Kiskunság National Park

Kiskunság National Park is one of 10 national parks in Hungary. It covers 505 km² (50,523 ha) — about 65% of the size of New York City, making it the #5 largest national park in Hungary (10.5% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1975, 51 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Hungary (the first dates from 1973). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Kiskunság National Park

The closest airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), about 77 km away — around 1 h 40 min by car; alternatively Pécs-Pogány International Airport (PEV, 112 km). Other national parks within reach include Balaton Uplands National Park (570 km²), Danube-Drava National Park (498 km²), Danube-Ipoly National Park (603 km²) and Körös-Maros National Park (513 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.