Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén

A county in northeastern Hungary bringing together the Aggtelek caves, the Tokaj wine region and the forests of the Bükk Mountains.

Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County lies in northeastern Hungary, bordering Slovakia to the north. Near the county seat, Miskolc, are the cave thermal baths of Miskolctapolca and the Lillafüred resort in the Bükk Mountains; the Aggtelek cave system in the north is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, and the Tokaj wine region in the east is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, famous for its noble-rot sweet wines. Spring and autumn suit hiking and wine tasting, while summer is good for escaping the heat. Miskolc is about two hours from Budapest by train.

Destinations

• Tokaj Wine Region
• Eger

Itineraries

• Eastern Wine Country & Grassland Loop – A self-drive loop connecting Hollókő, Eger, Tokaj, and Hortobágy, from historic villages to the great puszta.
• Hungary Grand Loop Self-Drive – A clockwise road trip around the country, connecting the capital, eastern wine regions, the Great Plain, historic south…
• Budapest, Eger & Lake Balaton by Rail – A car-free route for first-time visitors: 3 nights in the capital, plus the historic town of Eger and Lake Balaton.