According to popular etymology, the name Diszel was derived from the Hungarian expression "Díszhely" [ˈdiːshɛj] (fancy place), referring to its beauty.

In September 1919, following the fall of the Hungarian Soviet Republic, the village was the site of a pogrom, which involved the murder of nine Jewish residents, sexual violence, looting and property destruction.

Diszel has many architectural treasures, including ancient monuments, old watermill ruins, sculptures, and exhibitions.

Dating back to the 18th century, a narrow stone bridge connects the banks of Eger Creek in the center.

Riding tours are organized to the hill Csobánc, which is a nice destination not only for equestrians, but hikers and paragliders as well.

[8] The sculpture of the patron saint of Bohemia, St. John of Nepomuk can be found on the "Roman bridge" of Diszel.

The "First Hungarian Spectacle Collection" (Első Magyar Látványtár [ˈɛlʃøː ˈmɒɟɒr ˈlaːtvaːɲtaːr]) is the museum of Diszel.

Situated in the reconstructed building of an old watermill, the museum has a cheerful café and a large yard with the Csobánc in the background.

He is a polyhistor with a wide range of artwork, including drawings, paintings, graphic arts, coat of arms, and woodcrafts.

[10] The closest hill to the South is called Csobánc [ˈtʃobaːnts] with a height of 376 m. A walking trail leads from the village to the castle ruins.

TIED often contributes to various community activities either as a participant or organizer, including several programmes, the annual grape harvest festival, or creek bank cleaning.

The major aims of the association are[11] In 2010, TIED published a DVD on Diszel as a participant of the European Union project 'Youth in Action'.