PHOTOS: The Hungarian Tourist House of the Year will win everyone’s heart!
The Rostallói Ökotudatos Nevelési Központ (RÖNK), built by ÉSZAKERDŐ Erdőgazdálkodási Ltd., received the most votes in the public voting of Aktív Magyarország. Thus, it was named the Tourist House of the Year 2023. ÉSZAKERDŐ Ltd. won first place for the third year in a row.
Building with a purpose
Turizmus.com writes that the RÖNK complex, inaugurated two years ago, was created by re-purposing unused buildings on the premises of the Intermountain Forestry Directorate, located in the heart of the Zemplén Mountains. The aim was to give the area a new function and create an attraction near the Pálháza State Forest Railway Rostalló station. In addition, a new attraction would make the journey from Kőkapu truly worthwhile.
A unique design
The special feature of the RÖNK is that the buildings also represent the architectural elements of the traditional villages in Zemplén. A well, a belfry and a reception gate are among the colourful elements. These features give a little extra to the surroundings of the accommodation, the exhibition, and the activity building. RÖNK can accommodate up to 34 people. Therefore, it is suitable for school trips or camps. The complex also includes an exhibition and a building for other activities. In addition, there is a research room for studying the living and non-living environment and a conference room for small conferences and meetings. However, the most interesting part of the building is the exhibition space, where visitors can take a virtual walk through the forest, discover its wildlife or take a look around in a life-size hunting lodge.
Recognition
As mentioned above, ÉSZAKERDŐ Ltd. won the Tourist House of the Year award for the third time in a row. Adorján Zay, the CEO of ÉSZAKERDŐ Ltd. said:
We are very happy with the result, as it contributes to the promotion of the tourism opportunities in Zemplén and is a good confirmation of the work we have done. We are particularly proud of the fact that this is the third tourism investment in the region that has been recognised.
In 2021, the Szelcepuszta Tourist House won the Tourist House of the Year title, in 2022 the Zsófia Lookout in the Bükk Mountains was the Lookout of the Year. Now, in 2023, RÖNK received the prestigious award of the Tourist House of the Year.
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