Tender Pannonian slopes, vast forests, rich wildlife, babbling brooks, steep hill tops with towering castles or old ruins, small medieval village churches or baroquish towns...

Impossible to choose, but you are facing rather a pleasant dilemma when contemplating a trip to Western Hungary, a part of the country which has been spared more by the torrents of history than most other regions.

Heading for Budapest, lake Balaton or towards Austria – in the opposite direction, you rnight have wizzed through the country already. But for once why not try spending some more time in Western Hungary which has so much enticement and recreation to offer for both comfort-loving motorists and adventurous hikers. We are not presenting you with facts and figures, only inviting you to discover and rediscover the thousand faces of this wonderful region. Visit castles or monuments, refresh yourself at healing resorts, enjoy true village, discover the living folk art and local craftsmanship. Taste the special dishes, try the tempting wines, do sports and join bycicle trips. This is local colour, a unique blend of specific flavoursthat caracterize the region... But wish for more - you will surely get it , as there are thousands of further possibilities. The enticing, hospitable, marvellous Western Transdanubia is assuredly well worth a visit.