Kazincbarcika

town in Hungary

Kazincbarcika is an industrial town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County in Northern Hungary. It lies in the valley of the river Sajó, 20 km (12 mi) away from the county capital, Miskolc.

Nearby towns Sajószentpéter and Rudabánya are also described here.

Understand

Kazincbarcika was created during the Socialist industrialization, when several villages were unified with the aim of creating an industrial town to provide workers for the newly built Borsodi Vegyi Kombinát (a predecessor of today's BorsodChem).

The village of Sajókazinc was first mentioned in 1240. It was a mainly agricultural village until 1850, when the first coal mine was opened. The village of Barcika came into existence with the unification of two villages, Upper- and Lower-Barcika. Although a mine was opened nearby, agriculture remained the villagers' main occupation until the 1920s, when a large power plant was built.

After World War II, Sajókazinc and Barcika were united under the name Kazincbarcika. In 1954 it was granted town status, and the nearby village of Berente was annexed. The town already had 11,000 residents. BorsodChem, founded in 1949, took an active role in developing the town, and its job opportunities drew people from all over the country.

In the 1970s Kazincbarcika already had 30,000 residents. In the 1980s mining and heavy industry faced a crisis, and the rate of unemployment was high.

Rudabánya's territory was the location of the discovery of a hominid from 12 million years ago, Rudapithecus hungaricus.

Get in

By train

Chinese Dragon (sculpure in Fő tér, Kazincbarcika)

Trains are available from Miskolc in every two hours. From Budapest you have to transfer in Miskolc. The whole journey from Budapest takes less than 3 hours and costs 3990 Ft. Other direct connections are:

🌍 Kazincbarcika Train Station, Vasút utca 13 (Vasútállomás bus 3), ☏ +36 1 349-4949, . Ticket office: 04:20–22:20. (updated Jun 2021)

By bus

Buses are available in every two hours from Budapest-Stadion. The journey takes 3½ hours and costs 3705 Ft.

🌍 Kazincbarcika Bus Station, Egressy Béni utca 1 (Autóbusz-állomás bus 3, 4, 9), ☏ +36 48 312-940, . Ticket office: M–F 06:00–11:45 12:30–15:30, Sa 07:30–11:00. (updated Jun 2021)

Get around

By bus

Volánbusz operates local buses in Kazincbarcika. Tickets (in 2021): 250 Ft. Passes (in 2021): 3270 Ft per month. Tickets can be purchased at the driver. Public transport map of Kazincbarcika.

By taxi

See

Platthy Mansion in Bánhorváti

In Bánhorváti:

  • 🌍 Platthy Mansion (Platthy-kastély), Tompa Mihály utca 2, Bánhorváti, ☏ +36 20 947-5629. 10:00–18:00. Built in 1752 in Baroque style. Adult: 2000 Ft, children: 1000 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Reformed Church of Bánfalva (Református templom), Tompa Mihály utca, Bánhorváti. Built in 1758 in Baroque style. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Reformed Church of Bánhorvát (Református templom), Szabadság út, Bánhorváti. Built in the 14th century in Gothic style, remodeled in 1789. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Szabadság út 60, Bánhorváti. Built at the end of the 18th century in Zopf style. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Damasa Gorge (Damasa-szakadék), Bánhorváti. Nearly 20 m (66 ft) deep, 170 m (560 ft) long rock gorge. (updated Jun 2021)

In Dédestapolcsány:

  • 🌍 Ruins of Dédes Castle (Dédesi várrom), Dédestapolcsány. Built in the 13th century, destroyed in 1567 by the Ottoman siege. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Serényi Mansion (Serényi-kastély), Dózsa György utca 21, Dédestapolcsány. Built between 1898–1903 in Eclectic style. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Reformed Church (Református templom). Built at the end of the 18th century in late-Baroque style. (updated Jun 2021)

In Kurityán:

  • 🌍 Pallavicini Mansion (Pallavicini-kastély), Kossuth Lajos út 134, Kurityán. Built around 1830 in Classicist style. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Ruins of Pauline Church and Monastery (Pálos templom- és kolostorrom), Kurityán. Built in 1408 in Gothic style, collapsed around 1560. (updated Jun 2021)
Reformed Church in Rudabánya

In Rudabánya:

  • 🌍 Museum of Mining History (Bányászattörténeti Múzeum), Petőfi Sándor út 26, Rudabánya, ☏ +36 48 353-151, . Apr 15–Oct 15: M–F 08:00–16:00, Sa Su 09:00–16:00; Oct 16–Apr 14: M–F 08:00–16:00. The mining history collection presents the history of county and local mining. The exhibition shows the development of mining techniques, tools and processes can be viewed, which is located in the main building of the museum, as well as in the underground exhibition hall next to it. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 300 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Rudapithecus Visitor's Centre (Rudapithecus látogatóközpont), Óvoda utca 10, Rudabánya, ☏ +36 30 942-7303, . Tu–F 08:00–16:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00. Exhibition related to the Rudapithecus find; finds found in the area in their original condition or copies, an animated film about the uniqueness of Rudapithecus, presentation of life-size sculptures of contemporary fauna, Gábor Hernyák memorial room Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Rudapithecus Exhibition Site (Rudapithecus látványtár), Rudabánya, ☏ +36 30 942-7303, . Tu–Su 11:30–19:00. Paleontological site. The more than 10 million-year-old find Rudapithecus hungaricus was found here. 300 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Rudabánya Heritage House (Rudabányai tájház), Gvadányi József utca 1, Rudabánya, ☏ +36 30 942-7303, . Only by appointment. Former mining flat built in the middle of the 19th century. Free entrance. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Reformed Church (Református templom), Temető utca 8, Rudabánya. Built in the 14–15th century in Gothic style. (updated Jun 2021)

In Sajókaza:

  • 🌍 Radvánszky Mansion (Radvánszky-kastély), Ady Endre utca 2, Sajókaza. Built in 1830 in Classicist style. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Reformed Church (Református templom), Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Sajókaza. Built in the 13th century in Roman style. (updated Jun 2021)
The birthplace of József Lévay and Blacksmith Shop in Sajószentpéter

In Sajószentpéter:

  • 🌍 Birthplace of József Lévay (folk house) (Lévay József szülőháza (népi lakóház)), Kálvin tér 43, Sajószentpéter. Built in the 19th century. József Lévay was a poet, translator and sub-bishop of Borsod. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Blacksmith Shop (Kovácsműhely), Kálvin tér 41, Sajószentpéter. Built in the 18th century. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Reformed Church (Református templom), Kálvin tér 13, Sajószentpéter. Built in the 14th century in Gothic style. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Gedeon Mansion (Gedeon-kúria), Kálvin tér 2, Sajószentpéter. Built around 1820 in Classicist style. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Miners Memorial Park (Bányász emlékpark), Sport utca, Sajószentpéter. It consists of tools, machines and materials used in mining. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Observation Tower (Kilátó), Sajószentpéter. 15 m (49 ft) height tower, nice view to the town. Free to visit. (updated Jun 2021)

In Tardona:

Do

Lázbérc Water Reservoir

Buy

Yellow and Red Cars (mural in Polláck Mihály utca 1, Kazincbarcika)

In Kazincbarcika:

  • 🌍 Coop, Egressy Béni út 52 (Márka ABC bus 3), ☏ +36 48 312-947. M–F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–14:00, Su 07:00–11:00. Supermarket. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Kazincbarcika Market Hall (Kazincbarcika városi piac), Mátyás Király út 2 (Autóbusz-állomás bus 3, 4, 9), ☏ +36 48 704-011, . Tu–F 06:00–16:00, Sa 06:00–14:00, Su 06:00–12:00. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Spar, Mátyás király út 58 (Központi iskola / Mátyás király út bus), ☏ +36 20 823-8180, . M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–18:00, Su 07:00–15:00. Supermarket. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Spar, Egressy Béni út 1/a (Autóbusz-állomás bus 3, 4, 9), ☏ +36 20 823-7809, . M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–18:00, Su 07:00–15:00. Supermarket. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Tesco, Attila utca 10/b (Attila utca bus 3B). M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 07:00–20:00; Faházbüfé fast food bar: M–Sa 09:00–21:00, Su 09:00–20:00. Hypermarket. Hamburger in the fast food bar: 700 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Zone Shopping Park (Zone Bevásárlópark), Hadak útja 11 (Attila utca bus 3B). Shopping centre. (updated Jun 2021)

In the surroundings:

  • 🌍 Coop, Kossuth Lajos út 220, Sajószentpéter, ☏ +36 48 345-307. M–F 06:00–18:30, Sa 06:30–14:30. Supermarket. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Spar, Kossuth Lajos út 96, Sajószentpéter, ☏ +36 20 823-7892, . M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–19:00, Su 07:00–17:00. Supermarket. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Coop, Petőfi Sándor út 1/a, Rudabánya, ☏ +36 30 600-3149. M–F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–15:00, Su 07:00–10:30. Supermarket. (updated Jun 2021)

Eat

This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
BudgetUnder 1700 Ft
Mid-range1700 Ft–2200 Ft
SplurgeOver 2200 Ft

Budget

Barcika Clock (mural in Mátyás király út 18, Kazincbarcika)

In Kazincbarcika:

In the surroundings:

Mid-range

In Kazincbarcika:

In the surroundings:

  • 🌍 Burger 26, Deák Ferenc út 2, Sajószentpéter, ☏ +36 30 982-6578. M–Th 09:00–22:00, F Sa 09:00–23:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. 1750 Ft, pizza: 1750 Ft, hamburger: 950 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Neked Sütök, Főzök, Harica utca 1/a, Sajószentpéter, ☏ +36 30 425-1403, . Tu–Th 13:00–18:00, F 13:00–21:30, Sa Su 13:00–19:00. Cafe and bistro. 1590 Ft, hamburger: 890 Ft, lunch menu: 1090 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Szikra Pizza, József Attila utca 22, Rudabánya, ☏ +36 30 176-6974. M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 12:00–21:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1490 Ft, hamburger: 750 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)

Splurge

Reformed Church in Sajószentpéter

In Kazincbarcika:

  • 🌍 Buffaló Wine and Food Bar, Mátyás király út 2 (Autóbusz-állomás bus 3, 4, 9), ☏ +36 20 261-6737, . M–Th 10:30–23:00, F 10:30–00:00, Sa 10:30–23:30, Su 11:30–23:00. Traditional restaurant. 2290 Ft, lunch menu: 1190 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Eldorado Restaurant, Mátyás király út 44-48 (Strandfürdő bus), ☏ +36 48 950-480. 08:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2350 Ft, pizza: 1600 Ft, hamburger: 1100 Ft, lunch menu: 1100 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Izetta Restaurant, Vasvári Pál tér 13 (Temető bus), ☏ +36 48 413-521. M–Sa 07:00–19:00, Su 09:00–19:00. Traditional restaurant. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Karnevál Restaurant and Pizzeria, Egressy Béni út 52/e (Márka ABC bus 3), ☏ +36 48 413-777. M Tu Su 11:00–14:30 17:00–21:00, W–Sa 11:00–14:30 17:00–21:30. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2915 Ft, pizza: 1860 Ft, hamburger: 1065 Ft, lunch menu: 1265 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Kocka Pub and Food Bar, Jó szerencsét út 6 (Központi iskola / Mátyás király út bus), ☏ +36 70 904-9771. M–Th Su 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–23:00. Pub and food bar. 2490 Ft, hamburger: 1090 Ft, lunch menu: 1150 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Retro Restaurant, Egressy Béni ut 52/a (Márka ABC bus 3), ☏ +36 20 993-7555, . M–Th 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–23:45, Su 10:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant. 1890 Ft, hamburger: 800 Ft, lunch menu: 1150 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Vályú Étkezde, Egressy Béni út 2/b (Autóbusz-állomás bus 3, 4, 9), ☏ +36 20 213-5972, . M–Sa 09:00–21:00, Su 10:00–21:00. Food bar and pizzeria. 1890 Ft, pizza: 1790 Ft, hamburger: 1190 Ft, lunch menu: 1200 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)

In the surroundings:

Drink

Cafes

Boating Lake in Kazincbarcika

In Kazincbarcika:

In the surroundings:

Pubs and nightclubs

Ruins of Dédes Castle

In Kazincbarcika:

  • 🌍 Akropolis Disco, Sajó utca 5 (Vasút utca 1. bus 3). Sa 22:00–05:00. Nightclub. Entrance fee: 1500 Ft–2000 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Ancsa Bar, Pollack Mihály utca 34 (Árpád fejedelem tér bus), ☏ +36 30 691-1695. M–Th 08:00–00:00, F Sa 08:00–01:00, Su 08:00–22:00. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Depresszivó Pub (Depresszivó söröző), Mátyás Király út 29/b (Árpád fejedelem tér bus). 06:00–21:30. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Kabala Pub (Kabala söröző), Vasvári Pál tér 10-12 (Temető bus). 07:00–22:00. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 King Matthias Pub (Mátyás király söröző), Mátyás király út 29/a (Árpád fejedelem tér bus), ☏ +36 30 911-2589, . M–Th 17:00–23:00, F Sa 17:00–01:00. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Papó's Pub (Papó sörözője), Alkotmány utca 1/a (Márka ABC bus 3), . M–Th Su 05:00–00:00, F Sa 05:00–01:00. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Szivárvány Pub (Szivárvány söröző), Kuruc utca 1 (Márka ABC bus 3). M–W 07:30–22:00, Th 07:30–23:00, F Sa 07:30–00:00, Su 07:30–21:00. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Taki Pub (Taki söröző), Csalogány utca 24 (Tardonai út 1. bus 4), ☏ +36 70 369-0939. M–Th Su 08:00–12:00 15:00–21:00, F Sa 08:00–12:00 15:00–00:00. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Vén Diófa Pub, Jó szerencsét út 39 (Temető bus), ☏ +36 48 950-263. M–Th 08:00–23:00, F 08:00–01:00, Sa 10:00–01:00, Su 14:00–23:00. (updated Jun 2021)

In the surroundings:

Sleep

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
BudgetUnder 10,000 Ft
Mid-range10,000 Ft–13,000 Ft
SplurgeOver 13,000 Ft

Budget

On the Moon (mural in Mátyás Király út 34, Kazincbarcika)

In Kazincbarcika:

In the surroundings:

Mid-range

In Kazincbarcika:

  • 🌍 Ambrózia Guesthouse and Restaurant, Egressy Béni út 41 (Városháza bus 3), ☏ +36 48 310-883, . Restaurant: M Tu 08:00–20:30 W Th 08:00–21:00, F Sa 08:00–21:30, Su 08:00–20:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 7 rooms, 3 apartments. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 10,000 Ft, double room: 11,900 Ft, average meal: 3025 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)

In the surroundings:

Splurge

Unikornis (sculpure in Jó szerencsét út, Kazincbarcika)

In Kazincbarcika:

  • 🌍 HBH Bavarian Beer House (HBH Bajor Sörház), Bercsényi utca 1/b (Attila utca bus 3B), ☏ +36 48 318-740, . Restaurant: 11:00–21:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 18 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 10,000 Ft, double room: 13,000 Ft, average meal: 2790 Ft, lunch menu: 1350 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Hotel BorsodChem, Szent Flórián tér 2 (Szent Flórián tér autóbusz-váróterem bus), ☏ +36 48 311-911, fax: +36 48 311-616, . Restaurant: M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 06:00–20:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 41 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local and Chinese cuisine. Single room: 12,900 Ft, double room: 16,900 Ft, average meal: 2490 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
  • 🌍 Hotel Lukács, Mátyás király út 50 (Strandfürdő bus), ☏ +36 48 510-570 (hotel), +36 48 510-573 (restaurant), . Strand Restaurant: M–Sa 07:00–22:00, Su 07:00–21:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 20 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 13,000 Ft, double room: 16,000 Ft, average meal: 2590 Ft, lunch menu: 1250 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)

In the surroundings:

Connect

Kazincbarcika's postal code is H-3700, and its telephone area code is 48.

Go next

  • Bélapátfalva – town 35 km (22 mi) southwest
  • Edelény – town 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast
  • Miskolc – city 23 km (14 mi) southeast
  • Putnok – town 16 km (9.9 mi) west
  • Ózd – town 31 km (19 mi) west
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