Szarvaskő: 20 metres from the Eco-Park entrance is one of the branches of the National Blue Hike Route along which the nature lovers can explore the varied fauna and flora of the Bükk National Park. This tour is relatively easy to accomplish. One of the destinations can be the picturesque ruins of the Szarvaskő Castle towering over the Eco-Park. You can also visit the Teréz and Mária Springs or the beautiful Gilitika Chapel which can be found deep in the woods and was renovated in 2008. In Szarvaskő the guests can find the recently built Lookout Tower from which you can admire the breathtaking panorama of the Bükk National Park. Going along the geological tour path which encircles Szarvaskő, only one trip is enough to discover 80% of the minerals found in Hungary. The formations called pillow lavas are especially worth having a look at.

Eger: (6 km) The baroque Eger is internationally famous for its architectural sights and colourful programmes. You can find the Guiness Record holder Kopcsik Marzipan Museum there, which was built during the Turkish rule in Hungary. Next to the Minaret, near the Archbishop’s Garden (Érsekkert) the thermal and Turkish Bath can be found together with the Szépasszony Valley,which is the home of the world famous Egri Bikavér (Bull Blood of Eger) and numerous wine cellars and restaurants. The little red train goes from Szarvaskő not only to Szilvásvárad but also to Eger. Its stop is right next to the highly important Castle of Eger, on the adge of the magical city centre.

Szilvásvárad: (20 km) You can take the “littlered” train if you intend to visit Szilvásvárad. The station is 100 metres from the Eco-Park. It takes half an hour to get there this way. The train runs 7 times a day. The famous tourist spot of Szilvásvárad offers amazing sights such as the Szalajka Valley, the Fátyol-vízesés (Veil Falls), the trout farm, the world famous Lipica Horse Museum, the Forest Museum, the Prison Museum, the wax figures exhibition and you can try the Forest Narrow Gauge Railway.

The Stalactite Cave of Aggtelek: It is part of the World Heritage; the Baradla Cave is one of the biggest stalactite caves in Europe. According to scientists, it is one of the world’s greatest geographical formations. One part of the cave, which is found in Hungary, is 17 km long. In it there are underground streams, rock halls; it is a mysterious fairyland full of huge stalactites. The Cave has 3 entrances where you can start your tour with guides. From the entrances at Jósvafő and the Red Lake you can take part in short or medium-length tours on artificial concrete pavements, which are well-lit. In Aggtelek you can join the long trip which leads on underground unlit paths to Jósvafő. You need to use a torch and you need to make an appointment beforehand. The Cave Museum next to the entrance in Aggtelek offers a deep insight to the exploration of the Cave, you can see its archeological finds and the unique fauna and flora of the Karst of Aggtelek. (International biosphere reserve since 1979.)

Hollókő: This village inhabited by 470 people can be reached on public road only. It is located 50 kilometres from Salgótarján and 90 kilometres from the capital, Budapest. The history of this village dates back to the 12th century. It was burnt down to the ground several times. The renown old village with its characteristic Palóc farm houses was built after the fire of 1909. This village with its 55 monuments is like a tiny jewel-box. It welcomes the visitors in its 20th century state. In almost each and every house there is a museum or a folk art shop which praise the Palóc architecture and culture of the highlands. Of course, civilisation arrived there too, but the local people are doing their best to hide every sign of it. During the year there are a lot of traditional festive programmes, for example the Easter Festival, Corpus Christi Feast, Palóc Folklore Festival, Castle Days and Vintage.

Hortobágy: The variety of species characteristic of this alkaline desert delight and surprise those who wish to find out more about this apparently monotonous landscape. It preserves the shepherd tradition of the past few centuries and the ancient domestic animals; the Hungarian grey cattle and the Hungarian so called racka sheep are still to be seen there. The herdsman farms, sheep-folds, sweep-pole wells are the reminders of the animal husbandry of the plains. Apart from the rare natural wonders, the Hungarian Great Plain abounds in significant monuments such as the Kilenclyukú-híd (Bridge with Nine Holes), which is the biggest stone bridge still in use in Hungary. At the foot of the bridge the Csárda has been welcoming the visitors for 300 years. Those who partake in the 2-hour cart tour starting at the Plain of Szálhalom and the Mátra Stud can see the grey cattle, mangalica pigs, buffalos, horses, the racka herd, the horse-herders’ performance, the preparation of the famous black pottery and the artesian flowing well. You can also taste some old shepherd dishes such as goulash or slambuc.

Tokaj: The imprint of the predecessor of today’s grapes was found in this wine producing region lying in the northeaster part of Hungary. This ancient wine leaf imprint is from the Miocene, which proves that the grapes are indigenous in Tokaj due to its special microclimate and due to the edaphic conditions caused by volcanic and post volcanic activities, due to the favourable location of the slopes and the autumn mist of the rivers Bodrog and Tisza. Tokaj-Hegyalja is the first closed wine producing area. The royal decree was issued to it by Károly III. in 1737. The wines of Tokaj have been known as the king of wines, the wines of kings both in the country and abroad. The characteristic vineyards, farms, villages possess ancient wine cellars where those who are interested can follow each and every step in wine producing. The survival of the thousand years old viticulture tradition and the unity of this region will definitely bewitch every visitor.

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