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NAGY LÁSZLÓ CITY LIBRARY AND LEISURE CENTRE REGIONAL INFORMATION POINT 8400 Ajka, Szabadság tér 13. Tel/fax: + 36 88/ 210-252 E-mail: [email protected] Treasures of www.nagylaszlovmk.hu Crystal Valley TOURINFORM VESZPRÉM 8200 Veszprém, Óváros tér 2. Tel.: + 36 88/404-548 E-mail: [email protected] www.veszpreminfo.hu

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VÁROSLŐDÁ Ő N 47° 8’ 36.492”, E 17° 39’ 0.432” N 47° 8’ 32.05”, E 17° 37’ 11.83” KISLŐDŐ Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church Michael Rőthy Museum of Ecclesiastical History The baroque church was built on In the renovated building of the the ruins of the carthausian mon- parish house in Kislőd, which was astery between 1747 and 1750 built in classicistic style, can be with the help of the remaining found the ecclesiastical collection, carved stones from local buildings. named after Michael Rőthy (Rőthy The main altar is carved and ar- Mihály), the former priest of the vil- tistic, containing several parts, a lage, and this collection is known as spectacular construction, together one of the matters of special inter- with the rich decorated, imposing est in religious and cultural tourism pulpit they are nationwide regis- in Hungary. tered monuments. The founder is László Markója, dean priest between 1924 and 2007, FURTHER INFORMATION: who organized and exhibited the Simon Gábor – priest local and european treasures of folk Tel.: +36 20/344-5135 religiousness. Perlaki Antal He was also the developer of Tel.: +36 30/214-3592 the chapel in cemetery and of 14 station calvaries.The sigths of Kislőd can also be preveously seen in the form of a virtual trip: www.kislod.hu Can be visited after previous registration: Tel.: +36 20/388-0950 RELIGIOUS HERITAGE TREASURES OF Crystal Valley

MAGYARPOLÁNYÁ N 47° 9’ 59.97”, E 17° 32’ 32.93” N 47° 2’ 0.7”, E 17° 32’ 0.68” HALIMBA Saint László Church and Calvary Dr Miklós Szalai Hous of Memories and Herbal Garden With almost one hundred protected buildings, Halimba is a well-known village of the Magyarpolány is registered as the part of the Veszprém Main Diocese. This small village National Heritage. The Calvary, built around is located one of the richest herbal lands of 1770 in the centre of the village, stands out Hungary, where the Bakony and the Kisalföld from the other monuments. Next to the stairs (Small Lowlands) meet, where those plants leading to the chapel can be found almost life- can be found that like highlands, lowlands sized, painted wood sculptures in fi ve station and marsh-lands. The dean priest dr Miklós (‘’stáció”) buildings. The sculptures represent Szalai, who gained nationwide popularity the fi ve secrets of the painful saint reader. In to the village, who knew the curative herbals the south side of the chapel a grave of a saint very well, and who died over twenty years, can be found, maybe it can be the sixth station left his memory, his life pattern and his sci- in older scripts. ence as a heritage to the residents of the vil- The church built for the respect of Saint Lás- lage, to the youth. zló, built in baroque style was consecrated in The unique herbal garden is a well liked des- 1769. The calvary can be freely visited, while tination of the people who like nature, and the chapel and the church can be visited after who are interested in alternative medicine. previous registration. From early spring to late autumn 180 living The square in front of the church is the location plant species pour out their fragrance and of the internationally well-known Polányi Pas- give the chance to get acquainted with the sió, organized at Whitsun every year. ‘’Pharmacy of Nature’’. Visitors can get acquainted with the propagation, culture and FURTHER INFORMATION: processing of herbals interactively. www.magyarpolany.hu Can be visited after previous registration: Tel.: +36 88/237-003, +36 30/227-6966, +36 20/528-6687 NATURAL HERITAGES TREASURES OF Crystal Valley SZENTGÁLÁ Where the body, the soul and the mind can be relaxed. N 47° 06’ 05.67”, E 17° 46’ 33.96” Nature Reserve with Yew In the romantic West-Bakony It cannot really be told other things about it, only landscape extends the beauti- impressively beautiful, elevating and fascinating. ful Crystal-Valley, what ensures Who has ever seen a hundreds years old yew in excellent land and sightseeings a botanical garden or in a fl ower-garden can im- for the lovers of trips on foot, by agine the feeling when over more hundred thou- sands yew-trees create a forest. The yew forest of bicycle or on horse. Szentgál is the second biggest native yew forest The unique landscape and the of the continent, which can be seen even today, area with natural values, with thank to the good water supply and the narrow wide and fl at ridges, with turkey rocky land, Another natural treausure to mention oak, oak and beech forests, with is the Kőlik-cave. It can be found on the north- diverse terrain surfaces and with western slope of the Mecsek hill above the Alszegi meadow. The revealed length is 420m. There is a the beauty of the natural environ- chance to take part in hiking in the cave, which ment charm the visitors, provid- is a good opportunity to learn the techniques of ing unforgettable experience for hiking. all visitors. The exhausted visitors can visit the Country House, The way of natural heritages the Statue Park and the spring of the Cinca stream has several spectacular and nice and of the Kútvölgyi spring. The chance is given places, where the beauty of the to visit the historical churches as well. Who would enchanting surface forms are like to spend more days here and take a trip in the hand in hand with the beauty of nearby countryside can fi nd accomodation by us. the experience of being in nature. Contact: Tel.: 88/506-581 www.szentgal.hu www.szentgali-kolik.hu NATURAL HERITAGES TREASURES OF Crystal Valley

CSEHBÁNYAÁ N 47° 10’ 52.38”, E 17° 41’ 00.25” N 47° 04’ 57.76”, E 17° 39’ 10.79” ÚRKÚTÚÚ Th e way of the „Vízkeresők” Ancient Karst Nature Reserve Úrkút The german-speaking village is located 8 km from Ajka, in Úrkút, in the area of the in the High-Bakony, in a fascinating en- former manganese mine can be found the vironment, in a valley fenced by forests Úrkút’s ancient karst nature reserve with its of the Torna stream, so it is a popular romantic beauty, today working as a geol- place to take a trip or to relax. ogocal showroom. In the 1930s manganese Fresh, clear, and according to many was exploited with hand so the surface of people its „curing” air allure many the karst remained in its original state. This people to the village. In its sightsee- geological natural value was declared to be ings included the chapel in forest, the protected on national level. There is no rocky place of pilgrimage, the memorial park landscape like this Europe. It is also proved of Trianon and the a world war memo- by the fact that in 2013 this nature reserve rial. In its land can be found the valley won the title: „The geological value of the of spring in Csehbánya part of the way year, in the Bakony-Balaton Geological park”. of „Vízkeresők”. The educational way and staircase help to get to know the spectacular line of „töbör” CONTACT: and its environment. Tel.: +36-88/241-009 Other places of interest: The guest coming to www.csehbanya.hu Úrkút can visit the well after that the village got its name, it is located on the way of Blue Trip, and the Museum of the Village preserv- ing german national traditions. CONTACT: Tel.: +36-88/230-003 www.urkut.hu NATURAL HERITAGES TREASURES OF Crystal Valley

AJKA N 47° 02’ 50.35”, E 17° 39’ 24.00” FURTHER PLACES OF INTEREST Area of the Kab Hill Malom-Hill Rest Area – Halimba The Kab Hill, also well-known for its television tower, on the west side of the highest hill in the Bakony in the shadow of beech and turkey oak forests can the visitor walk along the educational way of the Sárcsi- well, which can be walked along in 1,5-2 hours confortably. Following the signals reaching unique landscapes we can get to the „Köleskepe-trench Eocén Geo- logical Educational Way”, at the end of which exhibion of stones and footprints of wild animals wait for the visitors. In heart of the town the wonderful City Park and the „Csónakázó” Lake call the guests to Fishing Lakes – Halimba have a rest. The Casino Park is favoured by the residents of the town, where following the legendary giant we can discover the educational way about the town hidden between the trees of the park.

Fishing Lake – Városlőd RELIGIOUS HERITAGE NATURAL HERITAGES INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE MORE TO EXPLORE

Veszprém – The Szaléziánum Archbishopric and Touristi- Szentgál – Nature Reserve with Yew Ajka – Museum of Mining Ajka – Crystal Bath and Camping cal Centre Csehbánya – The way of the „Vízkeresők” Ajka – City Museum and Gallery Ajka – Nomádia Leisure Park Városlőd – Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church Úrkút – Ancient Karst Nature Reserve Úrkút Ajka – Crystal Glass Factory and Museum Kislőd – Sobri Jóska Bakony’s Adventurepark Kislőd – Michael Rőthy Museum of Ecclesiastical History Ajka – Area of the Kab Hill Halimba – Old empty Mine’s pits Halimba – Medicinal Plant Tour Magyarpolány – Saint László Church and Calvary Halimba – Malom-Hill Rest Area Herend – Porcelain Museum Magyarpolány – Walk to the Popular Monuments Halimba – Dr Miklós Szalai Hous of Memories and Herbal Halimba – Fishing Lakes Városlőd – House of German Nationalities Nyirád – Motorsport Centre Garden Taliándörögd – Antibor-Hill (rectangular round forest) Halimba – Collection of Bauxite Mining The Hill of Somló – Tornai’s Winery Kislőd – Old-Hill’s Nature Trail Halimba – Glass Factory Kislőd – Three Sources of Recreation Park Kislőd – Vashámor Kislőd – Csurgó-Well’s Calk Rocks Városlőd – Square furnace with Glass furnace Városlőd – Fishing Lake Veszprém – Museum for Hungarian Building and Tegu- Veszprém – Kittenberger Plantsgarden and Zoo larium Városlőd – Iglauer Park ’s Botanical Trail INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE TREASURES OF Crystal Valley AJKA Where industrial heritage will not be forgott en. N 47° 6’ 24.77”, E 17° 33’ 50.25” Museum of Mining Gentle hills, picturesque mountains 100 years of coal mining Jubilee in 1965 never forgotten cradle of ancient tra- on the ﬁ rst of August opened its doors ditions and its everyday rhythms. The an open-air museum of the history of area is unique in that the economic life technology in the Memorial Forest Park of the traditional industrial production in Ajka. is still dominant. The coal, bauxite and We can meet the needs of today’s new manganese ore mining, alumínium interactive museum and an exhibition space oﬀ ers their visitors to adventure of produce, aluminum processing, ele- centuries-old history of mining. ctronics has a half a century, the glassmaking a hundred years his- The Museum is located opposite to the Rock and Paleontology wich shows the tory. Prides of the Herend Porcelain individual rock types and animals of an- Manufactory, Crystal of Ajka, Városlőd cient geological eras below. ‘s Ceramica and all the world-famous products that are all around the world OPENING HOURS ALL YEAR ROUND: well known and they took the news of Tuesday – Friday: 11 – 16 pm this region and gave rise to a unique Saturday – Sunday: 10 – 16 pm museum where future generations For more information: can travel back nearly 200 years of in- www.nagylaszlovmk.hu dustrial history of this area. The visitors of the area if they are on the way of industrial traditions, can get know the history of this view and try out themselves in mastering the ancient crafts.

AJKA N 47° 03’ 53.46”, E 17° 32’ 25.40” N 47° 06’ 18.00”, E 17° 34’ 02.16” AJKA City Museum and Gallery Crystal Glass Factory and Museum In the 18th century cleric- home is formed The city is one of the largest pride of a local history museum collections wich is Ajka Crystal Factory, whose products in in the reﬂ ects of the city’s residents belong the country and even outside of Europe together. The rooms have a look of geo- are also known. World-famous products graphical environment of Ajka, show the include marks like Dior, Faberge, Lenox present activities of people who live here, and Waterford, you can see more archaeological sites, the The history of glass-making and glass geological history of the area, and those products made in this factories are shown brought to the surface along with minerals, in the Crystal Museum wich is located this deﬁ ne the history of Ajka. The exhibi- next to. tion halls Borsos, Fekete István and Gábor Molnár commemorate this personalities Can be visited by appointment (min. 10 who were connected with Ajka. people). Tel.:+36 88/510-521 OPENING HOURS ALL YEAR ROUND: Monday - Saturday: 9 – 16 pm. Preliminary check-in phone numbers: +36 88/210-252 +36 88/312-612 For more information: www.nagylaszlovmk.hu INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE TREASURES OF Crystal Valley

HALIMBA N 47° 01’ 53.77”, E 17° 32’ 11.93” N 47° 07’ 51.70”, E 17° 45’ 11.09” HEREND Old empty Mine’s pits Porcelain Museum The bauxite mining has more than a The Herend Porcelain Museum is one hundred years of history in the town of the greatest treasures, in 2002 it with a rich history of industry leaving was the “Museum of the Year” and is behind memories. In the agency’s the National Museum’s award-winning original ancient cellar are equipment collection. furnished mine ways and visitors The high-quality permanent exhibi- can learn about the mysteries of tion, which shows the beginning of underground workings. Halimba has Herend porcelain arts and aesthetic immediate and wider environment development, as well as is a four or fi ve of geological diversity, rich fl ora and year guarantee for temporary exhibi- fauna and an excellent opportunity tions, the Museum’s visitors can go into for the study of natural phenomena. their home with rich experiences. In the tours can be visited lot of interesting rock formations, sordvalleys, The local Minimanufactory can be vis- resources, caves and recently aban- ited with a guide in which visitors go doned opencast mine- pits wich you along the Herend professionals work can search with an expert tour guide. in preparation of the raw material to There are located two abandoned fi nished porcelain. bauxitelenses in the outskirts of the www.herend.com village wich are interesting geological phenomens. TOUR: Tel.: +36 70/619-7960 E-mail: [email protected]; Glassfactory: [email protected] INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE TREASURES OF Crystal Valley

VÁROSLŐDÁŐ N 47° 8’ 51.972”, E17° 39’ 12.6” OTHER ATT RA CTIONS House of German Nationalities Collection of Bauxite Mining – Halimba In the typical construction Bakony House style the exhibits visitors can learn about the historical monuments of the village, they can get know farmhouse in a village of the last century with furniture (room and kitchen furniture, utensils) the local German folk costumes, for- merly used for agricultural tools, as well as Városlőd’s ceramic and glass memories. OPENING HOURS: May 1 – September 30 between Tuesday – Saturday 13-17 hours By appointment to visit the country house can be viewed outside the dates. Glass Factory – Halimba The country house viewing of the leading exhibition helps. (English and German-language guided tours are available on request.) Tel: +36 88/240-003

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AJKA N 47° 06’ 47.90”, E 17° 33’ 32. 50” N 47° 07’ 31.95”, E 17° 32’ 23.74” AJKA Crystal Bath and Camping Nomádia Leisure Park The City Park is a reverberation of wild 2In June 2012 was opened in Ajka the Nomá- birds with magnifi cent green of the Ajka dia Leisure Park, where visitors can get know Crystal Bath and Camping, which is in the from the pages of books known history of close proximity to the park off ers rest the world. The lesiure Park includes: a summer and relaxation for the visiting guests. The garden with open kitchen, stove, snack bar, bath tub has got seasonally operating ex- showing the historic knights room, restaurant, perience with six heated pools, 1700 m2 80-seat Shaman room, outdoor jurtas, the surface of water, diff erent experiences and biggest plank of old playgroung of Western year-round indoor swimming pool, sauna Transdanubia, petting zoo, bird houses, pond, are waiting for visitors. The 2-acre, 2-star rafts, archery terrain, riding track and an in- campsite has well equipped 11 wooden door riding arena. In the yard there are also houses wich are heated, for 2-6 persons, games for diff erent age groups, for example: built caravan sites, tent sites, hot & cold stilt, swing, traditional folk games and hig- water of social building with a kitchen ging devices with straw. Contemporary pot- and lounge area are for your convenience. tery can be off ered from popular dishes and baked in the oven, kettle boiled and grilled MORE INFORMATIONS: delicacies. It is a good location of camps, fam- 8400 Ajka, Városliget 1320/1. ily, friendly gatherings, corporate events and Tel.: +36 88/211-330 archery demonstrations throughout the day, E-mail: [email protected] with period fi ghting programs. www.kristalyfurdo.hu FOR MORE INFORMATION: Tel: +36 70/930-3464 E-mail: [email protected] www.nomadiapark.hu

N 47° 08’ 03.84”, E17° 37’ 51.80” KISLŐD Sobri Jóska Bakony’s Adventurepark In The heart of Bakony off ers this complex in Kislőd dozens of challenging and memorable programs. The calm temperaments of nature lovers can go fi shing, cook in kettle and bake bacon, while the adventurous can try the funicular railway, one hundred and fi fty feet long lake’s sliding. Like thus the craft can be try a quad, horseback riding, snow donuts down, tumbling boat, water bike, box build, climbing or just fi ght with the gravitation. The Playground, woodlabyrint, daydream, electric cars, karts, trampoline and petting zoo are waiting for the youngsters. In the Hamori castle can be went back for a short time into the world of the Middle Ages, it can be traced back for the visitors, they can enjoy a game. The adventure park may think in the culinary delights for the guests, and it is waiting for them with exhausted traditional and regional food. MORE INFORMATION: 8446 Kislőd, Vashámor Tel.: +36 88/246-017; +36 20/397-1093 E-mail: [email protected] www.bakonyikaladpark.hu MORE TO EXPLORE TREASURES OF Crystal Valley

HALIMBA N 47° 01’ 42.83”, E 17° 31’ 51.63” N 47° 9’ 59.97”, E 17° 32’ 32.93” MAGYARPOLÁNYÁ Medicinal Plant Tour Walk to the Popular Monuments Halimba is inHungary one of the country’s Rare sight is still almost coherently richest herbal, the Hills and the Little Plain maintained, preserved folk archi- junction. You can fi nd here in the moun- tecture street (Petőfi Street), wich tains, the plains and wetland plants for was declared a national monument space lovers alike. Feel free to call it one of in 1968 by the National Monu- the richest region in the country from the ments Inspectorate of 46 popular herb garden. The regular tour help you to houses. undersand how to use traditional healing The street has nowdays forty-two plants planted, the place of their produc- the typical constructions of Bakony tion, careful collection methods can the style, columned stone houses, there visitors learn with an easy walk through. are located in one of the building The Memorial House of dr. Nicholas Szalai complex One Country House and are shown the herb drying and mixing of one Art House. tea operations are presented. For those The settlement was able to take interested will be organized courses in the over in 1993 The Europa Nostra topic several times a year in the village. Awards of the preservation and MORE INFORMATIONS: restoration of buildings. The House 8452 Halimba, Petőfi utca 16. of Art House and the sites of the village are places for events, as Polanyi Tel./Fax.: +36 88/237-003, Whitsun Festival, National Day and +36 88/503-420 Farewell to Summer. E-mail: [email protected] MORE INFORMATIONS: www.halimba.hu www.magyarpolany.hu MORE TO EXPLORE TREASURES OF Crystal Valley

NYIRÁDÁ N 47° 00’ 19.88”, E17° 27’ 16.88” 47° 8’ 14,1” N, 17° 21’ 51,71” E THE HILL OF SOMLÓÓ Motorsport Centre Tornai’s Winer y Away from the central part of Transdanu- The Hill Somlo is one of the most bia, the Bakony southwestern foothills is unique wine-growing area, famous Nyirád located. The village has a famous for its wines, beautiful scenery, and location for growing and keeping the panorama. The volcanic soil’s specifi c high-value protected plants such as wild mineral wines – including a Somlo orchid species, primroses, spring pheas- trademarks of ‘juhfark’ - can be sam- ant’s eye. The cultural and social life is in pled at expert wine cellars. order to enhance color club days, cultural In addition, the area is a popular hik- and sport events are traditionally held. ing destination ,in the mountains are More tourist and recreational programs protected geological and ecological are off ered in Nyirád for the fi shing and values of those who are interested European races are organized on the in it, or for tourists who simply want Nyirád Rallycross track in the outskirts to enjoy a unique view of nature and of the village. human nature ‘s work of uniquely To Tapolca and near Sümeg located Rally beautiful harmony. The Tornai Win- Cross fi eld – has a Hungary FIA license ery of Somló hill off ers a historical with off road - is the most favorite do- overview of the winery, the wine mestic and international Rallycross and museum in the basement is of inter- Autocross fi eld in these area. est, and give a nice view and there The standard security system is needed can be visited the most beautiful to obtain the highest FIA licens with se- mountain slopes, the Somló terrace, curity elements, can withstand extreme a wine shop, meeting room while loads on asphalt is a great spot for their waiting for the wine lovers to refresh, cars to be tested riders, racers preparing travelers who want to relax as well. for companies. OPENING HOURS: MORE INFORMATIONS: Tel + sign. number: Tel.: +36 30/659-5758 Tel.: 88/516-228, Fax.: 88/516-223 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.nymc.eu www.tornaipince.hu