Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County

Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén is a county in northeastern Hungary with varied terrain including mountains, valleys, and rivers spread across the region. The landscape contains limestone formations and underground cave systems alongside farmland and settlements.

The county was formed in 1950 when three separate administrative regions named after their medieval castles—Borsod, Abaúj, and Zemplén—merged into a single entity. This combination created the modern territorial structure that exists today.

The Tokaj wine region within the county preserves winemaking traditions passed down through families, shaping how locals and visitors experience the rolling hills and villages.

The regional capital Miskolc serves as the main hub, with roads and public transportation connecting the different parts of the county. Visitors can reach most areas relatively easily through this network.

The Aggtelek Karst cave system contains extensive underground chambers with striking limestone formations and ancient water channels carved through the rock. Few visitors realize the caves extend across borders and connect to cave systems in neighboring Slovakia.

Location: Hungary

Inception: March 16, 1950

Capital city: Miskolc

Part of: Northern Hungary

Shares border with: Košice Region, Banská Bystrica Region, Nógrád County, Heves County, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County, Hajdú-Bihar County, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County

Website: http://baz.hu

GPS coordinates: 48.25000,21.00000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:02