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No. 3979 · Hungary · Eastern Europe and the Balkans

Karcag

47.31°N 20.92°E

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Overview

Karcag is a traditional Hungarian market town serving as the administrative center of its district in the Lake Tisza region. The town is notable for its thermal swimming pool complex and serves as a gateway to Berekfürdő, a spa settlement with camping facilities on the shore of fishing lakes.

Budget Travel · Nature

Before you go

Accommodation

Budget travelers can camp at the thermal swimming pool complex or the larger 1,000-place camping in nearby Berekfürdő. A small pension in Berekfürdő offers 32 beds.

Activities

The Soviet Military Airbase museum at Berekfürdő offers unique Cold War history. Thermal swimming is the main draw in Karcag itself.

Transport

Karcag sits 60 km from major cities Debrecen and Szolnok, requiring private vehicle or multi-leg public transport to reach. No airport or major rail station on-site.

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