Heves County, Hungary · Europe
Eger is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Egerszalók, 19km from Szalajka Valley & Fátyol Waterfall.
Eger is a town located in Heves County, Hungary. With a population of 53,876, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Eger 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 Eger to your route.
Eger (UK: EG-ər, US: AY-gər; Hungarian: [ˈɛɡɛr] ; also known by other alternative names) is the county seat of Heves County, and the second largest city in Northern Hungary (after Miskolc). A city with county rights, Eger is best known for its medieval castle, thermal baths, baroque buildings, the northernmostRead more
Ottoman minaret, and red wines. Its population of around 53,000 (2017) makes it the 19th largest centre of population in Hungary, according to the census. The town is located on the Eger Stream (a tributary of the Tisza river), on the hills between the Mátra and Bükk Mountains. The main campus of Eszterházy Károly Catholic University is in Eger.
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Eger is located in Heves County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.9027 latitude, 20.3733 longitude.
Eger has a population of approximately 53,876 people, making it a town in Hungary.
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Full driving guide for Hungary3 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
A limestone valley at Szilvásvárad in the Bükk hills where the Veil Waterfall spills over 17 m of travertine terraces; a narrow-gauge forest railway runs from the village to trout ponds and the falls.
19 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO-preserved Palóc village of whitewashed houses with wooden balconies, famous for its traditional Easter Festival celebrations.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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