Somogy County, Administrative county in Southern Transdanubia, Hungary.
Somogy County stretches between the River Drava and Lake Balaton, encompassing eight districts with Kaposvár serving as its administrative capital.
The county underwent significant changes during the 16th and 17th centuries when the Turkish occupation led to population decreases and administrative restructuring.
The region maintains traditional festivals celebrating agricultural practices, showcasing local customs through folk music performances and regional food specialties.
A network of trains and buses connects the rural areas to major cities, providing transportation options for residents and visitors throughout the county.
The county contains 227 small villages, 2 large villages, 15 towns, and one urban county, creating a diverse administrative landscape across 6,065 square kilometers.
Location: Hungary
Inception: February 1, 1950
Capital city: Kaposvár
Part of: Southern Transdanubia
Shares border with: Zala County, Veszprém County, Fejér County, Tolna County, Baranya County
Website: http://som-onkorm.hu
GPS coordinates: 46.41667,17.58333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01
Kőröshegy viaduct
50.5 km
Peace Stupa Zalaszántó
60.4 km
Balaton Uplands National Park
67.6 km
Badacsony
43.6 km
Festetics Palace
47.3 km
Tihany Abbey
60.1 km
Sümeg Castle
67 km
Little Balaton
41.1 km
Szent György-hill
48.4 km
Szigliget Castle
44.7 km
Hegyestű
52.2 km
Zselic
31.7 km
Magasház
61.7 km
Kinizsi Castle
63.8 km
Castle of Szigetvár
43.9 km
Đurđevački Peski
57 km
Castle Csobánc
51 km
Rezi Castle
56.4 km
Abaliget Cave
51.5 km
Gergely Csíky Theatre
17.8 km
Csobánc
51 km
Folly arboretum
43.9 km
Lake Orfű
53.4 km
Roman Catholic church in Andocs
36.9 km
Balatonring
31.7 km
Tapolca Lake Cave
53 km
State Heart Hospital, Balatonfüred
64.6 km
Lóczy Cave
65.3 kmReviews
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