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Eger travel guide

A baroque town of wine cellars and a famous castle

Eger with its castle and minaret. Photo: Imoti95, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2h 30mflight from London
BUDnearest main airport
22° in Julwarmest month
-3° in Jancoolest month

Eger is a pretty baroque town in the hills north-east of Budapest, famous for its castle, where the town held off a huge Ottoman army in 1552, and for its Bull's Blood red wine.

In the Valley of the Beautiful Women, dozens of small cellars carved into the hillside pour local wines for a few coins a glass.

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What Eger is known for

  • Bull's Blood

    Eger's famous red.

  • Eger Castle

    A legendary siege.

  • Thermal baths

    Pools and a Turkish bath.

  • A minaret

    The northernmost Ottoman minaret.

Top things to do in Eger

  1. 1

    The Valley of the Beautiful Women

    Cellar-hop for local wine.

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  2. 2

    Eger Castle

    Walls, museums and views.

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  3. 3

    The minaret

    Climb the narrow steps.

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  4. 4

    The thermal baths

    Indoor and outdoor pools.

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Where to stay in Eger

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Best time to visit Eger

Best value: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. May to October, with the harvest festival in September.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 2h 30m from London to BUD, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Trains from Budapest take about two hours. Walk the town.

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Good to know

  • Bring cash for the small cellars.
  • Try Egri Csillag, a white blend.
  • Stay overnight to enjoy the cellars.
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Eger FAQ

Is Eger worth a visit?

Yes, for wine, history and baths.

How far is Eger from Budapest?

About two hours.

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