Nagybajom: Discover Nature and Culture

• A walking path near the centre passes wooden sculptures.
• The Homokpuszta nature trail is 1.5 kilometres long and has six stations.
• The Igmándy Mansion was built in 1801 and stands on a seven-hectare site.
• The church, local history museum, and Soviet memorial offer insights into the history of the town.

The walking path with wooden sculptures near the centre is a destination for a leisurely evening stroll, an ice cream, a jog, or walking the dog. It’s a way to combine a short stay in town with an outdoor activity. The options range from a quiet walk to a jogging route; choose based on what you’d like to do during your visit.

The grounds of the Igmándy Mansion offer a different kind of landscape. Of the seven hectares, two are maintained, while the rest is wooded. There are century-old trees, and at least 15 different bird species can be heard. The combination of maintained grounds and woodland, along with the old trees and birdsong, makes this an interesting place for travellers who want to include nature and landscapes in their plans.

The Homokpuszta nature trail is 1.5 kilometres long and has six stations where visitors can learn about the nature of Belső-Somogy. For anyone interested in the landscape, it offers a route with a clearly stated length and several themed stops, rather than just a walk without explanations.

At the end of the trail, visitors can learn about the daily tasks of traditional pastoral farming, its importance for nature conservation, and the increasingly disappearing world of the Somogy pusztas on a steppe managed by the Duna-Dráva National Park Directorate. This is possible only with an expert guide. Check the tour arrangements with the operator before your visit.

The Baroque Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was blown up by German soldiers during the Second World War and rebuilt between 1946 and 1950. During its renovation in 1999–2000, decorative windows and a concert organ with 14 stops were added. These two periods help distinguish the church’s construction history, from the wartime events to its later renovation.

The exhibition at the Sárközy István Local History Museum covers the history of Nagybajom. It commemorates Sárközi István, the building’s former owner and a literature enthusiast, as well as the poets Csokonai Vitéz Mihály and Pálóczi Horváth Ádám, who were among the house’s well-known guests. The Bajomi Kézműves craft workshop, which makes local products, is also located in a building next to the gallery.

The Soviet memorial and the cemetery behind it are also part of the town’s historical landscape. According to some studies, several thousand Soviet soldiers are buried in the cemetery.

If you’re looking for a hotel in Nagybajom, these different themes can help you choose the focus of your trip: walking paths, landscapes, or local history. Discover more destinations: Kaposszerdahely, Bárdudvarnok, Zselickisfalud, Kaposfő, Hencse, Kaposújlak, Kaposmérő, Szenna.

How long is the Homokpuszta nature trail?

The walk is 1.5 kilometres long and has six stations about the nature of Belső-Somogy.

Do you need a guide to visit the puszta at the end of the trail?

Yes. You can learn about pastoral farming and the Somogy pusztas there only with an expert guide. Arrange the visit with the operator in advance.

What can you learn at the local history museum?

The exhibition covers Nagybajom’s history and commemorates Sárközi István, as well as the poets Csokonai Vitéz Mihály and Pálóczi Horváth Ádám, who were well-known guests of the house.

For the broader travel overview: Kadarkúti.