Northern Hungary

Northern Hungary is a region of Hungary. It includes the counties Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Heves and Nógrád.

Cities

 * — former seat of the Nógrád comitatus (county). Balassagyarmat is famous for the traditional Palóc culture.
 * — famous for its baroque buildings, castle and wines, especially Bull's Blood (Bikavér), and for the nearby Szépasszony Valley wine region
 * — city of wines, and gateway to the Mátra mountains and ski resort
 * — spa with hot mineral water
 * — with the unique cave bath in Miskolctapolca, the third largest city in the country, located near the Bükk hills
 * — a former mining town situated in the hills with two castle ruins
 * — a former mining town situated in the hills with two castle ruins
 * — a former mining town situated in the hills with two castle ruins

Other destinations

 * — include a superb karst complex, part of UNESCO World Heritage List
 * — interesting wine region, part of UNESCO World Heritage List
 * — a section of the Carpathian Mountain range with some interesting caves
 * — a section of the Carpathian Mountain range with some interesting caves
 * — a section of the Carpathian Mountain range with some interesting caves
 * — a preserved traditional settlement that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
 * — Spotted with castles and ruins, a wine region that is also member of the UNESCO world heritage site list

By bus
Timetables in English. Intercity Bus Timetable,

By train
You should try to take the Intercity trains: they're much cleaner than regular and international trains, they don't stop at every small town and a seat is reserved for you. Intercity trains are a bit more expensive and it's better to reserve your seat days before the travel, because they are usually full.

See

 * Karancs-Medves area near Salgótarján

Do
Hiking and trekking opportunities abound in the North Hungarian Mountains.

Wellness treatments are available at the Turkish bath in the Hospital of Francis Markhot, Eger (Markhot Ferenc Kórház Törökfürdő), and Carbon dioxide Gas Spa Bath of Mátraderecske (Mátraderecskei Széndioxid Gyógygázfürdő ) in Heves County.

Stay safe

 * The tap water all area potable.

Go next

 * Central Hungary
 * Northern Great Plain