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ℹ️Practical info — Barcs
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Be sure to pack mosquito repellent if you plan on taking evening walks along the Drava river.
- Keep your ID or passport handy, as the Croatian border is just a stone's throw away for a quick trip.
- The local thermal baths often offer discounted tickets in the late afternoon.
- Rent a bicycle to properly explore the untouched paths of the Danube-Drava National Park.
- The local currency is HUF, though some spots near the border might accept Euros.
🍽 Food
Try this local staple at a traditional riverside csárda.
Sample the local vintages at one of the nearby wine cellars.
Grab this deep-fried flatbread at the local market or near the thermal baths.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Head out early to pick up regional honey and fresh produce.
A great place to find a mix of Hungarian and Croatian snacks.
Enjoy a peaceful stroll by the water, especially beautiful at sunset.
A quiet green space in the town center, great for resting under the trees.
Water temperature…
Barcs is a significant border town in Somogy County, situated on the left bank of the Drava River in southwestern Hungary. First mentioned in 1389, the town saw substantial growth during the 19th century when the arrival of the railway and the expansion of steam shipping on the Drava transformed it into a trade hub. The town serves as a key gateway to the Danube-Drava National Park, preserving pristine riverside landscapes and unique aquatic habitats. One of its architectural highlights is the Late Baroque Roman Catholic Church, which dominates the town square. Barcs is also well-known for its medicinal thermal bath, featuring waters rich in sodium hydrogen carbonate. As a border settlement facing Croatia, the town facilitates significant international traffic and serves as a vital administrative and educational center for the surrounding rural districts.
- Location: Somogy, Hungary
- Top sights: Dráva Gate Visitor Center · Barcs Town Hall · Heroes' Square
- Nearby: Kaposvár (51 km)
- Population: ~11.173
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 46 | 51 | 52 | 48 | 82 | 77 | 67 | 65 | 85 | 67 | 56 | 55 |
Geography
Facts
- The settlement was first recorded in 1389 as 'Barch' in royal documents.
- Barcs officially regained its city status in 1979.
- The Drava Bridge connects Hungary with the Croatian town of Terezino Polje.
- The medicinal water of the local spa reaches a temperature of 55°C at the source.
- The town is a major administrative center for the Danube-Drava National Park area.
- It covers an area of 122 square kilometers along the southern national border.
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Sights in the town Barcs (9)
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