Kisújszállás: Festivals, Puppetry and Places of Remembrance
Accommodation in Kisújszállás
Kisújszállás reveals its character through distinctive experiences and stories: an annual festival, a playground inspired by the puppet film series “Süsü, a sárkány,” and places of remembrance associated with István Csukás give the town its varied character. There are also direct bus and rail connections. If you are looking for a holiday rental, the dates of events you would like to attend and your travel arrangements may be important points to consider when planning your trip.
Festivals, Puppet Worlds and Bowling
Several thousand people attend the Kivilágos Kivirradig Festival every year. The Bagaméri Family Festival has grown into a family event that is also recognised across the region. The two festivals offer different reasons to discover Kisújszállás. If you would like to plan your trip around one of the festivals, check the dates for your preferred travel period.
The Süsü Playground is located near the town hall. Its design draws on characters from the puppet film series “Süsü, a sárkány” and elements of the puppet-show set inspired by it. Vigadó Bowling offers something different: the venue has two bowling lanes. Check current availability before visiting.
Places of Remembrance Connected with István Csukás
The Csukás Memorial Wall was erected in 2019 to mark the site of the former family home of Kossuth Prize laureate István Csukás. The Bagaméri Statue offers another connection to him: sculptor Attila Pintér created it based on the only surviving photograph of the ice cream seller from Kisújszállás whom Csukás made famous. The wall and statue each commemorate something different—the former marks the site of a house that once stood there, while the latter depicts the ice cream seller in sculpture.
Getting There and Finding a Holiday Rental
Kisújszállás is served daily by direct buses from Szeged, Miskolc, Békéscsaba and Eger. The town is also on the Budapest–Debrecen–Záhony railway line. Direct trains take about two hours from Budapest and about one hour from Debrecen; journey times may vary depending on the service. Check the current timetables before travelling.
When looking for a holiday rental, you can first decide whether you want to plan your trip around a festival date or focus on the playground design and Csukás memorial sites. Then coordinate your plans with the event dates and your preferred travel arrangements.
In the wider travel destination of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok
The wider region offers additional points of interest. In the broader travel destination of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Lake Tisza lies in the northern part of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County and serves as a tourist hub there. The lake and its surroundings are among the region’s outstanding areas for cycling tourism; the international EuroVelo Route 2 runs along the Tisza through the county. Water and cycling are therefore a distinctive focus of the region.
Another nature and garden highlight in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok is the Tiszakürt Arboretum. Since 2001, it has been a nationally significant protected area and is home to more than 1,000 plant species and varieties. It is also an important refuge for native flora and fauna. In the Öregkert area, a signposted network of trails 3.5 kilometres long is available for walking.
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