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Kőszeg
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Western Transdanubia

Kőszeg

A tiny, perfectly preserved town with a heroic past.

A small town at the foot of the Kőszeg Mountains, close to the Austrian border. In 1532 its small garrison under Miklós Jurisics held up a huge Ottoman army; today its castle, Jurisics Square and the Heroes' Gate make it one of the country's most charming historic towns.

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Highlights

  • Jurisics Castle
  • Jurisics Square and the Heroes' Gate
  • Forest walks in the Kőszeg Mountains
  • Wine and cafés in the old town

Location

≈ 250 km west of Budapest, near the Austrian border.

Getting there

Trains via Szombathely and buses; a car is the most flexible. Check MÁV / GYSEV for current services.

From Budapest

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Places in Kőszeg

Castle & palace

Jurisics Castle & Square

The castle of the famous 1532 siege and a jewel-box main square.

Kőszeg 2 hours
Viewpoint

Írottkő

The highest point of Transdanubia, right on the Austrian border.

Kőszeg Half a day (hike)

On the map

Where to eat in Kőszeg

Near the sights. Places with a traditional Hungarian feel come first.

  • Bécsikapu

    Hungarian style · Local · fries

    Rajnis utca 5

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  • Kék Huszár

    Hungarian style

    Várkör 60,62

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  • Garabonciás pizzéria

    Pizza · salad

    Jurisics tér 7

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  • Zombies en los Tacos

    Mexican · magyar

    Várkör 8

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  • Boszorkánykonyha

    Jurisics tér 13

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  • Arany Strucc Étterem

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  • Kékfény Pizzéria

    Ratings & map
  • L'angolo Pizzéria

    Pizza · Burgers

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  • Pizzeria Dominik

    Pizza

    Várkör 59

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