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Szécsény

Nógrád, Hungary · Europe

About Szécsény

Szécsény is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rimóc, 52km from Danube Bend (Visegrád).

Szécsény is a town located in Nógrád, Hungary. With a population of 6,446, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Szécsény 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 Szécsény to your route.

About Szécsény

Szécsény [ˈseːtʃeːɲ] is a town in Nógrád county, Hungary.

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Where is Szécsény located?

Szécsény is located in Nógrád, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 48.0806 latitude, 19.5202 longitude.

What is the population of Szécsény?

Szécsény has a population of approximately 6,446 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
6,446
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Nógrád
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
48.0806, 19.5202

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 Szécsény

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Hollókő

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

11 km · about 20 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Danube Bend (Visegrád)

Where the Danube makes a dramatic S-shaped bend through forested hills, with the royal castle of Visegrád and the artists' town of Szentendre.

52 km · about 60 min drive

racetrack

Hungaroring

Tight and twisty circuit near Budapest, often called Monaco without walls

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Szécsény

  • 43 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.
  • 62 kmMegyeri BridgeHungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.
  • 74 kmFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.

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 Szécsény.

Rimóc

🇭🇺 Hungary

5 km awayPop. 1,874

Endrefalva

🇭🇺 Hungary

7 km awayPop. 1,134

Nógrádmegyer

🇭🇺 Hungary

8 km awayPop. 1,571

Karancskeszi

🇭🇺 Hungary

16 km awayPop. 1,924

Balassagyarmat

🇭🇺 Hungary

17 km awayPop. 13,931

Karancslapujtő

🇭🇺 Hungary

18 km awayPop. 2,845

Veľký Krtíš

🇸🇰 Slovakia

19 km awayPop. 10,552

Salgótarján

🇭🇺 Hungary

21 km awayPop. 34,627

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