Discover Kópháza

• The permanent exhibition “Nyakkendőn innen és túl – a horvátság története Nyugat-Magyarországon” focuses on the history and culture of Croatians in western Hungary.
• Visits to the Croatian Farmhouse are possible by appointment; tours can be requested in Hungarian or Croatian.
• The Baroque Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built in the second half of the 18th century. Count Ferenc Széchényi and Countess Julianna Festetics were married there in 1777.
• The lookout tower stands on the Gora vineyard hill. From there, you can see the Sopron Mountains and Lake Fertő.

The permanent exhibition “Nyakkendőn innen és túl – a horvátság története Nyugat-Magyarországon” presents the history and culture of Croatians in western Hungary. It therefore has a direct connection to Kópháza’s predominantly Croatian population. Another local history exhibition is located in the attic of the mayor’s office. Both topics are a good fit for a stay focused on the town’s history and cultural traditions.

The local history educational trail also explores the history and traditions of the town’s predominantly Croatian population. It is also the route to the lookout tower from Main Road 84. This lets you consider local history and the landscape as different aspects of your trip without conflating them.

Visits to the Croatian Farmhouse are possible by appointment. You can arrange a time in person at the mayor’s office during office hours or by calling +36 99 531-069.

You can also request tours of the farmhouse in Hungarian or Croatian. Confirm how to arrange an appointment and whether a tour is available before you arrive. This makes it easier to plan this activity than to visit spontaneously.

The Baroque Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built in the second half of the 18th century with the support of Count Antal Széchényi. Another historic connection to the church is the wedding of Count Ferenc Széchényi and Countess Julianna Festetics, held there in 1777. The church’s history and the wedding are two distinct points of interest if you want to learn about the town’s past.

The “Jövő emlékműve” (Monument to the Future) commemorates the “Battle of Kópháza” on August 15, 1989, four days before the Pan-European Picnic. The monument adds a connection to more recent history to the longer-running stories of the church and exhibitions.

The lookout tower stands on the vineyard hill known as Gora. It was built in 2014 in cooperation between the local municipality and TAEG Rt. The local history educational trail leads to the tower from Main Road 84. Check local conditions before setting out.

From the lookout tower, you can see the Sopron Mountains and Lake Fertő. Visibility depends on conditions. The viewpoint is therefore a different focus from the exhibitions and historic sites: here, the landscape takes center stage.

If you’re looking for a hotel in Kópháza, start by considering what you want to focus on during your stay. The exhibitions, farmhouse and church offer different ways to explore culture and local history, while the lookout tower adds a view of the landscape. Use your personal priorities to guide your search, and check the accommodation features that matter to you directly in the listings.

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How do you arrange a visit to the Croatian Farmhouse?

Visits are possible by appointment. You can arrange a time in person at the mayor’s office during office hours or by calling +36 99 531-069.

In which languages can you request a tour?

You can request tours of the Croatian Farmhouse in Hungarian or Croatian. Check availability when arranging your appointment.

What does the “Jövő emlékműve” commemorate?

The monument commemorates the “Battle of Kópháza” on August 15, 1989, four days before the Pan-European Picnic.

Go to the regional travel overview: Sopron–fertődi.