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Mohacs Cruises, Hungary

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Just like bears, Mohács goes into hibernation for lots of the year. This snoozy little Hungarian town is great for dropping off-grid. But it awakens from its sleep in February or March, when the Busójárás carnival sees locals parade through the streets in scary horned masks, which are meant to ward off winter and welcome spring. Plus, there’s still stuff to see while it slumbers. It might be small in size, but it’s played a huge role in history. Follow the road out of town and you’ll come across the Mohács Historical Memorial Site. This place marks the spot where the Hungarian army were defeated by the Turks in 1526 – a rule which ended up lasting almost five centuries.

Map of Mohacs

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Walking Tour of Mohacs

Mohacs might look like a tiny, unassuming town, but this place has a turbulent past. Today, you’ll learn all about the Battle of Mohacs on a walking tour. This place was at the heart of the Hungarian-Ottoman tug of war in the 16th century, due to its position near Hungary’s southern border. You’ll head straight for the main square, where you can gaze up at Votive Memorial Church. The domed Roman Catholic church commemorates the Battle of Mohacs, when the Hungarian army were defeated by the invading Turks in 1526. In the same square, you’ll also see the Statue of the Three Nationalities, which represents the coming together of the town’s various different ethnic groups.

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