Medveotthon, Veresegyház

Name: Medveotthon
Address: Patak u. 39, Veresegyház, 2112, Hungary

#1 among attractions in Veresegyház

Animal shelter, Zoo, Aquarium

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The only bear sanctuary in Central Europe opened in Veresegyháza on 24 November 1998. Dozens of bears live in the 3.5-hectare enclosure. There are also wolves and lions in the park. The number and species composition of the animals is constantly changing, as the home is regularly enriched in a variety of ways, including gifts from individuals and institutions. The park, especially the ponds, is regularly visited by a variety of wild birds.

The home is owned and maintained by the municipality of Veresegyháza.

Coordinates: 47°37'53"N, 19°15'18"E

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Patak u. 39Veresegyház 2112 Hungary

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Day trips

Medveotthon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Palace, Vácrátót Botanical Garden, Hungaroring, Pólus Palace Golf Club.

5 miSE
Baroque palace with period furnishings
Royal Palace, Gödöllő
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5.3 miN
State park, Nature and wildlife, Garden
Vácrátót Botanical Garden
136 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hungary, the Vácrátót Botanical Garden stands as a verdant oasis of tranquility and education. This botanical paradise, established in 1870, spans across 27 hectares, providing a sanctuary for over 13,000 plant species, both native and exotic.
3.5 miS
Racetrack, Sport venue, Sport
Hungaroring, Mogyoród
90 min walk • The Hungaroring, nestled in the picturesque town of Mogyoród, Hungary, is a pinnacle of motorsport racing in Eastern Europe. Renowned for its challenging twists and turns, this car racing track has been a permanent fixture in the Formula One calendar since 1986...
6.7 miNW
Golf
Pólus Palace Golf Club, Göd
170 min walk • Pólus Palace Golf Club was a golf course in Hungary. It was built by Péter Pólus, a Hungarian entrepreneur. It is privately owned. The course is situated on a 178 acres, protected nature reserve, with a driving range with 16 sheltered stands and both pitching and putting greens, Polus Palace calls itself a "golf hotel".
2.8 miS
Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
Aquaréna, Mogyoród
73 min walk • The Aquarena water park is located on 11.5 hectares in a beautiful setting, next to the Hungaroring. The whole park is visible from the M3 motorway, so guests arriving here can get to know the slides and attractions of the park from afar.
4.9 miSE
Park
Queen Elisabeth Park, Gödöllő
126 min walk • The Queen Elisabeth Park is a public park in town of Gödöllő, central Hungary.
5.4 miS
Temple
Hungarian Shaolin Temple
137 min walk • The Hungarian Shaolin Temple is located in a suburb of Budapest. It was founded in 1994, and is the largest such temple in Europe. The temple was founded by Sifu Robert Lyons. Demmel Laszlo join the temple in the mid-1990s.
3 miSW
Town
Fót
78 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is the Fót Arboretum, a vast botanical garden boasting a diverse range of plant species. Visitors can stroll through the well-maintained pathways, marvel at the vibrant colors of the flowers, and relax in the peaceful ambiance.
5.6 miSE
Universities and schools
Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Gödöllő
143 min walk • The Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences is a university of technology in Hungary. Its headquarters and main campus are located about 30 kilometres from the capital, Budapest, in the Central Hungarian town of Gödöllő.
3.7 miN
Locality
Őrbottyán
94 min walk • Őrbottyán is a town in Pest county, Hungary.
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Town
Kerepes
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