Location: Eger
Top Things to do in Eger
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Eger, Northern Hungary
Eger (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈɛɡɛr] listen (help·info); see also other alternative names) is the county seat of Heves, and the second largest city in Northern Hungary (after Miskolc). Eger is best known for its castle, thermal baths, baroque buildings, the northernmost Ottoman minaret, dishes and red wines. Its population according to the census of 2011 makes it the 19th largest centre of population in Hungary. The town is located on the Eger Stream, on the hills of the Bükk Mountains.
Restaurants in Eger
1. Bolyki Pinceszet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By zoltank853 - Budapest, Hungary
We had a fantastic wine tasting session with friends. Jani the winemaker was very cheerful, he showed us around the facility, told a couple of nice and funny stories about his wine-maker life :) We took six fantastic bottle of wines and an awesome extra dry champaigne. Even in november, the weather was so nice, we took out tables to the sun and enjoyed the event outside. 5 stars, recommended to everybody coming to Eger :)
2. Kovacs Nimrod Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
In case of wine tasting appointment and registry is required! Come tour the Kovacs Nimrod Winery! Located atop of seven continuous cellars on the historic Veroszala Street in Eger, we are in the center of the Eger wine region. Come tour our historic cellars and taste our exquisite variety of wines that are produced from the Nagy Eged, Nyilasmar, Nagyfair, and other top terroirs in this Burgundian style climate. Our wines are available for purchase! Appointment and registry is required! You can visit us at the weekends too.
Reviewed By danisik
We pre-booked a tour of the cellar and a wine tasting and we were very impressed with the winery. Noémi was a wonderful host - knowledgable and welcoming - 100% We would 10/10 recommend to anyone visiting Eger! The wines were very unique and we enjoyed the tasting very much.
3. Valley of the Beautiful Women
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 594 reviews
Reviewed By ernojavori - Budapest, Hungary
Just popped in to buy a bottle I knew from the night before. The guy in the bar was so friendly and showed a couple of wines just for fun, without even having to pay. Told us a lot about the vinery and gave us a great experience.
4. Mineral Bath Swimming Pool Park
5. Minorita Templom
6. The Basilica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By Addamz - Eger, Hungary
This is the second biggest Basilica in Hungary and it's incredibly wonderful. It's a known landmark in Eger, in the center, so anyone can visit places where this building shines during the day. Inside it's very detailed, big decorations and a huge space present how rich the catholic church was and this place has a great history. We have held our wedding here a few years ago also. Nowadays it is in progress of a renovation work both internal and external so you may not visit it and / or be disappointed how it looks now, but worth to check later, maybe next year or so.
7. Dobo Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By Leonard_traveler - San Francisco, United States
Very well restored, nice sculptures relating to the local history, very clean, surrounded by cafes, restaurants and wineries
8. Sike Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
The cellar is open every day of the year for tasting. For group tasting, cold and hot food, please book ahead.
Reviewed By Roving486355
The cellar cozy and lovely and the staff attentive and friendly. Delicious wine! Definitely worth a visit.
9. Varos a Varos Alatt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By DCChalupa - Washington DC, United States
The "City Under the City" is fascinating. It provides insight into amazing 17th century mining technology, and the massive scale of historical Eger winemaking. The English language guide provides an interesting description of the cellar's status after the Communist takeover in 1947: "the wine was transported from here and the empty cellar was neglected". It should read: "the wine was stolen, and the empty cellar abandoned". The temperature was refreshing on a hot September day. Our guide was extremely accommodating to my son and I, the only two English speakers, informative, and very funny. Recommended.
10. MagicTower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Please note that the Eger Castle is a national memorial site, so that groups of students can travel by train to Eger free of charge. You are also welcome to visit the Magic Tower as an additional program.
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