Stories from the past—the Koczán House

Digging in the history of the town, it turned out that its appearance did not differ significantly from the building habits prevalent in other Transdanubian regions centuries ago. The settlement having the same structure as other street-having villages was rich in noble mansions, but also mud-walled, thatched cottages were not unusual to see, the last intact example of which is the cobbler Ferenc Koczán’s cottage that even survived the 1929 fire.
The master cobbler’s workshop saw historic times, then it was abandoned for quite a while, left to deterioration. Then in December 2009, it was restored as part of a heritage conservation project. The reconstruction involved repairing the crumbling mud walls, conserving the wooden ceiling and covering the roof with special thatch sheaves in triple overlapping. Six rooms were created in the building, and even the shadoof in the yard was restored successfully.

The building—inaugurated in 2011—is only a three-minute walk from Park Hotel strolling along the Répce Riverbank Botanical Path, and provides a glimpse into the lifestyle of the early 20th century.
It plays a key role in Bük’s community life, as several entertaining programs take place in its yard, be it erecting the maypole, an Easter egg hunt or an authentic pig slaughtering typical of Vas county. Everyone will be captivated by the magic of this authentic place.

Koczan ház

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