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Sopron
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Western Transdanubia

Sopron

A medieval jewel box on the Austrian border.

One of Hungary's best-preserved historic towns, with a medieval core, Roman remains and a landmark Firewatch Tower. Surrounded by vineyards known for Kékfrankos red wine, and close to Lake Fertő and the Esterházy Palace at Fertőd.

HistoryArchitectureWineNature

Highlights

  • The Firewatch Tower and Main Square
  • Medieval inner town
  • Kékfrankos wine
  • Lake Fertő cultural landscape (UNESCO)

Location

≈ 210 km west of Budapest, next to the Austrian border.

Getting there

Direct trains from Budapest, and easy access from Vienna. Check MÁV and GYSEV for current services.

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Places in Sopron

Viewpoint

Firewatch Tower

Sopron's symbol, with Roman foundations and a baroque top.

Sopron 45 minutes
Neighbourhood

Main Square & Inner Town

A medieval and baroque core with the Holy Trinity Column.

Sopron 2–3 hours
Wine

Sopron Wine Region

Vineyards known for Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch) reds.

Sopron Half a day
Castle & palace

Esterházy Palace, Fertőd

The 'Hungarian Versailles', where Joseph Haydn worked.

Sopron 2–3 hours
Nature

Lake Fertő

A reed-fringed steppe lake shared with Austria (UNESCO).

Sopron Half a day

On the map

Where to eat in Sopron

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

  • János Pince

    Hungarian style

    Szőlős utca 1

    Ratings & map
  • Pince Pizzéria & Pub

    Hungarian style · Pizza · Burgers

    Fő út 20

    Ratings & map
  • Chen's Cooking

    Asian

    Határdomb út 1-2

    Ratings & mapWebsite
  • Fórum Pizzéria

    Pizza · Italian

    Szent György utca 3

    Ratings & mapWebsite
  • Mazsola

    Fish · Regional

    Pócsi utca 20

    Ratings & mapWebsite
  • Papa Joe's

    Steakhouse

    Várkerület 108

    Ratings & mapWebsite
  • Papír Sárkány

    Asian

    Kossuth Lajos utca 39

    Ratings & mapWebsite
  • Corso

    Várkerület 73

    Ratings & mapWebsite
  • Corvinus

    Fő tér 8

    Ratings & mapWebsite
  • Croatia

    Várkerület 23

    Ratings & mapWebsite

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