Szekszárdi járás Essentials

Szekszárdi járás combines the Gemenc forest’s wetlands within the Danube-Drava National Park with a centuries-old winemaking tradition. The district capital features Neoclassical architecture like the Vármegyeháza and Hungary’s only German-speaking theater, reflecting the region's ethnic diversity. Visitors can explore the 19th-century gingerbread workshop of the Petrits family, historic manor houses in Medina, and hillside chapels overlooking the Sárköz plains and extensive vineyards.

Danube-Drava National Park

Danube-Drava National Park was founded in 1996 and is located in the south west of Hungary.

Vármegyeháza

Neoclassical former county hall designed by Mihály Pollack. It stands on the site of a medieval Benedictine abbey, with ruins still visible in the courtyard.

Urunk mennybemenetele templom

Late 18th-century Zopf-style church on Béla király Square. It is the largest single-nave Roman Catholic church in Central Europe.

Deutsche Bühne- Ungarn

The only professional German-language theater in Hungary, hosting performances that preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Hungarian-German community.

Petrits Mézeskalács Múzeum

Family-run museum showcasing traditional gingerbread making, candle molding, and confectionery tools used by the Petrits family since 1825.

Apponyi-kastély

Historic manor house located in Pusztakápolna, near Medina. The building represents the architectural heritage of the Apponyi noble family in Tolna County.

Újvárosi Szent Mihály arkangyal templom

Prominent Catholic church serving the Újváros district of Szekszárd, noted for its distinctive architectural presence in the northern part of the city.

Diófa Étterem és Panzió

Restaurant specializing in regional Hungarian cuisine, located on the outskirts of Szekszárd near the vineyard slopes.

Családbarát Strand- és Élményfürdő

Outdoor aquatic center featuring multiple leisure pools, slides, and wellness facilities.

Szőlő-hegyi kilátó

Wooden observation tower providing panoramic views over the Szekszárd hills and the surrounding wine region.

Mausz-kápolna

Remote hilltop chapel built in 1891, offering expansive views across the Sárköz region and the Danube floodplains.

Fritz borház és panzió

Traditional winery and restaurant emphasizing regional Swabian flavors and local grape varieties like Kadarka and Kékfrankos.