Bükk Region UNESCO Global Geopark

UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2024, in Hungary. Enjoy Palóc cuisine and the wines of the Bükk Foothills, where local gastronomy is shaped by the region’s volcanic geology. See the mysterious Beehive Rocks, striking formations shaped by Miocene volcanic activity, and explore basalt pillow lavas formed during deep-sea eruptions. Observe rare species such as the imperial eagle, short-toed snake eagle and black stork in the geopark’s diverse habitats, from karst caves to forested slopes.