# Kecskemét

Kecskemét is a town in central Hungary and the county seat of Bács-Kiskun county, half way between Budapest and Szeged, almost equal distance from the two big rivers of the country, Danube and Tisza. The city is well known for its secessionist architecture, museums, and for being the birthplace of composer Zoltan Kodály.

## Understand
### Tourist information

* 46.9079819.691721 Tourinform, Kossuth tér 1 (Center), ☏ +36 76 481065, kecskemet@tourinform.hu. Apr–Sep: M-F 09:00-18:00, Sa 09:00-13:00; Oct–Mar: 08:30-16:30. Services: tourist information, brochures about Kecskemét and its region, and the country, maps of Kecskemét and Hungary, cultural event guides, tour guides, bike rental, postcards, gifts and books about Kecskemét .

## Get in

Kecskemét is pretty much equidistant from the capital metropolis Budapest (in the northwest) and the southern university city of Szeged (in the southeast), about 90 km from both cities.

### By plane

Budapest Ferihegy Airport (BUD) is 58 minutes by train from the Ferihegy train station near Terminal 1 (from Terminal 2, you can catch a bus (12 min, Ft 350) to the train station). The trains from Budapest usually stop at Ferihegy at twelve minutes past the hour and reach Kecskemét at ten minutes past the next hour. A ticket for this train is ~ Ft 1600.

### By train

* 46.9136619.700561 Train Station (MÁV Vasútállomás), Kodály Zoltán tér (ten minutes walk to east from downtown), ☏ +36 76 322460. Daily 04:05-22:40. Direct trains: - Budapest Nyugati station (hourly, Ft 1460 plus reservation fee Ft 520, 1 hr 20 min). Szeged (hourly, Ft 1350, 1 hr 40 min). Szolnok (least daily three, 67 km, 2 hours). Baja (least daily four, Ft 2830, 2 hr 20 min). Miskolc (Sundays, only in school season, Ft 4500, around 3 hr 30 min), - Avala EuroCity between Beograd and Vienna (from 2015) stop here. Timetable

### By bus

* 46.9149919.69732 Bus Station (VOLÁN Autóbuszállomás Kecskemét), Noszlopy Gáspár park, 1. (10 minutes east of downtown), ☏ +36 76 321777. To Budapest's Népliget bus station (hourly, between an hour and twenty minutes and two hours.)

### By car

The M5 freeway connects Kecskemét to Budapest and Szeged.

## Get around

The main train and bus stations are about 10 minutes east of downtown, where most of the attractions are and can easily be reached by foot. If you need to take the bus, Kunság Volán $^{[deadlink]}$ runs the local bus company.

### Rent a car

* 46.9049419.68672 Ar-avan Limited Partnership, Petőfi Sándor u. 3., ☏ +36 76 504214, fax: +36 76 482739, korosi@car-avan.hu. passenger vehicles, vans, caravans renting. +E-mail:iroda@car-avan.hu
* 46.900619.67843 Hertz Rent a Car, Dózsa György út 31 (SW 0.6 km), ☏ +36 76 328-398, fax: +36 76 506-348, kecskemet@hertz.hu. M-F 08:00-17:00. passenger vehicle, vans, minibus. Out of hours pick-up: +36 20 947-5079
* 46.906219.69244 Budget – Pannonia Rent a Car Ltd., Lestár tér 2., ☏ +36 76 485499, fax: +36 76 505-628, budget.kecskemet@budget.hu. M-Th 08:00-16:00; F 08:00-15:00. Passenger vehicle, cargo from Budapest. Mobile 36 30 6297725.
* 46.902719.73245 Gas-car Ltd., Szolnoki hegy 232 (east 2 km), ☏ +36 76 485-611, fax: +36 76 485611, gascar.kecskemet@mail.datanet.hu. Passenger vehicle, van, minibus; daily, monthly and long-term passes.
* 46.883919.68266 EUrent Rent a Car, Halasi út 32/A. (SW 2 km), ☏ +36 76 503-062, fax: +36 76 503021, kecskemet@europcar.hu. In case of long-term hire or leasing: Europ Car (Mr. Fluka Zoltán) +36 1 4218325.

## See
### Churches

* 46.9106519.691911 Piarist Order Temple (Piarista templom), Piaristák tere, 6, Jókai u. 1. (Downtown), ☏ +36 76 481603. A single nave, chancel straight closured, church with tower at southwest facade Andrew Mayerhoffer designed, built in 1724-30.
* Reformed Church (Református templom), Kossuth tér,Szabadság tér. Free standing, square groundplan, two-nave church with straight closure. Built in 1684 and reconstructed in 1790-92, early baroque. Inner Equipment: 1790s, 1800s. Benches: 1759, 1802; Pulpit: 1791.
* 46.906719.69292 Saint Nicholas Franciscan church (Friends Church, Ferences templom, Barátok temploma), Kossuth tér 3, Plébánia köz 1. Masses: M-F 07:30; Sa 07:30, 18:30 (summer) 17:30 (winter); Su 07:30, 09:30, 11:30, 18:30 (summer) 17:30 (winter). Built in 1786. Romanesque style with Gothic, Baroque rebuilding. Here is the 'Kecskemét purgatory relief' A sculpture composition at the Kecskemét Franciscan church at Kossuth square fence wall. Beneath the cross, purgatory relief depicting made in 1792 and it was a remnant of Calvary. The crucifix, Gábor Imre sculptor in 1943 was stayyed above the relief. Mary Magdalene and John the Apostle statues stayed in 1982, origins was a part of a Calvary of the Cemetery.
* 46.907419.69083 Great Temple (Nagytemplom, Urunk Mennybemenetele templom), Kossuth tér, 2 (Downtown). Free standing, one single nave church with straight closure sanctuary, At NW facade a fire tower with balcony, Built in Late-Baroque style, in 1774-1806. The frescoes in the sanctuary and the nave in 1901 by Roskovics Ignats; the decorative painting in 1901 by Lohr Ferenc. The Stained Glass Windows made in 1930, the Inner Equipment: typically over the 18th century; the High altar and two side altars image in 1791 by Falkoner József Ferenc. Masses: Su and holidays 07:00, 09:00, 10:30, 18:00; M-F 07:0, 08:00, 18:00; Advent 06:00, 08:00, 18:00. Church can be visited: M 12:00-19:00, Tu-Su 06:00-19:00.
* 46.908319.68874 Greek Orthodox church (Görögkeleti templom), Széchenyi tér 9. Built in 1829,Fischer Agoston planned, neoclassic style. One single nave, semicircular sanctuary closure church with a tower at SW corner. It has a hipped gable roof over the sanctuary. Decorative Painting: The second half of the 19th century. Inner Equipment: particularly in the first half of the 19th century. Iconostasis: 1828 (wood-carving by Peter Pádits of Miskolc ), Images: around 1828, 1903 (by Joseph Kurbel).
* 46.900919.68535 Trinity Chapel (Szentháromság-kápolna), Árpád körút (Árpád krt., Küküllő u., Mátis Kálmán u. Downtown). Built between 1718-1726.
* 46.9083619.692776 Lutheran Church (Evangélikus templom), Arany János u. 1 (Downtown). Built by Miklós Ybl in 1862-63, in romantic style.
* 46.902919.69617 Saint Elisabeth Roman Catholic church (Árpádházi Szent Erzsébet Római katolikus templom), Czollner tér (Downtown). Single nave church towered at northern facade. Former cemetery chapel stood here. Inner Equipment: particularly in the first half of the 19th century: The main altar and altar images: 1926 (Uher Aristide), 1939 (Marsovszky Emilia). Altars: 1890; Pulpit: 1939. Organ 1900 (Országh Sandor), extended: 1955.
* 46.904219.69168 Chapel of the Visitation of Our Lady (Sarlós Boldogasszony-kápolna), Batthyány u. 6 (Downtown, Arboretum). Baroque style chapel built in 1713.
* 46.956119.71919 Reformed Church of Katonatelep (Katonatelepi református templom) (NE 8 km).
* 46.898419.684110 Calvary Complex (Kálvária együttes), Ipoly utca 13 (Trinity Cemetery, SW 1 km from Downtown). Historical Monument. An art nouveau chapel by Geza Markus.

### Museums

* 46.9057919.7007111 Bozsó collection (Bozsó Gyűjtemény), Klapka u. 34 (Downtown), ☏ +36 76 324625, fax: +36 76 324625, bozsoal@mail.datanet.hu. Th-Su 10:00-18:00. Features Hungarian folk art and furniture from local artists. In Klapka-house (listed building) built in 1786, Baroque style. (+36 76 417130)
* 46.910619.687512 International Ceramics Studio (Nemzetközi Kerámia Stúdió), Kápolna u. 11. (Downtown), ☏ +36 20 417 2731, icshu@t-online.hu. This is a ceramic art centre.
* 46.905919.687713 Museum of Hungarian Naive Artists in Bano-house (Magyar Naiv Művészek Múzeuma, Bánó ház, Kecskeméti Katona József Múzeum Magyar Naiv Művészek Gyűjteménye), Gáspár András körút 11 (near the Toy Museum), ☏ +36 76 324 767, kecskem1@t-online.hu. closed during the winter months. Former Bánó House, built around 1730 in Baroque style. A survey of the Naive, art produced by untrained artists that typically reflects peasant life. The collection includes several colorful, surreal or somewhat medieval paintings, as well as some sculptures. The museum in Bánó-house or Gólyás-house (listed building).
* 46.9058519.6877514 Szórakaténusz Toy Museum and Workshop (Szórakaténusz Játékmúzeum és Műhely), Gáspár András körút 11., ☏ +36 76 324-767, muzeumesmuhely@szorakatenusz.hu. Mar 1-Oct 31: Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30, and 13:00-17:00; Nov 2-Feb 28: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00. Displays peasant toys of Hungary, some of the more fascinating ones include wooden churches and a wooden pinball game. The museum is fun for all ages. Workshop can be visited for an additional fee.
* 46.9084719.6949115 Kecskeméti Képtár in the Ornamental Palace (Kecskeméti Katona József Múzeum „Cifrapalota”Kiállítóhelye), Rákóczi u. 1. (on the east side of Szabadság square.), ☏ +36 76 480-776, fax: +36 76 480-776, cifrapalota.kecskemet@gmail.com. Housed in the magnificent Cifra Palota the gallery hosts a history of the city (though with no explanations in English) and several modern paintings from Hungarian masters. One of the finest examples of Hungarian secessionist architecture, the building was completed in 1902 based on the designs of Hungarian architect Géza Márkus. Formerly an apartment building, it now houses the Kecskemét Gallery. Listed building. Also of note is one exhibition room that is decorated similar to the exterior of the palace.
* 46.915919.695116 Katona József Museum (Katona József Múzeum), Vasútkert, Bethlen körút 11, ☏ +36 76 481 350, fax: +36 76 481-350, titkarsag@kkjm.hu. M-Th 08:00-16:30, F 08:00-14:00, Library open: M-Th 08:30-15:30, F 08:30-12:00. It was the summer City casino. Built in 1875, in early realistic style by Charles Laszlo's plans, it was enlarged in 1924. Archaeological, historical and ethnographic collections. The Collections of Katona József Museum exhibited in the Cifra Palace.
* 46.9069419.694317 Ráday Museum of Calvinist Ecclesiastical History, Kálvin tér 1 (Downtown). Excellent museum hosts examples of Calvinist Architecture, including the ceiling and pulpit from a Transylvanian church, a collection of chalices, an exhibit on clocks, local sculptures depiciting biblical stories, and a mineral collection.
* 46.9046919.6951918 József Katona Memorial House (Katona József emlékház), Katona József u. 5. (Downtown), ☏ +36 76 328420. Permanent exhibition and temporary exhibitions.
* 46.906519.693319 Zoltán Kodály Music-Pedagogy Institute (Ferences kolostor, Kodály Zoltán Intézet), Kéttemplomköz 1. (Downtown), ☏ +36 76 481-518. Housed in a former Franciscan Monastery complete with a wooden tower is the institute founded by composer Kodály. Inside is a small exhibit (the length of a hallway) featuring music books, pictures, and other items regarding Kodály's life. There's very little in English, in fact there's very little at all, and it's probably best appreciated by fans of the composer.
* 46.9090219.687620 Leskowsky Musical Instrument Collection, Zimay László u. 6/a (Downtown), ☏ +36 76 486-616. The personal collection of Leskowsky can only be visited by prior arrangement. Leskowsky will take you around personally and show his collection of instruments from around the world.
* 46.9052719.6943621 Hungarian Photography Museum (Fotó Múzeum), Katona József tér 12 Bajcsy Zs u. (Downtown), ☏ +36 76 483-221. Hungary's only Photography museum is housed in a former Orthodox Synagogue (before that it was a dance hall). Free standing, rectangular building complex. The well-restored ceiling features Jewish themes. Besides the photography itself there's a wonderful collection of cameras, ranging from older giant boxes to modern sleek designs.
* 46.90241519.6812522 Collection of Hungarian Folk Art Crafts (Former Beerhouse, Népi Iparművészeti Múzeum, volt Serház), Serfőző u. 19/A. built in the late nineteenth century.
* 46.9066819.6878323 Museum of Medicinal and Pharmacy History (Orvos- és Gyógyszertörténeti Kiállítás), Kölcsey Ferenc u. 3. (Downtown), ☏ +36 76 329964, meszarosagnes1@gmail.com. May-Oct: Tu-Sa 10:00-14:00; Nov-Apr: any time by arrangement. Former agricultural town's farmhouse. Ft 400.
* 46.893919.690724 'Zwack Fruit Brandy Distillery and Exhibition (Zwack Kecskeméti Pálinka Manufaktúra), Matkói út 2., ☏ +36 76 487711. Ft 1800 (museum audio-guide, tasting).
* 46.90919.694525 Former Old Synagogue (Régi és új zsinagóga, Tehnika Háza), Szabadság tér, Rákóczi út 2 (across the street from the Cifra Palota on Szabadság square). this fantastic moorish-style synagogue now houses the House of Science and Technics. Moorish-romantic building was built by John Zitterbarth plans between 1862-71
* Clocks Collection (Hanga Óragyűjtemény)
* 46.9091719.6900126 Kápolna Gallery (Kápolna Galéria), Kápolna u.13. (Downtown), ☏ +36 76 486867. M-F 13:00-17:00. Contemporary art exhibition.

### Monuments

* 46.902219.705127 $^{[formerlydeadlink]}$ Artist Colony Cultural and Conference Centre (Művésztelep, Alkotóház Erdei Ferenc Kulturális és Konferencia Központ), Műkerti sétány 2 (NE of Downtown), ☏ +36 76 414 263. Art Nouveau house. Designed by Jánszky Bela and Tibor Szévessy in 1910s. Listed Monument Programs: Performing evenings, festivals, exhibits, club sessions, concerts, movie nights, song evenings, courses, dance evenings, dance theatre.
* 46.904419.691828 Deer-house (Szarvas-ház), Batthyány u. 4. (Downtown). Built around 1860. Monument building.
* 46.902719.695929 Former Horseback riding (Lovarda), Czollner tér 3 (Downtown).
* 46.9019519.6953930 Dyer workshop (Kékfestő műhely), Dömötör u. 4. (Downtown). Used in 1970s.
* 46.899219.673931 Former Rudolf barracks (Rudolf laktanya, Közép-Európai Nemzetközi Egyetem), Izsáki út 3. (SW of Downtown). Large area, several joint-building. Former staff officer, sergeants and infirmary buildings. Now Central European International University, also here Jysk Furniture store.
* 46.8988219.6742532 Former Elizabeth Barracks (Erzsébet pót laktanya), Izsáki út 4. (SW of Downtown). Buildings: former crew building, riding school, street fence.
* 46.9056619.6938633 Trinity column (Szentháromság oszlop), Katona József tér (Downtown). A sculpture group with a hexagonal, wrought iron fence, a pillar and a puppets decorated stone barrier.
* 46.9103419.6912834 Piarist house and college (Piarista rendház és kollégium), Piaristák tere 6. (Downtown). Built in 1825-32, late Baroque style.
* 46.9055219.6930335 Katona József Theatre (Katona József Színház), Katona József tér 5 (Downtown), ☏ +36 76 501-174, info@kecskemetikatona.hu. Opening hours: Tu-F 09:00-19:00, Sa Su from 2 hours prior to major theatrical performances, until end of the first break in the performance.. Listed Monument ☏ +36 76 501177.
* 46.9088919.6958736 Former Casino Municipal (Városi Kaszinó, MTA Magyar Tudományos Akadémia RegionálisKutatások Központja. Alföldi TudományosIntézet), Rákóczi út 3 (Downtown). Now a branch of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. Centre for Regional Studies. Great Plains Scientific Institute
* 46.9024219.681237 Beerhouse (Serház, Népi Iparművészeti Múzeum Kecskemét), Serfőző u. 19. (W of Center). Mar-Oct: 10:00-17:00; Nov-mid-Dec: 10:00-16:00, Dec 12-Feb: 10:00-13:00. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays and Dec 21-Jan 6. A monument building. Now here is the Applied Folk Art Museum in Kecskemét Ft 500 (2014).
* 46.9078919.6943538 Luther's Palace (Luther-palota), Szabadság tér 3. (Downtown), ☏ +36 76 323 506. Art Nouveau, listed building. Residential part, stores, offices of the Lutheran Church, built according to the plans Mende Valer, between 1910-12.
* 46.9081419.6948139 Former Old Reformed College (Református Ókollégium), Szabadság tér 7 (Downtown). A monument building. Based on the plans of Mende Valer built between 1911-13, secession style. Now, Reformed Primary School.
* 46.9086419.6905440 Former Craftsman Home (Iparosotthon, Otthon Mozi), Széchenyi tér 7., Kossuth tér 4.? (Next to Trinity Greek Orthodox church). Now 'Home Cinema'. This was built according to the plans of Komor Marcell and Jakab Desi 1906-07 in Art Nouveau style.
* 46.9101319.6991441 Municipal ​​Cinema (Városi Mozi), Rákóczi u. 15. (Downtown). A monument building.
* Monument Houses (Műemlék Lakóházak), Munkácsy u. 19., Nagykőrösi út 24., Kecskeméti Végh Mihály tér 1.Bánk bán u. 6.,Lechner Ödön u. 1., Kápolna u. 6., Kápolna u. 15., Jókai u. 9., Széchenyi tér 9..
* 46.9045119.6914242 Hotel Három Gúnár (Hotel Three Gúnár), Batthyány u. 7 (Downtown). eclectic style.
* 46.9186719.6833343 Jewish cemetery entrance building (Izraelita temető bejárati épület), Szép utca 4 (NW). Eclectic style monument
* 46.9011219.6811244 Former Main Realschool (Katona József Gimnázium volt Főreáliskola), Dózsa György út 1-3 (SW). Now Katona József High School. Built according to the plans of Kálmán Löllbach in 1912-14 - Art Nouveau.
* 46.9077919.6941845 Press House (Sajtóház), Szabadság tér 1. (Downtown). Listed monument. Art Nouveau style
* 46.909219.696546 Palace of Law and Prison (Törvénypalota, Bács-Kiskun Megyei Büntetés-végrehajtási Intézet, Királyi Törvényszék), Rákóczi út 7. , (Downtown), ☏ +36 76 519519, birosag@kecskemetit.birosag.hu. Listed Monument Former Royal Court built in 1904.
* 46.9073819.6937147 Post office (Posta), Kálvin tér 2. (Downtown). Neo Baroque monument building.
* 46.90734219.694648 Reformed Old college (Református Ókollégium,), Kálvin tér 1 (Downtown). Former Protestant school, high school and Law Academy. Based on Eugene Szappanosy plans built between 1928-30.
* 46.9089319.6958249 Regional Center of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and Small Area Information Centre (former Economic Association Headquarters, MTA Regionális Központ és a Kistérség Információs Központja, volt Gazdasági Egylet Székháza, kaszinója és bérháza), Rákóczi út 3-5. (Downtown). Secession style. Former was a Casino and tenements. Built according to the plans Jánszky Bela and Tibor Szivessy in 1910-11.
* 46.9079819.6939250 Former Reformed bazaar (református bazár, Liberté Kávéház), Szabadság tér 2. (Downtown). Now 'Cafe Liberte'
* 46.9062119.6913451 Former Officers' Club (Tiszti Klub, Magyar Honvédség Kulturális Szolgálata), Lechner Ödön u. 3. (Downtown). A Monument House. Now here working the Cultural Service of the Hungarian Defence Forces.
* 46.9066919.6914952 Town Hall (Városháza), Kossuth tér 1. (Downtown). An Art Nouveau Monument building. Built by Odon Lechner and Gyula Pártos in 1892-96.
* 46.906219.692453 Thomka-ház (Thomka-ház), Lestár tér 1.. Built in 1871. On downstairs post office operated between 1890-1930.
* 46.8986719.6832154 Trinity cemetery (Szentháromság temető), Küküllő u / Ipoly u. (SW 500 m from Center). A memorial park in Late Art Nouveau style.
* 46.814119.772655 Wine Growing and Viniculture Research Institute (Budapesti Corvinus Egyetem Szőlészeti és Borászati Kutató Intézet, Nemzeti Agrárkutatási és Innovációs Központ), Úrihegy 5/a. (SE-S 18 km), ☏ +36 76 494 888. Now National Agricultural Research and Innovation Centre. Protected monument building complex.
* 46.9027219.6959156 Former Military riding school of Archduke Ferdinand (Ferdinánd főherceg katonai lovarda), Czollner tér 3. (Downtown). Built between 1817-1818. Now high school.

## Do

* 46.9112919.669571 Arboretum (Arborétum), Nyíri út 48., ☏ +36 76 492455, +36 30 6897347 (mobile), arboretum@t-online.hu. 08:00-17:00, 08:00-18:00, 08:00-19:00 (spring and fall), 08:00-20:00 (in the summer), 08:00-16:00 (winter); December 1-25 closed. The arboretum was only announced in advance groups can visit between May 15 and Jun 15. There is, guided tours available in Hungarian, German and English, Area: 62 ha. Sights: Lookout, Mary - chapel (1718), calvary, wooden playground, nature trail, plant collection. No admission.
* 46.919619.70272 Kiskunsági National Park and House of Nature (Kiskunsági Nemzeti Park Igazgatósága és a Természet Háza), Liszt Ferenc u. 19., ☏ +36 76 500-068, +36 76 482611, fax: +36 76 481074, mail@knp.hu. Oct 15-Apr: M-F 08:00-16:00; May-Oct 15: Tu-F 08:00-16:00, Sa 8:00-14:00. Visitor permits and tour guide order, Organisation of tours. Exhibits in House of Nature Adults Ft 250, students and pensioners Ft 150 (2014).
* 46.92719.5793 Nyíri forest (Nyíri erdő) (From Hetényegyháza), ☏ +36 76 707872 (forester's house). Mar 15 - Oct 6: W-Su 09:00-17:30. Area: 1,200 ha. Attractions: 48's memorial museum, Arad Martyrs Memorial, St. Hubertus - Chapel, mille centenary memorial. Admission: No.
* Football: Kecskeméti TE play soccer in NB 1, the top tier. Their home ground Széktói Stadion (capacity 6300) is just west of the railway station and shared with the town rugby team.
* 46.897419.71954 ZOO (Vadaskert), Műkerti út 1. (SE 1.5 km), ☏ +36 76 320121. Jan 1 - Mar 11: 09:00-16:30; Mar 12 - Mar 31: 09:00-17:30; Apr 2 - Sep 30: 09:00-18:30, Oct 1 - Oct 31: 09:00-17:30, Nov 1-Dec 31: 09:00-16:30. Adults Ft 1,000, children under the age of 3 - Ft 100, children 3-18 years and senior Ft 600, (2014).
* Spring Festival (Tavaszi Fesztivál) held every March, usually coinciding with Budapest's annual Spring Festival. Features local art, theater, as well as plenty of music from Kodály.
* 46.900819.66725 Kecskemét Fun Baths and Water Slide Park (Élményfürdő és csúszdapark), Csabay Géza körút 5, ☏ +36 76 500 320. Open late May to September. Complete entrance ticket (Experience bath, sauna, thermal bath, swimming pool) Ft 3­600, Season ticket (Experience bath, thermal bath, swimming pool, strand) Ft 3­600, Experience bath, thermal bath, swimming pool Ft 2­600, experience bath, thermal bath Ft 2­200, Experience bath, swimming pool Ft 2­200, swimming pool, thermal bath Ft 2000.
* Air show of Kecskemét (Kecskeméti Repülőnapok). A major air and military air show, also displaying tanks and several kinds of armoured vehicles and artillery pieces. The air show not only displays Hungarian aircraft but is attended by several foreign air forces (20 in the year 2010 including Austrian, Belgian, French, Dutch, Croatian, German, Romanian, Swiss, Spanish, Serbian, Turkish, US, Ukrainian, Israeli Air Force). It takes place in August, often on the 7-8th every 2 years.
* 46.867919.71166 Visit the Mercedes-Benz factory, Mercedes út 1, ☏ +36 76 301022, gyarlatogatas@daimler.com. The Mercedes-Benz factory, which builds the CLA and B-classes, offers free factory tours. The tours in English take place on Thursdays at 09:30 and last 2 hours. There are tours on other days and at other times in German and Hungarian. To take part, you need to preregister at their website.

## Buy

Besides buying pálinka or postcards, the town is wanting in any souvenirs specifics to Kecskemét. There are several places to buy folk crafts, especially during the Spring Festival in late March.

### Hypermarkets

* 46.8876819.635861 Auchan hypermarket (Auchan hipermarket), Dunaföldvári út 2. (4 km west), ☏ +36 76 888700.
* 46.93816219.7087792 Metro warehouse store (Metro raktáráruház), Ceglédi út 236. (NE 3 km), ☏ +36 23 509050. Mostly for retailers.
* 46.9205619.691473 Tesco M5 hypermarket (Tesco M5 hipermarket), Talfája köz 1..

### Malls

* 46.905619.68854 Alföld Department Store (Alföld Áruház), Deák Ferenc tér 6. (Downtown).
* 46.887719.63595 Immochan Trade Center (Immochan Kereskedelmi Központ), - Dunaföldvári út 2. Auchan, CCC, Háda, Media Markt, Nike, Optic World, Sebastiano
* 46.907419.68916 Malom Center mall (Malom Center bevásárlóközpont), Korona utca 2. (Downtown). Shops: CBA supermarket, Deichmann shoes, Douglas, Gas, Jeans, H&M, Libri bookshop,McDonald's, New Yorker, Promod, Retro Jeans, Springfield).
* Sever Center, Kurucz körút 8..
* 46.8994219.676157 Szil-coop Shopping Centre (Szil-coop bevásárlóközpont), Izsáki út 2. (SW).
* 46.895619.6668 Target Center Shopping park (Target Center bevásárlópark), Izsáki út 12/b. (SW 1.5 km). Shops: Deichmann, dm, Fressnapf, KFC, Obi, Tesco hypermarket

### Supermarkets

* 46.891919.65779 Aldi discount store (Aldi diszkontáruház), Izsáki út 69. (SW 2 km).
* 46.9073919.6891710 CBA supermarket (CBA szupermarket), Korona u. 2. (Downtown), ☏ +36 76 328-431. M-Sa 07:00-21:00, Su 08:00-19:00.
* 46.8972919.7217111 Coop supermarket chain (Coop szupermarket), Gizella tér 1 (SE 2 km), uzletlanc@coop.hu. More eleven units: - Aradi vértanúk tere 4, Bíró Lajos utca 1, Czollner köz, Deák tér 6, Dobó körút 1, Énekes utca 1, Horváth Cirill tér 1, Kossuth Lajos utca 83, Nyíri út, Rávágy tér 1, Széchenyi sétány
* 46.912919.711612 Lidl discount store (Lidl diszkontáruház), Szolnoki út 18 (E 1 km), info@lidl.hu. Discount store chain.
* 46.912219.700213 Penny Market discount stores (Penny Market diszkontáruház), Katona József park (Near to Kecskemét Train Station). Discount store chain. More two units: Csíksomlyói utca 22, Kossuth körút 60.
* Reál discount stores (Reál diszkontáruház), Boróka utca 10. More two units: Izsáki út 2, Kard utca 30.
* Spar supermarket (Spar szupermarket), Március 15. utca 5/a. Other unit: Nagykőrösi utca 2.

### Stores

* 46.8878219.6350314 Decathlon sports store (Decathlon sportáruház), Dunaföldvári út 2/b (W 4 km).
* 46.939919.694515 International Silver Cash & Carry warehouse store, Talfája 306. (N ~4 km).
* 46.8991819.6737416 Jysk Furniture store (Jysk), Izsáki út 3. (W 1 km).
* 46.895619.66617 Obi home improvement store (Obi barkácsáruház), Izsáki út 12/b. (SW 1.5 km).
* 46.901719.704618 Praktiker home improvement store (Praktiker barkácsáruház), Kurucz tér 7.

## Eat

Have some fruit. The town is in the centre of a fruit growing region.

### Budget

* 46.90563819.6896511 Főzelék-Ház Kft., Deák Ferenc tér 6. (updated Sep 2022)
* 46.90833319.687872 DharmaVega, Mária u. 2. (updated Sep 2022)
* 46.90939119.6975333 Thai-Burger, Rákóczi út 9. (updated Sep 2022)
* 46.90480919.6922074 Himalája Étterem és Kávézó, Katona József tér 20. (updated Sep 2022)

### Mid-range

* 46.9062519.692375 Bagatelle Restaurant (Bagatell Étterem), Lestár tér 1. (Center), ☏ +36 76 402-553, bagatell.bagatell@freemail.hu. M-Sa 10:00-23:00, Su 11:00-16:00. Flowing wines (1 dl) Ft 420-1100, draft and bottled beers 0.5 L Ft 800-1000/700-900, Champagne (0.75 L)/spirits (4 cl) Ft 4500-6500/1200-2000. Starters Ft 1000-2200; fish / beef dishes Ft 3200-4300/4000-4500; poultry dishes Ft 2600-4500, desserts Ft 1100-2000 (prices as of Aug 2014). (updated Sep 2022)
* 46.9126519.693656 Caesar's Restaurant (Cézár Étterem), Kaszap u. 4. (Center), ☏ +36 76 328849, fax: +36. M-F 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-22:00. Italian food. Three-course menu Ft 1350 (Aug 2014). (updated Sep 2022)
* 46.9097219.690877 Italia Pizzeria (Itália Pizzéria), Hornyik János krt. 4. (Center), ☏ +36 76 327328, italiap@fibermail.hu. 11:00-22:00. Appetizers, soups, pasta, meat dishes, fish. vegetarian, garnish, sauces, desserts, salads, pizzas, drinks. Free delivery. +36 20 947 6847. Every weekday between 11:00 and 14:00 two-course menu Ft 990 (Aug 2014). (updated Sep 2022)
* 46.9114319.687348 Kisbugaci Restaurant (Kisbugaci Étterem), Munkácsy u. 10. (Center), ☏ +36 76 322-722, kisbugaci@gmail.com. Appetizers Ft 900-1800, soups Ft 500-900, meat dishes Ft 1600-2400, sauces, desserts Ft 500-700, salads Ft 500-900 (prices as of Aug 2014). (updated Sep 2022)
* 46.9069419.693599 Labirintus Pizzeria (Labirintus Pizzéria), Kéttemplom köz 2 (Center), ☏ +36 76 417-404, fax: +36. Air-conditioned basement. More than 100 pizza with Hungarian flavors in three sizes, a variety of salads and pastas. Delivery. (updated Sep 2022)

### Splurge

* 46.90352219.69643310 48 Étterem és Bár, Bánk bán u. 9. (updated Sep 2022)
* 46.89819719.67107911 Vincent Étterem, Izsáki út 3, ☏ +36 30 570 0518. (updated Sep 2022)

## Drink

Kecskemét is the home of palinka (Hungarian fruit vodka).
* 46.9071219.687041 Kecskeméti Tavern and Winehouse (Kecskeméti Csárda és Borház), Kölcsey utca 7. (Center), ☏ +36 76 488686, fax: +36 76 488686, kecskemeticsarda@citromail.hu. M-Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 12:00-16:00. 170-year-old listed building.100 types of traditional Hungarian food, 100 types of Hungarian wine. Soups/starters Ft 1200/1400-3800; fish/veggie/beef dishes Ft 2400-3700/2200-2700/3500-6400; poultry dishes Ft 2600-6000, desserts Ft 1200, soft drinks (2 dl) Ft 400, draft and bottled beers 0.5 L Ft 500-700, spirits (4 cl) Ft 1100-1500.

## Sleep

Kecskemét kiadó szállás Private houses and hotel
* 46.90919.69211 Boutique Hotel Center, ☏ +36 76 222 555. In the centre of the city, close to the main square and the railway station. The hotel provides convenient accommodation all the year round under favourable conditions.
* 46.908119.69052 Hotel Aranyhomok. Overlooking the main square of Kecskemét.
* 46.897619.672813 Four Points by Sheraton Kecskemet Hotel and Conference Center, Izsáki út 6 (SW 500 m). Pretty much everything you need to know is in the name - what needs to be added is that the hotel is in an industry estate out of town (but not the one where the Mercedes factory is), on the Izsáki út leading up to the M5 motorway from Budapest.
* Gokart Hotel, Szent Laszlo krt 64, ☏ +36 306511490. Modern (2012) and clean hotel on the outskirts of Kecskemet. Gokart's racetrack, which is next to hotel, can be viewed from restaurant. (updated Jul 2015)

## Connect
### Post offices

* 46.9069519.694587 Post Office #1 (Kecskemét 1 posta), Kálvin tér 10-12., ☏ +36 76 486-586, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M-F 08:00-19:00, Sa 08:00-12:00, Su closed.
* 46.9138619.70038 Post Office (Kecskemét 2 posta), Kodály Zoltán tér 2. (At train station), ☏ +36 76 539-806, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M- F 10:00-18:00, Sa Su closed.

## Go next

* Cegléd
* Nagykőrös
* Bugac — a small village near the steppelands (puszta) of the Kiskunság National Park, and the site of the annual Kurultáj, a celebration of the Hungarians' nomadic and warrior forebears