# Things to see in Gyöngyös (Hungary): 31 places and when to go

> Gyöngyös is a town in Hungary, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (10), Nature (6), Mountains (6). The best known are Kékes, Galya-tető and Tót-hegyes. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/gyongyos/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Hungary · 47.7828, 19.9162
- **Places:** 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/senderismo/) (10) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/naturaleza/) (6) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/montana/) (6) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/familia/) (5) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/espiritual/) (3) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/historia/) (3)
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Also possible:** January to March and November.
- **Nearest airport:** BUD Budapest, 63 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Kékes, at 1,014 m.

## What to see in Gyöngyös

The places in and around Gyöngyös, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Kékes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/kekes/): Mountain in Hungary · 12 km
- [Galya-tető](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/galya-teto/): Mountain in Hungary · 15 km
- [Tót-hegyes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/tot-hegyes/): Summit · 12 km
- [Csór-hegy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/csor-hegy/): Mountain in Hungary · 13 km
- [Hidas-bérc](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/hidas-berc/): 2nd highest peak of Hungary · 11 km
- [Saint Bartholomew Church, Gyöngyös, Hungary](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/szent-bertalan-templom/): Church in Gyöngyös, Hungary · 764 m
- [Calvary Chapel and Church, Gyöngyös](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/kalvariatemplom/): Church · 639 m
- [Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary in Gyöngyöspata](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/kisboldogasszony-templom/): Church · 10 km
- [Benevár](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/benevar/): Ruins · 7.7 km
- [Swimming pool and Spa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/gyongyosi-uszoda-es-termalstrand/): With kids · 980 m
- [Kozmáry-kilátó](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/kozmary-kilato/): Tower · 6.2 km
- [Mátra Múzeum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/matra-muzeum/): Museum in Gyöngyös, Hungary · 1.2 km
- [Állatpark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/allatpark/): With kids · Wildlife · 15 km
- [Borhy-kastély](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/borhy-kastely/): History · 7.8 km
- [Dubicz Borászat & Szőlőbirtok](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/dubicz-boraszat-szolobirtok/): Winery · 1.1 km
- [Gyöngyösi állatkert](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/gyongyosi-allatkert/): With kids · Wildlife · 975 m
- [Haller pince](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/haller-pince/): Winery · 5.0 km
- [Kékestető Sícentrum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/kekesteto-sicentrum/): Ski resort · 12 km
- [Mária-út, M01-25 (Ecséd – Abasár)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/maria-ut-m01-25-ecsed-abasar/): Hiking · 3.1 km
- [Mária-út, M01-26 (Abasár – Kisnána)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/maria-ut-m01-26-abasar-kisnana/): Hiking · 12 km
- [Mária-út, M10-11 (Fallóskút – Abasár)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/maria-ut-m10-11-falloskut-abasar/): Hiking · 8.2 km
- [Mária-út, M56](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/maria-ut-m56/): Hiking · 5.2 km
- [Mátrai Bivalyrezervátum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/matrai-bivalyrezervatum/): With kids · Wildlife · 16 km
- [Oxygen Adrenalin Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/oxygen-adrenalin-park/): With kids · 8.1 km

And the other 7, by what you come to do:

- **Hiking**: [P (Gyöngyössolymos – Mátramindszent)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/p-gyongyossolymos-matramindszent/), [P (Kékestető – Márafüred – Mátraháza – Parádsasvár)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/p-kekesteto-marafured-matrahaza-paradsasvar/), [S, Rákóczi-turistaút (Parádsasvár – Kékes – Gyöngyös)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/s-rakoczi-turistaut-paradsasvar-kekes-gyongyos/), [SM, Mária-út, M56-02](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/sm-maria-ut-m56-02/), [SM, Mária-út, M56-03](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/sm-maria-ut-m56-03/)
- **Food and drink**: [Szőke Mátyás pincészet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/szoke-matyas-pinceszet/)
- **Mountains**: [Turistacentrum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/turistacentrum/)

## When to go to Gyöngyös

The best time to visit Gyöngyös is **April to October and December**; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 37 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 59 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 35 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 24 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 56 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 47 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 26 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 05 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 20 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 34 |
| November | Possible | 9 h |
| December | Best time | 8 h 13 |

In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. In April, 30 of the 31 places are at their best.

When to go to Hungary in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Gyöngyös

The nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD, Budapest), 63 km as the crow flies. How to get around Hungary (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=47.7828%2C19.9162)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.7828%2C19.9162)

## Other towns nearby

- [Hatvan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/hatvan/): 9 places · 22 km
- [Jászapáti](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/jaszapati/): 8 places · 33 km
- [Hollókő](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/holloko/): 15 places · 35 km
- [Salgótarján](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/salgotarjan/): 35 places · 36 km
- [Eger](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/eger/): 64 places · 37 km
- [Galgamácsa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/galgamacsa/): 18 places · 41 km

And all of Hungary, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Gyöngyös?

The best known: [Kékes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/kekes/), [Galya-tető](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/galya-teto/), [Tót-hegyes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/tot-hegyes/), [Csór-hegy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/csor-hegy/), [Hidas-bérc](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/hidas-berc/). In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Gyöngyös?

April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13.

### How do you get to Gyöngyös?

The nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 63 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.7828%2C19.9162) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Gyöngyös as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).