Putnok - town in Hungary
Putnok is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County in Northern Hungary. It lies 40 km away from Miskolc, between the Bükk Mountains and the river Sajó.
Understand
The area has been inhabited since Neolithic times. Putnok developed a lot in the 19th century, but it lost its town status in 1881. It lost its importance, in many senses its role was taken over by Ózd, still it got its town status back in 1989.
Aggtelek together with Jósvafő are famous for their huge and beautiful karst cave system. Aggtelek's karst caves (together with caves in nearby Slovak Karst National Park) have been inscribed on the .
The Baradla Cave is nearly 24 km long, of which 5.6 km kilometers go under Slovakia. The average height of the cave is and the average width . The cavern called the Giants' Hall is long, wide and high, making the cavern one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world – even though it is one of the least known and least visited.
- Tourinform Aggtelek, Baradla oldal 3, Aggtelek, 48.47103°, 20.49561°, +36 48 503-000, informacio@anpi.hu. Sep–Apr: 08:00–16:30, May–Aug: 08:00–17:00. Tourist information. 2021-06-17
Get in
By train
Trains are available from Miskolc via Kazincbarcika in every two hours. From Budapest you have to transfer in Miskolc. The whole journey from Budapest takes 3 hours and costs . Other direct connections are:
- Toward west: Ózd in every two hours.
Putnok Train Station, Állomás út 1, 48.28666°, 20.43742°, +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. Ticket office: M–Sa 05:20–15:50, Su 06:20–16:50. 2021-06-16
By bus
Frequent buses are available from Miskolc to Putnok. The journey takes about one hour and costs . Direct buses from Budapest-Stadion to Aggtelek and Jósvafő are available once a day. The journey takes 4½ hours and costs .
Get around
There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.
See
In Putnok:
- Gömör Museum (Gömöri Múzeum), Serényi László tér 10, 48.29445°, 20.43366°, +36 48 800-640, gomorimuz@gmail.com. M–F 08:00–16:00. Local history collection. Presentation of traditional crafts, ethnographic monuments. Adult: ; senior, student: 2021-06-17
- László Holló Gallery (Holló László Galéria), Rákóczi út 14, 48.29281°, 20.43683°, +36 48 430-909, hollogaleria@gomortel.hu. M–F 09:00–16:00, Sa 10:00–14:00. The museum presents the works of the painter László Holló. Adult: ; senior, student: 2021-06-17
- Serényi Mansion (Serényi-kastély), Serényi László tér 2, 48.2962°, 20.4334°. Built in 1834 in Classicist style. 2021-06-17
- Trinity Roman Catholic Church (Szentháromság római katolikus templom), Serényi László tér, 48.29560°, 20.43429°. Build in 1835 in Classicist style. 2021-06-17
In Aggtelek:
- Baradla Cave (Aggtelek entrance) (Baradla-barlang (aggteleki bejárat)), Baradla oldal 1, Aggtelek, 48.47162°, 20.49543°, +36 48 503-003, informacio@anpi.hu. 10:00–17:00. The length of the trip is , and takes about 60 minutes. Adult: ; senior, student: 2021-06-17
- Baradla Cave (Vörös Lake entrance) (Baradla-barlang (Vörös-tói bejárat)), Vörös-tó, Aggtelek, 48.47177°, 20.53719°, +36 48 350-037, informacio@anpi.hu. 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00. It's the longest lit section of the Baradla Cave. The tour departs at Vörös Lake entrance and terminates at the Jósvafő entrance. It takes approximately 100 minutes to traverse. Adult: ; senior, student: 2021-06-17
- Reformed Bell Tower (Református harangtorony), Deák Ferenc utca 2, Aggtelek, 48.46965°, 20.50717°. Built in 1804 in Baroque style. 2021-06-17
- Reformed Church (Református templom), Gömöri út 31, Aggtelek, 48.46777°, 20.50755°. It is of medieval origin. Completely rebuilt between 1861–1864. 2021-06-17
- Aggtelek Lake (Aggteleki-tó), Aggtelek, 48.46993°, 20.51074°. Still water formed in a clogged sinkhole. 2021-06-18
- Baradla Nature Trail (Baradla-tanösvény), Aggtelek, 48.47168°, 20.49466°. 7.5 km long nature trail connecting Aggtelek and Jósvafő cave entrances. It has 21 stations showing the diversity of karst areas. 2021-06-18
In Gömörszőlős:
- Ethnographic Collection and Small Gallery (Néprajzi gyűjtemény és kisgaléria), Kassai út 55, Gömörszőlős, 48.37503°, 20.42807°, +36 48 435-017, gomorsz@freemail.hu. Only by appointment. The museum presents the tools of hemp processing, everyday tools, earthenware, other kitchen and pantry equipment, woodworking tools, typical furniture. Traditional means of transport and farming, everyday tools of peasant families. 2021-06-17
- Reformed Church (Református templom), Kassai út 56, Gömörszőlős, 48.37527°, 20.42748°. Built in 1824. 2021-06-17
In Jósvafő:
- Baradla Cave (Jósvafő entrance) (Baradla-barlang (jósvafői bejárat)), Tengerszem oldal 3, Jósvafő, 48.48436°, 20.53958°, +36 48 506-009, informacio@anpi.hu. 11:00 15:00. The length of the round trip from the entrance of the Baradla Cave and returning to the same place is , and takes about 60 minutes. Adult: ; senior, student: 2021-06-17
- Heritage House (Tájház), Dózsa György utca 3, Jósvafő, 48.48358°, 20.55008°, +36 48 506-214, postmaster@tajhaz-josvafo.t-online.hu. Apr–Sep: 10:00–16:00. Typical peasant port built at the end of the 19th century. The museum shows the life of the village in previous centuries. 2021-06-17
- Hubert Kessler Memorial House (Kessler Hubert Emlékház), Tengerszem oldal 1, Jósvafő, 48.48448°, 20.53939°, +36 48 506-009. 08:00–16:00. Memorial house for the famous caveman, Hubert Kessler. 2021-06-17
- Baradla Gallery (Baradla Galéria), Szabadság utca 3, Jósvafő, 48.48176°, 20.55220°, +36 30 415-5069. Only by appointment. Private collection in a renovated traditional folk house. It presents works of art inspired by the Aggtelek Karst. 2021-06-17
- Reformed Church (Református templom), Dózsa György utca 4, Jósvafő, 48.4842°, 20.5492°. Built in the 18th century in Baroque style. 2021-06-17
- Tarn (Tengerszem), Jósvafő, 48.48312°, 20.54471°. Free to visit 2021-06-17
- Hucul Herd (Hucul-ménes), Jósvafő, 48.4944°, 20.5475°. 2021-06-17
- Tohonya-Kuriszlán Nature Trail (Tohonya-Kuriszlán-tanösvény), Jósvafő, 48.48439°, 20.55117°. 4–6 km long nature trail showing the landscape values, the karst surface and the most characteristic habitats. 2021-06-18
In Kelemér:
- Mihály Tompa Memorial House (Tompa Mihály Emlékház), Tompa Mihály út 61, Kelemér, 48.35661°, 20.43152°, +36 30 427-7567, kelemer61@gmail.hu. Only by appointment. The museum shows the personal memories of Mihály Tompa, as well as his literary and ecclesiastical relations. 2021-06-17
- Mohos House (Mohos-ház), Tompa Mihály út 129, Kelemér, 48.35611°, 20.43878°, +36 30 6311-722, informacio@anpi.hu. Only by appointment. The exhibition presents the Mohos Lakes, the history of Mohosvár and the landscape and cultural history of the village. 2021-06-17
- Reformed Church (Református templom), Tompa Mihály út 63, Kelemér, 48.35675°, 20.43207°. Built in the 14th century in Gothic style. 2021-06-17
- Mohos Lakes (Mohos-tavak), 48.3404°, 20.4307°. Nature reserve. Free to visit 2021-06-17
In Ragály:
- Bálint Balassi Memorial Exhibition (Balassi Bálint emlékkiállítás), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 10, Ragály, 48.4049°, 20.5202°, +36 48 354-001. M–F 08:00–16:00. Adult: , student: 2021-06-17
- Balassa Mansion (Balassa-kastély), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 16, Ragály, 48.4048°, 20.5184°. Built in 1743 in Baroque style. Extended and rebuilt in Eclectic style at the end of the 19th century. 2021-06-17
- Reformed Church (Református templom), Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Ragály, 48.4045°, 20.5190°. Build in the 13th century, rebuilt in the 18th century in Baroque style. 2021-06-17
In Sajóvelezd:
- Heritage House (Tájház), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 16, Sajóvelezd, 48.2723°, 20.4621°, +36 48 433-093. Only by appointment. 2021-06-17
Do
- Training Center of the Institute of Ecology (Ökológiai Intézet oktatóközpontja), Kassai út 37-39, Gömörszőlős, 48.37399°, 20.42815°, +36 20 407-6875, okologiai.intezet@gmail.com. Programs related to sustainable development and organic culture. 2021-06-17
- Gömör Ring, Serényi Béla utca 5, 48.29747°, 20.43553°, +36 20 394-8117, glasstone1@gmail.com. Tu–Th Su 14:00–20:00, F Sa 14:00–21:00. Go-kart track. for 10 minutes 2021-06-16
- Putnok Fishing Lake (Putnoki halastó), 48.32751°, 20.43676°, +36 30 700-3061. Apr–Sep: 06:00–20:00, Oct–Mar: 07:00–18:00. 2021-06-17
- Gömör Horse Yard, Kassai út 42, Gömörszőlős, 48.37450°, 20.42646°, +36 20 240-0301, trieber.anna@gmail.com. Riding training: for 30 minutes 2021-06-16
- Hét Lake (Héti-tó), Hét, 48.2914°, 20.3863°, +36 48 437-401, onkormanyzat@het.hu. Tu–Su 06:00–18:00. Fishing possibilities. 2021-06-17
- Mansion Equestrian Base (Kúria Lovasbázis), Táncsics utca 1, Jósvafő, 48.48431°, 20.55094°, +36 48 350-052, huculmenes@anpi.hu. M–Th 08:00–16:00, F 08:00–13:00. Horse-drawn carriage ride: for 30 minutes 2021-06-17
Buy
- Coop, Kossuth út 19, 48.29418°, 20.43660°, +36 48 430-122. M–F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–15:00. Supermarket. 2021-06-08
- Barlang ABC, Kossuth Lajos út 57/b, Aggtelek, 48.46701°, 20.50106°. M–F 07:00–17:00, Sa 07:00–12:00, Su 08:00–11:30. 2021-06-16
- Kecső ABC, Petőfi Sándor utca 46, Jósvafő, 48.48246°, 20.55217°. M–F 07:00–17:00, Sa 07:00–14:00, Su 07:00–11:00. 2021-06-16
Eat
Budget: under {{huf|1600}}, mid-range: {{huf|1600}}–{{huf|2200}}, splurge: over {{huf|2200}} (meal for one + soft drink).
Budget
- Pizza Bar, Kossuth út 22, 48.29377°, 20.43741°, +36 48 430-562, pizzabar@pizzabar.hu. Tu–Sa 16:00–22:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: , hamburger: 2021-06-08
- Fehérház Büfé, Baradla oldal 1, Aggtelek, 48.46956°, 20.49450°, +36 30 454-8265, istvha@freemail.hu. Mar–Nov: 08:00–18:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 2021-06-08
Mid-range
- Pizza-Kert, Petőfi Sándor utca 13, Bánréve, 48.29776°, 20.35124°, +36 30 854-8478, strekafszinti@gmail.com. Tu–Th 12:00–21:00, F 12:00–22:00, Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: , hamburger: 2021-06-15
- Pizza Kert Falatozó, Baradla oldal 1, Aggtelek, 48.46989°, 20.49346°, +36 30 833-6412, j.batojozsef@gmail.com. Mar–Oct: M–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–19:00. Fast food bar. 2021-06-08
- PizzaLand, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 7, Ragály, 48.40540°, 20.52051°, +36 20 621-1389. M–Sa 12:30–21:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: , hamburger: 2021-06-15
Splurge
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- Baradla Restaurant, Baradla oldal 1, Aggtelek, 48.47124°, 20.49468°, +36 48 503-005, szallasaggtelek@gmail.com. 08:00–17:00. Traditional restaurant. 2021-06-08
- Fogadó az Öreg Malomhoz, Dózsa György utca 6, Jósvafő, 48.48338°, 20.54984°, +36 30 279-8697, oregmalomhoz@gmail.com. W–Su 12:00–19:00. Traditional restaurant. 2021-06-08
Drink
- Gesztenyés Pub (Gesztenyés söröző), Állomás út 2, 48.28692°, 20.43694°. M–F 07:00–20:00, Sa Su 08:00–20:00. 2021-06-08
- Fincsi Ice Cream Shop, Petőfi Sándor utca 46, Jósvafő, 48.48254°, 20.55208°. May–Sep: 11:00–18:30. 2021-06-15
- Gerendás Pub, Dózsa György utca 4, Felsőnyárád, 48.32859°, 20.59927°. 07:00–20:00. 2021-06-15
- Hangulat Pub (Hangulat söröző), Kossuth Lajos utca 72, Ragály, 48.40705°, 20.52092°, +36 48 886-461. 6:00–20:30. 2021-06-15
- Jósva Pub (Jósva söröző), Petőfi Sándor utca 43, Jósvafő, 48.48276°, 20.55236°. 06:30–20:30. 2021-06-15
- Liget Pub (Liget söröző), Petőfi Sándor út 2, Zubogy, 48.37976°, 20.56951°, +36 30 708-4535, vizigabriella86@gmail.hu. M–Th 07:00–21:00, F 07:00–23:00, Sa 09:00–23:00, Su 09:00–21:00. 2021-06-15
Sleep
Budget: under {{huf|6000}}, mid-range: {{huf|6000}}–{{huf|11,000}}, splurge: over {{huf|11,000}} (standard double room).
Budget
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- {{sleep | name=Katica Guesthouse | alt= | url=http://www.aggtelekivendeghaz.hu/en/ | email=aggtelekivendeghaz.hu@gmail.com | address=Vass Imre utca 21, Aggtelek | lat=48.46563 | long=20.50571 | directions= | phone=+36 30 753-4186 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:30 | price=Double room: | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-16 | content=9 rooms, 2 apartments. }}
- {{sleep | name=Szakal Guesthouse | alt= | url=http://szakalvendeghaz.hupont.hu/ | email=sz_laszlo@windowslive.com | address=Deák Ferenc út 13, Aggtelek | lat=48.47029 | long=20.50833 | directions= | phone=+36 70 325-3818 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:30 | price=Single room: , double room: | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-16 | content=3 rooms. }}
Mid-range
- Baradla Camping and Hostel (Baradla Kemping és Turistaszálló), Baradla oldal 1, Aggtelek, 48.47106°, 20.49420°, +36 48 503-005, szallasaggtelek@gmail.com. Hostel for 31 people, 5 apartments for 6 people (wooden house), 17 wooden houses for 4 people, 5 log houses for 7 people, 1 log house for 6 people (also for disabled), camping for 120 people at the entrance of the Baradla Cave in Aggtelek. Hostel: per person, wooden house for two persons: 2021-06-18
- Boróka Guesthouse, Ady Endre út 24, Aggtelek, 48.46658°, 20.50597°, +36 48 343-025, boroka-vendeghaz@freemail.hu. 8 rooms, 1 apartment. Single room: , double room: 2021-06-16
- Korkóstoló Guesthouses, Deák Ferenc út 11, Aggtelek, 48.47009°, 20.50806°, +36 30 527-2878, korkostolovendeghazak@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 4 apartments. Apartment for two persons: 2021-06-16
- Panoráma Holiday House (Panoráma Üdülő), Gömöri út 40, Aggtelek, 48.46501°, 20.51018°, +36 20 334-4134, aggtelekpanorama@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 14 rooms. Double room: 2021-06-16
Splurge
- {{sleep | name=Kövirózsa Apartment House | alt= | url=https://anp.hu/szallas-etterem/5 | email=informacio@anpi.hu | address=Deák Ferenc út 20, Aggtelek | lat=48.47105 | long=20.50918 | directions= | phone=+36 48 503-000 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=15:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=Single room: , double room: | wikidata= | lastedit=2021-06-16 | content=4 apartments. }}
- Lovas Guesthouse, Szabadság út 98, Alsószuha, 48.36716°, 20.50911°, +36 70 605-6268, info@alovaspanzio.hu. Check-in: 10:30, check-out: 10:00. 14 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2021-06-16
- Tengerszem Hotel, Tengerszem oldal 1, Jósvafő, 48.48479°, 20.53940°, +36 30 282-8779, tengerszemhotel@gmail.com. Restaurant: M–Th 12:00–19:00, F–Su 11:00–20:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 18 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: , double room: , average meal: 2021-06-16
Connect
Putnok's postal code is H-3630, and its telephone area code is 48.
- Putnok Post Office, Mátyás király tér 13, 48.29476°, 20.43671°, +36 48 430-000, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M W–F 08:00–16:00, Tu 08:00-18:00. 2021-06-16
Go next
- Bélapátfalva – town 41 km south
- Edelény – town 30 km east
- Kazincbarcika – town 16 km east
- Miskolc – city 39 km southeast
- Ózd – town 19 km southwest
Putnok
putnok.huPostal code:3630Date Time:Please wait...Timezone:Europe/BudapestPopulation:6,398Coordinates:48.29, 20.44
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County
Primary administrative division