"Hortobagy" Hortobagy by aramat

Hortobagy Travel Guide: 17 reviews and 46 photos

The Hungarian Puszta

The word puszta means a vast plain, and the Hortobagy National Park is one of the best examples of puszta in Hungary.

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The Hortobagy is probably even more renowned for its herdsmen than for its natural beauty. They are more than simply the... more travel advice

A traditional restaurant in an old inn building. It has a nice "puszta" atmosphere and the food is good. Of course, it's... more travel advice

The Racka is a unique and very cute-looking ancient Hungarian breed. Both the ewes and the rams have long... more travel advice

The Hortobagy is still grazed by herds of the huge, long-horned Hungarian grey cattle, descendants of the hardy cattle... more travel advice

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roamer61 Aug 19, 2005 at 3:25 PM

This is a must do when I go to Hungary. Will go birdwatching also while there.
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Ben-UK Jun 15, 2005 at 1:47 AM

Great photos of the domestic animals -- I haven't seen sheep or cattle like that before! -- very nice page, thanks.
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joefred28 Jan 27, 2004 at 6:34 PM

Beautiful pictures and lots of interesting information. Great page!
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Pavlik_NL Dec 11, 2003 at 11:23 AM

Oh, this is great. I had the pleasure of having a typical Hungarian wedding in the Csarda! It was fantastic. Thanks (kuszunum!) again for bringing back memories and happy birthday to you. Greets, Paul
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into-thin-air Nov 22, 2003 at 2:29 PM

Another Fantastic page Tamara !! Beautiful pics, Great tips and Very Interesting !! I Like the sound of Hortobagy csarda -- it Really does look like a great place to stay !!
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wojsyl Nov 19, 2003 at 11:26 AM

Beautiful pictures. Thanks. I mostly remember mosquitos from Hortobagy ;-)