Hortobágy National Park
Hortobágyi Nemzeti Park
Hortobágy National Park, located near Debrecen in Hungary, is the country's largest protected area and the first national park established in Hungary. Spanning over 800 square kilometers, it is renowned for its expansive grasslands, known as the Puszta, which are part of the Great Hungarian Plain. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrated for its unique and diverse ecosystems, including wetlands, meadows, and steppe habitats that provide sanctuary to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Visitors to Hortobágy can experience traditional Hungarian pastoral life, see iconic animals such as the Hungarian Grey Cattle, Racka sheep, and Przewalski's horses, and enjoy birdwatching, as the park is a crucial stopover for migratory birds.
