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Pákozd

Fejér, Hungary · Europe

About Pákozd

Pákozd is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Gárdony, 6km from Bory Castle.

Pákozd is a town located in Fejér, Hungary. With a population of 2,721, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pákozd sits in Hungary, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Budapest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pákozd to your route.

About Pákozd

Pákozd is a village in Fejér county, Hungary. Set between Lake Velence and the granite dome of the Velence Hills, Pákozd covers 43.3 km2 (16.7 sq mi) of rolling loess and ancient crystalline outcrops just off the M7, 15 km north-west of Székesfehérvár. The village is nationally significant as the site of the Battle of

Read more Pákozd (29 September 1848), commemorated by the Katonai Emlékpark Pákozd (KEMPP), a National Memorial Site that attracts over 90,000 visitors annually with its military history exhibits and re-enactments. Once primarily a lakeside farming community, Pákozd has transformed into a growing commuter and recreational settlement, with its population increasing from 2,245 in 1980 to 3,665 in 2022, driven by second-home development and its proximity to Budapest.

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Where is Pákozd located?

Pákozd is located in Fejér, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2137 latitude, 18.5331 longitude.

What is the population of Pákozd?

Pákozd has a population of approximately 2,721 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
2,721
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Fejér
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
47.2137, 18.5331

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Hungary

Police
107
Ambulance
104
Fire
105
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Pákozd

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Bory Castle

A romantic castle in Székesfehérvár built almost single-handedly over 40 summers by sculptor-architect Jenő Bory as a monument to his wife: towers, courtyards and studios crammed with the couple's paintings and statues.

6 km · about 10 min drive

castle

Buda Castle

The historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings on Castle Hill in Budapest, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

49 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

Matthias Church

A richly decorated Gothic church in Budapest's Castle District with colorful Zsolnay ceramic roof tiles.

50 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Széchenyi Chain Bridge

Budapest's most iconic bridge and the first permanent crossing of the Danube between Buda and Pest, a symbol of Hungarian national pride.

50 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Fisherman's Bastion

A fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.

50 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Café Gerbeaud

Hungary's grand confectionery institution on Vörösmarty Square, serving cakes since 1858. Its Gerbeaud slice and dobos torte under chandeliered ceilings made it the benchmark of Hungarian pastry art.

50 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Hungarian Parliament Building

A breathtaking neo-Gothic masterpiece on the Danube riverbank and one of the largest parliament buildings in the world.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Budapest Ruin Bars (Szimpla Kert)

Iconic nightlife venues built in abandoned buildings and courtyards of the Jewish Quarter, pioneered by the legendary Szimpla Kert.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Pákozd

  • 50 kmFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.
  • 59 kmTihany Peninsula, Lake BalatonA lavender-scented peninsula with an abbey perched over Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by a scenic drive.
  • 60 kmMegyeri BridgeHungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.

Driving in Hungary

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.58/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pákozd.

Gárdony

🇭🇺 Hungary

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Velence

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 4,832

Székesfehérvár

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 101,600

Lovasberény

🇭🇺 Hungary

11 km awayPop. 2,674

Kápolnásnyék

🇭🇺 Hungary

11 km awayPop. 3,224

Seregélyes

🇭🇺 Hungary

12 km awayPop. 4,539

Pázmánd

🇭🇺 Hungary

12 km awayPop. 1,985

Zámoly

🇭🇺 Hungary

15 km awayPop. 2,194

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