Discover Iharos: History and Culture
Accommodation in Iharos
In Iharos, you can encounter different layers of time: archaeological traces of the medieval settlement, the history of the Lutheran church, and memories of people and events from the town’s past. When planning your trip, you can distinguish this local perspective from the broader destination of Southern Lake Balaton.
Iharos at a glance
- The former school building was converted into a Lutheran church in December 1975 under Pastor János Hegyháti.
- Medieval Iharos was located in the field below the present-day cemetery; pottery shards support this identification.
- On July 5, 2009, a life-size statue of Saint Ladislaus was erected in the church garden during the 10th Iharos Saint Ladislaus Days; it was the town’s first public monument.
- The park of the former Inkey Castle lies on both sides of the road that runs through Iharos.
- The Saint Ladislaus Days have been held every year since 2000.
What traces of local history can you find?
Archaeological evidence places medieval Iharos in a field below the present-day cemetery. Pottery shards found there support the assumption that the settlement was located here in the Middle Ages.
Another historical connection leads to the family of Eötvös Jolánta: her parents visited Iharos several times. After József Eötvös died in 1871, his wife moved to the countryside to live with her daughter, where she remained until her death in 1913.
What do the church and Saint Ladislaus Days tell us?
The Lutheran church began as a former school building: in December 1975, it was converted into a church under the direction of Pastor János Hegyháti. The church was renovated for its 50th anniversary.
The remembrance of Saint Ladislaus is also part of the town’s history. On July 5, 2009, a life-size statue was erected in the church garden during the 10th Iharos Saint Ladislaus Days. It was Iharos’s first public monument and commemorates Blatt Vince, who died young and tragically. The festival days have been held annually since 2000.
How can you factor Iharos into your accommodation search?
The historical connections to the church, archaeological site and monument are part of Iharos. In the broader destination of Southern Lake Balaton, the Dráva Active Tourism Network includes stops for water tourism along its section in Somogy County. Individual facilities may change during development.
If you would like to discover other destinations, you can also visit Gyékényes, Csurgónagymarton, Berzence and Szenta.
FAQ
What is a reminder of medieval Iharos?
A large number of pottery shards found support the identification of medieval Iharos with a field below the present-day cemetery.
When was the former school building converted into a Lutheran church?
It was converted into a Lutheran church in December 1975 under the direction of Pastor János Hegyháti.
When are the Saint Ladislaus Days held?
The Saint Ladislaus Days have been held every year in Iharos since 2000. Check the dates for the year of your trip.
For the broader travel overview: CsurgĂłi.
