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Balassagyarmat

Nógrád, Hungary · Europe

About Balassagyarmat

Balassagyarmat is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Érsekvadkert, 40km from Danube Bend (Visegrád).

Balassagyarmat is a town located in Nógrád, Hungary. With a population of 13,931, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Balassagyarmat sits in Hungary, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Budapest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Balassagyarmat to your route.

About Balassagyarmat

Balassagyarmat (Hungarian: [ˈbɒlɒʃːɒɟɒrmɒt]; formerly Balassa-Gyarmath; German: Jahrmarkt; Slovak: Balážske Ďarmoty or Balašské Ďarmoty) is a town in northern Hungary. Balassagyarmat is the cultural center of the Palóc people of Hungary as the prominent author of Hungarian epic, Kálmán Mikszáth said. The Palóc

Read more people's origin is quite mysterious. Their distinctive dialect, culture, folklore, and traditions make them a unique ethnicity.

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Where is Balassagyarmat located?

Balassagyarmat is located in Nógrád, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 48.0730 latitude, 19.2961 longitude.

What is the population of Balassagyarmat?

Balassagyarmat has a population of approximately 13,931 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
13,931
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Nógrád
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
48.0730, 19.2961

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Hungary

Police
107
Ambulance
104
Fire
105
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

Full driving guide for Hungary

Tags

EuropeHungaryNógrádTown

Worth the detour from Balassagyarmat

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Hollókő

A UNESCO-preserved Palóc village of whitewashed houses with wooden balconies, famous for its traditional Easter Festival celebrations.

23 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Danube Bend (Visegrád)

Where the Danube makes a dramatic S-shaped bend through forested hills, with the royal castle of Visegrád and the artists' town of Szentendre.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Banská Štiavnica

A UNESCO-listed historic mining town with Renaissance palaces, open-air mining museums, and scenic artificial lakes called tajchy.

52 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

Esztergom Basilica

Largest church in Hungary, standing on a hill above the Danube bend opposite Slovakia and beside the Maria Valeria bridge.

52 km · about 60 min drive

bridge

Megyeri Bridge

Hungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.

54 km · about 65 min drive

racetrack

Hungaroring

Tight and twisty circuit near Budapest, often called Monaco without walls

55 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Kekesteto

Hungary's highest point at 1,014 m in the Matra range, reached by a winding forest road to a TV tower lookout: the summit stripe on the asphalt is a beloved photo stop for drivers and cyclists.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Balassagyarmat

  • 54 kmMegyeri BridgeHungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.
  • 57 kmKekestetoHungary's highest point at 1,014 m in the Matra range, reached by a winding forest road to a TV tower lookout: the summit stripe on the asphalt is a beloved photo stop for drivers and cyclists.
  • 66 kmFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.

Driving in Hungary

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.58/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Balassagyarmat.

Érsekvadkert

🇭🇺 Hungary

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Nagyoroszi

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Rimóc

🇭🇺 Hungary

18 km awayPop. 1,874

Modrý Kameň

🇸🇰 Slovakia

19 km awayPop. 1,664

Rétság

🇭🇺 Hungary

20 km awayPop. 3,004

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