Szajol: Fishing, Memorial and Grillázs Cake

Fishing and a Tour with Clear Time Details

Fishing at the so-called 1-es tó in Szajol is especially popular with families. The Hétmérföldes Kalandtúra offers a different timeframe: a 2024 report describes the route as a way to visit significant points in Szajol. According to the 2024 report, the route is about 2.5 kilometres long and can be completed alone or in a group in one to two hours. Its length and duration provide a concrete guide if you would like to plan an outing with a set timeframe. This offers two different options: fishing and a tour through Szajol.

A Memorial and a Story about Grillázs Cake

Szajol’s war memorial was dedicated on 12 May 1921. It was created by Budapest master stonemason Boros Elek. The dedication date and the stonemason’s name provide a concrete starting point if you are interested in the village’s history.

Another story from Szajol concerns the making of grillázs cake: Bózsó Istvánné, who lived in Szajol, learned how to make it in 1977 from Almási Rozália of Tiszabő. The names, year and place of origin give this tradition a personal connection. This offers a different way to discover Szajol when planning your trip, beyond fishing or a tour: a story rooted in a handed-down skill.

Regional Setting: Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok

Within the broader destination of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Lake Tisza in the county’s northern part serves as a tourist centre. The lake and its surroundings are among the outstanding areas for cycling tourism. The international EuroVelo II cycle route runs through the county along the Tisza. These regional themes offer another perspective alongside the experiences associated with Szajol. When looking for a holiday rental, you can consider which places and themes you would like to include in your travel plans.

Nature and Walks

The Tiszakürt Arboretum is also part of the broader destination of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok. It is of national botanical significance and has been a nature reserve of national importance since 2001. More than 1,000 plant species and varieties make up the collection. In the Öregkert area, a signposted network of paths, 3.5 kilometres long, is available for walking. The arboretum is also an important refuge for native flora and fauna. The botanical collection, protected natural environment and walking paths each offer a distinct focus when choosing regional experiences.

Museum and Cherry Culture

The Kiss-Pál Museum in Tiszafüred is one of Hungary’s oldest rural museums. It is housed in a Neoclassical manor house built by the Lipcsey family in the first half of the 19th century. Its two permanent exhibitions include one on Tiszafüred’s approximately 7,000-year archaeological past and a folk art exhibition featuring outstanding pieces from the 17th and 18th centuries. Check the exhibition details before your trip. The Nyúzó-Gáspár Pottery House is also part of the museum: it displays evidence of the locally popular pottery craft of the past and the original living environment.

Cherry cultivation in Nagykörű dates back nearly 200 years. The Nagykörű cherry is a regional variety; its tree and fruit differ from those of the Germersdorfer varieties. Nagykörű is home to Hungary’s largest contiguous cherry-growing area and the country’s largest collection of cherry varieties, with more than 100 varieties. The annual Cherry Festival is the village’s largest event. If you would like to include it in your plans, check the specific dates.

Discover more destinations: Martfű, Rákóczifalva, Tiszavárkony, Nagykörű, Szolnok, Kőtelek, Zagyvarékas.

For the broader travel overview: Szolnoki.