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Recsk

Heves County, Hungary · Europe

About Recsk

Recsk works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sirok, 20km from Eger Castle.

Recsk is a town located in Heves County, Hungary. With a population of 2,992, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Recsk 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 Recsk to your route.

About Recsk

Recsk forced labor camp was a forced labor camp in the communist era in Hungary operated by the State Protection Authority (ÁVH) between October 1950 and the fall of 1953, near the quarry of the Csákány-kő hill, next to the village of Recsk in Heves county. It is the most infamous of the approximately 100 communist

Read more era internment and labor camps of various sizes in Hungary.

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Recsk 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 Recsk located?

Recsk is located in Heves County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.9333 latitude, 20.1167 longitude.

What is the population of Recsk?

Recsk has a population of approximately 2,992 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
2,992
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Heves County
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
47.9333, 20.1167

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 Recsk

5 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.

10 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.

20 km · about 25 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.

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.

27 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Recsk

  • Right hereKekestetoHungary'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 Recsk.

Mátraderecske

🇭🇺 Hungary

3 km awayPop. 2,232

Sirok

🇭🇺 Hungary

6 km awayPop. 2,068

Parád

🇭🇺 Hungary

7 km awayPop. 2,111

Pétervására

🇭🇺 Hungary

9 km awayPop. 2,568

Domoszló

🇭🇺 Hungary

11 km awayPop. 1,955

Verpelét

🇭🇺 Hungary

13 km awayPop. 4,016

Tarnalelesz

🇭🇺 Hungary

14 km awayPop. 1,805

Mátranovák

🇭🇺 Hungary

15 km awayPop. 1,972

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