Hortobágy Great Fishponds and Narrow Gauge Railway

	Information:	Hortobágy National Park Visitor Centre H-4071 Hortobágy, Petőfi tér 9.
	Phone number:	+3652/589-000 +3652/369-140
	E-mail:	info@hnp.hu hortobagy@tourinform.hu

Lots of birds, protected plants and grazing or wallowing buffaloes are waiting for those visitors who travel by the narrow gauge railway to the Hortobágy Great Fishponds. The train runs on a 5-km-long railway between the fishponds on the inner dyke making it possible to easily reach the distant parts of the fishponds. There are excellent opportunities for walking and biking in the nearly 2000 hectare fishpond system. Bird-watching towers, information boards and a boardwalk are among the available facilities. The fishpond area is internationally protected and it is one of the most well-known and famous wetland bird habitats. The outstanding aquatic birdlife provides attractions for all seasons for both beginners and advanced birders. The most spectacular event of the year is the autumn migration of cranes: in October, up to 40 thousand cranes roost simultaneously in the drained fishponds. The area can be visited on foot or by bike with a valid entrance card or by the narrow gauge train with a train ticket. Children can spend fun moments on our playground.

Railway departure:

From 15 March, April, May, September, October, November 2-12.:
Tuesday-Friday: for groups only with previous registration
(The minimum fee of the special train is 50.000 HUF/group.)
At weekends: 
Departure: 10.00, 12.00, 14.00
Return: 11.15, 13.15, 15.15

June:
Tuesday-Friday: for groups only with previous registration
(The minimum fee of the special train is 50.000 HUF/group.)
At weekends: 
Departure: 10.00, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00
Return:       11.15, 13.15, 15.15, 17.00

July, August:
Tuesday-Sunday: 
Departure: 10.00, 12.00, 14.00, 16.00
Return:       11.15, 13.15, 15.15, 17.00
Pre-booking is necessary for groups (over 20 Persons)
(The minimum fee of the special train is 50.000 HUF/group.)

The trip takes 30 minutes one way.

Fees:

Return ticket

Adult: 2800 HUF/person

Children (below 18 years), senior: 2100 HUF/person

Family (2 adults with 2 children): 7300 HUF/family

Ticket office and souvenir shop is in the Halászbárka Information Centre
Opening hours:

Brochures about the natural and cultural heritage of Hortobágy and souvenirs are available in the shop to remind visitors of the fun time they had spent at the park.

Location:

Turn to Hortobágy-Halastó on the mainroad 33 close to the 67th milestone and drive until the Halászbárka Information Centre

Pre-booking is necessary for groups.
Pre-booking: in the Hortobágy National Park Visitor Centre by phone or by e-mail