Daytrip from Budapest part1

Hi everyone!

We are starting a series of blog entries about what can we do , where can we go for a daytrip from Budapest in wintertime.

Part 1.
Destination : Northern Hungary

Holloko
It is a small village not too far from Budapest. Best known for its living folklor, due the village reserved many of its old charm. The houses are the same as it was two centuries ago, people wear traditional costumes. Of course a bit touristy now, but anyway...you still can imagin' yourself to the 19th century village.
Also can try a lot of handmade stuff, like pottery or if you are not that talented you can buy one, or other traditional souvenirs can not be found in Budapest or for double price.
If the weather is fine you also can climb and see the castle (ruins) of Holloko, where the locals hold medieval games during summertimes.
How to get there? By bus from Stadionok stations, there are direct buses, takes around 1hour to get there
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Eger
Mother of all daytrips from Budapest, the second most visited town. Eger is a charming small town, capital of the eger wine region with historical downtown, baroque.
You can take a walk in the downtown, see the magnificent Basilica, go and take a walk in the fortress of Eger, which saw many great battle with the ottoman empire.
The turkish left a minaret in Eger, worth to see or go to the top as it is very rare in Hungary.
There are many restaurants, cafes in the downtown, but if you like to taste wines you have to walk further to the Valley of the Beautiful Women, which is full of wineries.
Eger wines are famous in Hungary, most of it are red wines, dry and semidry, the best known is called the Bulls Blood.
If you are tired of walking, take a relaxing bath in the turkish spa (beware according to old turkish heritage, one day is for the lads , other for gents only).
How to get there? Easily by train, there are direct trains, Intercity and fast trains as well, or by bus from stadionok stations.
More about Eger

Mezokovesd
Not far from Eger (20kms), Mezokovesd is the centre of Matyoland. Matyo is the name of the local people, due to their unique costumes. It can seen only in musem nowadays. The local Matyo musem offers a complete collection of different costumes and everyday stuff from 18-19th centuries.
There are also an interesting museum, the Musem of Agricultural Engines. It is in the so called 'Hadas' district of Mezokovesd. The museum is a collection of one man, and it displays agricultural engines of the 19-20th centuries, everything is working and can be tested. Really interesting and unique experience for travellers whom interested in engines.
But Mezokovesd is most known for its thermal spa, the Zsory thermal bath. It lies on the outskirts of the city, but easily accessable by bus or bike. The termal bath open all year round, Rozsa restaurant with local food is opposite the entry.
More about Mezokovesd
How to get there? By train from Budapest, any slow or fast train will stop in Mezokovesd. Intercities does not, you have to change at Fuzesabony. By car on M3 highway to Miskolc direction

More to come tomorrow...
Comment if you have any experience in northern hungary, good or bad