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Pétervására

Heves County, Hungary · Europe

About Pétervására

Pétervására works well as a base: 15 minutes from Tarnalelesz, 59km from Aggtelek (Baradla Cave).

Pétervására is a town located in Heves County, Hungary. With a population of 2,568, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pétervására 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 Pétervására to your route.

About Pétervására

Pétervására (Hungarian: Pétervásárai járás) is a district created in 2013 in the north-western part of Heves County. Pétervására is also the name of the town where the district seat is found. The district is located in the Northern Hungary Statistical Region.

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Where is Pétervására located?

Pétervására is located in Heves County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 48.0167 latitude, 20.1000 longitude.

What is the population of Pétervására?

Pétervására has a population of approximately 2,568 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
2,568
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Heves County
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
48.0167, 20.1000

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 Pétervására

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

17 km · about 20 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.

24 km · about 30 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.

24 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.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Hollókő

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

38 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Aggtelek (Baradla Cave)

A vast UNESCO karst cave system of dripstone halls and underground concerts on the Slovak border.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Pétervására

  • 17 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 Pétervására.

Tarnalelesz

🇭🇺 Hungary

7 km awayPop. 1,805

Mátraderecske

🇭🇺 Hungary

8 km awayPop. 2,232

Mátranovák

🇭🇺 Hungary

9 km awayPop. 1,972

Recsk

🇭🇺 Hungary

9 km awayPop. 2,992

Mátraterenye

🇭🇺 Hungary

11 km awayPop. 1,995

Parád

🇭🇺 Hungary

12 km awayPop. 2,111

Sirok

🇭🇺 Hungary

12 km awayPop. 2,068

Borsodnádasd

🇭🇺 Hungary

16 km awayPop. 3,546

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