Jásd: Elderberry, Churches and Regional Discoveries

The permanent exhibition at Bodzaház interactively presents the many uses of elderberry and its connection to the people of Jásd. Bodzaház also serves as a tourist information center. In the village center, the parish church of Szűz Mária, a Világ Királynéja stands between the diverging branches of the main road, in an enclosed churchyard.

The Way of Crosses and Sacred Memorials begins at Bodzaház. A pilgrimage site lies beside the Szentkút spring. At Római-fürdő, the Gaja cuts through the landscape between Bakonynána and Jásd; it is one of the most impressive spots in the gorge-filled Bakony.

Bodzaház brings a specific subject together with the village: the many uses of elderberry and its connection to the people of Jásd. Those interested in this connection will find an interactive permanent exhibition there. The center also serves as a tourist information point. The Way of Crosses and Sacred Memorials starts here as well.

The parish church offers another perspective on the village’s history. In the Middle Ages, a Benedictine abbey dedicated to Saint George stood on the site of the present-day church. With its enclosed churchyard, the church shapes the village center between the diverging branches of the main road. At Szentkút, a religious site is associated with the spring: the pilgrimage site lies beside it.

The Way of Crosses and Sacred Memorials, starting at Bodzaház, leads visitors into the village’s religious history. At Római-fürdő, by contrast, the landscape takes center stage: there, the Gaja cuts through the terrain between Bakonynána and Jásd. The site is considered one of the most impressive spots in the gorge-filled Bakony. Religious memorial sites and a striking river landscape can thus be viewed as different aspects of a stay in Jásd.

The broader Balaton North travel region offers other destinations with a range of themes. Boat trips are available in the Tapolcai-tavasbarlang, and the guided “Csodálatos karszt” exhibition focuses on karst. The cave is part of a cave system beneath Tapolca that has so far been explored over a length of 14.6 kilometers.

Geology can also be explored at Hegyestű: the 337-meter-high mountain lies between Zánka and Monoszló. Its inner face reveals a basalt volcano that was active about eight million years ago. From a lookout point on the western edge of the quarry grounds, visitors can use a panoramic board to identify the surrounding hills. A rock garden complements the geological experience with characteristic rock types from Transdanubia.

Other cultural destinations offer different highlights. The Herend Porcelain Museum features a permanent exhibition and rotating exhibitions on the history of the manufactory. The visitor center focuses on porcelain production, techniques, and the traditions of applied arts; in workshops, visitors can handle porcelain paste and a brush for painting. Levendula Ház offers an interactive exhibition on the formation of the Tihany Peninsula and lavender cultivation, as well as a craft workshop and an adventure garden.

The broader Balaton North travel region also offers different options for travelers comparing activities for children: Veszprém Zoo provides year-round experiences spanning six continents and welcomes visitors of all ages. The Dinosaur Park features lifelike dinosaur models; children can take part in a real archaeological excavation there. The African Savannah Playground includes zip lines, climbing frames, bouncy castles, and a safari-striped airplane.

Discover more destinations: Pétfürdő, Berhida, Várpalota and Tés.

What does the permanent exhibition at Bodzaház show?

It interactively presents the many uses of elderberry and its connection to the people of Jásd.

Where does the Way of Crosses and Sacred Memorials begin?

The route begins at Bodzaház in Jásd.

What used to stand on the site of the parish church?

In the Middle Ages, a Benedictine abbey dedicated to Saint George stood there.

To the broader travel overview: Várpalotai.