Lillafüred is a resort village in the Szinva valley, about 10 kilometres west of Miskolc, and one of the most scenic spots in the Bükk Mountains. The setting is genuinely dramatic: a small lake enclosed by wooded hillsides, with a waterfall tumbling down the rock face above it, and a large neo-Gothic hotel — the Palota hotel, built in the 1920s — reflected in the water.
The Anna Cave and the István Cave are both accessible by guided tour from the village. The Anna Cave contains cave coral formations; the István Cave is larger, with chambers decorated by stalactites. Above the waterfall, trails lead up into the Bükk plateau.
Getting here is part of the experience: the narrow-gauge Lillafüred Forest Railway runs from Miskolc-Majláth station, winding through the valley on a charming 45-minute journey. The line runs several times daily in summer, less frequently in winter.