Putnok

Putnok is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County in Northern Hungary. It lies 40 km (25 mi) away from Miskolc, between the Bükk Mountains and the river Sajó.

Understand

The area has been inhabited since Neolithic times. Putnok developed a lot in the 19th century, but it lost its town status in 1881. It lost its importance, in many senses its role was taken over by Ózd, still it got its town status back in 1989.

Aggtelek together with Jósvafő are famous for their huge and beautiful karst cave system. Aggtelek's karst caves (together with caves in nearby Slovak Karst National Park) have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Baradla Cave is nearly 24 km (15 mi) long, of which 5.6 km (3.5 mi) kilometers go under Slovakia. The average height of the cave is 8 m (26 ft) and the average width 10 m (33 ft). The cavern called the Giants' Hall is 125 m (410 ft) long, 55 m (180 ft) wide and 30 m (98 ft) high, making the cavern one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world – even though it is one of the least known and least visited.

• 1 Tourinform Aggtelek, Baradla oldal 3, Aggtelek, ☏ +36 48 503-000, informacio@anpi.hu. Sep–Apr: 08:00–16:30, May–Aug: 08:00–17:00. Tourist information. (updated Jun 2021)

Get in

By train

Trains are available from Miskolc via Kazincbarcika in every two hours. From Budapest you have to transfer in Miskolc. The whole journey from Budapest takes 3 hours and costs 4250 Ft. Other direct connections are:

• Toward west: Ózd in every two hours.

1 Putnok Train Station, Állomás út 1, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. Ticket office: M–Sa 05:20–15:50, Su 06:20–16:50. (updated Jun 2021)

By bus

Frequent buses are available from Miskolc to Putnok. The journey takes about one hour and costs 745 Ft. Direct buses from Budapest-Stadion to Aggtelek and Jósvafő are available once a day. The journey takes 4½ hours and costs 4305 Ft.

Get around

There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.

See

Serényi Mansion

Bell Tower in Aggtelek

In Putnok:

• 1 Gömör Museum (Gömöri Múzeum), Serényi László tér 10, ☏ +36 48 800-640, gomorimuz@gmail.com. M–F 08:00–16:00. Local history collection. Presentation of traditional crafts, ethnographic monuments. Adult: 400 Ft; senior, student: 200 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 2 László Holló Gallery (Holló László Galéria), Rákóczi út 14, ☏ +36 48 430-909, hollogaleria@gomortel.hu. M–F 09:00–16:00, Sa 10:00–14:00. The museum presents the works of the painter László Holló. Adult: 400 Ft; senior, student: 200 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 3 Serényi Mansion (Serényi-kastély), Serényi László tér 2. Built in 1834 in Classicist style. (updated Jun 2021)
• 4 Trinity Roman Catholic Church (Szentháromság római katolikus templom), Serényi László tér. Build in 1835 in Classicist style. (updated Jun 2021)

In Aggtelek:

• 5 Baradla Cave (Aggtelek entrance) (Baradla-barlang (aggteleki bejárat)), Baradla oldal 1, Aggtelek, ☏ +36 48 503-003, informacio@anpi.hu. 10:00–17:00. The length of the trip is 1,000 m (3,300 ft), and takes about 60 minutes. Adult: 2900 Ft; senior, student: 2200 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 6 Baradla Cave (Vörös Lake entrance) (Baradla-barlang (Vörös-tói bejárat)), Vörös-tó, Aggtelek, ☏ +36 48 350-037, informacio@anpi.hu. 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00. It's the longest lit section of the Baradla Cave. The tour departs at Vörös Lake entrance and terminates at the Jósvafő entrance. It takes approximately 100 minutes to traverse. Adult: 3200 Ft; senior, student: 2400 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 7 Reformed Bell Tower (Református harangtorony), Deák Ferenc utca 2, Aggtelek. Built in 1804 in Baroque style. (updated Jun 2021)
• 8 Reformed Church (Református templom), Gömöri út 31, Aggtelek. It is of medieval origin. Completely rebuilt between 1861–1864. (updated Jun 2021)
• 9 Aggtelek Lake (Aggteleki-tó), Aggtelek. Still water formed in a clogged sinkhole. (updated Jun 2021)
• 10 Baradla Nature Trail (Baradla-tanösvény), Aggtelek. 7.5 km (4.7 mi) long nature trail connecting Aggtelek and Jósvafő cave entrances. It has 21 stations showing the diversity of karst areas. (updated Jun 2021)

In Gömörszőlős:

• 11 Ethnographic Collection and Small Gallery (Néprajzi gyűjtemény és kisgaléria), Kassai út 55, Gömörszőlős, ☏ +36 48 435-017, gomorsz@freemail.hu. Only by appointment. The museum presents the tools of hemp processing, everyday tools, earthenware, other kitchen and pantry equipment, woodworking tools, typical furniture. Traditional means of transport and farming, everyday tools of peasant families. 300 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 12 Reformed Church (Református templom), Kassai út 56, Gömörszőlős. Built in 1824. (updated Jun 2021)

Cave entrance in Jósvafő

Heritage House in Jósvafő

In Jósvafő:

• 13 Baradla Cave (Jósvafő entrance) (Baradla-barlang (jósvafői bejárat)), Tengerszem oldal 3, Jósvafő, ☏ +36 48 506-009, informacio@anpi.hu. 11:00 15:00. The length of the round trip from the entrance of the Baradla Cave and returning to the same place is 1,400 m (4,600 ft), and takes about 60 minutes. Adult: 2700 Ft; senior, student: 2000 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 14 Heritage House (Tájház), Dózsa György utca 3, Jósvafő, ☏ +36 48 506-214, postmaster@tajhaz-josvafo.t-online.hu. Apr–Sep: 10:00–16:00. Typical peasant port built at the end of the 19th century. The museum shows the life of the village in previous centuries. (updated Jun 2021)
• 15 Hubert Kessler Memorial House (Kessler Hubert Emlékház), Tengerszem oldal 1, Jósvafő, ☏ +36 48 506-009. 08:00–16:00. Memorial house for the famous caveman, Hubert Kessler. (updated Jun 2021)
• 16 Baradla Gallery (Baradla Galéria), Szabadság utca 3, Jósvafő, ☏ +36 30 415-5069. Only by appointment. Private collection in a renovated traditional folk house. It presents works of art inspired by the Aggtelek Karst. (updated Jun 2021)
• 17 Reformed Church (Református templom), Dózsa György utca 4, Jósvafő. Built in the 18th century in Baroque style. (updated Jun 2021)
• 18 Tarn (Tengerszem), Jósvafő. Free to visit. (updated Jun 2021)
• 19 Hucul Herd (Hucul-ménes), Jósvafő. (updated Jun 2021)
• 20 Tohonya-Kuriszlán Nature Trail (Tohonya-Kuriszlán-tanösvény), Jósvafő. 4–6 km (2.5–3.7 mi) long nature trail showing the landscape values, the karst surface and the most characteristic habitats. (updated Jun 2021)

In Kelemér:

• 21 Mihály Tompa Memorial House (Tompa Mihály Emlékház), Tompa Mihály út 61, Kelemér, ☏ +36 30 427-7567, kelemer61@gmail.hu. Only by appointment. The museum shows the personal memories of Mihály Tompa, as well as his literary and ecclesiastical relations. (updated Jun 2021)
• 22 Mohos House (Mohos-ház), Tompa Mihály út 129, Kelemér, ☏ +36 30 6311-722, informacio@anpi.hu. Only by appointment. The exhibition presents the Mohos Lakes, the history of Mohosvár and the landscape and cultural history of the village. (updated Jun 2021)
• 23 Reformed Church (Református templom), Tompa Mihály út 63, Kelemér. Built in the 14th century in Gothic style. (updated Jun 2021)
• 24 Mohos Lakes (Mohos-tavak). Nature reserve. Free to visit. (updated Jun 2021)

In Ragály:

• 25 Bálint Balassi Memorial Exhibition (Balassi Bálint emlékkiállítás), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 10, Ragály, ☏ +36 48 354-001. M–F 08:00–16:00. Adult: 300 Ft, student: 150 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 26 Balassa Mansion (Balassa-kastély), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 16, Ragály. Built in 1743 in Baroque style. Extended and rebuilt in Eclectic style at the end of the 19th century. (updated Jun 2021)
• 27 Reformed Church (Református templom), Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Ragály. Build in the 13th century, rebuilt in the 18th century in Baroque style. (updated Jun 2021)

In Sajóvelezd:

• 28 Heritage House (Tájház), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 16, Sajóvelezd, ☏ +36 48 433-093. Only by appointment. (updated Jun 2021)

Do

“Minerva's helmet” in Baradla Cave

Mohos House in Kelemér

• 1 Training Center of the Institute of Ecology (Ökológiai Intézet oktatóközpontja), Kassai út 37-39, Gömörszőlős, ☏ +36 20 407-6875, okologiai.intezet@gmail.com. Programs related to sustainable development and organic culture. (updated Jun 2021)
• 2 Gömör Ring, Serényi Béla utca 5, ☏ +36 20 394-8117, glasstone1@gmail.com. Tu–Th Su 14:00–20:00, F Sa 14:00–21:00. Go-kart track. 2500 Ft for 10 minutes. (updated Jun 2021)
• 3 Putnok Fishing Lake (Putnoki halastó), ☏ +36 30 700-3061. Apr–Sep: 06:00–20:00, Oct–Mar: 07:00–18:00. (updated Jun 2021)
• 4 Gömör Horse Yard, Kassai út 42, Gömörszőlős, ☏ +36 20 240-0301, trieber.anna@gmail.com. Riding training: 4000 Ft for 30 minutes. (updated Jun 2021)
• 5 Hét Lake (Héti-tó), Hét, ☏ +36 48 437-401, onkormanyzat@het.hu. Tu–Su 06:00–18:00. Fishing possibilities. (updated Jun 2021)
• 6 Mansion Equestrian Base (Kúria Lovasbázis), Táncsics utca 1, Jósvafő, ☏ +36 48 350-052, huculmenes@anpi.hu. M–Th 08:00–16:00, F 08:00–13:00. Horse-drawn carriage ride: 4000 Ft for 30 minutes. (updated Jun 2021)

Buy

• 1 Coop, Kossuth út 19, ☏ +36 48 430-122. M–F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–15:00. Supermarket. (updated Jun 2021)
• 2 Barlang ABC, Kossuth Lajos út 57/b, Aggtelek. M–F 07:00–17:00, Sa 07:00–12:00, Su 08:00–11:30. (updated Jun 2021)
• 3 Kecső ABC, Petőfi Sándor utca 46, Jósvafő. M–F 07:00–17:00, Sa 07:00–14:00, Su 07:00–11:00. (updated Jun 2021)

Eat

This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
Budget	Under 1600 Ft
Mid-range	1600 Ft–2200 Ft
Splurge	Over 2200 Ft

Budget

• 1 Pizza Bar, Kossuth út 22, ☏ +36 48 430-562, pizzabar@pizzabar.hu. Tu–Sa 16:00–22:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1200 Ft, hamburger: 550 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 2 Fehérház Büfé, Baradla oldal 1, Aggtelek, ☏ +36 30 454-8265, istvha@freemail.hu. Mar–Nov: 08:00–18:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 650 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)

Mid-range

• 3 Pizza-Kert, Petőfi Sándor utca 13, Bánréve, ☏ +36 30 854-8478, strekafszinti@gmail.com. Tu–Th 12:00–21:00, F 12:00–22:00, Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1590 Ft, hamburger: 850 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 4 Pizza Kert Falatozó, Baradla oldal 1, Aggtelek, ☏ +36 30 833-6412, j.batojozsef@gmail.com. Mar–Oct: M–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 12:00–19:00. Fast food bar. (updated Jun 2021)
• 5 PizzaLand, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 7, Ragály, ☏ +36 20 621-1389. M–Sa 12:30–21:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1500 Ft, hamburger: 700 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)

Splurge

Baradla Restaurant in Aggtelek

Baradla Cave

• 6 Havanna Restaurant and Guesthouse, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 38, ☏ +36 48 429-368, havannaputnok@gmail.com. 10:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 7 rooms. 2200 Ft, pizza: 1460 Ft, hamburger: 850 Ft, single room: 4500 Ft, double room: 9000 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 7 Baradla Restaurant, Baradla oldal 1, Aggtelek, ☏ +36 48 503-005, szallasaggtelek@gmail.com. 08:00–17:00. Traditional restaurant. 2450 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 8 Fogadó az Öreg Malomhoz, Dózsa György utca 6, Jósvafő, ☏ +36 30 279-8697, oregmalomhoz@gmail.com. W–Su 12:00–19:00. Traditional restaurant. 2550 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)

Drink

• 1 Gesztenyés Pub (Gesztenyés söröző), Állomás út 2. M–F 07:00–20:00, Sa Su 08:00–20:00. (updated Jun 2021)
• 2 Fincsi Ice Cream Shop, Petőfi Sándor utca 46, Jósvafő. May–Sep: 11:00–18:30. (updated Jun 2021)
• 3 Gerendás Pub, Dózsa György utca 4, Felsőnyárád. 07:00–20:00. (updated Jun 2021)
• 4 Hangulat Pub (Hangulat söröző), Kossuth Lajos utca 72, Ragály, ☏ +36 48 886-461. 6:00–20:30. (updated Jun 2021)
• 5 Jósva Pub (Jósva söröző), Petőfi Sándor utca 43, Jósvafő. 06:30–20:30. (updated Jun 2021)
• 6 Liget Pub (Liget söröző), Petőfi Sándor út 2, Zubogy, ☏ +36 30 708-4535, vizigabriella86@gmail.hu. M–Th 07:00–21:00, F 07:00–23:00, Sa 09:00–23:00, Su 09:00–21:00. (updated Jun 2021)

Sleep

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budget	Under 6000 Ft
Mid-range	6000 Ft–11,000 Ft
Splurge	Over 11,000 Ft

Budget

• 1 Barlang Guesthouse, Kossuth Lajos út 57/b, Aggtelek, ☏ +36 48 343-026. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 5 rooms. Single room: 3000 Ft, double room: 6000 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 2 Garan Guesthouse, Petőfi Sándor utca 41, Jósvafő, ☏ +36 30 389-8045, garan@citromail.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 4 rooms. Single room: 3000 Ft, double room: 6000 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 3 Katica Guesthouse, Vass Imre utca 21, Aggtelek, ☏ +36 30 753-4186, aggtelekivendeghaz.hu@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:30. 9 rooms, 2 apartments. Double room: 6000 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 4 Szakal Guesthouse, Deák Ferenc út 13, Aggtelek, ☏ +36 70 325-3818, sz_laszlo@windowslive.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:30. 3 rooms. Single room: 3000 Ft, double room: 6000 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)

Mid-range

Tengerszem Hotel in Jósvafő

Trinity Roman Catholic Church

• 5 Baradla Camping and Hostel (Baradla Kemping és Turistaszálló), Baradla oldal 1, Aggtelek, ☏ +36 48 503-005, szallasaggtelek@gmail.com. Hostel for 31 people, 5 apartments for 6 people (wooden house), 17 wooden houses for 4 people, 5 log houses for 7 people, 1 log house for 6 people (also for disabled), camping for 120 people at the entrance of the Baradla Cave in Aggtelek. Hostel: 3500 Ft per person, wooden house for two persons: 6600 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 6 Boróka Guesthouse, Ady Endre út 24, Aggtelek, ☏ +36 48 343-025, boroka-vendeghaz@freemail.hu. 8 rooms, 1 apartment. Single room: 3500 Ft, double room: 6800 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 7 Korkóstoló Guesthouses, Deák Ferenc út 11, Aggtelek, ☏ +36 30 527-2878, korkostolovendeghazak@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 4 apartments. Apartment for two persons: 10,000 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 8 Panoráma Holiday House (Panoráma Üdülő), Gömöri út 40, Aggtelek, ☏ +36 20 334-4134, aggtelekpanorama@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 14 rooms. Double room: 6200 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)

Splurge

• 9 Kövirózsa Apartment House, Deák Ferenc út 20, Aggtelek, ☏ +36 48 503-000, informacio@anpi.hu. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. 4 apartments. Single room: 6000 Ft, double room: 12,000 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 10 Lovas Guesthouse, Szabadság út 98, Alsószuha, ☏ +36 70 605-6268, info@alovaspanzio.hu. Check-in: 10:30, check-out: 10:00. 14 rooms. Single room: 7000 Ft, double room: 14,000 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 11 Tengerszem Hotel, Tengerszem oldal 1, Jósvafő, ☏ +36 30 282-8779, tengerszemhotel@gmail.com. Restaurant: M–Th 12:00–19:00, F–Su 11:00–20:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 18 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 12,400 Ft, double room: 20,000 Ft, average meal: 2990 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)

Connect

Putnok's postal code is H-3630, and its telephone area code is 48.

• 2 Putnok Post Office, Mátyás király tér 13, ☏ +36 48 430-000, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M W–F 08:00–16:00, Tu 08:00-18:00. (updated Jun 2021)

Go next

• Bélapátfalva – town 41 km (25 mi) south
• Edelény – town 30 km (19 mi) east
• Kazincbarcika – town 16 km (9.9 mi) east
• Miskolc – city 39 km (24 mi) southeast
• Ózd – town 19 km (12 mi) southwest