibitions can therefore be distinguished by their focus: T25 combines art and remembrance, Városi Múzeum looks at local history and mementos, and Turisztikai Központ focuses on military history.

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