Discover Sümegprága

Sümegprága can be understood through three specific local features: the Marcal, festivals throughout the year and local products. The river originates near Sümegprága; the annual potters’ gathering takes place at Pentecost. A village festival is held in July, and a wine harvest festival in autumn. You can therefore explore the village through its landscape, event calendar or regional character.

The Marcal and public art

The Marcal originates near Sümegprága on the northeastern slope of the Keszthelyi Mountains and flows into the Rába at Koroncó. A large wooden statue of Saint Florian, carved from wood, stands on the banks of the Marcal. A statue of Saint Stephen was also unveiled in Sümegprága. It was created by sculptor Ottó Frech; the unveiling took place in 2000 after the festive Mass on 20 August.

Festivals and local products

The Fazekas-találkozó (potters’ gathering) takes place every year at Pentecost on Csernely Hill, on the edge of Sümegprága. A village festival is held in July, and a wine harvest festival in autumn. If you would like to plan your trip around one of these festivals, check the dates for the relevant edition.

The Otelló grape is used to colour wine; today, it is also used to make fruit juice. Sümegprága is also known for its sweet chestnuts. Local products thus range from grapes to chestnuts.

Lake Balaton - North: landscape and culture

The broader destination of Lake Balaton - North offers everything from cave geology to a volcanic landscape. Boat trips are available in the Tapolca Lake Cave, which also features the guided exhibition “Csodálatos karszt” (“Wonderful Karst”). The cave is part of a cave system beneath the town that has been explored to a length of 14.6 kilometres so far.

Hegyestű, the 337-metre-high mountain between Zánka and Monoszló, reveals the inner face of a basalt volcano that was active around 8 million years ago. At the viewpoint on the western edge of the quarry area, visitors can identify the surrounding hills using a panorama board. Hegyestű also has a rock garden featuring characteristic rock types from Transdanubia. Badacsony complements the landscape theme with hiking trails and panoramic views for hikers. Its geological formations are known as basalt organ pipes; special grapes grow on the slopes and are used to make Badacsony wine.

Crafts and culture offer their own distinct themes. In Herend, the Porcelain Museum presents a permanent exhibition and changing exhibitions on the history of the manufactory. The visitor centre introduces porcelain-making, techniques and the traditions of applied arts. In workshops at the mini manufactory, visitors can handle porcelain clay and a brush for painting. In Tihany, the Levendula Ház explores the formation of the peninsula and lavender cultivation through an interactive exhibition; it also includes a craft workshop and an experience garden. Herend focuses on porcelain and its production, while Tihany centres on the peninsula and lavender.

When choosing a destination, you can therefore distinguish between Sümegprága’s local features and the distinct landscape and cultural themes of the broader destination of Lake Balaton - North.

More destinations

Discover more destinations: Sümeg, Ukk, Csabrendek, Megyer, Káptalanfa.

See the broader travel overview: Sümegi.