Tokaj
Tokaj, Hungary
A small town at the meeting of the Bodrog and Tisza rivers that gives its name to a famous sweet wine region, with cellars under the old streets. Book a cellar visit ahead and plan a night stay if you intend to taste.
Tokaj lies at the confluence of the Tisza and Bodrog rivers in northern Hungary and is the centre of the wine region where Tokaji Aszú is made. The wine-growing area is first mentioned under the name Tokaj in 1067, while the town itself is documented from 1353. The wine region has been a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape since 2002; Tokaj-Hegyalja comprises 28 villages and around 11,000 hectares of classified vineyards.
In the town you can see the Rákóczi-Dessewffy Castle, several churches and the remains of the old fortress; a walk to the confluence of the rivers is part of the visit. You can arrive via Main Road 38. If you want to taste wines, it is best to stay overnight locally and leave the car behind. A few hours are enough for the town, one to two days for the region.
- Nearest town
- Tokaj, Hungary
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 48.1178, 21.4094
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Hungary: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Sources
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Hegyalja KempingCampsite0 km from Tokaj
- KékcápákCampsite0 km from Tokaj
- Tutajos kempingCampsite1 km from TokajTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsNo dogs
- Tiszavirág Camping és VendégházCampsite1 km from Tokaj · 30 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Bortó Panzió és kempingCampsite10 km from Tokaj
- Camping TiszadadaCampsite17 km from Tokaj
All campsites in Hungary · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Tokaj?
Tokaj is in Tokaj, Hungary, at GPS 48.1178, 21.4094. It is about 80 km from Eger.
Can you camp near Tokaj?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Hegyalja Kemping, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Tokaj?
Places worth a stop nearby: Rákóczi Castle (26 km), Hortobágy Nine-Arch Bridge (62 km), Košice Old Town (68 km) and Zádiel Gorge (70 km).
When is the best time to visit Tokaj?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)