National park · Hungary · Hajdu-Bihar

Hortobagy National Park

A vast grassland where herders and horses are part of the heritage.

UNESCO World Heritage about 4 h

For storytellers

Why Hortobagy National Park matters

Hortobagy is the great plain, a wide landscape of grass, wetlands and birds. Horse shows and traditional herding bring local culture to life. Plan to spend a half-day or more here, watching birds, visiting a herdsmen's farm and soaking up the space.

Talking points

  • It is UNESCO-listed.
  • Birds migrate through the wetlands.
  • Traditional herding is still demonstrated.

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