The most popular attractions of this are the thermal bath and the beaches of the . The „Kékperjési” wetland and the Island are environmentally protected areas. Famous Göd Hungarian artists like the actor Kálmán Latabár, Aurél Bernáth and writer-poet János Arany often spent time in this small town, which is beloved by artists today as well. The world famous Hungarian race horse, Kincsem had its residence in the manor’s stable from 1876 to 1880. The town has ferry service to two different directions: Horány and Surány.

Dunakeszi Sződliget

At the beginning of the century construction of holiday-houses star- ted in this area. The tourist centre of the town can be found at the Danube. The town has a Protestant Church. Since the town is situated along the Danube, there is a yacht The Danube connects and Vác and there is port here as well. train service between the two as well. Signifi cant changes took place in the life of the town when the railway traffi c started. Alag is a small suburb of Du- nakeszi, which is famous for its Roman style church from the 13th century. The only Hungarian racehorse training yard is situated here. Alag is very proud of its horse racing traditions. Vác Strand

The View of the Town

Vác - often called the „Sport-town of the Nation” - is famous The town has a perfect location, and can be easily reached by train, boat, car or on for its rowing and kayak-canoe sports and has many talented the scenic bicycle roads along the Danube. Thanks to its easy accessibility, great location and successful competitors in water-sports. From to and many historic monuments, Vác has become very popular with tourists. On the Main there is a bicycle road along the river. In the southern Square (Március 15. tér) - which was rebuilt in 2006 - there are beautiful baroque part of town walkers and bicycle riders can reach the fl oodplain buildings, monuments and statues. The town’s annual baroque festival (Váci Világi Vi- area near the Liget park, which has many nice walking paths. galom) is a very popular event that welcomes visitors during the last weekend of July. At the nearby Naszály Hill tourists can hike along the 5 ’s only triumphal arch (Kőkapu) is situated in Vác and is the symbol of town. kilometer long study trails of the Gyada Meadow.

Church of the Grey Friars Walking Path in the Floodplain

The street past the prison building takes you to the most beautiful promenade alongside the Danube. There are statues, playgrounds, a music pavilion, and the beautiful Danube River that please the eyes of visitors. In the summer you can also enjoy this scene while relaxing at the public pools near the promenade. Those who like water-polo can often see the training sessions of the Hungarian Music Pavilion Olympic champion water-polo team here. The town has ferry service to the Island. From early spring to late autumn tourists can enjoy the beautiful view of the from the hydrofoil and sightseeing boats. The boats stop at various ports, for example Vác, or Zebegény. Useful Information

FERRY SERVICE • DUNAKESZI - HORÁNY • TEL.: +36-26/393-795 From Horány: 5.25-20.25, Weekends: 6.25-20.25, 25 and 45 minutes after every hour From Dunakeszi: 35 minutes and 55 minutes after every hour

FERRY SERVICE • VÁC - TAHI • TEL.: +36-26/386-560 From Vác: Weekdays: 6.00-21.00 every hour, 7.00 - 18.00 every half an hour, Weekends: 6.00-21.00 every hour, 9.00-18.00 every half an hour, From Tahi: Weekdays: 5.40-21.15 15 minutes after every hour, 7.00-18.00 45 minutes after every hour, Weekends: 5.40-21.15, 15 minutes after every hour, 9.00-18.00, 45 minutes after every hour

FERRY SERVICE • NAGYMAROS - VISEGRÁD • TEL.: +36-26/398-344 From Nagymaros: 5.25, 6.30, 19.00, 20.00, 21.00 passenger service only, 7.00-18.00 passenger and car service, From Visegrád: 6.45-17.45 passenger and car service 5.20, 6.25, 18.45, 19.45- 20.45 passenger service only

FERRY SERVICE • SZOB - PILISMARÓT • TEL.: +36-30/9144-195 Timetable: 6.00-17.40. (in the summer till 19.40) From Szob: from 6.00 40 minutes after every hour, From Pilismarót: from 6.10 to 17.50, 50 minutes after every hour (in the summer till 19.50)

POOLS AND SPAS:

THERMAL POOLS AND SPA, GÖD 2132 Göd, Kinizsi u., Tel: +36-27/532-045 Opening hours: 6.00-20.00 (open in the winter season as well!)

SWIMMING POOL, VÁC 2600 Vác, Ady E. sétány, Tel: +36-27/510-401, +36-27/315-552, Opening hours: 6.00-20.00 (in summer season) • www.vacisport.hu

SPORTS HISTORY EXHIBITION OF VÁC SPORT INSTITUTES 2600 Vác, Dr. Csányi krt., Tel: +36-20/311-1495 • www.vacisport.hu Open only on Fridays 16.00-19.00. Located on the fi rst fl oor of the Red House (Vörösház)

BICYCLE REPAIR CENTRE: DZ Bike Bicycle & Ski Shop, Service & Rental 2600 Vác, Galcsek u. 8-10. • Tel: +36-27/310-554 Zebegény Szob

István Szőnyi, the town’s famous painter is buried in the nearby cemetery. His former home is a Memorial House today. The town, which is located alongside Near the Szőnyi Memorial the Danube, is still very rich in natural House you can fi nd the Nautical beauty. It is surrounded by the Bör- Museum. zsöny Mountains and is part of the Danube - Ipoly National Park. The famous Hungarian composer Zoltán Ko- dály lived here from 1883 to 1885. The archeological, and scientifi c relics, artifacts, besides the ethnographical collections of the town are all on display in the Börzsöny Museum in the center of town. A unique part of the exhibition is the egg collection of a local folk artist, who decorated the eggs with tiny horseshoes. Further sights: Catholic Church, Luczenbacher Castle, Luczenbacher Chapel & Crypt, Ruins of Szob has is a yacht port for the a Roman guard tower. enjoyment of the fans of water- sports. There is ferry service between Szob and Pilismarót.

This small town is a popular vacation destination because of its beautiful location in the Danube Bend. Many artists live and work here. The most characteristic building of Zebegény is the Catholic Church built in secessionist style. Along the path to the top of Calvary Hill there are seven pictures painted on metal at the stations of the cross. Visegrád Nagymaros Verőce

St. John’s Statue Nagymaros

At beginning of the 20th century the cultural life of this town became active The town is beloved by tourists and vacationers due to its favourable as many artists chose the community along the Danube as their holiday location and natural beauty. People can enjoy a wonderful view of the destination. The former house and yard of Hungarian ceramics artist Géza Visegrád Castle and the Danube Bend from the 482-meter-high Julianus Gorka - who was given the prestigious Kossuth Award - is located here. lookout tower. A well-known citizen of Nagymaros was Kálmán Kittenberger, Today it is a ceramics museum. (Szamos utca 22.) The layout and design the explorer of Africa. Every summer the town organizes Kittenberger Days of the buildings along the bank of the Danube are unique. The design is the to honour him. Sights: Catholic Church, Calvary Chapel & Stations of the work of well-known Hungarian architect Miklós Ybl. Other sights in the town Cross, The Home of Kittenberger, Chestnut Forest. are St. Andrew’s Church, the Protestant Church and the Migazzi Castle.

Kismaros

The town is situated in a picturesque area at the foot of the Börzsöny Mountains, opposite the Castle of Visegrád and There is ferry service between Szentendre Island. From tourists can ride the little Nagymaros and Visegrád. mountain train to a small town called Királyrét. From here they Tourists can continue their trip can hike to different scenic destinations in the mountains, like on the 33 km long „Queen Be- Kisinóc, Nagy-hideghegy or Csóványos. Other points of interest atrix” bicycle road on the other in the area are the cellars and press-houses of Dózsa Gy. Street side of the Danube as well. as well as the Catholic Church and the museum. Made with the sponsorship of the Central Hungarian Development Council (2008) Responsible for publishing: Ilona Lukács Photos: Imre Prohaszka, András Tumbasz, József Gáspár Map: József Gáspár Printed & designed: Front Graphics, Multiszolg