Futog brings together several distinct themes to consider when planning a trip: the Danube, a cycling route between Novi Sad, Futog and Begeč, the Futoška kupusijada and two churches with their own stories of relics. These raise different questions: How long is the stretch of the Danube through the town? Where does the cycling route begin? What makes the local cabbage festival special, and what historical details are associated with the churches?
Distinguishing the Danube from the cycling route
On its way to the Black Sea, the Danube flows through Futog for 6,590 metres. This figure describes the course of the river within the town and gives a concrete sense of its local connection to the Danube. For comparison with cycling, it is helpful to distinguish the river stretch from the route: the Novi Sad–Futog–Begeč cycling route is listed as approximately 17 kilometres long.
Cycling the Novi Sad–Futog–Begeč route
On the Bačka side, a developed cycle path runs along almost the entire route. It starts at Šodroš, continues to Futog and Begeč, and is approximately 17 kilometres long. This gives you the starting point, destinations and approximate length for orientation, while the statement about the developed path applies to the Bačka side. As infrastructure conditions can change, check before setting out.
Kupusijada and Futoški kupus
The Futoška kupusijada promotes Futoški kupus as Futog’s most important agricultural product, which is recognised as having traditional, ethnographic, cultural and tourism potential. The cabbage festival therefore combines a culinary event with the promotion of a product that is especially important to Futog. The event has been held continuously for more than twenty years. A regional tourism article dated 30 September 2021 describes the Kupusijada as an annual event and reports that visitors can sample numerous cabbage dishes, including Futog sarma. Check the dates and specific programme for your travel period.
Two churches and their history
The churches reflect two distinct historical stories. The old rectory next to the Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart was built in 1776 and is still preserved today. The church houses a relic of Saint Eugene. Construction of the Orthodox Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian began on 18 September 1776; since 2012, part of the saints’ relics has been kept there. Thus, the year 1776 appears in two different contexts: as the construction year of the preserved rectory and as the date construction began on the Orthodox church. The church celebrates the feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian on 14 November according to the New Calendar; details of the annual celebration may vary.
Connections to Novi Sad
Futog is connected to Novi Sad by city bus routes 53, 54, 55 and 56, as well as by taxi services. Check current services and timetables before travelling. If you would like to include Novi Sad in your stay, plan around the connections available during your travel period.
Discover more destinations: Novi Bečej, Turija, Čenej, Čerević, Backa Palanka, Bač, Žabalj, Sremski Karlovci
For the broader travel overview: Juzna-Backa.
