Cered: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The lakes on the Pípó Stream have been designated as a regional asset where visitors can fish. This is a specific option for travelers who plan to include fishing as part of their stay in Cered.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Cered.

Surroundings

Geď is located in the immediate vicinity of Cered.

Szilvás-kő, Nagy-kő and Medves are located in the surrounding area of Cered.

Location

Cered is located in the northeastern tip of Nógrád County and on the Hungarian-Slovak border.

The hills and forests of Medves are a protected natural area because of their diverse geological formations and rare plant and animal species.

Culture

Cered is home to a Baroque Roman Catholic church built between 1755 and 1762. Next to it stands a protected bell tower with a wooden shingle roof dating from the 18th century, regarded as an example of folk architecture. This combination particularly appeals to travelers who wish to experience both ecclesiastical architecture and folk architecture.

Cered has an international artists’ camp held annually, a Palóc women’s choir dedicated to preserving the heritage, and a traditional folk embroiderer.

Getting There

Cered has public bus services but no railway line; public transportation is characterized as poor and expensive.

Insights

The Tarna rises west of Cered at the foot of the Medves Mountains and flows through the village from east to west.

The Ceredi International Contemporary Art Colony has existed for more than thirty years; its program includes exhibitions, studio visits and the permanent exhibition “Múzeum ’80”.

The route from Salgótarján to Cered is described as a winding road with panoramic views.

From the surrounding hills, views extend for much of the year to the peaks of Medves and Szilvás-kő, as well as to the Mátra, Bükk and Tátra mountain ranges.

For further comparisons with nearby towns, you can also visit Somoskőújfalu, Schalgotarjan, Bárna, Karancsalja, Egyházasgerge and Ipolytarnóc.

For the overview of the higher-level destination: Salgótarjáni.