Eger Hill

Eger Hill is situated about 4 miles (6 kilometers) southwest of the national capital Budapest and 70 miles (113 kilometers) southwest of Eger.

To experience the cultural side of Eger Hill find the treasures preserved in some of its inspiring museums. Set aside a day or two to explore the Paloc Museum, the Szecseny Tower and the popular Francis Kubinyi Museum.

Relive the past and get a taste of how hard life was many years ago by visiting some of the castles in Eger Hill. Eger Castle and Diosgyor Castle are just two examples of the ancient castles, forts and other strongholds in this area.

The local zoo, Miskolc Zoo, is an amazing place to bring your children for an entertaining day observing local animals. Ask at the entrance about special events and discover some of the zoo’s rarer inhabitants.

Peer into the lives of The historic movers and shakers that once presided over the affairs of. The Bishop's Palace is an evocative place which brings the political and social history of this city vividly back to life.

A place of worship, one of the most popular of the many historic attractions in this city, is the Eger Cathedral. Visit this heritage site to discover its past and then take your time to admire the architecture.

To truly experience the tastes, flavors and textures of the Eger Hill region, invite a few good friends for a tour of Valley of the Beautiful Woman, one of the area’s most popular local wineries. See the varietals, chat with expert vintners, then, if you find something you particularly love, arrange to have a case shipped back home.

After checking out all the star attractions on the Eger Hill tourist trail, why not visit some of these lesser known gems. If you've a day to fill at the end of your stay, be sure to check out the Serbian Church, the Cave Bath, the Eger Minaret and the Eger Lyceum.