It was a fortified place as early as the 11th century and it was the centre of the estates owned by the Nádasdy family in the 16th century.
The mansion built around 1750 houses the Rábaköz Museum, where, among others, the sculpture works of Pál Pátzay, native of the town, can be seen. The St. Ann church is an eclectic building from 1883.
There are two thermal wells in the territory of the town. Both of them provide thermal water of 70°C, classified as medicinal water. In the local hospital the diseases of the limbs are treated effectively using carbonic acid gas bath, which is unique in the country.
Kapuvár provides excellent opportunities for bicycle tourism, too. The bicycle roads are connected to the routes in Hanság, on the shore of Lake Fertõ and in Austria. In the winter of 2007 Istók Hany Bicycle Centre will be opened.
The town is rich in folk, folk art and architectural traditions. (E.g. the laces from Hövej, the recruiting dance of Kapuvár, the national costume of Rábaköz, gastronomical specialities etc.)
The series of programmes called Days of Kapuvár is held on Ann's day in July every year. The three-day programme includes the Hanság-EXPO exhibition and fair, which has been held for years. It also provides a wide variety of cultural programmes and unforgettable experiences to visitors. The Community Centre of Rábaköz awaits visitors with concerts, folk dance programmes, festivals of brass and reed bands, literary evenings and exhibitions.