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Sátoraljaújhely

Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary · Europe

About Sátoraljaújhely

Sátoraljaújhely sits on the route: 20 minutes from Sárospatak, 32km from Boldogkő Castle.

Sátoraljaújhely is a town located in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary. With a population of 18,052, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sátoraljaújhely 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 Sátoraljaújhely to your route.

About Sátoraljaújhely

Sátoraljaújhely (German: Neustadt am Zeltberg; Slovak: Nové Mesto pod Šiatrom; Yiddish: איהעל) is a border town located in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, Hungary. It serves as the center of the Sátoraljaújhely District and microregion. The town is renowned for its wine region and, since 2002, has been part of the

Read more Tokaj-Hegyalja Historic Wine Region Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sátoraljaújhely is often referred to as the "Capital of Zemplén" due to its history as the former seat of Zemplén County and as the largest settlement in the Hegyalja region. The town was split by the new border established by the Treaty of Trianon, with the ceded suburb now located in Slovakia, known as Slovenské Nové Mesto.

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Where is Sátoraljaújhely located?

Sátoraljaújhely is located in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 48.3949 latitude, 21.6587 longitude.

What is the population of Sátoraljaújhely?

Sátoraljaújhely has a population of approximately 18,052 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
18,052
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
48.3949, 21.6587

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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EuropeHungaryBorsod-Abaúj-ZemplénTown

Worth the detour from Sátoraljaújhely

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

32 km · about 35 min 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.

36 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

St Elisabeth Cathedral, Kosice

Largest church in Slovakia and the easternmost Gothic cathedral in Europe, standing on the main axis of Kosice old town.

47 km · about 55 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

Other places to explore near Sátoraljaújhely.

Slovenské Nové Mesto

🇸🇰 Slovakia

1 km awayPop. 1,074

Sárospatak

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 11,886

Karcsa

🇭🇺 Hungary

14 km awayPop. 1,984

Pácin

🇭🇺 Hungary

15 km awayPop. 1,398

Tolcsva

🇭🇺 Hungary

20 km awayPop. 1,860

Tiszakarád

🇭🇺 Hungary

22 km awayPop. 2,522

Cigánd

🇭🇺 Hungary

23 km awayPop. 3,245

Olaszliszka

🇭🇺 Hungary

23 km awayPop. 1,799

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