Discover Orfű

• Tours of the Orfű Mills introduce the history and workings of all three mills.
• At the papermaking workshop, you can make your own paper as part of a workshop, with advance registration.
• The Vízfő Spring Nature Trail is just under one kilometre long and starts at the car park of the Orfű Mill Museum.
• A described cycling tour follows several named sections on its way back to Orfű.

The tours offer insights into the history and workings of the three mills. The papermaking workshop, by contrast, focuses on a single production process: you can see the steps involved in making paper and make your own as part of a workshop. Advance registration is required; check the current arrangements before your visit.

The displayed hand mills at the Orfű Mills also offer a chance to get hands-on. Visitors can try them out; the mills are more than a hundred years old. The mill theme therefore encompasses both a tour of the history and methods of operation, and practical insights into papermaking and hand mills.

At the Orfű Craft Association, children and adults can try traditional crafts. These include pottery, woodcarving, basket weaving, felting, and leatherwork. Each technique has its own focus: you can choose, for example, between working with clay, wood, weaving materials, or leather. This complements papermaking at the Orfű Mills with other craft experiences. Check in advance which programme is currently available.

The Vízfő Spring Nature Trail starts at the car park of the Orfű Mill Museum and is just under one kilometre long. Its length and starting point give you clear guidance when planning a walk into your day. A cycling tour follows a paved cycle path around Lake Pécsi, via the Tekeres nature trail and cycle path, and through the streets of Kovácsszénája on its way back to Orfű. As route information can change, it is a good idea to check the route before setting off.

Another nature-related attraction in the destination’s wider region is the Mészégető Springs Cave. The cave system has passages of varying sizes and an active stream. This cave landscape differs markedly from the craft activities and trails described in Orfű.

In the wider destination of Baranya, Pécs offers its own focus on cultural history. The Early Christian Necropolis of Sopianae includes decorated tombs dating from the 4th century. Underground burial chambers and above-ground memorial chapels form part of the complex; Christian wall paintings adorn the tombs.

At the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter in Pécs, exhibitions include “Golden Age of Zsolnay,” “Pink Exhibition,” and an exhibition on the family and factory history. Activities for children include outdoor playgrounds, an interactive lab, a planetarium, the Bóbita Puppet Theatre, a ceramic painting workshop, and classes at the Hercules Workshop. These cultural attractions in Pécs form a distinct part of travel planning in Baranya and are not features of Orfű itself.

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What will you learn on a tour of the Orfű Mills?

The tours introduce the history and workings of all three mills.

Do you need to register in advance for the papermaking workshop?

Advance registration is required for the workshop, where you can make your own paper. You can also see the steps involved in papermaking. Check the current arrangements before your visit.

Where does the Vízfő Spring Nature Trail start?

The nature trail, which is just under one kilometre long, starts at the car park of the Orfű Mill Museum.

To the overview of the wider destination: Pécs.