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| Baja | ||
| County | Bács-Kiskun | |
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| Residents | 34.788 (2018) | |
| height | 95 m | |
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Baja is a town on the left bank of the Danube in the county Bács-Kiskun. The city is known among others. because of the fish farming and the annual fish soup festival in July.
background
The city was founded in the 14th century. In the 18th century, German colonists also settled here, who helped shape cultural life until the end of the Second World War.
Baja is part of the historical region Batschkawhich, after the Trianon Peace Treaty, were largely transferred to Yugoslavia (today Serbia) fell.
getting there
By plane
The next serious airport is this Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport
(IATA: BUD)
By train
- From Budapest direct trains from Keleti station via Szekszárd (approx. 2:40 h) or with a change in Sarbógárd (approx. 2:50 h) or Kiskunhalas (approx. 3:40 h)
- More direct trains from Dombóvár (Connection off Pécs), Kecskemét (Connection off Budapest Ferihegy) and Kiskunfélegyháza (Connection off Szeged)
By bus
In the street
Danube bridge Baja - Bátaszék on trunk road 55: usable for cars, cyclists, pedestrians, trucks
- From Budapest via the M6 bis Bátaszék (requires a vignette), continue on Fernstraße 55
- Highway 51 (no vignette required) from Budapest (Soroksári út) via Dunavecse and Kalocsa to Serbia (Sombor)
- Road 55 Bátaszék - Danube Bridge Baja - Szeged
- Fernstrasse 54 Kecskemét - Soltvadkert - Sükösd (10 km north of Baja on the 51)
By boat
There is a landing stage for private motorboats on the Sugovica tributary.
By bicycle
The Danube Cycle Path runs through the city. The river side can be changed over the Danube bridge.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Franciscan monastery
- Former synagogue, Munkácsy Mihály utca 7-9. City library since 1985: Erected 1842-1845 in neoclassicism by architect Lajos Frey, main facade with a double row of columns.
- István Türr Museum. Ethnographic exhibits.
- István Nagy Gallery
- Folklore Museum of the Bunjevci
activities
- Gemencer Forest. Natural, huge alluvial forest on the other side of the Danube, where you can make extensive excursions on foot, by bike, horse or motorboat. There is also a narrow-gauge railway from Pörböly to the eastern outskirts of Szekszárd.
- Fish soup festival. Bajai Halfőző Fesztivál. Every year on the second weekend in July, fish soup is cooked over an open fire in more than 2000 kettles for over 20,000 visitors.
shop
There is a large Spar supermarket in the city center.
kitchen
Baja is known for fishing and fish farming. The local specialties include fish dishes of all kinds, especially fish soup. Every year in July there is a big fish soup festival (see activities).
nightlife
accommodation
West of the city center, within walking distance, there are two campsites on the opposite bank of the Sugovica arm of the Danube. One in the Petőfisziget district and one in the Nagypandúrsziget district. Otherwise there are a few smaller hotels in the city center.
health
There is a hospital in town.
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- https://www.bajaionkormanyzat.hu/ - Baja Official Website
