Villapark

Celldömölk

With a population of approximately 12,000, Celldömölk is the historical and cultural center of the Kemenesalja region, boasting a history of over 750 years. On the western outskirts of the town, visitors can still see the remains of a Romanesque-style abbey church built in the 12th century.

In the 13th century, a Benedictine monastery was founded in the settlement, which by the 16th century had become a renowned pilgrimage site. The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built in 1747–48, followed by the Calvary Hill in 1755, completing the spiritual pilgrimage destination. Abbot Odó Koptik built a separate chapel for the "Miraculous Statue" of the Virgin Mary and established a treasury above the sacristy. Today, the former Benedictine monastery adjacent to the church houses the Town Hall. Behind the church stands the Calvary (1755), and in the square next to the church, visitors will find the Holy Trinity Column, erected in 1836.

Key Events in Celldömölk:

• The pilgrimage festival linked to September 12 – Feast of the Virgin Mary

• Ság Hill Harvest Festival in autumn

• The "Crater Concert" on Ság Hill in May

• The Theatre Festival and Gathering organized by the Soltis Lajos Theatre

• The Kemenesalja Art Festival

• The Choir Festival hosted by the local music school

• The International Volcano Football Festival

• The Trianon Memorial Day

• Neighborhood-specific events: Alsóság Spring Days and Izsákfa Village Day

Attractions:

• Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary

• Calvary Hill

• Ruins of the Romanesque Abbey Church

• Locomotive Park

• Mary’s Well (Mária-kút)

• Mária Szilágyi’s Ceramic Exhibition at the Kemenesalja Cultural Centre and Library

• Ság Hill Museum

Ság Hill (Ság-hegy)

A nearly 5 million-year-old basalt volcano rising to 279 meters, Ság Hill is now a protected landscape area. In addition to educational trails focused on ornithology and geology, the Ság Hill Museum offers detailed insights into the natural, historical, and cultural significance of the region.

At the summit stands the Trianon Memorial Cross, erected in 1934 through public donations, in remembrance of the 1920 Treaty of Trianon. In 1891, physicist Loránd Eötvös conducted geodetic research on the hill using the famous Eötvös pendulum. The significance of his work is commemorated by a monument.

Ostffyasszonyfa – Pannónia Ring

Fans of car and motorcycle racing will enjoy a unique experience at the Pannónia Ring, a 4,700-meter-long racetrack opened in 1997. In addition to practice sessions and races, it hosts both national and international competitions.

Each October, the venue welcomes elementary school students from across the county for the County School Sports Day, featuring cycling and running competitions as well as exciting demonstrations. The track includes 11 right turns, 7 left turns, and a width of 11–13 meters. The start–finish straight is 700 meters long, and maximum speeds can reach 260 km/h. In addition to excitement, the circuit also offers high safety standards, thanks to its well-designed runoff zones. A unique feature is that it can be ridden in both directions.