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The renovated Hévíz market evolves into a community space

A modern marketplace, an environment meeting 21st-century expectations, and a new pavilion now welcome traders and shoppers at the Hévíz market, which has been revitalised with Hungarian co-financing during the European Union’s 2014–2020 funding period, under the Territorial and Urban Development Operational Programme (TDOP). The Hévíz Producers’ Market is one of the town’s popular services, open several times a week for those who appreciate authentic flavours and artisan products.  Master cheesemakers, vegetable and fruit growers,

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Family-friendly green space awaits visitors at the site of the former Kaposvár Castle

Where for four hundred years the castle of Kaposvár stood, and then for most of the 20th century a five-storey grain warehouse, now the Castle Park, a family-friendly community space awaits those who wish to relax. The centre of Kaposvár has been enriched with a park, which, in addition to the historical trail, provides the city’s locals with a suitable infrastructure, thanks to the support from Territorial Development Operational Programme for the period 2014-2020. A

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The Danube bend cycle path has been renovated

The popularity of cycling is growing steadily in Hungary, and with the improvement of the cycle path network, more and more people are getting on the saddle. An EU-funded project has renewed the cycle path between Budapest and Szentendre to meet the increased demand for cycling. The project was carried out on one of the most beautiful stretches of the Danube Bend, with the construction of 3,480 metres of cycle path and the upgrading of

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Geothermal savings from the depth of the earth

The municipality of Földes, a large village, implemented its geothermal heating modernisation project from hundreds of millions of forints with European Union funding. In the framework of the project, heating modernisation was implemented for key institutions of the community, the sport changing room, the kindergarten, the Mayor’s Office and two primary schools. The project resulted in several benefits for the community, including the geothermal heating system offering an environmentally friendly and sustainable solution. The use

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Sustainable tourism on two wheels

The municipalities of Alsóörs and Felsőörs have achieved significant success with their project implemented with European Union funding. Due to the grant, a cycle path connecting the two settlements was built, contributing to the tourism development of the Balaton region. The new cycle path starting from Alsóörs and leading to Felsőörs makes it possible to discover the special features and sights of the settlements while offering spectacular landscapes and natural splendour. This project has several

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Renovated cultural treasures in Berettyóújfalu: impressive tourism developments and magical experiences await

The municipality of the town of Berettyóújfalu received important support in 2016 in the framework of the Territorial and Settlement Development Operational Programme (TOP), which gave the town new momentum for tourism. The municipality renovated two significant locations, the synagogue and the Rhédey Castle, using EU funding. Consequently, Berettyóújfalu has become more attractive to tourists and jobs have been created in the region. The objective of the project was not only the development of tourism

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Unique experiences in discovering nature – new developments at Pál-völgyi Cave

The visitor centre at Pál-völgyi Cave has been renovated with EU support and now awaits visitors with exhibitions, tactile rocks and interactive experiences. The newly refitted exhibit space now offers more experiences for nature lovers and brings the natural wonder of the formation of caves closer and makes it more understandable.  The specially protected Pál-völgyi Cave exhibition space has been renovated and due to development. the isolated caves and the surrounding wildlife have become more

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“Creative brewery on the path of “mad scientists” : The success story of The Mad Scientist despite the challenges of the pandemic

The unique brewery successfully developed and retained its workplaces despite the impacts of the Corona virus partly thanks to technological developments implemented from EU and state funding. The results of The Mad Scientist domestic small-scale brewery between 2015 and 2022 speak for themselves. Today the company exports its „mad” beers to 25 countries. The company’s figures are impressive: annual sales rose from 1 million HUF in 2015 to 378 million by 2019 and reached 767

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Family-friendly kindergarten and crèche in Helvécia

In Helvécia, significant progress has been made in supporting the employment of people with young children and in family-friendly services. A crèche with three group rooms for 36 young children, and a kindergarten with 100 places and four group provide day care for the youngest children, helping parents with young children to re-enter the labour market and increase employment. Owing to the development, the kindergarten in Helvécia has moved to new, modern, 21st-century conditions, and

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The new cycle path in Balatonalmádi has conquered the town!

The municipality of Balatonalmádi implemented using EU support the continuation of the Veszprém -Szentkirályszabadja – Balatonalmádi cycle path connecting to the existing cycle path network. The new cycle path in the city is over 5 km long. The aim of the project was to promote cycling and make the city more cycle-friendly. The development has completed the network in the Balatonalmádi district and made cycling easier throughout the town. The new cycle path provides a

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Visitor Centre and snow leopard paddock constructed in the Nyíregyháza Animal Park

A visitor centre and snow leopard paddock was built with EU support in the Nyíregyháza Animal Park. This project brought considerable benefits both for the city and the local community. Since this wildlife park is one of the most popular tourism and leisure destinations in the country. The newly built visitor centre offers an exceptional experience for zoo visitors. Thanks to modern and interactive exhibition spaces, visitors can gain insights into animal life, learn about

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Innovations in the Central Danube water tourism – water tours and canoes in focus

In the framework of the project for the Central Hungary region of the Danube 15 new or renewed water tour stops have been established. The Hungarian Kayak-Canoe Association (MKKSZ) strengthens the leisure tourism aspect of kayaking and canoeing by extending the active water related recreational activities and by setting up a national network of water tour stops. Due to EU support, this technical development has been implemented in several places such as Szob, Vác, Göd,

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