UNWTO: THE crisis of the tourism industry is over
Most figures have
shown that the world
economic crisis is
grinding to a halt.
The future of
tourism industry
seems more promising
now. read more
Good performance of Pécs hotels in the ECC year
On the basis of KSH
(Central Statistic
Bureau) MSZSZ
(Hungarian Hotels
Association)
examined the
hotels’
performance in the
European Capital of
Culture Pécs, in
the period from
January to August
2010. Index figures
for the first eight
months have been
compared to the
corresponding period
from 2009 as well as
to the Hungarian
average data. read more
Toxic sludge no threat for tourism
The red sludge
catastrophe does not
threaten any region
of tourist
arrivals–
Hungarian National
Tourism Board
informs. read more
As part of the Danube-DravaNational Park, the complete Hungarian section of River Drava (236 km- 70,5 km) is under natural protection. Protecting the area’s flora and fauna is a common task of us all. This common responsibility gives water tourism its special character, but sets standards at the same time. The National Park supports ecological water tourism aiming at discovering the area in the first place (canoe tours). In order to restrict the area’s visitors in time, room and number, certain limitations are necessary. Please note that permissions for canoe tours are submitted by Danube-Drava National Park Administration (DDNI) only. If you wish to cross the country boarders in course of your tour, please contact Boarder Control to be submitted the necessary permissions. Canoeing season: 1st June – 15th September
One-day tours:
- Without permission, all year round: Barcs - Csomoros-island - Barcs (6 km), between Csomoros-island (149 km) and Sánc (157 km)
- With permission and tour guide Barcs - Csomoros-island - Drávatamási (10 km) Barcs –Csomoros island - Drávatamási - Szentborbás (20 km)
Heresznye - Barcs (32 km)
Vízvár - Barcs (38 km)
Registration by: minimum 10 before tour start of the planned tour.
Longer tours: Departure from: Vízvár (191 km) or Őrtilos (236 km) Final destination: Drávaszabolcs harbour (78km)
Maximum participants in group: 35 persons
There are 7 camping possibilities on the river shore for tourists. These are equipped with trash cans, toilets, information boards, fireplaces, wooden tables and benches. Camping possibilities: Őrtilos, train station (236 km) - Vízvár, ferry harbour (190 km) - Barcs, Dráva-bridge (152,3 km) - Szentborbás, water house (133 km) - Drávasztára, harbour (115,5 km) –Vejti, ferry (98 km) - Drávaszabolcs, quay next to traffic bridge (78 km)
There are stopovers available on the river shore; however, no sleeping at these places is permitted.
Stopovers in: Heresznye, rowing boat port (185 km) - Barcs, Csomoros island (149 km) - Drávatamási, DDNPI Natural Teaching Centre (144 km) - Kisszentmárton- Majláthpuszta (96 km)
Registration by: 31st March of the respective year.
Canoeing on River Danube
All canoe tours are organized by Danube-Drava National Park Administration. Registration in advance is in all cases necessary!
Béda-Karapancsa
The wonderful water world of Béda-Karapancsa at River Danube is best discovered by canoe. The guided tour takes you to this unspoilt section of the Danube branch (app. 7 km). Registration and appointment is in each case necessary!
Ferenc-channel
Varied length-tours possible on Ferenc-channel for individual or guided canoe tours.
Sió-channel
Tour from Palánki bridge to Árvíz gate (app. 15 km)
Rezéti-Danube Dead Branches
Canoe tour on the peaceful dead branches of River Danube (app. 16 km)
„Eager Beaver” canoe tour on the Old-Danube
Learn more about the world of beavers in course of this tour (app. 6 km)
Canoeing on River 
Canoeing on River 