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Ipolytarnóc Fossils

The Ipolytarnóc Fossils Nature Conservation Area is globally recognized as a significant paleontological site. This showcase site, which holds a European Diploma, is known as an area buried by a volcanic catastrophe 20 million years ago, often referred to as the "ancient Pompeii."

  • SZÉP card accepted
  • Cash
  • Hungary Card accepted
  • Szállás.hu Program tourism
  • TEKA card accepted
  • Free WIFI
  • Parking available
  • Electric car charging
  • Bank card accepted

Target group

  • Class trips
  • Multigenerational programs
  • Couples
  • Families with younger children
  • Friends
  • Adult-friendly
  • Families with older children
  • Seniors

Other services

  • Type of sight
    • visitor center
  • Recommended
    • for adventurers
    • for children
    • for newly-weds
    • for couples
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  • How much time does it require?
    • 3-4 hours
  • Is it guided?
    • guided
  • Is it free?
    • ticket purchase is required
  • Do you have to book in advance?
    • can be visited without booking
  • Theme of visitor center
    • geology
  • Services of visitor center
    • gift shop
    • snack bar
    • movie screenings
    • local product shop
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Sights, programs


Parking information

  • Free outdoor parking available
  • Electric car charging available (paid)
  • Free bus parking available

Sustainability steps based on the Good Travel Seal criteria

GTS Icon Food and products
34%
GTS Icon Caring for people
64%
GTS Icon Decent employment
40%
GTS Icon Pollution reduction
25%
GTS Icon Caring for the climate
31%
GTS Icon Waste reduction
39%
GTS Icon Caring for water
19%
GTS Icon Caring for nature
100%
GTS Icon Caring for culture
88%
GTS Icon Management and information
24%