Escape the city and experience Hungary through a local lens in Kiskunfelegyhaza. The town features handsome historic buildings and is surrounded by a patchwork of vineyards, fruit orchards and tobacco plantations. Visit local history museums in the town centre and venture into the countryside to explore woodland trails.
Things to do in Kiskunfélegyháza
Walk around the town centre and admire historic buildings like the Town Hall built in the Art Nouveau style. Don’t miss the south-east tower decorated with colourful ceramic mosaics. Beautiful St. Stephen's Parish Church welcomes you with handsome Neo-Renaissance façade. Built in the 1700s, the Baroque-style Church of Our Lady of Sarlos is another historic gem and one of the oldest buildings in the city.
Learn about local history, culture and folk traditions at the Kiskun Museum. The museum is housed in a beautifully restored historic building and showcases centuries-old artefacts, fine art and ethnographic objects. Nearby is Ferenc Móra Memorial House. The thatch-roof cottage has been reimagined as a museum dedicated to the beloved Hungarian novelist and features exhibits on his life and works. Read excerpts from Móra’s novels and admire original antiques and homewares owned by the family.
Stretch your legs on a scenic walk around Lake Péteri. The saltwater lake is framed by woodland and is an important habitat for local birdlife. Spot more than 200 species, including waterfowl, grouse and heron.
Dine at local restaurants and enjoy hearty Hungarian dishes like “goulash” beef stew flavoured with paprika and “halaszle” fish soup cooked over an open fire. Deep-fried “langos” flatbread topped with sour cream is a great snack sold at street stands. Save room for a slab of “somloi galuska” sponge cake served with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Getting around Kiskunfélegyháza
Kiskunfelegyhaza is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The town is in Bács-Kiskun County, a 30-minute drive from Kecskemet and 1.5 hours from Budapest by car or train. Budapest Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away.