The Roman aqueduct road (small circle)

Dozmat: rainforest, lookout, reservoir

Dozmat lies 8 kilometres west of Szombathely, on a hill rising on the right bank of the Arany stream.

It is first mentioned in 1238 as Druzmoth. Traces of a Neolithic settlement have been found on its borders. The village of Bulcsú's horka entourage, the church was built in honour of St George in the 12th century. In the 13th century it was a castle manor.

In the monograph of Vas county published in 1898 "Dozmat, a Hungarian village of 50 houses and 307 inhabitants, whose inhabitants are of the Roman Catholic and Protestant faiths. Its post office and telegraph office is Torony. Its parish was already flourishing in 1600. Its landlords were the Count Nitzky and the Szluha family." Dozmat is also famous for being the place where Hungary's oldest regösén was recorded, which survived until the 20th century. Its full text can also be found on the village website:

Where a great road is created,
Beside it there is a fish pond.
I'll tell you, I'll tell you.

The little mantis will understand that too,
"And there's a wonder boy deer
I'm going to get it, I'm going to get it

If thou wouldst go out, my lord, King Stephen,
To fish, to hunt, to fowl.
But if you could find no fish, no game, no bird,
But only find the miraculous rhinoceros
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

St George's Church

The Roman Catholic church dedicated to St George, built in the 12th century, is one of the town's landmarks. The church was in poor condition, with its tower close to falling down, according to the 1674 church visitation report. In 1690 the church burnt down, its tower collapsed, and rebuilding was under way in 1697. The Roman Catholic church dedicated to St George was rebuilt in 1707 in the Baroque style. The most valuable object in the church is the altarpiece of Mary with Child, a statue from the 14th century, painted by István Dorfmeister.

Krisztina View

For those who want to explore Dozmat, the first stop is the Christina Lookout. This is the most famous attraction in the village and is very popular with visitors. It is located on the hill above the village and can be reached on foot from the playground at the beginning of the village. The lookout is distinctive and creative, its shape most reminiscent of an imperial pacer whose hind legs were shot off by the rebels. The stairs inside it provide a comfortable walk up to the small terrace at the top. From here, the panorama opens up, with the Hungarian-Austrian border and the gentle, friendly, human-scale lines of the Kőszeg Hills in particular.

Monuments

Returning to the village, it is worth stopping for a while at the Heroes' Memorial, which pays tribute to the heroes of the 1st and 2nd World Wars in Dozmat, in front of the cemetery. And the Historical Memorial Park is opposite the cemetery, with 3 wooden statues commemorating the traditions of Dozmat.

Muzsla spring From the memorial park you can walk down to the Muzsla spring, which is located in the direction of the Golden Stream and its water is available for drinking. Its composition you can also read it in the document here. There is a fireplace and a resting place next to the spring.

Millennium Memorial Park

The Millennium Memorial Park is located in the centre of the village, next to the bus stop, and in 2011 a new headstone was added to commemorate the millennium of Hungary.

Dozmati Recreation Park

And for those looking for a different kind of recreation, the Dozmati Leisure Park, playground and sports fields are a great option. At the beginning of the village there is a playground equipped with the latest toys, which can also be used by disabled people. Climbing castle with slide, sandpit with sand lift, swings, bird's nest swings, climbing frame, spring toys, wire rope course.

Wonder Deer Nature and Culture Trail

Good news for hikers is that the Wonder Deer Nature and Culture Trail is located here, which presents the natural and cultural values of Dozmat during a pleasant hike. The hike starts right after entering the village, at the Recreation Park on the left hand side, where you can also park. There you will find an information sign showing the different walking routes. Read more about the trail here.

Dozmati Reservoir

In October 2019, the Dozmat peak-relief reservoir was inaugurated and has since become a popular hiking destination. In addition to landowners and water workers, cyclists can now also access the area. Except when flood defences are in place.

More information here.

Hospitality, accommodation

Boróka Guesthouse, Pension & Riding School

The 2.5-hectare family-run guesthouse and children's riding stables are recommended for those who want to step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The guest house consists of two separate parts, a spacious guest house suitable for events and two apartment buildings with separate entrances, a courtyard, terrace and swimming pool. The accommodation and riding stables are a popular venue for team building and riding training, family and friends events, camps and graduation reunions.

Quality Wellness Guest House

In the village you will find the 4 sunflower certified, 5-bedroom guest house. The guest house has a large living room with a sofa and TV, which is the ideal place for chatting, watching TV and relaxing. The Guest House also has a fully equipped modern kitchen. A special feature of the house is the wellness area with a spacious Finnish sauna, a steam bath and a plunge pool.