Place to visit
Geographical centre of Hungary, Hungary: what it is and when to go
Geographical centre of Hungary is a geographic location in Hungary (Pusztavacs). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Hungary: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Geographic location · History
- Where
- Hungary · Pusztavacs
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BUD Budapest, 34 km as the crow flies
- Website
- honvedelem.hu
- Coordinates
- 47.16282, 19.47008
What it is and where
Geographical centre of Hungary is a geographic location in Hungary (Pusztavacs). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Hungary: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Pusztavacs, where this site lists 16 more places to see, 1.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.16282, 19.47008; the nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD, Budapest), 34 km as the crow flies. How to get around Hungary (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Hungary. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Geographical centre of Hungary is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:42
- FebPossible10:02
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:22
- MayBest time14:52
- JunBest time15:41
- JulBest time15:21
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:04
- DecBest time8:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Hungary in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Hungary
To enter Hungary there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Hungary checklist. Currency: Hungarian forint (HUF); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 107 police · 104 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- PusztavacsHistory · Temples2.8 km
- Homokpusztai gyep TVTProtected area3.2 km
- Strázsa-hegyHill in Pest County, Hungary4.2 km
- Mária-út, M80Hiking5.1 km
- Z, Ország Közepe útHiking9.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Hungary guide.
More in Hungary: History
- Lake Neusiedl: steppe lake in Central Europe
- Hungarian Parliament Building: Neo-Gothic government building and landmark in Budapest, Hungary
- Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport: airport in Budapest, Hungary
- Buda Castle: castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest
- Széchenyi Chain Bridge: the oldest bridge in Budapest
- Aquincum: historical settlement in the Roman Empire
Every Hungary place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Geographical centre of Hungary?
It is a geographic location in Hungary. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Hungary: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Geographical centre of Hungary?
April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18.
How do you get to Geographical centre of Hungary?
The nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 34 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Hungary is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Hungary map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pusztavacs, Homokpusztai gyep TVT, Strázsa-hegy. The rest is in the Hungary guide.
Keep reading
- Pusztavacs16 places to see in and around Pusztavacs, Hungary: Nyáregyháza, Pusztavacs, Geographical centre of Hungary. Best time: April to October.
- History344 places for history in Hungary, from Lake Neusiedl to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude and d
- HungaryBefore travelling to Hungary: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, but the currency is…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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