This calm university city in southern Hungary has classical and art nouveau buildings in its center, alongside the verdant Kaposvár Arboretum and the rolling Somogy Hills nearby.
Kaposvár, a city in southwestern Hungary and capital of Somogy County, has a population of 63,000 people. You'll find students walking between university buildings and locals shopping at the main square, Kossuth tér. The city comes alive during theatre performances at Csiky Gergely Theatre and summer swimming sessions at Lake Deseda.
Transport Connections
Direct trains run from Budapest to Kaposvár on the main line to Zagreb and Rijeka. The train journey from Budapest takes approximately 2.5 hours. The closest airports are in Budapest (191 km) and Zagreb (150 km), both connecting to major European cities.
Religious and Cultural Buildings
The Cathedral of Kaposvár dominates the city center with its neo-Romanesque architecture and twin towers. The Csiky Gergely Theatre runs Hungarian and international productions from September to May. Visit the 11th-century Zselicszentjakab Abbey ruins to see the remaining walls with their rounded Romanesque arches and pointed Gothic elements.
Sports and Recreation
Kaposvár received the "National City of Sport" designation in 2018. The Rákóczi Stadium hosts home games of Kaposvári Rákóczi FC football club. The Kaposvár Arena holds regular volleyball and basketball matches, with the local teams competing in national leagues. Public swimming pools and tennis courts are open year-round.
Weather and Activities
Summer temperatures in July reach 21.8°C (71.2°F), ideal for swimming at Lake Deseda or walking along its 8-kilometer shoreline path. Winter temperatures in January average 0.6°C (33.1°F). Spring and autumn bring temperatures between 10-18°C (50-64°F), making it comfortable to explore the city center on foot or cycle on the dedicated bike paths.
