The park was originally laid out as an English garden in the 1820s.
It is situated on the grounds of the former Almásy Castle estate, now a significant local museum.
The name Csiga-kert (Snail Garden) originates from the shape of the walking paths and the surrounding canal loop.
The garden is home to several ancient protected trees that predate the modern layout of the park.
The park connects the medieval brick castle to the thermal water complex, creating a historical-recreational axis.
The Snail Garden (Csiga-kert) is the oldest public park in Gyula, established in the early 19th century as part of the Almásy Mansion estate. It serves as a botanical bridge connecting the historic Gyula Castle with the modern Castle Baths. The park features an artificial island surrounded by a winding branch of the Élővíz-csatorna canal, which provides its unique snail-like layout. Many of the trees within the garden are protected species, some dating back over 150 years. Visitors can access the area via footbridges that cross the water channels surrounding the park. It functions as a public leisure space, maintaining remnants of the original English-style landscaping commissioned by the Wenckheim family. The park serves as a central green lung for the city, linking the cultural heritage of the castle grounds to recreational water facilities.
From the pedestrian bridge looking toward the Almásy Mansion facade.
Walk the perimeter path to see the full 'snail' shape created by the canal.
Combine your walk with a visit to the adjacent Almásy Mansion museum.
Stay on the walking paths to protect the fragile root systems of the historic trees.
Feeding the local waterfowl, which can disrupt the ecological balance of the canal.
