Zselic.

Spread across the rolling hills northwest of Pécs, Zselic is less about dramatic, towering peaks and more about undisturbed nature and profound silence. This protected, densely forested landscape is famous for what it lacks: light pollution. Designated as one of Europe’s first International Dark Sky Parks, it is a premier destination for stargazing, where the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye. By day, the region offers a quiet network of hiking and cycling trails winding through mixed woodlands, past local landmarks like the Ropolyi Forest and the Szenna open-air museum. At its heart sits the Zselic Star Park observatory, making this peaceful territory an essential detour for travelers who want to trade city lights for some of the clearest night skies on the continent.