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Danube-Ipoly National Park
Danube-Ipoly National Park is a national park in Hungary, established in 1997, covering 603 km² (233 sq mi). It is the #2 largest of Hungary's 10 national parks.
- Area
- 603 km²
- Established
- 1997
- IUCN
- V: Protected Landscape/Seascape
- Nearest airport
- BUD · 44 km
Nearest airports to Danube-Ipoly National Park
- 1Budapest Liszt Ferenc International AirportBUD44 kmstraight lineBudapest, Hungary
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- 2 SLD98 kmstraight line
- 3 BTS137 kmstraight line
Sliač, SlovakiaMore about Danube-Ipoly National Park
Danube-Ipoly National Park is one of 10 national parks in Hungary. It covers 603 km² (60,314 ha) — about 77% of the size of New York City, making it the #2 largest national park in Hungary (12.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1997, 29 years ago — the first national parks in Hungary date back to 1973. It is listed in IUCN category V: Protected Landscape/Seascape — a protected landscape shaped by people and nature together.
Visiting Danube-Ipoly National Park
The closest airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), about 44 km away — around 57 minutes by car; alternatively Sliač Airport (SLD, 98 km). Other national parks within reach include Kiskunság National Park (505 km²), Balaton Uplands National Park (570 km²), Bükk National Park (432 km²) and Aggtelek National Park (202 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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