Drava Gate Visitor Centre
Located in Drávaszentes, the Drava Gate Visitor Centre introduces visitors to the natural and cultural history of the protected areas along the Drava, while providing a leisure-time experience for all ages. Duna-Drava National Park Directorate staff members await children and adults with tailor-made programmes, camps, lectures and guided tours.
Exhibition
In the building that was completed in 2008, an exhibition showing the natural values of river Drava can be seen. The exhibition which underwent a major renovation in 2021, is a fascinating presentation of the most important habitats and protected animals of the Drava region. New touchscreen displays showcase the most typical amphibian, bird and mammal species of the region; besides descriptions and photos of each species, their sounds can also be listened to. Children can use interactive touchscreen tools to extend their knowledge in a playful way, with memory games, picture puzzles and animal track recognition tasks. A huge aerial photograph shows how the Drava has changed its course due to natural and artificial factors.
Wet Meadows Study Trail
While walking on the wet meadows trail, visitors can learn about the wildlife of meadows and pastures and how these habitats are managed. The trail ends at the birdwatching tower of the wetland restored by the National Park staff, where you can get a glimpse of the birds' life. The walk also includes a visit to the grey cattle herd managed by the national park.
Animal farm displaying indigenous breeds of livestock
In the animal farm near the visitor centre, the indigenous farm animal display offers the opportunity to see, among other things, the Racka sheep, donkeys, Hutsul horses and goats.
Lecture room and lookout tower
The impressive lecture room of the visitor centre equipped with multimedia tools, can house events with as many as 80 participants. From the 13 m high lookout tower, the wonderful panorama of the Drávaszentes meadows is revealed for the visitor.
Accommodation
The Visitor Centre offers our guests two fully equipped triple apartments and a kitchen. Extra beds can be added to the rooms on request. Detailed information about the accommodation is available at the bottom of the page under the heading ’Offers nearby’.
Field programmes, nature presentations
The Drava Gate Visitor Centre offers a variety of nature education activities and elaborate environmental education programmes for all ages. Detailed description of these activities is available at the bottom of the page under the heading ’Offers nearby’.
For guided tours, please book a date in advance, at least 10 days before the planned tour.
Information:
+3682461285, +36303773393
Opening hours
1 May – 31 October:
Monday-Thursday: 9.00-16.00
Friday: 9.00-14.00
1 November – 30 April: closed
Prices
Visiting the Drava Gate Centre in a guided tour:
(multimedia presentation, exhibition, indigenous farm animal display, walking in the Wet meadows study trail)
Adults: HUF 1500/person
Children, students, pensioners, teachers: HUF 1200/person
Children up to 3 years of age: registration ticket: 100 HUF/person
Handicrafts session (pebble painting, badge making): HUF 500/piece