Eger Tourist Places to Visit in Eger, Hungary, Europe

Eger Tourist Places to Visit in Eger, Hungary, Europe

Eger is a city as well as the seat of Heves County in Northern Hungary, situated around 80 km southwest of the largest city of the county, Miskolc and 140 km northeast of the national capital, Budapest. Eger is famed for historical sites (especially Turkish minaret) thermal baths and traditional dishes.

Geography of Eger:

Lying between 47.89902° N latitude and 20.37470° E longitude, Eger is spread over an area of 92.2 square kilometers.

History of Eger:

There are no specific theories about the origin of the name Eger, although, one theory states that, Eger takes its name from the elder plant which is called ‘egerfa’ in Hungarian. According to another theory, Eger derives its name from the Latin word ‘ager’, meaning earth. The first Christian king of Hungary, St. Stephen was the founder of Eger, founded in the 10th century.

How to reach Eger?

There is no year round working airport in and around Eger, so the closest major airport to Eger is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport which is located in the country capital, Budapest, around 145 km away from Eger and operates scheduled flights to all around Europe.

There are trains departing from Budapest Keleti Station hourly to Eger and taking around 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Eger is also reachable by bus from the Budapest by getting buses at Budapest’s Stadionok Station which takes around 3 hours.

Taxis and public buses are widely used for local travel.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Eger:

The Géza Gárdonyi Theater is the major cultural centre in hosting frequent exhibitions and events. Eger is also home to many museums describing the culture and history of Eger.

Eger is very much famous for its wine, so don’t forget to purchase or taste. The major shopping mall in Eger is Agria Park.

Here are the some reputed food corners in Eger:

Marján Cukraszda
Senator Ház
Dobos Cukraszda
Imola Udvarház

What to do in Eger?

Thermal baths
Horseback riding
Festival celebrations

Tourist Attractions in Eger:

Eger Castle:

The Castle of Eger is highlight of Eger which was initially constructed on the hill Várhegy at Felsőtárkány and later rebuilt several times. It is home to a Gothic Palace and many museums such as Dobó István Vármúzeum, Egri Képtár and Panoptikum.

The Cathedral of Eger:

The Cathedral of Eger is a historical religious site built between 1831 and 1837. This is renowned for its attractive painting and sculpture receiving tourists frequently.

Turkish Minaret:

Being a tallest minaret in Hungary with a height of 42 meters, Turkish Minaret is the northernmost Turkish minaret in Europe. Tourists are allowed between April and November to catch the beauty of minaret.

List of other places of interest in Eger includes:

Szépasszonyvölgy
Város a város alatt
The Baroque Minorite Church
The Lyceum
Agria Park
Archbishop’s Garden
The Minorite Church
The Fazola gate
The Archbishop’s Palace
Serbian church
Széchenyi Street
The Cistercian church
The Serbian Orthodox Church
Lyceum Building

Best time to visit Eger:

During the months between June and September is the best time to visit historical sites of Eger.

Accommodation options in Eger:

Eger is rich in its history and culture as well as high class accommodation centers with superior facilities and services. Most of the major hotels in Eger offer advance booking facility for tourists’ benefit. The prominent hotels in Eger are listed below: