Heves district, Heves, Hungary

Places to visit near Eger

Eger is a town in Heves district, Heves, Hungary, home to about 56,647 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 42 caves, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage and 12 churches. The must-see places are Archbishop's Palace (1 km), Minorite Church (1 km) and Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle (1 km).

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Eger, Heves
Eger, Heves district, Heves, Hungary. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eger at a glance

Location
Heves district, Heves, Hungary
Population
about 56,647
Coordinates
47.9027° N, 20.3733° E
Places within 50 km
144 (37 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Eger

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Eger: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Caves near Eger

58 caves within 100 km of Eger. The closest is Dobó-bástya 1. Sz. Ürege (1 km); the best-known is Berva-barlang (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eger

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eger. The closest is Eger Minaret (1 km); the best-known is Nagy-Eged Hegy (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Eger

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eger. The closest is Archbishop's Palace (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Eger

29 churches within 100 km of Eger. The closest is Minorite Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Eger

14 museums within 100 km of Eger. The closest is Város A Város Alatt (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eger

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eger. The closest is Felsotarkany (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Eger

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eger
  2. 1 km Castle of Eger · heritage site, Heves
  3. 1 km Minorite Church · church, Heves
  4. 1 km Archbishop's Palace · palace, Heves
  5. 1 km Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle · church, Heves
  6. 2 km Valley of the Beautiful Woman · park, Heves
  7. 2 km Back to Eger

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How to reach Eger

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    Within 15 km of Eger

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eger by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves4258Dobó-bástya 1. Sz. Ürege (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3746Eger Minaret (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2341Archbishop's Palace (1 km)
    Churches1229Minorite Church (1 km)
    Museums714Város A Város Alatt (1 km)
    Other attractions1011Egykori Egri Zsinagóga Helye (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs47Felsotarkany (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Hevesi Puszták Tájvédelmi Körzet (42 km)
    Parks33Archbishop's Garden (1 km)
    Waterfalls33Cascade Barlangfürdő (10 km)
    Treks22K● (Nyírjes-tó) (18 km)

    Eger: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eger?

    Archbishop's Palace (palace, about 1 km), Minorite Church (church, about 1 km), Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle (church, about 1 km), Castle of Eger (heritage site, about 1 km), Valley of the Beautiful Woman (park, about 2 km), Nagy-Eged Hegy (viewpoint, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Eger?

    144 places on Spotwander: 42 caves, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest cave to Eger?

    Dobó-bástya 1. Sz. Ürege, about 1 km by road; Kisegedi-barlang (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eger?

    Eger Minaret, about 1 km by road; Nagy-Eged Hegy (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eger?

    Archbishop's Palace, about 1 km by road; Egykori Kórház (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eger?

    Start in Eger, visit Castle of Eger, then Minorite Church, then Archbishop's Palace, then Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle, then Valley of the Beautiful Woman, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eger?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Eger

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Eger’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Eger on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.