Hortobágy National Park

Hortobágy National Park is an 800 km2 national park in eastern Hungary, rich with folklore and cultural history. The park, a part of the Alföld (Great Plain), was designated as a national park in 1973 and elected among the World Heritage Sites in 1999. The Hortobágy is Hungary's largest protected area, and the largest semi-natural grassland in Europe. The park provides habitat for various species including 342 species of birds, such as the red-footed falcon, stone curlew, great bustard, and European roller. It is also a center for the breeding of Taurus cattle, one of several attempts to re-create the extinct aurochs. The park's landscape is defined by its flat, treeless expanse, with seemingly endless views of open steppe that stretch out to the horizon. The park is renowned for its incredible biodiversity, particularly its birdlife, making it a great place to visit with family and friends