Előszállás can be explored from various perspectives: its settlement history dates back to the pre-Roman period, its buildings tell stories spanning several centuries, and an annual running event sets off from here to Nagykarácsony. The road connections also provide a practical point of reference for planning. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can match these themes to your own interests and travel plans.
Settlement History and Buildings
Előszállás and its surroundings were already inhabited before Roman times. The place name is documented in 1537 in the form “Elevzallas” in an Illésházy charter held at the Hungarian National Museum. The early settlement and the written record of the name represent different historical reference points: one dates back to before Roman times, while the other records a specific form of the name in 1537.
The former Cistercian monastery, known locally as the “Kastély” (“Castle”), was built in 1765. It served as the estate manager’s residence, the centre of estate administration and accommodation for retired members of the order. Its history therefore brings together administrative duties and accommodation as distinct functions.
The Roman Catholic Kisboldogasszony Parish Church was built in 1778–1779 in the Baroque style. Its features include a projecting central tower, a nave divided into two bays and a narrower chancel with a semicircular end. The nave is divided into two bays; the chancel differs in its narrower width and semicircular end. Another construction date is marked by the chapel built in 1751 and dedicated to Saint Anne. Visitors interested in architecture will find specific features to compare here: the arrangement of the tower, nave and chancel, as well as an older chapel dedicated to Saint Anne.
Understanding the Road Connections
Main Road 61 runs through Előszállás and connects Main Roads 6 and 7 on the route between Dunaföldvár and Nagykanizsa. Along this route, Előszállás is the first settlement after Dunaföldvár. Near the settlement, at kilometre 86 of the M6 motorway, there is an exit towards Előszállás. These details offer different points of orientation: Main Road 61 passes through the settlement, while the M6 information refers to an exit towards Előszállás. Check current road conditions before setting out.
A Running Event with Its Own Route
The annual “Mikulás-futás” (Santa Claus Run) runs from Előszállás to Nagykarácsony. The report for the 2024 edition names more than 100 participants who covered the seven kilometres from Előszállás to Nagykarácsony. This is a specific example of one edition of the event; the year refers to the route described. Alongside the historic buildings, a recurring event and a route quantified for 2024 therefore offer different points of interest for planning a trip.
More Nature Themes in the Wider Destination of Székesfehérvár
In the wider destination of Székesfehérvár, the Pákozdi Ingókövek (Pákozd Rocking Stones) are part of a distinct nature theme. From Pákozd, the rock formations can be reached via several hiking trails that are also suitable for cycling. A geological nature trail, established in 1994, connects the rock formations. The trails and nature trail offer different ways to explore the landscape and its geology. The reed beds along Lake Velence also provide a habitat for thousands of waterbirds in the wider destination of Székesfehérvár. In addition to Előszállás’s buildings and running tradition, these explicitly regional nature themes offer further options to explore.
Discover more destinations: Kisapostag, Dunaújváros, Rácalmás
Go to the wider travel overview: Dunaújvárosi.
