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National Parks in Hungary
Hungary has 10 national parks covering about 4,802 km² in total. The largest is Hortobágy National Park (801 km²); the oldest, Hortobágy National Park, dates from 1973.
Hortobágy National Park801 km² · since 1973
Danube-Ipoly National Park603 km² · since 1997
Balaton Uplands National Park570 km² · since 1996
Körös-Maros National Park513 km² · since 1997
Kiskunság National Park505 km² · since 1975
Danube-Drava National Park498 km² · since 1996
Őrség National Park440 km² · since 2002
Bükk National Park432 km² · since 1976
Fertő-Hanság National Park237 km² · since 1991
Aggtelek National Park202 km² · since 1985
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National parks in Hungary at a glance
Hungary has 10 national parks covering about 4,802 km² — roughly 5.2% of the country's 93,028 km². The 3 largest parks together account for 41% of that area.
Largest national parks
- Hortobágy National Park — 801 km², since 1973
- Danube-Ipoly National Park — 603 km², since 1997
- Balaton Uplands National Park — 570 km², since 1996
- Körös-Maros National Park — 513 km², since 1997
- Kiskunság National Park — 505 km², since 1975
Oldest national parks
- Hortobágy National Park — established 1973
- Kiskunság National Park — established 1975
- Bükk National Park — established 1976
- Aggtelek National Park — established 1985
- Fertő-Hanság National Park — established 1991
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Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are there in Hungary?
Hungary has 10 national parks covering about 4,802 km² in total. The largest is Hortobágy National Park (801 km²); the oldest, Hortobágy National Park, dates from 1973.
What are the largest national parks in Hungary?
Hortobágy National Park (801 km²), Danube-Ipoly National Park (603 km²), Balaton Uplands National Park (570 km²), Körös-Maros National Park (513 km²) and Kiskunság National Park (505 km²).
How much of Hungary is national park?
About 5.2% of the country — 4,802 km² of national parks out of 93,028 km² in total.
What is the oldest national park in Hungary?
Hortobágy National Park, established in 1973, followed by Kiskunság National Park (1975), Bükk National Park (1976) and Aggtelek National Park (1985).