National holiday

20. August is a national holiday in Hungary to celebrate the foundation of Hungarian state and state-founder king Saint István.

Shops are closed this day with some exception, but the majority of restaurants, pubs and touristic attractions are open as usual.

10:00 AM Holiday Mass at the Basilica

7:00 PM Live broadcast of the City Festive Ceremony on the Dobó Square screen

8:00 PM Ernő Báder and his band – Concert

9:00 PM Fireworks

9:10 PM Andörkaver – Concert

Eger Thermal Bath is one of the nicest town baths of the country with 3 entrances, a 5 hectare area and 13 pools.

Petőfi tér 2.

The number one place for wine tasting in Eger.

A world-famous natural formation on the border of the village: 5 km from Eger.

The Turkish bath in Eger offers an authentic Turkish atmosphere, medicinal water, hammam massage and wellness services.

Fürdő utca 3.

In Szilvásvárad, 20 km from Eger, can be found the most romantic cascade of the country and a favourite hiking destination, Szalajka valley.

The most valuable, the grandest monument of Eger, basicly dominating the town view.

Vár 1.