Eger, Hungary
A beautiful destination in Hungary that attracts visitors from around the world.
📖 About Eger
Eger is the county seat of Heves County, and the second largest city in Northern Hungary.
A city with county rights, Eger is best known for its medieval castle, thermal baths, baroque buildings, the northernmost Ottoman minaret, and red wines.
Its population of around 53,000 (2017) makes it the 19th largest centre of population in Hungary, according to the census. The town is located on the Eger Stream, on the hills between the Mátra and Bükk mountains. The main campus of Eszterházy Károly Catholic University is in Eger.
Trip Settings
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Total Budget
$2,324
$166 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$91 per night
Food & Dining
$36 per day
Local Transport
$15 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Eger
- Your money goes much further here than Western Europe
- Local transportation is very affordable
- Try traditional restaurants for authentic and cheap meals
- Many historic sites have minimal entrance fees
Current Weather in Eger
11.9°C
53.4°F
Cloudy
💨 6.2 km/h
💧 86%
Fri
23.3°
10°
Sat
14.9°
10.2°
Sun
22.8°
13.6°
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Hungary Facts
🏛️ Capital
Budapest
🌍 Continent
Europe
📐 Area
93,028 km²
📞 Phone Code
+36
💰 Currency
Hungarian forint
Ft (HUF)
🗺️ Region
Central Europe
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
8 sites in Hungary
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Read More →Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs (Sopianae)
In the 4th century, a remarkable series of decorated tombs were constructed in the cemetery of the Roman provincial town of Sopianae (modern Pécs). T...
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