Ráckeve, town on Csepel Island in the Pest County, Hungary
Ráckeve is a small town on the Danube River on Csepel Island in Hungary, about one hour from Budapest. The town spreads along the riverbank with residential areas, parks, and a harbor where boats and ships anchor.
The town was founded by Serbian refugees fleeing Ottoman forces, giving the settlement its name. During Ottoman rule the place came under Turkish control, but was later retaken and developed into an important trade and craft center on the Danube.
The town maintains strong ties to river life and water-based traditions that remain visible today. Local communities celebrate fishing festivals and traditional soup competitions where folk music and customs bring people together around shared heritage.
The place is easy to explore on foot, with paths along the banks for walking and cycling, parks and beaches for various activities. Markets run on Wednesdays and Saturdays where visitors can buy fresh produce and local goods.
The place houses a reconstructed boat mill, Hungary's first operational boat mill, restored with community support along the riverbank. This traditional mill shows how grain was ground on water in earlier times and stands as one of the few functioning mills of its kind.
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