Dunaharaszti

Dunaharaszti can be found south from the capital, in the agglomeration of Budapest, on the left bank of the Ráckeve Danube. It is connected with the capital by the suburban railway, a railway line and a number of bus services and Ring Road M0 also touches the town. In addition to being the determinant industrial and economic centre of the region, Dunaharaszti is also a popular resort. The nature conservation area of the Holt-Duna (Dead Danube) running along the settlement is a favourite biotope of water-birds.

The town is surrounded by water from all directions. In addition to Kis-Duna (Small Danube) and the Danube-Tisza Channel, innumerable clear-water mining lakes await the lovers of water sports and anglers. Those desiring to water-ski and wakeboard can enjoy a well-built track and a beautiful environment where jet-skiing is also possible. The rich stock of fish of the local angling waters is suitable both for sports and hobby angling; accommodation is offered in the cottages near the lakes. The horse club at the border of the town has three illuminable horse tracks. The club is engaged in teaching, keeping horses at livery, riding and organising children's camps. A hunting association also operates in the settlement.

The local Polgári Kör (Civil Circle), Community Centre, Music School, the Local Government of the German Minority and the churches organise traditional cultural and ethnic days every year. Arts exhibitions, music events and literature meetings are regularly held. The history and material memories of the town are exhibited in the Local Historical Collection. In Kortárs Galéria (Contemporary Gallery) the works of fine and industrial artists can be seen. In the town camp sites, boarding houses and restaurants provide accommodation and eating possibilities. The settlement has a telehouse, too.

Sources: http://www.dunaharaszti.hu/, http://hu.wikipedia.org/, http://www.vendegvaro.hu/