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Immersing into 19th and early 20th century folk culture and into the world of the \u2019szer\u2019 settlements (\u2019szer\u2019: settlement form consisting of only a few houses built on a hilltop).
In the morning: arrival to Szalaf\u0151 Pityerszer, visiting the thatched-roof buildings and their furnishings, indigenous domestic animals, pumpkin seed pressing and oven baking of \u2019round pretzels\u2019 of the \u0150rs\u00e9g.
Alternative programme: folk games activities, treasure hunt games for children.
\u2019Flora and fauna in the meadow orchard\u2019 \u2013 walking along the interactive educational trail.\t
(Programme duration: approx. 2 hours.)
[Prices: ENTRANCE FEE:
Adults 750 HUS\/person
Adult groups (more than 15 people) 650 HUF\/person
Students, pensiners 550 HUF\/person
Groupsif students, pensioners (more than 15 people) 500 HUF\/person
Families (2 parents and at least 2 children) 1 500 HUF\/family
In case of families holding membership cards of the National Association of Large Families, the third child and all further children under the age of 14 may enter the museum for free.
Baking of \u2019round pretzles\u2019 or pumpkin seed pressing or games activities: 500 HUF\/person\/acitivity]
[Opening hours:
1 April \u2013 31 May: Monday \u2013 Sunday 10am-5pm
1 June \u2013 31 August: Monday \u2013 Sunday 10am-6pm
1 September \u2013 1 November: Monday \u2013 Sunday 10am-5pm]
Typical regional \u2019\u0150rs\u00e9g\u2019 meal for lunch, to choose from the offer of \u2019Pityerszeri Cs\u00e1rda\u2019 (e.g.: Porcini soup with buckwheat, \u2019D\u00f6d\u00f6lle\u2019 with venison stew and Salads with pumpkin seed oil, Pumpkin-poppyseed strudel)
(Programme duration: approx. 1 \u2013 1,5 hours.)
In the afternoon: walking along the educational path of \u2019Fels\u0151szer\u2019, continuation of visiting the built heritage of Szalaf\u0151, in the meantime making a stop at a farm to experience how to stretch the strudel tough, then strudel tasting (programme duration: approx. 2 hours).
[Price of strudel tasting: 500 HUF\/person]
Additional programme: Visiting and making photos of European bisons and Eurasian wild horses (+ 1 hour)
A programme with professional guide.
[Price of guided tour:
Adults: 950 HUF\/person
Students, pensioners 650 HUF\/person
Free for people with disabilities]
[By prior appointment \u2013 booking: \u0150rs\u00e9g National Park Directorate or Tourinform \u0150rs\u00e9g: +36-94\/548-034; tourinform.orseg@gmail.com<\/a>]
Day 2: Roaming in the inner \u2019\u0150rs\u00e9g\u2019 region, following the paths of pottery and sacral heritage
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In the morning: arrival to Magyarszombatfa, to the pottery house. Visiting the pottery products of the \u0150rs\u00e9g region, getting acquainted with the ancient craft of pottery. Trying out pottery with the possibility to buy pottery items. (Programme duration: approx. 2 hours.)
[Prices: Pottery house \u2013 entrace ticket:
Adults 300 HUF\/person
Students, pensioners 200 HUF\/person
Group tickets (more than 15 participants) 200 HUF\/person]
[Opening hours:
1 April \u2013 30 April\t10am-4pm
1 May \u2013 31 May 10am-5pm
1 June \u2013 30 September 10am-6pm
1 October \u2013 31 October 10am-4pm
Monday closed]
Lunch with typical regional food in the Pension Ginti.
[Prices according to menu card \u2013 see website for more information: www.ginti.hu\/<\/a>]
In the afternoon we follow the traces of built cultural heritage. Visiting the frescos of the church of the Holy Trinity in Velem\u00e9r, and then the wooden coffer ceiling of the reformed church in Szentgy\u00f6rgyv\u00f6lgy. (Program duration: approx. 2 hours.)
[Prices: Entrance ticket \u2013 Church of the Holy Trinity
Adults 300 HUF\/person
Students 150 HUF\/person]
A programme with professional guide.
[Price of guided tour:
Adults 950 HUF\/person
Students, pensioners 650 HUF\/person
Free for people with disabilities]
[By prior appointment \u2013 booking: \u0150rs\u00e9g National Park Directorate or Tourinform \u0150rs\u00e9g: +36-94\/548-034; tourinform.orseg@gmail.com<\/a>]
As an alternative programme, the visitor can spend half a day in the Vas Hegyh\u00e1t region, in the \u2019Land of 1000 miracles\u2019<\/strong>
The \u2019Szentk\u00fat Chapel\u2019 (Chape of the Sacred well) in the town of Vasv\u00e1r is a popular pilgrimage site which is of course free to visit. It is not a demanding walk to reach the chapel from different points of Vasv\u00e1r (starting from the police station building the tour is a bit longer, but starting from the rowing lake it is a bit shorter). Its wooden stations of the cross, its Cave of Lourdes and its small chapel make the pilgrimage site of Szentk\u00fat a fabulous place.
(There is no signposting, but with a tourist map readily available or by the guidance of locals it\u2019s easy to find the right track.)
(Programme duration: approx. 1,5 hours.)
The most prominent attraction of Vasv\u00e1r is the 13th century building complex of the Dominican monastery which hosts today the town museum and a pilgrim accommodation. (Suitable for a use also by disabled people.)
Opening hours:
1 May-31 August: Monday: closed
Tuesday \u2013 Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday \u2013 Sunday: 2pm-6pm
1 September \u2013 30 April: Monday: closed
Tuesday \u2013 Friday: 10am-6pm
Outside of the opening hours visit by prior appointment, minimum number of participants: 15. Booking: +36-94\/573-220.
(Programme duration: approx. 1 hour.)
[Ticket prices: (combination ticket: town museum exhibitiona + \u2019Peace House\u2019 B\u00e9keh\u00e1z))
Full price ticket 1000 HUF\/person
Discount ticket (pensioners, children, disabled people) 800 HUF\/person
Ticket for individual exhibitions: 500 HUF\/person.]
The visit to the Birk\u00e1s P\u00e1linka House, a short drive from here, could be the perfect supplement to cultural experiences. During visiting the distillery and p\u00e1linka tasting, visitors can learn about all aspects of the p\u00e1linka, starting from the distilling to the bottling.
Visit by prior appointment (above 10, resp. 15 group members). Booking: +36-30\/3733-799.
Day 3: Activity and relaxing alongside the border<\/strong>
In the morning: guided bicycle tour (e-bike on demand) to the Border guard museum (Programme duration: 3 hours).
[Prices: guided tour with e-bikes: 4 000 HUF\/person]
[By prior appointment \u2013 booking: \u0150rs\u00e9g National Park Directorate or Tourinform \u0150rs\u00e9g: +36-94\/548-034; tourinform.orseg@gmail.com<\/a>]
Lunch in one of the \u00e1\u2019la cart restaurants in Szentgotth\u00e1rd: Gotthard Therme Hotel & Conference or Thermalpark Szentgotth\u00e1rd.
In the afternoon: wellness in St.Gotthard Spa & Wellness.
Relaxation, recreation, recovery, experiences \u2013 all in one place. The Spa in Szentgotth\u00e1rd awaits all water-loving visitors in each season to experience the long-awaited pleasures of recreation in the mediterranean summer. The services of both the wellness and the sauna world serve the the guests\u2019 relaxation and well-being.
\u201eVisit us and feel like at home!\u201d
(Programme duration: individual.)
(Prices: Free for children under 3)
Alternative programme: <\/strong>
Cistercian heritage: guided tour in Szentgotth\u00e1rd town centre
[By prior appointment \u2013 booking: Tourinform Szentgotth\u00e1rd: +36-30\/791-5372; tourinform.szentgotthard@gmail.com<\/a> or \u0150rs\u00e9g National Park Directorate or Tourinform \u0150rs\u00e9g: +36-94\/548-034; tourinform.orseg@gmail.com<\/a>]
[Prices:
Price of the guided tour:
Adults 950 HUF\/person
Students and pensioners 650 HUF\/person
Free for people with disabilities.]
+1 day: Event: Easter-waiting, Pentecost festivities and Blossom days<\/strong>
Easter-waiting (presenting Easter traditions, families can try them) each year on last Saturday before Easter,
Pentecost festivities (presenting Pentecost traditions, families can try them) each year on Pentecost Sunday,
Blossom days (\u201eHuman encounter in the light of art\u201d) in the whole Pentecost period (from Friday to Sunday).
[More information: www.orseg.info<\/a>, www.viragzasnapjai.hu<\/a>]
Alternative programme:<\/strong>
Visiting churches from the \u00c1rp\u00e1d period in the nearby Slovenia:
Guided visit to the churches decorated by the paintings of the famous painter from the 14th century, Johannes Aquila. A real cultural experience!
Departure at 10am from the Tourinform office \u0150riszentp\u00e9ter (Siskaszer 26\/a), returning to the same place at 4pm.
Travel by own car.
1.\tstop: Turni\u0161\u010de \/ B\u00e1ntornya \u2013 the painter has captured the legend cycle of Saint Ladislaus, King of Hungary.
2.\tstop: Martjanci \/ M\u00e1rtonhely \u2013 here the legend cycle of Saint Martin of Tours has been depicted.
3.\tstop: Selo \/ Nagyt\u00f3tlak \u2013 In the local rotunda church, in other word circular church, dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the ceiling frescoes (in the apsis) show the four evangelists with their symbols and Jesus Christ, and the wall pictures depict scenes from the life of Jesus.
Additional alternative programme: (in this case arrival would be delayed to 6pm)
Visiting a farm and tasting local foods (\u2019rural meals plate\u2019). On demand: tasting of local wines.
Location: Suhi Vrh \/ Sz\u00e1razhegy
[prices:
Price of guided visit:
Adults 950 HUF\/person
Students and pensioners 650 HUF\/person
Free for people with disabilities.]
Entrance fee to the church in Selo: 2 EUR\/person (at the other venues the entrance is for free).
Price of \u2019rural meals plate\u2019: 6 EUR\/person; price of wine tasting depends on the quantity consumed individually.]
[By prior appointment \u2013 booking: \u0150rs\u00e9g National Park Directorate or Tourinform \u0150rs\u00e9g: +36-94\/548-034; tourinform.orseg@gmail.com]<\/a>
Information on the package tour as a whole at Tourinform \u0150rs\u00e9g or from the employees of Tourinform Szentgotth\u00e1rd office.
www.orseg.info\/hu\/info\/kontakt\/tourinform-orseg.html <\/a>
www.helloszentgotthard.hu\/<\/a>
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