5 magical Hungarian villages that will undoubtedly enchant everyone

Magyarorszagom.hu reports that it is not necessary to go abroad to experience magical things as Hungary is abundant in breathtaking sites that are worth a visit. In the following, you can get to know 5 Hungarian villages that must be visited at least once when you are in Hungary. Get ready for the journey!

1. Jósvafő

Jósvafő is located in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, along the Jósva stream. It is around 65 kilometres away from Miskolc, exactly in the middle of the Aggtelek National Park. It has a more than 600-year-old history: it was 1st mentioned in 1272 when it was already named Ilsuafey that refers to “being located at the root of the stream”.

The harmony of nature and the hospitality of the locals are noteworthy and are recognised by several nature protection associations, too.

The village gives home to the Directorate of the Aggtelek National Park the karst formations and caves of which is part of the UNESCO’s World Heritage since 1995.

2. Fertőrákos

Fertőrákos is located in Győr-Moson-Sopron county. It is outstanding among other Hungarian villages because of its rich historical and cultural background. It is also the only Hungarian village that was surrounded by a wall and had a bishop’s palace in the past. The village is in a splendid natural surrounding, and almost all the buildings of it are declared to be monuments.

It is also one of the most remarkable settlements of the Fertő region, that is part of the World Heritage. It is only 10 kilometres away from Sopron, on the coast of Lake Fertő, and is the neighbour of Fertőmeggyes, a settlement belonging to Austria.

The cycle track around the lake is very popular among families and sportspeople alike because of the spectacular scenery offered. That is why Fertőrákos is a great touristic destination.

Thanks to the ships operating on the water, the sights and the view can be enjoyed from aboard, too.

The most attractive force of the village is probably the quarry dating back to Roman times. It should not be missed if you visit the region.

3. Nagykörű

This settlement is around 25 kilometres away from Szolnok, on the right bank of the Tisza river. One can approach it by buses running according to a regular schedule, by ferry from Fegyvernek or by bicycle. The settlement got its name from before the time when the regulation of the Tisza started in the 19th century and when the river almost completely encompassed it. Therefore, it rose out of its surrounding like a small island.

It was 1st documented in 1212, that is why it seems to date back to the beginning of the 1300s. It was Lothar ban who possessed it then, but later on, Róbert Károly gave the settlement to Péter Kompolty. The village successfully survived the Turkish invasion, and in the 18th century, it started to develop more rapidly.