Visit Nógrád County
Nograd County is located in northern Hungary and is known for its spectacular natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The county is home to the Visegrad Mountains, which offer incredible hiking trails with breathtaking views, as well as castles that offer a glimpse into the county's past. Nograd also boasts many picturesque lakes, such as Lake Heviz, where visitors can enjoy boating or swimming.
For those interested in culture and history, there are several sites of interest worth visiting. The Hatvan Castle dates back to the 1400s and offers great views of the area's rolling hills and forests. There's also Gomor Castle near Salgotarjan with its impressive Gothic architecture - a must-see for any visitor to this region.
Another interesting aspect of Nograd County's history is its role during WWI when it was home to some of Hungary's most important military bases - Szogliget military base was considered one of Europe's best-defended strongholds at the time but eventually fell after a three-month battle in 1915.
For those interested in culture and history, there are several sites of interest worth visiting. The Hatvan Castle dates back to the 1400s and offers great views of the area's rolling hills and forests. There's also Gomor Castle near Salgotarjan with its impressive Gothic architecture - a must-see for any visitor to this region.
Another interesting aspect of Nograd County's history is its role during WWI when it was home to some of Hungary's most important military bases - Szogliget military base was considered one of Europe's best-defended strongholds at the time but eventually fell after a three-month battle in 1915.
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Diósjenő, Mátranovák, Rétság, Tar, Salgótarjáni Járás, Szécsény, Bercel, Szurdokpüspöki, Karancskeszi, Karancslapujtő, Szécsényi Járás, Mátraterenye, Érsekvadkert, Rétsági Járás, Buják, Salgótarján, Rimóc, Romhány, Bátonyterenyei Járás, Pásztó, Somoskőújfalu, Balassagyarmat, Mátraverebély, Nagyoroszi, Pásztói Járás, Héhalom, Jobbágyi, Bátonyterenye, Balassagyarmati Járás, Palotás, Kazár