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is a village in Hajdú – Bihar county in Hungary, 35 km west of Debrecen. But the name is worldwide known mainly as the whole Hungary's largest protected area (which is the largest natural grassland in Europe) is named by this small village’s name as well. Hortobágy is similar to a steppe, a grassy plain with cattle, sheep, oxen, and horses, tended by herdsmen. It provides habitat for various different species. The over 800 km² region is part of the World Heritage.

The village Hortobágy is situated 35 km from Debrecen on road no.33. If you want to get to Hortobágy by train you reach your destination after an about 40 minute journey departing from Debrecen on the railway line Füzesabony-Debrecen.

Pusztai állatpark ZOO

Address: 4071 Hortobágy, Tornyidomb
Phone: +36 (52) 701-037

Hortobágyi Herdsmen´s museum (Pásztormúzeum)

Address: 4071 Hortobágy., Petőfi tér 1.
P/F: +36 (52) 589-321
Opening hours during the season: March 15 – November 15: 9:00 – 18:00
Opening hours out of the season: 16 November – 14 March :10:00 – 14:00

The Nine – holed Bridge

Address: 4071 Hortobágy, the main road number 33 crossing over the River Hortobágy.

Hortobágy Gallery

Address: 4071 Hortobágy, Petőfi tér 2.
Phone: +36 (52) 589-343
Opening hours during the season: 1 May – 31 October :09:00 – 17:00

Other sights:

Bird Center
Körszín (Round Shed)
Máta – stud Farm - Hortobágy – Máta

Events

The Hortobágy National Park is the first nature reserve in Hungary with more than 230 protected bird species. Several hundred thousand tourists are attracted by the sights of intact nature every year. Goulash competition, Shepherds' meeting in the Animal park, Mátán Shepherds' Festival and Hortobágy Equestrian Days are connected with Whitsun.

The village day is held on 2 June. Shaman Day is organized on 23 June, the Bridge Fair is held between 18th and 20th August and the County Hunters' Day - on 25 August.

Hortobágyi csárda

Address: 4071 Hortobágy, Petőfi tér 1.
Phone: +36 (52) 589-339, +36 (52) 589-144
Apart from its Hungarian specialities, its fame is due to its dishes made from the raw materials certified organic coming from the National Park (Hungarian grey and bull calf, racka sheep, guinea fowl).