Location: Debrecen
Top Things to do in Debrecen
Top 10 Things to do in Debrecen, Hungary
Debrecen (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈdɛbrɛt͡sɛn] ( listen)) is Hungary's second largest city after Budapest. It is the regional centre of the Northern Great Plain region and the seat of Hajdú-Bihar county. It was the largest Hungarian city in the 18th century and it is one of the Hungarian people's most important cultural centres. Debrecen was also the capital city of Hungary during the revolution in 1848–1849. During the revolution, the dethronement of the Habsburg dynasty was declared in the Reformed Great Church. The city also served as the capital of Hungary by the end of the World War II in 1944–1945. It is home of the University of Debrecen.
Restaurants in Debrecen
1. Nagyerdei Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By AndyMK47 - Honolulu, Hawaii
The park itself is nice and well-maintained. Within is the local stadium and a cafe underneath an old water tower, with a viewing platform when the weather is nice. You can get here by trolley from the center of the city in a few minutes.
2. Hortobagy National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By Eran G
We came to the Hortobagy National Park with no exceptions and found it amazing. there are several attractions around the center of the village that you can visit such as: walks in the national park to see wild animals; marvelous horse shows and etc. Tip: you can take the train from Debrecen to the Hortobagy. It takes more than an hour but very cheap compare to a taxi from Debrcen (takes 40 minutes, but very expensive).
3. Great Church (Nagytemplom)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By Eran G
The Church is very nice. We have been there on the way to the main street. There was a youth performance in the church and festivals outside the church.
4. Debrecen Zoo and Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By silangel1 - Budapest, Hungary
Better to choose this program at summer time. We went in January and most of the animals were inside. This zoo is not so big, but not small. Parking is possible near to the entrance. We were lucky because we have seen the baby tapir with her mom. She was sleeping and eating and walking a bit. Her father was outside and wanted to get inside. All the animals were clean and very nice. We had great time. The place with the spiders, frogs, crocodile is amazing. (the most beautiful I have seen in zoos) Recommended.
5. Statue of Lajos Kossuth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By TravelingCat22 - Tucson, Arizona
Louis Kossuth / Kossuth Lajos was a lawyer, a journalist, a politician and a Governor-President of the Kingdom of Hungary during the revolution of 1848–49, celebrated on March 15th. He was so important to Hungary that he has a statue in many cities, including in front of the Parliament in Budapest.
In Debrecen you can find him (and some friends) in front of the large yellow church (Nagyon templom), on a huge center plaza. A nice brass statue.
6. Nagyerdei Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Ravingeddie - United Kingdom
Was there for business, so only had a small look round, but as its still pretty new, all clean tidy, decent car parking and facilities...
7. Deri Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By A TripAdvisor Member
Housed in a wonderfully old building. The museum is full of exhibits but, unless you can read Hungarian you will be able learn about what you are seeing. The lack of English was very disappointing.
8. Museum of the Reformed College of Debrecen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Katalin N - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
My training during the university years was held in the Reformed College of Debrecen's Great Library. What can I say? This library is one of the most beautiful library ever, what I visited. The College tried to keep every furniture and the floor authentic, although there's so new things also (e.g. brand new computers). When I had to write my final novel I could borrow many documents from the Library which was a huge help to me, because they were all almost 100 years old, which means it's hardly to find in anywhere. All of the Library workers were attentive and kind with me. Highly recommend!
9. Main Building of University of Debrecen
10. Kerekerdo Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Raqi F
I visit this park because I found it here in tripadvicor , it was very good , fee of entering was 1500 Huf for each , they give you with it 2 tickets for each so you can use it inside, we use it for Sirk which was excellent for kids , and also the boats in the lake , also there are many claim activities for kids and one for adult .
Total valuation 8 from 10 .
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