Major city · Hungary
Salgótarján
Spend a half day (3–4 h) to see Somoskő Castle, Salgó ruins and a short hill walk; no need to stay overnight.
Salgótarján, the county seat of Nógrád, offers two castle ruins and easy access to the Cserhát hills. With a compact centre, a few hours cover the main sights, making it a day‑trip from Budapest or nearby towns.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Airports
- Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD) · No airport at Salgótarján (CHECK)
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Hungary ↗Hungary is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Hungary ↗The currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion at cards and ATMs.
- Hungary ↗Motorways need an electronic vignette (e-matrica) bought before you drive on them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Salgótarján107 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Salgótarján, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF, Ft).Hungary-wide
- SIM or eSIMYettel, Telekom and One (Vodafone) sell prepaid SIMs; passport needed.Hungary-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Hungary-wide
- TippingRestaurant without service charge: 10–15%, said as you pay.Hungary-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Hungary-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded stations and follow standard travel precautions.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets often charge HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2); carry coins.Hungary-wide
- Emergency numbers107 police · 105 fire · 104 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays.Hungary-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (Rail hub for the region: bus or train into Budapest, then train to Salgótarján via Hatvan…
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (Rail hub for the region: bus or train into Budapest, then train to Salgótarján via Hatvan; check connections) · check No airport at Salgótarján (Nearest practical arrival is Budapest; the town is reached by train from Hatvan only)
Map of Salgótarján
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Salgótarján
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Hollókő · 21 km straight line
- Lučenec · 28 km straight line
- Ózd · 36 km straight line
- Balassagyarmat · 40 km straight line
- Eger · 46 km straight line
- Putnok · 50 km straight line
- Rétság · 55 km straight line
- Füzesabony · 58 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Salgótarján: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is walkable. Local bus #11A reaches Somoskő Castle; #11B reaches Salgó ruins (hourly). Taxis require advance call.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Somoskő Castle
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Bus #11A from downtown, about 15 min walk from stop
Castle on Slovak side, no passport control needed.
Salgó Castle ruins
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Bus #11B from downtown, 10 min walk from stop
Views from 625 m hill.
Ipolytarnóc Fossil Site
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Bus to Ipolytarnóc (via Balassagyarmat), about 1 h 15 min
Check bus schedule; limited service in winter.
Karancs‑Medves Landscape Protection Area
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Local bus or taxi north‑east, 10–15 km (6.2–9.3 mi)Local bus or taxi north‑east, 6.2–9.3 mi (10–15 km)
Marked trails, good for short hikes.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Green Gates Guest House
Family‑friendly, 2‑bedroom suites, garden pool
Salgó Hotel
Two‑star, double rooms, restaurant at castle foot
Medves Hotel
Near Salgó castle, basic rooms
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥1,200–1,800 (≈ US$9–13) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥1,800–2,500 (≈ US$13–17) excl. bed
- High
- ¥2,500 (≈ US$17)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 200–400 Ft |
| Local meal (goulash, etc.) | 800–1 200 Ft |
| Bus ticket to castlecheck | 200 Ft |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus #11A/11B run only once per hour; plan transfers.
- Winter services may be reduced; check schedules.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 107
- Fire
- 105
- Ambulance
- 104
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Ide kérlekTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police107
- Fire105
- Ambulance104
Embassy
US consulate in Budapest; other embassies in Budapest.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Budapest → Salgótarján: about 5 200 Ft, 1 h 15 min (check)
- Bus #11A to Somoskő Castle: 200 Ft, hourly
Say or show
- Elnézést — Excuse me / Sorry (elnézést)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (köszönöm)
- Mennyibe kerül? — How much is it? (mennyibe kerül?)
- Hol van a buszmegálló? — Where is the bus stop? (hol van a buszmegálló?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Salgótarján. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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