Bárdudvarnok

Bárdudvarnok between glass art, nature and local history

The local themes of Bárdudvarnok range from glass art and monastic history to wildlife and plants. They are linked to specific parts of the village: Goszthony Manor is in Bárdibükk, the adventure park is in Zsippó and the monastery is in Kaposszentbenedek. Nearby, Lake Petörke adds a distinct landscape feature. These highlights can be distinguished when planning your trip: glass art and monastic history sit alongside the park’s wildlife and plant life; the lake adds a landscape accent.

Glass artists’ colony and monastic history

In the Bárdibükk part of Bárdudvarnok, Goszthony Manor has housed the International Glass Artists’ Colony since 1990. Its long institutional history makes the manor a clear point of interest for travelers interested in glass art. A new monastery was built in Kaposszentbenedek, modeled on Scandinavian architecture, on the site of a Benedictine monastery destroyed during the Ottoman period. The themes span very different periods: the colony has been based at the manor since 1990, while the monastery’s history includes its destruction during the Ottoman period and its subsequent reconstruction.

Bird park and display garden in Zsippó

The adventure park in Zsippó covers 2.5 hectares and features both animals and plants. The bird park is home to nearly 100 bird species, including peacocks, 37 pigeon breeds, 26 chicken breeds, parrots and waterfowl. The figures refer to species for birds and breeds for pigeons and chickens. In the park’s display garden, visitors can learn about the cultivation of nearly 100 traditional and modern plant varieties. The birdlife and plant cultivation offer two distinct attractions in one place. If you are planning a visit, check current visitor information in advance.

Lake Petörke nearby

Lake Petörke lies in the Petörke Valley at the foot of Bárdudvarnok and 3–4 km from Olajhegy. Its location makes it a distinct landscape feature nearby; it complements the cultural and park attractions without sharing their focus.

Balaton - South: regional nature and water attractions

The wider travel destination of Balaton - South offers additional nature and landscape attractions. In 2009, the Zselic Landscape Protection Area was awarded International Dark Sky Park status because of its low levels of light pollution; the Zselic Starry Sky Park was established in the heart of the protected area. The combination of a protected area and a star park offers a different perspective from the wildlife and plants in Zsippó. Baláta lies between Kaszó and Szenta and is one of Somogy’s highly valued natural assets.

Another regional attraction is water tourism: the interregional Dráva network includes stopping points for it along its section in Somogy County. Individual facilities may change as they develop, so it is worth checking the latest information when making specific plans.

Discover more destinations: Kaposfő, Zselickisfalud, Kaposújlak, Kaposszerdahely, Nagybajom, Kaposmérő, Szenna, Hencse

For the wider travel overview: Kadarkúti.