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Schalgotarjan: Hotels and accommodations

Accommodation in Schalgotarjan

2 adults · no children · 1 room
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Salgótarján is the administrative seat of Nógrád County in northern Hungary and is located seven kilometers south of the Slovak border.

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If you are looking for a hotel, you can consider Salgótarján as a travel destination.

Geographical setting

Somlyó and Kercsek-tető are located in the immediate vicinity of Salgótarján. Kis-Salgó and Karancs are also situated in the area surrounding the city.

History

The historical identity of Salgótarján is closely linked to lignite mining and industrial development since the mid-19th century.

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The industrial history includes the Salgótarján Lignite Company, founded in 1860, as well as the Rimamurány-Salgótarján Ironworks, which emerged from a merger of companies in 1881.

For more information about the area, you can continue from here to Cered.

To the higher-level travel overview: Salgótarjáni.

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