EGER-EGERSZALÓK

The city of Eger, with its one thousand-year history, heroic past, rich monuments, famous wines and thermal baths is one of the most famous towns of Hungary.

Eger is usually considered to be a historic town, yet it is also noted for its splendid Baroque architecture, wine, thermal and medicinal waters and lively student population.
The town and the surrounding region is well-known for its wines. For over 1000 years the population of the region has produced grapes and excellent wines, such as Egri Bikavér (Bulls Blood) and Egri Leányka (Girl of Eger). The oldest wine-cellars are more than 400 years old (Szépasszonyvölgy), but new ones are carved out of the mountain-side to this day.
Thermal springs were discovered in the 15th century. Many public baths were in operation during the Turkish era, the rebuilt Bath of Pasha Arnaut, or Turkish Bath, is still open for those seeking treatment. Next to the Turkish Bath, there is the Thermal Bath with 6 pools of different size. It is situated in a beautiful park with protected trees and flowers. Beside the Thermal Bath the new Aladár Bitskey Swimming-pool. It was designed by the famous architect, Imre Makovecz.
Apart from the sights, the town also offers many programmes annually, such as open-air festivals, concerts, folk and modern dance performances.

EGERSZALÓK is situated at the foot of the "Bükk of Eger", 7 km west of Eger, between the Mátra and the Bükk hills.

With its unique natural formations, thermal spring, volcanic cones, rhyolite tuff cellars, cave houses, fishing lake, forests and relics of cultural history it offers various opportunities of active recreation.

One of the youngest spas of Hungary can be found here, which is fed by two 68 °C thermal springs emerging to the surface as geysers near the border of the settlement. The 1st class medicinal water is recommended for treating arteriosclerosis, articular and rheumatic diseases as well as for follow-up treatment in case of accidents, locomotor diseases, operations and it is suitable for treating overweight, bilious and stomach problems used in a drinking cure.

Egerszalók is part of the historic wine region of Eger and it perfectly fits into the route of wine tours with its excellent wines.
In summer thousands of young people visit the small village, as it has become a popular place of pilgrimage.