Tikos – Coat of Arms and Parasztolimpia

• Tikos is part of the Balaton Kiemelt Üdülőkörzet, the designated Balaton recreation area.
• The coat of arms of Tikos was designed based on the coat of arms of the Tikos family.
• In 1714, Tikos János received a patent of nobility with a coat of arms from Charles III. It depicted a gold, double-tailed lion facing right, holding a drawn sword in its right paw.
• At the 2026 Parasztolimpia in Tikos, Csibészek, Szegerdő fiai and Összeszedetlenek took the first three places.

The motifs in the coat of arms bring together several distinct themes: historical heritage, agriculture and forestry. According to the intentions of its designers, the lion represents the municipality’s historical past. The wheat ear refers to the once-important role of agriculture. The green oak wreath adorned with acorns represents forestry. The symbolism can therefore be read as a concise introduction to the municipality’s different associations, rather than treating all the symbols as one single motif.

The family connection is established through the design’s basis in the coat of arms of the Tikos family. Tikos János has a specific place in the history of this family coat of arms: in 1714, he received a patent of nobility with a coat of arms from Charles III. The image showed a gold, double-tailed lion facing right, with a drawn sword in its right paw. Alongside the agricultural and forestry symbols, heraldry and its historical significance are therefore also central.

The Parasztolimpia was held for the third time in Tikos in 2026. In this edition, Csibészek took first place, Szegerdő fiai came second and Összeszedetlenek came third. These results clearly refer to a specific edition and do not indicate placings in later competitions.

According to chief organiser Kónya Gergely, the Kerge birka competition is held every year at the Parasztolimpia. This statement refers to the competition and is attributed to the report dated 13 July 2026. If you would like to combine your trip with the Parasztolimpia or Kerge birka, check the specific date in advance. This is especially helpful when the event is meant to determine when you stay.

In the broader Lake Balaton - South travel destination, natural and cultural landscapes are part of a wider regional context. The Zselici Tájvédelmi Körzet was awarded the title of International Dark Sky Park in 2009 because of its low light pollution. The Zselici Csillagpark was built in the heart of the protected area. These details describe the wider regional context, not individual attractions in Tikos.

Somogy County includes, among other places, Kis-Balaton, the Zselici Tájvédelmi Körzet, Barcsi Ősborókás and Babócsai Basakert. Baláta lies between Kaszó and Szenta and is considered one of Somogy’s most valued natural assets. Water tourism is also represented in the region: on its section in Somogy County, the cross-regional Dráva active tourism network includes stops for water tourism. Individual facilities may change as they develop. These examples give an overview of the diversity of Lake Balaton - South without equating it with the local coat-of-arms themes or the Parasztolimpia.

Discover more destinations: Marcali, Balatonújlak, Balatonberény, Varászló, Balatonmariafürdö, Nikla, Böhönye, Somogysimonyi.

What do the motifs in the coat of arms of Tikos represent?

According to the intentions of its designers, the lion represents the municipality’s historical past. The wheat ear refers to the once-important role of agriculture, while the green oak wreath adorned with acorns represents forestry.

Which teams took the top places in 2026?

At the 2026 Parasztolimpia, Csibészek won ahead of Szegerdő fiai and Összeszedetlenek.

Is Kerge birka held every year?

Chief organiser Kónya Gergely described Kerge birka as a competition held every year at the Parasztolimpia. If you are planning to travel for it, check the specific date before making your plans.

For the wider travel overview: Marcali.