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Bács-Kiskun - the
water paradise
„But the water is the lord!”
Bács-Kiskun County is an area rich in medicinal waters, Lake Vadkerti, the power of attraction
thermal waters, and natural waters. They play a key role The most famous tourist attraction of Soltvadkert is
in tourism and are therefore an important area for devel- Lake Vadkerti, a lake located only two kilometres from
opment. Take a dip in the “watery experiences” of Bács- the town. Thanks to the renovations of the recent years, a
Kiskun County! modern reception building with a baby and mum’s room
Kayak-Canoe Port on the bank of the Danube and catering units awaits its guests. In addition to the
in Kalocsa sandy beach, the sunbathing pier, the spray park, and the
The water tour port and boat storage built on the banks playground, one of the largest continuous bike paths of
of the Danube River serve the development of water to- the area also touches the resort area, where bicycles can
urism in Kalocsa and the region. Using modern water also be rented. Those who wish to hike can take a pleas-
tour equipment, the natural and cultural treasures of ant walk along the educational trail around the lake,
the area can also be explored. The development of tour- which also has a lookout tower.
ism in Cape Vajas offers great opportunities. Nagybaracska, the realm of water tours
Tourist centre at the Lake Szelidi If you visit Nagybaracska, you can discover the beauti-
The fifth largest natural lake of Hungary is Lake Szelidi, ful nature by paddling on the Ferenc Canal. The visitor
belonging to Dunapataj, where a multifunctional tour- centre and its services on the island of Füzes, surround-
ist centre was built. The centre offers visitors who wish ed by the Füzesi Old-Danube, off er even more experi-
to relax, an information office, a gift shop, and modern ences, whether it is fishing, water tours, or bicycle tour-
premises and services that serve the comfort and safety ism.
of the guests. There is a covered stage and an auditori-
um for cultural programmes, as well as a children’s play-
ground for families with small children.
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