Place to visit
Salföldi Major, Hungary: what it is and when to go
Salföldi Major is a visitor attraction in Hungary (Káptalantóti). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. 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
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Hungary
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BUD Budapest, 145 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Jan 01-Mar 11 off; Mar 12-Apr 01 Th-Su 09:00-17:00; Apr 02-Apr 12 09:00-17:00; Apr 13-Jun 14 Th-Su 09:00-17:00; Jun 15-Aug 30 09:00-18:00; Aug 31-Nov 01 Th-Su 09:00-17:00; Nov 02-Dec 31 off
- Website
- bfnp.hu
- Run by
- Balaton-felvidéki Nemzeti Park Igazgatóság
- Coordinates
- 46.83834, 17.55041
What it is and where
Salföldi Major is a visitor attraction in Hungary (Káptalantóti).
It is in Káptalantóti, where this site lists 65 more places to see, 2.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.83834, 17.55041; the nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD, Budapest), 145 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)
- Run by
- Balaton-felvidéki Nemzeti Park Igazgatóság
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife 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 Salföldi Major is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:44
- FebPossible10:03
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:21
- MayBest time14:50
- JunBest time15:39
- JulBest time15:19
- AugBest time14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:06
- DecBest time8:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | April to October and December | January to March and November |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Salföldi Major has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Sabar WineryWinery in Hungary2.2 km
- Váli BorWinery2.2 km
- Tóti-hegyHill in Hungary2.2 km
- P (Ábrahámhegy – Örsi-hegy – Ábrahámhegy)Hiking2.7 km
- Istvándy PincészetWinery2.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Hungary guide.
More in Hungary: With kids
- Széchenyi thermal bath: public bath
- Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden: zoo in Hungary
- Nyíregyháza Zoo: zoo in Nyíregyháza, Hungary
- Dagály thermal baths: public bath
- Budapest Eye: Ferris wheel in Budapest, Hungary
- Miskolc Zoo: zoo in Miskolc, Hungary
Every Hungary place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Salföldi Major?
It is a visitor attraction in Hungary.
When is the best time to visit Salföldi Major?
April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21.
How do you get to Salföldi Major?
The nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 145 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 Sabar Winery, Váli Bor, Tóti-hegy. The rest is in the Hungary guide.
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