Szeged – the city of sunshine
Szeged is the county seat of Csongrád County and is located in the centre of the South Alföld (Southern Great Plain) Region, at the confluence of the Maros and Tisza rivers. It is the largest city in south-eastern Hungary, with approximately 160,000 inhabitants. Szeged is often referred to as the "city of sunshine" with over 2,100 sunny hours each year.
Szeged is a "Regional knowledge centre" due to the outstanding work of the University of Szeged and the Biological Research Centre.
Szeged offers a hive of activities and below are a few of the many things which a vistor can enjoy in the city.
Touristic sights
Votive Church (Dóm), Synagogue, "Heros' Gate", Szeged City Hall, Dömötör Tower, REOK Palace, "Black House" Museum, The Water Tower called "Old Lady", Anna Spring (with thermal water)
You can find out more about the city on the website of the Tourist Office of Szeged.
Entertainment
Szeged National Theatre and Operahouse (The page is only available in Hungarian.)
Szeged Contemporary Dance Company
Excursion to Ópusztaszer (29 km from Szeged), a location featuring the National Heritage Park with sights such as a monastery, the Nomad Park and the Feszty Panorama.
Wellness and thermal baths
Hungary is the land of thermal spas, and thermal springs are abundant in the South Great Plain too. Szeged's two spas attract visitors from far and away:
Aquapolis "Napfényfürdő" - The spa and open-air bath is located on the doorstep of Hunguest Hotel Szeged. It is open all year round and boasts numerous indoor and outdoor pools, slides and a wellness centre.
Anna Spa and Thermal Bath - Housed in a beautiful, listed building in the city centre, the spa and bath offers relaxation and personal care treatments.
Festivals
Just a few days before the start of ELISS 2024, Szeged Youth Festival (Szegedi Ifjúsági Napok, SZIN) will take place between 28 and 31 August, along the River Tisza in Szeged. First organized in 1968, SZIN is Hungary's longest running festival. More information and tickets are available on the website of SZIN.
Famous products
Pick salami, Szeged paprika, fish soup Szeged style (Halászlé in Hungarian), goulash Szeged style, handmade slippers, pálinka
We wish you a pleasant stay in this beautiful city!
