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Nyíregyháza

Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hungary · Europe

About Nyíregyháza

Nyíregyháza is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Nyírpazony, 59km from Hortobágy National Park (Hortobágyi Nemzeti Park).

Nyíregyháza is a city located in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hungary. With a population of 117,689, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Nyíregyháza 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 Nyíregyháza to your route.

About Nyíregyháza

Nyíregyháza (Hungarian: [ˈɲiːrɛchaːzɒ] , Slovak: Níreďháza [ˈɲiːrɛɟɦaːza]) is a city with county rights in northeastern Hungary and the county capital of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg. With a population of 118,001, it is the seventh-largest city in Hungary and the second largest in the Northern Great Plain region. Its

Read more development has been ongoing since the 18th century, making it the economic and cultural center of the region. Nyíregyháza Zoo, with over 500 species, is recognized throughout Europe.

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Where is Nyíregyháza located?

Nyíregyháza is located in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.9554 latitude, 21.7167 longitude.

What is the population of Nyíregyháza?

Nyíregyháza has a population of approximately 117,689 people, making it a city in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
117,689
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
47.9554, 21.7167

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 Nyíregyháza

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Tokaj Wine Region

A UNESCO-listed wine region producing the legendary sweet Tokaji Aszú wine, called the Wine of Kings since the 17th century.

29 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Boldogkő Castle

A 13th-century fortress straddling a narrow basalt ridge above the Zemplén wine villages, with walkways along the crag and views over the Hernád valley: one of Hungary's most dramatically sited yet least-visited castles.

56 km · about 65 min drive

national park

Hortobágy National Park (Hortobágyi Nemzeti Park)

UNESCO-listed grass steppe on the Great Plain, Europe's largest semi-natural grassland, crossed by long straight roads and the Nine-Hole Bridge.

59 km · about 70 min drive

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

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13 km awayPop. 10,796

Nagycserkesz

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14 km awayPop. 1,907

Kemecse

🇭🇺 Hungary

15 km awayPop. 5,029

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