Táplánszentkereszt

• The town lies on the Gyöngyös Stream and runs parallel to Road 87.
• Széchen Park is a locally protected natural area and a habitat for wild garlic (Allium ursium).
• Visits to the collections in Erdődy Castle are possible by prior appointment.
• The church in Szentkereszt, dedicated to the Holy Cross, was probably built in the first quarter of the 13th century.
• The listed cultural program includes the Medvehagyma-virágzás Ünnepe, associated with wild garlic in the park on Fő utca.

Erdődy Castle offers a varied perspective on history and collections: these include a local history exhibition, the Katalin Forrai Memorial Room with an exhibition on the history of kindergartens, and János Pásti’s mineral and rock collection. Visits require a prior appointment, so plan accordingly.

The history of the church in Szentkereszt can also be traced through specific details. Dedicated to the Holy Cross, it was probably built in the first quarter of the 13th century, partly using material from Roman times. The cultural center of Táplánszentkereszt has been located in the heart of the town since 1961, next to Szécseny Castle and surrounded by Szécseny Park.

The listed historic castles in Táplánszentkereszt include the former Inkey–Széchényi Castle with its garden in Szentlőrinc, Erdődy Castle in Bakófa, and Széchény–Inkey–Sigray-Saint-Marsan Castle in Szentkereszt. This adds other named historic sites to the town’s history.

Protected Széchen Park brings a natural perspective to a visit to the town: it is a habitat for wild garlic. The Medvehagyma-virágzás Ünnepe (Wild Garlic Blossom Festival) is associated with wild garlic in the park on Fő utca and is part of the listed cultural program. If you would like to plan your trip around this festival, check current local dates and visitor information in advance.

You can choose different focuses for your visit: collections and architectural history, a locally protected natural area, or the wild garlic theme in the program. The places and topics mentioned offer specific points of interest without requiring you to follow the same itinerary for each one.

The Írottkő Nature Park is in the northwestern part of Vas County, within the wider destination of Eisenburg. It includes the entire 4,303-hectare Kőszeg Landscape Protection Area. This provides a regional natural context alongside the locally protected Széchen Park in Táplánszentkereszt.

There is also a distinct regional option for cycling and bathing: the Termál Kerékpáros Túraút (Thermal Cycling Tour Route) leads to five spa complexes in Vas County and combines cycling with visits to architectural and natural attractions. This may inform your decision if you would like to consider other regional interests in addition to local history and park-related topics.

Discover more destinations: Vasszécseny, Dozmat, Szombathely, Gencsapáti, Torony, Zsennye, Balogunyom.

Can you visit Erdődy Castle without an appointment?

No. Visits to the exhibitions and collections there are possible by prior appointment. Arrange your visit in advance.

What is known about the church in Szentkereszt?

The church, dedicated to the Holy Cross, was probably built in the first quarter of the 13th century; material from Roman times was used in part.

What is the Medvehagyma-virágzás Ünnepe associated with?

The listed festival is associated with wild garlic in the park on Fő utca. Current local announcements can help you plan your visit.

For the wider travel overview: Szombathelyi.