Northern Hungary

Region

Hungary's hilly north. Eger has a castle, minaret and the Valley of the Beautiful Women wine cellars, Tokaj makes famous sweet wines, Hollókő is a preserved village, Aggtelek has huge caves, and Miskolc-Tapolca has a cave bath. Autumn is harvest time.

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Northern Hungary essentials

Country: Hungary
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Forint (Ft)
Language: Hungarian
Emergency: 107

Where to Go in Northern Hungary

City Eger EgerBaroque town of a castle and Bull's Blood wine City Miskolc MiskolcCity in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary City Salgótarján SalgótarjánCity in Nógrád, Hungary. City Gyöngyös GyöngyösCity in Hungary known for its thermal baths City Ózd ÓzdCity in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary History Castle of Diósgyőr Castle of Diósgyőr14th-century Hungarian castle with restored interiors History Old Village of Hollókő and its Surroundings Old Village of Hollókő and its SurroundingsTraditional Palóc village preserving rural folk architecture and customs Nature Mátra MátraMountain range in northern Hungary with ski resorts Nature Lake Tisza Lake TiszaArtificial reservoir used for recreation and biodiversity Nature Aggtelek National Park Aggtelek National ParkKarst national park famed for extensive cave systems Nature Bükk BükkMountain range and national park in northern Hungary Nature Bükk National Park Bükk National ParkHungarian park of beech forests and karst caves
Regions & Cities
Eger Explore Eger Eger’s baroque cathedral and onion-domed buildings sit below the castle that once resisted the Ottomans; tourists drink Egri Bikavér in cellar-lined streets, soak in thermal baths, and climb the minaret for city views. Miskolc Explore Miskolc Miskolc combines industrial streets with the forested Bükk foothills; visitors ride to Diósgyőr Castle, descend into the Cave Bath at Miskolctapolca, and use the city as a gateway for hiking and cave tours. Tokaj Explore Tokaj Vine terraces on volcanic slopes draw wine lovers to Tokaj for Aszú tastings, cellar tours and glasses of late-harvest sweetness. Lake Tisza Explore Lake Tisza Tisza Lake (Tisza-tó) is Hungary’s large reservoir with reed-lined channels, campsites and watersports. Eger Castle Explore Eger Castle On a rocky hill above the town of Eger, Eger Castle recalls the 1552 siege and houses exhibits on the region’s military history. Castle of Diósgyőr Explore Castle of Diósgyőr The Castle of Diósgyőr in Miskolc preserves medieval walls and reconstructed sections; it hosts historical reenactments and exhibitions that attract visitors interested in Hungarian medieval architecture. Explore Tokaj Wine Region Historic Cultural Landscape The Tokaj wine region’s terraced vineyards and cellars produce Tokaji wines, notably sweet Aszú; tourists book tastings, cellar tours and vineyard walks across the gently rolling hills. Aggtelek National Park Explore Aggtelek National Park In northern Hungary, Aggtelek National Park protects karst landscapes and the Baradla cave system, a UNESCO site shared with Slovakia; tourists explore show caves and hiking trails.

Northern Hungary at a Glance

Local Time
1:01 AM
GMT+1
Population
1,308,366

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