It is worth at least once in your life to be in a city that was famous for its agricultural tradition and has now developed into the “headquarters” of Hungarian electricity. Over the decades its inhabitants had every reason to brag about canning, great wines and great food. The magnificent architecture of the buildings will take you back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Now, it is a city that is famous for its love for sports and especially for football and basketball.
Currency: Hungarian Fiorint
Calling Code: +36
Nearest airports from city center: Budapest Airport (139km), Osijek Airport (157km), Arad Airport (258km), Belgrade Airport (292km), Bratislava Airport (299km), Timisoara Airport (307km), Banja Luka Airport (317km), Zagreb Airport (324km), Vienna Airport (325km). Debrecen Airport (371km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** PAKSI VAROSI MUZEUM (Paks, Deák Ferenc u. 2, 7030)
If you want to know everything about the city you are in, then visit this particular museum and you will discover all the secrets of Paks.
*** SZENT ISTVAN TER
It is one of the most historic parts of the city with many 19th century mansions that will impress you with their architecture.
*** HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH (Paks, Hősök tere 29, 7030)
It is one of the most beautiful and special churches not only in Hungary, but also in all of Europe! See the unique bell tower and curved gate of the Roman Catholic church. It is one of the most important works of organic architecture of the 20th century.
*** HOUSE OF FERENC DEÁK (Paks, Deák Ferenc u. 4, 7030)
It is worth visiting the house where one of Hungary’s most important political figures lived and grew up in the 19th century.
*** ART GALLERY OF PAKS (Address: Paks, Tolnai street 2, 7030)
The city’s former packing house now houses one of Hungary’s finest cultural centers. The city’s Art Gallery and the exhibits you will see up close will fascinate you at first glance. You will admire works by European classical and contemporary artists.
*** MUSEUM OF NUCLEAR ENERGETICS (Paks, North Area of the Nuclear Power Plant, 7031)
It opened its doors in 2012 and concerns the use and dissemination of Hungary’s nuclear energy. You will see the equipment that has been used in a huge 2,000m2 showroom.
*** DANUBE BANK
Walk along the pedestrian street on the banks of the Danube and you will enjoy the centuries-old chestnut trees that create unique and beautiful images.
*** GÁRDONYI LOOKOUT TOWER (Paks, Gárdonyi Géza street, 7030)
It is one of the favorite spots of the locals, because the view offered to you is incomparable. Paks and the Danube stretch out before your eyes.
*** HEART OF JESUS ROMAN CATHOLIC (Paks, Szent István tér, 7030)
You should definitely visit the Catholic three-nave church which is in the style of the Basilica and dates from the beginning of the 20th century.
*** REPULOS EMLEKMU
It is a monument built by the municipality of Nemeshodos in Slovakia and the municipality of Paks in Hungary in honor of the pilots of the plane that was shot down and crashed near Paks on April 3, 1944.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** If you love various activities, then Paks can offer you hiking, cycling, horse riding and ice skating!
*** Health Center and Thermal Bath of Paks! Don’t miss them!
*** If you want to swim, then don’t hesitate to go to the Open-air swimming pool.
FOOD AND DRINK
The cuisine of Paks is excellent. Be sure to try the traditional dishes such as chicken paprikash, hungarian goulash, fish soup halászlé, lecsó (vegetable stew), stuffed cabbage leaves, meat stew and traditional pasta. For street food, the locals offer you langos, hot dogs with chips and the traditional sweet Kurtoskalacs. The traditional drink of Hungary is Unicum liqueur, but it is drunk as a digestive. Accompany your food with local beer or wine.
WHERE TO STAY
There are not many hotels or apartments to stay in the city. You should make your reservation well in advance if you want to stay in the city.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** In the Old Town you will be able to find many shops for your purchases.
*** Lussonium – Garden of Roman ruins! We guarantee you will have an unforgettable time.
*** If you have the time then we would recommend making the journey of about an hour and a half by car to Budapest.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot or by bike.
CITIES NEAR PAKS
Major cities close to Paks are Budapest (129km), Osijek (150km), Bratislava (303km), Belgrade (306km), Timisoara (310km), Zagreb (328km), Banja Luka (344km), Vienna (346km), Debrecen (365km), Graz (384km).
