Nyíregyháza

Nyíregyháza is a city in northeastern Hungary. It is the county seat of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg and the region’s largest urban center. The city sits in the Nyírség plain along the Szamos River, near Lake Sóstó, which serves as a major recreational area. Historically, Nyíregyháza developed as a market town and grew significantly in the 19th century with the arrival of the railway, becoming an administrative and commercial hub for the region.

With a population around 120,000, Nyíregyháza functions as a regional economic and cultural hub, concentrating services, light industry, and logistics for the northeast. The economy blends manufacturing, retail, public administration, and education. The city is well connected by road and rail to other major Hungarian cities, with networks extending to the national and international levels.

Key attractions include Nyíregyháza Zoo and the Sóstó Open-Air Village Museum, both located in the Sóstó district. The nearby Sóstógyógyfürdő spa area offers leisure facilities and thermal waters. The city hosts theaters, galleries, and cultural events throughout the year, reinforcing its role as a regional cultural center.

Nyíregyháza is a center for higher education, hosting a university-level institution and several colleges serving students from the region. It also functions as a gateway to the eastern part of Hungary, and serves as a hub for regional administration and services.