Valley of the Beautiful Women
Eger, Hungary
A horseshoe of wine cellars cut into the tuff on the edge of Eger, where you can taste Bull’s Blood and Egri Csillag straight from the barrel. Walk or take a taxi back.
The Szépasszonyvölgy (Valley of the Beautiful Women) is a district of wine cellars on the southwestern edge of Eger in Hungary. In a U-shaped valley, the cellars are dug into volcanic tuff. The number of cellars is given differently: Visit Eger lists more than 150 (in 1781 there were 32), Fodor's speaks of hundreds of small family cellars, and a travel blog of about 50 to 60.
You can taste Egri Bikavér (Bull's Blood of Eger), the white Egri Csillag, Leányka, Olaszrizling, Muskotály and pálinka. Winemakers often pour straight from the barrel, sometimes with a short cellar tour; some cellars are barely more than a hole in the wall. Politely ask the price before you drink.
The walk from the centre takes about 10 to 15 minutes according to Visit Eger, about 30 minutes according to Fodor's and about 20 minutes from Dobó Square according to another source; a short taxi ride is also possible. Allow at least two to three hours. Many cellars are open in warm weather and only a few in winter; check times beforehand. Do not drive after tasting.
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- Eger, Hungary
- Category
- Food & drink
- GPS
- 47.8940, 20.3650
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Hungary: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Tulipán CampingCampsite0 km from Valley of the Beautiful WomenTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Nomád CampingCampsite9 km from Valley of the Beautiful Women
- Karaván KempingCampsite12 km from Valley of the Beautiful Women
- Debrő vendégházCampsite13 km from Valley of the Beautiful Women
- VÁR-CAMPING SirokCampsite14 km from Valley of the Beautiful WomenTentsCaravansWaste disposal
- CampingCampsite18 km from Valley of the Beautiful Women
All campsites in Hungary · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Valley of the Beautiful Women?
Valley of the Beautiful Women is in Eger, Hungary, at GPS 47.8940, 20.3650. It is about 23 km from Szilvásvárad.
Can you camp near Valley of the Beautiful Women?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tulipán Camping, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Valley of the Beautiful Women?
Valley of the Beautiful Women is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Eger and Tokaj: Hungary’s northern wine hills.
What is there to see near Valley of the Beautiful Women?
Places worth a stop nearby: Eger Castle (2 km), Szalajka Valley (20 km), Hollókő Old Village (59 km) and Baradla Cave (65 km).
When is the best time to visit Valley of the Beautiful Women?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)