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Putnok

Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary · Europe

About Putnok

Putnok is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Sajókaza, 20km from Aggtelek (Baradla Cave).

Putnok is a town located in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary. With a population of 7,501, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Putnok 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 Putnok to your route.

About Putnok

Putnok (Slovak: Putnok/Putník) is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, Northern Hungary. It lies 40 km (25 mi) from Miskolc, between the Bükk Mountains and the river Sajó.

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Where is Putnok located?

Putnok is located in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 48.3000 latitude, 20.4333 longitude.

What is the population of Putnok?

Putnok has a population of approximately 7,501 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
7,501
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
48.3000, 20.4333

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 Putnok

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Aggtelek (Baradla Cave)

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

20 km · about 25 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.

25 km · about 30 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.

44 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 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.

57 km · about 65 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Putnok

  • 57 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 Putnok.

Sajókaza

🇭🇺 Hungary

11 km awayPop. 3,494

Felsőnyárád

🇭🇺 Hungary

13 km awayPop. 1,060

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🇭🇺 Hungary

14 km awayPop. 38,476

Tornaľa

🇸🇰 Slovakia

15 km awayPop. 6,766

Farkaslyuk

🇭🇺 Hungary

16 km awayPop. 1,922

Kazincbarcika

🇭🇺 Hungary

16 km awayPop. 32,396

Ormosbánya

🇭🇺 Hungary

17 km awayPop. 1,463

Izsófalva

🇭🇺 Hungary

17 km awayPop. 1,871

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