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Karancslapujtő

Nógrád, Hungary · Europe

About Karancslapujtő

Karancslapujtő is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Somoskőújfalu, 51km from Szalajka Valley & Fátyol Waterfall.

Karancslapujtő is a town located in Nógrád, Hungary. With a population of 2,845, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Karancslapujtő 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 Karancslapujtő to your route.

About Karancslapujtő

Karancslapujtő is a village in Nógrád County, Hungary with 2,371 inhabitants (2022).

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Where is Karancslapujtő located?

Karancslapujtő is located in Nógrád, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 48.1500 latitude, 19.7333 longitude.

What is the population of Karancslapujtő?

Karancslapujtő has a population of approximately 2,845 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
2,845
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Nógrád
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
48.1500, 19.7333

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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EuropeHungaryNógrádTown

Worth the detour from Karancslapujtő

5 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.

20 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.

37 km · about 40 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.

51 km · about 60 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.

55 km · about 65 min 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Karancslapujtő

  • 37 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.
  • 78 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.

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 Karancslapujtő.

Karancskeszi

🇭🇺 Hungary

3 km awayPop. 1,924

Somoskőújfalu

🇭🇺 Hungary

7 km awayPop. 2,296

Salgótarján

🇭🇺 Hungary

8 km awayPop. 34,627

Endrefalva

🇭🇺 Hungary

12 km awayPop. 1,134

Nógrádmegyer

🇭🇺 Hungary

12 km awayPop. 1,571

Kazár

🇭🇺 Hungary

15 km awayPop. 2,080

Fiľakovo

🇸🇰 Slovakia

15 km awayPop. 9,726

Szécsény

🇭🇺 Hungary

18 km awayPop. 6,446

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