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Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM
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For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.
Top 10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Hungary
- 10 Jul 2023 3:18 PM
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Waterfalls are not the first things that spring to mind when you think of Hungary but these natural attractions should make any trek through the welcome shade of the forest memorable. Some can even be found within easy reach of Budapest, others make for a great weekend break.
Narrow-Gauge Railway Reopens at Balaton
- 1 Jul 2021 12:35 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
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The 8km renewed narrow-gauge rail connection between Imremajor and the hot spa resort of Csisztapuszta near Lake Balaton reopens on July 1, the state railway company MÁV announced on Wednesday.
Xploring Hungary Video: Eger & Surroundings - Including Miskolctapolca Cave Bath
- 6 Aug 2020 7:38 AM
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Like a Baroque jewellery box, the towns of Eger and Miskolc, embraced by the scenic Bükk mountains, are home to a number of unique treasures, natural and man-made, both above and below ground - as the video at the end shows.
Solar-Powered Train Starts Running In Hungary
- 8 May 2018 12:48 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
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A solar-powered train has started operating on a narrow-gauge line in the north of Hungary. The train, which has capacity for 32 passengers, runs on the line between Márianosztra and Nagyirtás in the Börzsöny Mountains of northern Hungary.
Orbán’s Miniature Railway Runs Into Opposition In Etyek
- 3 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
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Protests from residents of the village of Etyek in Fejér county have caused the temporary suspension of plans to connect the community to the town of Bicske with a miniature railway line, a pet project of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, reports Magyar Nemzet. According to the plans, rail would be run on the land and near the homes of Etyek residents, and in some cases train stops would be ...
Hungary’s Longest Narrow-Gauge Forest Railway Opens In The Börzsöny Hills
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
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Hungary’s longest, 22-kilometre narrow-gauge forest railway has reopened in the hills north of the capital Budapest after almost a quarter-centurey of being closed down.
Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM
- getting around
For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.
Top 10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Hungary
- 10 Jul 2023 3:18 PM
- getting around
Waterfalls are not the first things that spring to mind when you think of Hungary but these natural attractions should make any trek through the welcome shade of the forest memorable. Some can even be found within easy reach of Budapest, others make for a great weekend break.
Narrow-Gauge Railway Reopens at Balaton
- 1 Jul 2021 12:35 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
The 8km renewed narrow-gauge rail connection between Imremajor and the hot spa resort of Csisztapuszta near Lake Balaton reopens on July 1, the state railway company MÁV announced on Wednesday.
Xploring Hungary Video: Eger & Surroundings - Including Miskolctapolca Cave Bath
- 6 Aug 2020 7:38 AM
- getting around
Like a Baroque jewellery box, the towns of Eger and Miskolc, embraced by the scenic Bükk mountains, are home to a number of unique treasures, natural and man-made, both above and below ground - as the video at the end shows.
Solar-Powered Train Starts Running In Hungary
- 8 May 2018 12:48 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
A solar-powered train has started operating on a narrow-gauge line in the north of Hungary. The train, which has capacity for 32 passengers, runs on the line between Márianosztra and Nagyirtás in the Börzsöny Mountains of northern Hungary.
Orbán’s Miniature Railway Runs Into Opposition In Etyek
- 3 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Protests from residents of the village of Etyek in Fejér county have caused the temporary suspension of plans to connect the community to the town of Bicske with a miniature railway line, a pet project of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, reports Magyar Nemzet. According to the plans, rail would be run on the land and near the homes of Etyek residents, and in some cases train stops would be ...
Hungary’s Longest Narrow-Gauge Forest Railway Opens In The Börzsöny Hills
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary’s longest, 22-kilometre narrow-gauge forest railway has reopened in the hills north of the capital Budapest after almost a quarter-centurey of being closed down.