Palkonya: Cellar Row, Wine Culture and Trails

• The historic cellar row comprises 53 press houses on a slope facing the vineyard.
• Palkonya is part of the Villány wine region and the Villány–Siklós Wine Route.
• The international “Three Rivers” cycling route passes through the village.
• The easiest way to reach Palkonya is by train on the Pécs–Mohács line.

The press houses stand in several rows on a hillside facing the vineyard. Together, they form a protected national heritage site. The cellar row is therefore not only a reference point for the village’s wine culture, but also a cultural highlight in its own right for a stay in Palkonya.

The protected houses also preserve traditional Swabian architectural features. Local architectural heritage protection contributes to their preservation. Visitors interested in architectural history and regional architecture can explore the houses alongside the cellar row. Another historic attraction is the Catholic Szent-Erzsébet Church: it was built by the Batthyány family and dedicated to Saint Elizabeth in 1816.

Palkonya lies in the Villány wine region and is part of the Villány–Siklós Wine Route. The self-guided Pincejáró Tour takes visitors to selected wineries along the historic cellar row. It includes three wines at each of three wineries. This makes the offer different from a guided tour: the focus is on the selected wineries and the wines offered there.

For an overview of the village, the Palkonya Gastro Village map shows local wineries, restaurants and accommodation providers. It also marks important hiking trails and attractions. If you are looking for accommodation and considering which local places you would like to visit, the map gives you an overview of these different categories.

The international “Three Rivers” cycling route passes through Palkonya. Another marked and signposted trail leads from the vineyards near Palkonya to Vylyan Winery in Kisharsány. A separate walk through the vineyards takes you to Szent-Bertalan Chapel, where you can rest in the shade of a chestnut tree. These details offer different points of reference for planning your trip: a long-distance cycling route, a signposted trail to a specific destination, and a walk with a rest stop at the chapel.

On the Palkonya truffle program, you can search for truffles with Szálka the dog. The search route passes through hills, woods and fields and is about 4 kilometres long. The program also includes tasting different types of truffles and the chance to watch Szálka searching. The approximate distance and terrain give you a clear idea of what this experience involves.

Rézsű Play Park offers a leisure activity with a barefoot park. It encourages children to connect directly with nature and supports environmental awareness.

The Pécs–Mohács train line is the easiest way to reach Palkonya. This information about the route can help you choose your mode of transport; it does not include specific departure times or connections. Once there, the Palkonya Gastro Village map provides an overview of the listed accommodation, wineries, restaurants, hiking trails and attractions.

If you would like to compare other destinations as well as Palkonya, you can also find Rádfalva, Villánykövesd, Matty, Nagytótfalu, Siklós, Magyarbóly, Kisjakabfalva and Nagyharsány here.

What is the easiest way to reach Palkonya?

The easiest way to reach Palkonya is by train on the Pécs–Mohács line.

What does the Pincejáró Tour include?

The self-guided tour visits selected wineries along the historic cellar row and includes three wines at each of three wineries.

How long is the truffle search with Szálka?

The search route through hills, woods and fields is about 4 kilometres long. The program also includes tasting different types of truffles and watching the dog search.

What is special about the cellar row?

It comprises 53 press houses arranged in several rows on a hillside facing the vineyard, and it is a protected national heritage site.

For the broader travel overview: Siklós.