Akasztó: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Catholic church of Akasztó was built in 1744 on the site of earlier ruins. On 8 September, the village celebrates its Kisasszony-day búcsú. This provides a specific point of interest for travellers interested in sacred culture and a local religious tradition.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Akasztó.

Landscape and Nature

Alsó Sziget and Ordasi-sziget are located in the wider regional area of Akasztó.

Vörös-hegy and Hármas-hegy are located in the surrounding area of Akasztó.

Akasztó includes the Felső-Kiskunsági puszta, part of Kiskunság National Park, with extensive meadows, pastures and the Felső-Kiskunsági Lakes, which are described as Hungary’s largest alkaline lake system.

The puszta provides a habitat for migratory birds; the great bustard is mentioned as a strictly protected breeding bird of the area. This provides a specific point of interest for travellers interested in nature and birdlife.

Character of the Town

Akasztó is described as a settlement on loess hills.

History

Akasztó was first mentioned in official records in 1278; the history of the settlement includes periods as a royal estate and depopulation during the Ottoman occupation.

Cuisine

Akasztói Halgazdaság produces Akasztói Szikiponty using nature-oriented methods; in 2016, Akasztói Halgazdaság received the Aranyszalag Minőség award.

For further selection on the portal, Császártöltés, Bócsa, Körösch, Kecel, Tabdi, Fülöpszállás, Izsák and Soltvadkert are also available.

To the overview of the surrounding destination: Kiskőrösi.