Hungarian gray cattle.
The Hortobágy National Park, also as Hortobágy Puszta is the largest contiguous national park in Hungary.
background
history
- The national park was established in 1973 and today it covers 82,000 hectares of land. Rare, specially protected animal and plant species can be observed here.
- The park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.
landscape
- Salty soils
- Loess-like areas
- Smaller forests
- Marshland
- Retention areas
Flora and fauna
- Oak trees
- Various types of sage, the bulbous cinderella, dog tooth grass, puffed sea lavender, chamomile, white water lily, pond roses, marsh marigold, marsh iris, dwarf almond, common comfrey and many more.
- Curly swallows, the triel, cormorants, cranes, short-toed larks, bog ducks, red-footed falcons, white-tailed eagles, saker falcons, bustards, various species of herons, over 300 species of birds are registered.
- Other animal species are the Hungarian Gray cattle, Racka sheep, Mangalica pigs, the Kuvasz, the Puli, Horses and many more.
climate
Neighborhoods
- Hortobágy
- There may still be a few small towns in the national park area.
- Balmazújváros, Nagyhegyes, Nagyiván are adjacent to the national park.
getting there
In the street
- From direction Tiszafured or off Debrecen one drives on the federal road 33 to after Hortobágy.
By train
- Arriving by train is possible from different directions. Of Budapest or Debrecen from can the train to Hortobágy to be used.
Fees / permits
- The area is free of charge.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- The flora and fauna.
- The nine arch bridge near the place Hortobágy.
activities
- Fishing on the 5500 ha large lake area.
- Hiking and cycling on designated paths.
to buy
kitchen
accommodation
Hotels and hostels
camping
security
trips
literature
Web links
- Hortobágy National Park - officially
