Kercaszomor: Hotels and accommodations

Modern-day Kercaszomor was formed through the merger of Kerca and Szomoróc in 1942. The inhabitants of both places are described as descendants of border guards.

You can book a hotel in Kercaszomor.

For travelers interested in local history, this origin provides a specific cultural point of reference.

Geographical location

Kercaszomor is located in the Western Transdanubia region, in the southern part of Vas County and in the Őriszentpéter microregion.

Landscape and surroundings

The settlement stretches along the Kerca stream valley over a length of 5 kilometers and covers an area of 1,287 hectares.

In the immediate surroundings of Kercaszomor are Kotormány Hegy and Por-hegy.

In the wider regional surroundings of Kercaszomor are Tabor Castle, Hohenbrugg Castle, Brezje, Kalinovnjek, Nagyboldogasszony templom and Hirtenstein.

Culture and trails

At Pusztatemető, the site of the former Church of Saint Wenceslas can only be reached on foot; the church is documented in a boundary survey from 1208.

The municipal visitor information presents local attractions related to church history, culture and traditional crafts for visitors traveling on foot, by bicycle or on horseback; the tours are arranged as concentric circular routes. This focus is relevant for travelers interested in church-historical, cultural and craft-related topics.

The Szomoróc educational trail begins near a memorial pillar and memorial trees, as well as an oak planted in honor of Rankay József.

The Szomoróc bell tower has a bell recast in 1923; its inscription is described as a preserved local memorial.

The Hungarian Parliament awarded Kercaszomor the title “Communitas Fortissima” (“the bravest village”) in recognition of its resistance.

For further orientation: Szaknyér, Ispánk, Velemér, Kerkáskápolna, Bajánsenye, Nagyrákos, Kisrákos, Magyarszombatfa.

For the overarching travel overview: Őriszentpéteri.