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Things to see in Nyíregyháza (Hungary): 12 places and when to go
Nyíregyháza is a city in Hungary with around 177,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (5), With kids (3), Temples (2). The best known are E3 European long distance path, Nyíregyháza Zoo and Saint Nicholas cathedral, Nyíregyháza. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Hungary · 47.9653, 21.7187
- Population
- About 177,000
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- DEB Debrecen, 54 km as the crow flies
What to see in Nyíregyháza
The places in and around Nyíregyháza, 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.
- E3 European long distance pathWalking path15 km
- Nyíregyháza ZooZoo in Nyíregyháza, Hungary3.8 km
- Saint Nicholas cathedral, NyíregyházaTemples1.1 km
- Gencsy Mansion, BalkányCastle24 km
- Our Lady of Hungary Co-Cathedral, NyíregyházaTemples1.1 km
- Dessewffy-mansion, GávavencsellőCastle26 km
- Júlia FürdőWith kids1.6 km
- K (Sóstó)Hiking3.1 km
- Mária-út, M01-34 (Rakamaz – Nyírszőlős)Hiking16 km
- Mária-út, M01-35 (Nyíregyháza – Nyírszőlős – Napkor)Hiking5.1 km
- Mária-út, M50-1Hiking5.9 km
- Sóstói Parkfürdő NyíregyházaWith kids4.7 km
When to go to Nyíregyháza
The best time to visit Nyíregyháza 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.
- JanPossible8:35
- FebPossible9:59
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:25
- MayBest time14:57
- JunBest time15:48
- JulBest time15:27
- AugBest time14:06
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible8:59
- DecBest time8:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11. In April, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Hungary in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Nyíregyháza
The nearest main airport is Debrecen International Airport (DEB, Debrecen), 54 km as the crow flies. How to get around Hungary (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Máriapócs8 places25 km
- Mád46 places41 km
- Sárospatak24 places42 km
- Debrecen18 places49 km
- Tiszaújváros5 places50 km
- Hortobágy8 places60 km
And all of Hungary, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Nyíregyháza?
The best known: E3 European long distance path, Nyíregyháza Zoo, Saint Nicholas cathedral, Nyíregyháza, Gencsy Mansion, Balkány, Our Lady of Hungary Co-Cathedral, Nyíregyháza. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Nyíregyháza?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11.
How do you get to Nyíregyháza?
The nearest main airport is Debrecen International Airport (DEB), 54 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Nyíregyháza as the destination and these 12 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.
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