If the name of Somogybabod is mentioned in the county, almost everybody thinks of a neat settlement in the northern part of Somogy county, 40 kilometres from the seat of the county and 16 kilometres from Balatonlelle, along the road connecting Kaposvár with Lake Balaton.
If this happens abroad, then people, especially those who are fond of off-road racing,– will think of a village where all the off-road racing fans of Europe gather once a year.

The name of Somogybabod has become well-known throughout the whole country in connection with the international Off Road festival which is a great touristic attraction. The reputation of this event organized by László Papp has been spreading all over Europe. Around Whitsun huge crowds of people come to Babod. Since 1985 the most significant cross-country vehicle festival of Europe has been organized here. The majority of guests come from the Benelux countries and from German-speaking regions. All the neighbouring countries have participants. In addition, Italian, Czech and other competitors take part. Nearly a thousand vehicles compete with one another in 11 categories of 7 race and special skills events in front of twenty thousand spectators. Spectators are entertained by a number of programmes for three day.
The race tracks run on a hillside in the north-eastern part of the village. The camping nearby can accommodate nearly half a thousand people. There is a camping owned by foreigners in the village as well. The cross-country vehicle tracks are available all year round.

The region of Somogybabod is an excellent place for trips and mushroom-gathering. Hunting is arranged by a hunting association which has only a few members within the framework of guest-hunting services. The Hunting Association of Tuskós manages the forests of the Látrány-Gamás territory and the agricultural areas nearby as their owner. It organizes big game huntings for individual guest hunters or smaller groups of hunters. The aim of the Hunting Association is to preserve traditional hunting methods and the hunting culture. There has been an exemplary wildlife management in untroubled areas for long decades, which is hallmarked by two world-famous sportsmen, recently deceased Béla Bay and the owner of Agrofema Ltd., Csaba Fenyvesy.

Accommodation in Somogybabod:

The modern houses of Somogybabod equipped with all modern conveniences are ready to receive guests. The proximity of Lake Balaton, the untroubled areas covered in forests, the spring sports event famous all over the world, the promotion of the pilgrimage place of Szentkút and the ever-increasing touristic investments can result in the growth of the number of tourists in Somogybabod.

Info: Tel.: +36-85/327-114 (Mayor’s Office)
E-mail: info@somogybabod.hu

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