The tiny village of Paradsasvar is set in the Mátra Mountains and offers a taste of life in the Hungarian countryside. Discover the town’s proud history of glass art at the Art Glass Museum. Watch skilled artisans transform colourful fragments of glass into beautiful vases, ornaments and homewares, while workshops are a unique chance to try glassblowing for yourself. The Crystal Gallery showcases sparkling glassworks, some items made more than 300 years ago.
Károlyi Castle was built in the 1880s and served as a hunting lodge before being reimagined as a luxury hotel. Stroll around the beautiful formal gardens, treat yourself to a massage at the wellness centre and enjoy a meal at the bistro.
Trails wind through the Mátra Landscape Protection Area and take you deep into the oak and beech forests. Stick to the flat trails if you’re hiking with kids or challenge yourself on the steep trail to the summit of Mount Kekes. Enjoy the sweeping views and look for eagles soaring overhead.
Getting there
Paradsasvar is located in Heves County, a two-hour drive from Budapest and 45 minutes from Eger. Rental cars offer the freedom to explore the region and visit surrounding sights and attractions at your own pace.