Discover Kárász – hotels for your stay

Kárász combines a wooded landscape with historical traces of fruit growing and several exhibition venues. The Kelet-Mecsek Landscape Protection Area includes Kárász and is of national importance. The landscape and local history offer different ways to explore the area during your stay.

Woodland Scenery and Local History

The 801-hectare municipal area of Kárász (1,392 acres) consists mostly of forest. The south-facing slopes above the village were once covered with vineyards and orchards; today, they are mostly forested again. Kárász lies at an altitude of 220 metres where the Völgységi-patak meets the small Mecsek stream Sörösi-csörge, also known as Csörge.

Fruit growing is also part of the village’s history: in 1845, Pastor Jankó János founded a fruit-growing association to promote it, regarded as Baranya’s first economic association of this kind. Kárász was known above all for plums, pears and apples, as well as dried fruit and pálinka made from them. The association’s founding and the area’s former agricultural character provide a historical context for today’s wooded slopes.

The Első Magyar Fészekodúgyár is also part of the village’s history. The factory was awarded a gold medal at the 1929 World’s Fair in Barcelona.

Theatre, Collections and Museums

Pajtaszínház offers summer programmes, using the upper part of a former farm building’s barn as a theatre. The lower stable area houses a gallery for exhibitions and events aimed at smaller audiences. The different parts of the building bring theatre and exhibitions together under one roof; check the specific programme dates in advance.

Mezei Ottó’s collection welcomes visitors and includes ceramics, clothing and various objects. A 2024 municipal publication describes a permanent exhibition alongside a changing temporary exhibition. Displays may change, so it is advisable to check visiting arrangements before your trip.

The Istálló Museum is housed in an unplastered brick stable wing of an old residential building. It displays furnishings from the past century and equipment used in stables. The Borbély Museum exhibits hairdressing tools and furnishings from the early 20th century. Check visiting arrangements for both museums in advance.

The Péterfay-József Forest Memorial is a forestry exhibition venue in a barn building in the courtyard of the Rónai-István Community House. If you would like to visit, check opening arrangements in advance.

Plan Your Visits and Walk

The Vízimalom can be visited by prior arrangement. Inside, you can see wooden mechanical equipment and conveyor belts; the water wheel is no longer operational. Arrange your visit in advance and also ask about its current condition.

The Kárászi Körséta is a designated local walking route that can be completed in its entirety even in bad weather. Check the route’s current condition before setting out. Another way to explore local stories is the Kárászi Mesekert: the sculpture park is also a playground where regional legends and stories are brought to life. Check the current condition and access arrangements before visiting.

The Keleti-Mecsek Association’s Tourinform office is located in Kárász’s Faluház and provides information about the region’s sights, attractions and programmes. Opening hours may change, so check them before your visit.

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