Kiskunhalas

Kiskunhalas is the city that lies closets to the camp site (7,5 miles), has 30.000 inhabitants and is located  83 miles from Budapest. The city lies on the highest point of the Homokhátság (sand plain) between Danube and Tisza. The cities colourful 600 year history was mostly focussed on agricultural orientated activites. The countryside attracts mainly hikers and nature and bird watchers. The cities lakes (Sóstó en Kunfehértó) are very suited for swimming, fishing and boating.

Sights:

– Lace museum: holds many lovely pieces of world famous hand-sewn lace.
– City hall: In the middle of the centre, recognizable by the watchtower and decorated with art-nouveau decor
– Sáfrik wind mill: Once used to produce flour, now a national monument.

Did you know?

– There is a vegetable and clothing market every Wednesday and Saturday.
– Kiskunhalas is where you find the closest and biggest convenience store, Tesco. From Monday – Saturday, from 6 AM – 10 PM.
– Every first Sunday of the month the city holds a big regional market where almost anything is for sale.