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The secret underground system Casemates is the secret underground system of Eger Catle which played dominant role in defeating the Turkish army in the siege in 1552. Casemates exhibition reveals a mysterious and exciting face of Eger castle to visitors. Casemates is the name of an undergroun...
Heroes' Hall on the ground floor of the castle palace used to be the a gloomy place in the castle, it was a chapel, but also a prison later, the drawings of the prisoners can still be seen on the wall. The room is dominated by the tomb of István Dobó, surrounded by huge hero-statues, as if g...
Down in the Earth-bastion of the castle in the Waxworks you can personally meet the characters of Stars of Eger novel (the title of the English version is: The Eclipse of the Crescent Moon). In the cellars the famous characters of the novel are waiting for you; it is like a little Madame Tussaud&...
The Marcipan museum is a real heaven for those having a sweet-tooth. The collection consists of about 150 objects made of sugar mass and its main attraction, the Baroque Room at the end of the museum, where - from the wallpaper and the curtain to the stove - everything is made from sugar. It took th...
Even the waiting-room is an experience Arriving at the waiting room you can get to know the determining rules of our Solar system, the beginning of space travel, the first Moon-landing crew. Some pictures are of 3D effect, holding your mobilephone in front of them, they become dimensional. You ...
Fireman Museum of Eger introduces the values of fireman history and technical achievements of the present in exciting, interactive way. Besides the permanent exhibition also a playhouse and a playground is waiting for children where those interested can even try themselves as firemen! Firemen Mus...
Where Stars of Eger (title of the English version: Eclipse of the Crescent Moon) novel was born Géza Gárdonyi's house is open to the public even today. Be a guest at the writer, experience the special atmosphere of the house and admire the big carved table where, besides many other novels, t...
The tiny Tűzoltó (Firemen) square is bordered by the first firemen barracks of the town, that is where the name comes from. The centre started its work in October 1884, the firemen of the town had used to station at temporary places before. The establishment of the Voluntary Firebrigade of Eger was...
Archbishop's Garden - the biggest garden of Eger Archbishop's Garden is the biggest park of Eger, called as "the lungs of the town" by locals. On its place there used to be a natural forest fenced off and used for hunting by the bishops. The gates were opened for the public in 1919 - two ...
If you want to pamper your children during the holiday, you should visit a playground where they can run about, play in sand and let the steam off. Several up-to-date and safe playgrounds are waiting for the children in Eger. In the list such peculiarities can be found, like a traffic playground in ...
Adventure Park in Szépasszony-valley (Valley of the Beautiful Woman) The play-park is situated on a slope of Szépasszony-valley (Valley of the Beautiful Woman). The play-places are on 3 levels, connected to each other, on the slope. A serpentine-like staircase like a forest trail, including some...
Want a family trip? Choose Felsőtárkány Felsőtárkány is situated 11 km from Eger at the foot of the Bükk mountains, a favourite venue for the people of Eger with its wonderful view and natural setting. Felsőtárkány can be approached by car, coach or on a convenient bicycle road separated from tra...
Bélapátfalva is barely 20 km from Eger, well accessible by coach and by train as well. Few settlements have received such breathtaking setting from the nature like this little town: the two million-year-old cliffs of Bélkő-hill are towering protectingly over the houses. Hiking up the Bélkő-hill ...
Noszvaj is situated at the southern gate of the Bükk mountains, 10 km from Eger in the picturesque valley of Kánya stream. The settlement of two thousand inhabitants is full of nice and interesting attractions. De la Motte mansion De la Motte mansion is the most valuable gem of Noszvaj, the sm...
Egerszalók - The Valley of Healing Waters The first image we have of Egerszalók is the Salt Hill and the hotel built next to it. However, the settlement offers several fascinating programmes besides, before or after bathing. The history of the Valley of Spas In 1961 engineers were searching...
Mezőkövesd – the heart of Matyóföld In Mezőkövesd you can get acquainted with one of the most famous folkart traditions of Hungary, Matyó embroidery patterning "hundred roses". The world famous Matyó heritage is not only our national one, but it has become part of UNESCO intangible world heritage...
Eger Thermal Bath is one of the nicest town baths of the country with 3 entrances, a 5 hectare area, 13 pools and thousands of adventures. Because, just like Eger among the towns, the bath of Eger is also a special feature among the baths. Even its location is worth mentioning, since the bath i...
Atmosphere of the good old times - Bükkszék Bükkszék is a fairy-tale village in relatively unspoilt environment at the western part of the Bükk mountains, built on Salvus medicinal water. If you like bathing, you must try the enlarged medicinal bath and swimming pool renovated in 2012, which, bes...
You are waited by thermal water and experiences - Zsóry Bath Zsóry Bath is situated in Mezőkövesd, a 22-km distance, a 30-minute drive from Eger. Zsóry Bath is more than 75 years old, however, since 2013 it has had a medicinal place qualification as well. The sulphur content of the 60°C water o...
Every year from the end of June to the middle of August several open-air performances are organised at Agria Summer Festival, you must also choose one! There is a wide choice of programmes, operettas, musicals, comedies and concerts take turns at fascinating venues, like the courtyard of the Lyceum ...
Egerszalók, a bath heaven Egerszalók is an outstanding health resort, and it is not surprising since according to balneological measurements the water is 18.000-20.000 years old. The first well was drilled in 1961 while searching for crude oil and natural gas, but instead of oil 65 C thermal wate...
The length of the route is 3.5 kms Difficulty: easy Departure: Fireman museum The town can be discovered by bicycle as well, even with children, actively and safe. The way should be started at the Firemen's Museum, then going on the designated bicycle path along the stream you c...
The length of the route is 9 kms Difficulty: easy Departure: The crossing of Road No. 25 and Kőlyuk street Next to the main road you can leisurely cycle to the railway station. From here you can choose from two destinations, either going on to the north or turning to the direction...
The length of the tour is 11 km Difficulty: easy Total ascent: 200 m Departure from: Szilvásvárad Szalajka street. From Eger by coach 1 hour, by car about 40 minutes If you do not go on your own bike it is worth renting one at the bike rental of Szilvásvárad -at the beginning of Szalajk...
Difficulty: Medium Ascent: 110 m Start from: Eger, Dobó square From Dobó square the first part of the 13-km trip goes along the bank of the stream across the housing estate with block of flats built in the Communist era. Having left Felnémet you can ride all the way on built bicycle road fr...
Hór-valley is one of the longest valleys in the country, it used to be a busy route in the Middle Ages. Traces of forest industry having the biggest tradition in the Bükk region can be found here: abandoned quarries, limestone firing pits of 5-8 metres diametre. The most popular sight o...
Egedhegyi Horse Ranch Egedhegyi Horse Ranch is situated 2.5 kms from the city centre of Eger. In the ranch of 26 hectares there is an equistrian museum, a restaurant, a huge playground. It is a really memorable experience to ride in the picturesque hilly environs, those experienced in h...
Let's experience again the events of the glorious defence of 1552 of the castle in the Castle of Eger every year in the middle of August! The date remembered with pride in Eger also plays important role in the Hungarian history, since that year the soldiers of Eger managed to stop the advance of...
The christmas fair of Eger is one of the nicest and best atmosphere in the country. Many people are impressed by the intimacy of the city centre and Dobó square glowing in lights. Be part of this experience between 1st and 24th December! On the main square you can be tempted by lots of delicacies...
Great atmosphere awaits you at the Vintage Festival in Szépasszonyvölgy (Valley of the Beautiful Woman)! Visitors are welcome with a vintage tractor beauty contest, vintage shows, grape-pressing, vintage feast, open cellars, concerts, grape juice tasting and excellent wines of Eger. Get prepa...
