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Kál

Heves County, Hungary · Europe

About Kál

Kál is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Erdőtelek, 21km from Eger Castle.

Kál is a town located in Heves County, Hungary. With a population of 3,683, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kál 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 Kál to your route.

About Kál

Kompolt is a village in Heves county, Hungary beside of the Tarna River. As of 2022 census, it has a population of 1,890 (see Demographics). The village located 2 km far from the "Kál-Kápolna" railway station, what is on the (Nr. 80) Hatvan–Miskolc railway line; 2,8 km far from the main road 3 and 4,7 km far from the

Read more M3 motorway. The (Nr. 84) Kisterenye–Kál-Kápolna railway line going across the village, but they have no own railway stop.

Read more on Wikipedia

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Kál offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Kál located?

Kál is located in Heves County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.7333 latitude, 20.2667 longitude.

What is the population of Kál?

Kál has a population of approximately 3,683 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
3,683
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Heves County
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
47.7333, 20.2667

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.

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Worth the detour from Kál

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Eger Thermal Baths

A complex of Turkish-era and modern thermal baths in the baroque town of Eger, with mineral-rich waters used for healing since Ottoman times.

20 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Eger Castle

A heroic 16th-century fortress famous for its legendary defense against the Ottoman siege, set above a charming baroque town with thermal baths.

21 km · about 25 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

waterfall

Szalajka Valley & Fátyol 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Hollókő

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

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Kál

  • 25 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.

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 Kál.

Kompolt

🇭🇺 Hungary

2 km awayPop. 2,166

Erdőtelek

🇭🇺 Hungary

7 km awayPop. 3,212

Aldebrő

🇭🇺 Hungary

7 km awayPop. 2,178

Kerecsend

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 2,217

Füzesabony

🇭🇺 Hungary

11 km awayPop. 8,182

Nagyfüged

🇭🇺 Hungary

13 km away

Besenyőtelek

🇭🇺 Hungary

13 km awayPop. 2,588

Verpelét

🇭🇺 Hungary

13 km awayPop. 4,016

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