Vokány
The village – primarily known for its red wines – is located between Kistótfalu and Újpetre, at the northern slopes of the Villány Mountains.
The municipality highlights the role of preserving traditions, especially those related to the gastronomy and culture of ethnic Germans displaced after the world war. A German nationality folk dance group and a choir operate in the village. The Trinity Sunday indulgence feast, locally known as Putzkorb, is a traditional German feast.
Recommended tours
Bicycle tours around Vokány:
Attractions
Catholic Church
The church of the village is named after the Holy Trinity, it was constructed in 1777 in Late Baroque style and it is a protected monument. The side altars show the characteristics of the Rococo style. The indulgence feast of the village is held on the first Sunday after Pentecost.
Europe Park
The lawn of the park is located in the centre of the village. The area is decorated with flowers and carved wood statues.
Fishing Lake
It is located at the western end of the village where fishing competitions are held regularly.
Keresztúri Monastery
The spot of the former monastery can be seen on the road from Vokány towards Siklós.
In July, Horseriders' Day is organised with the contribution of the "Tenkes" band of hussars, while in the autumn a vintage festival and St. Martin's Day events are held. Local agricultural activities, like the production of grapevines are typical activities, and the municipality is primarily known for its red wines.
Accomodation:
Dietrich Hans Witz Address: 7768 Vokány, Kossuth L. u. 31. Tel.: +36 72 377 307 Tel.: +3620/941-6959 E-mail: info@ferienwohnungen-in-ungarn.eu
Schönberger Ferenc Address: 7768 Vokány, Kossuth L. u. 33. Tel.: +36 72 6377 139 Tel.:+36 30 2464 427
Guesthouse
Address: 7768 Vokány, Kossuth u. 30.
Guesthouse
Address: 7768 Vokány, Kossuth út 34.
'Ternyei 'Guesthouse
Address: 7768 Vokány, Rákóczi F. u. 5. Tel.: +36 72 718 346 Tel.: +36 30 2463 907
History
Vokány was first mentioned in official records in 1710, while its former names include Siklósvókány and Rác Vókány. The predecessors of the municipality include the Benedictine Abbey "Trinitás" in the Age of the Árpáds. The ruins of the abbey and the nearby buildings were still apparent in the 1700's. In 2000 experts of the Baranya County Architectural Museum performed excavations in the area.
In the 18th century, a new settlement was founded at the location of the abbey. Formerly the majority of the population belonged to the Serb ethnicity, then Germans moved in during the second half of the century (1752-68).
In the 1930's, the population was made up mainly of Germans with the other nationalities being the minority. The mix of nationalities changed again (and the Hungarians became the majority) after the forced displacement of Germans after the Second World War, though the traditions of Germans have been preserved by the people of Vokány.