Sopron Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Come to a charming town near the Austrian border to discover more than 200 heritage-listed buildings.

Sopron is one of the loveliest towns in Western Hungary. The town is set within one of Hungary’s main wine producing regions and still retains its medieval layout. Wander along cobbled streets, discovering ancient churches and other architectural wonders. Learn about the town’s heritage at museums and galleries and then enjoy Hungarian specialty dishes and Sopron’s famous wine in a restaurant or café.

It’s impossible to miss the tower of the Goat Church dominating the town’s main square. Notice the stone goat held by an angel on the church’s top pillar, a reference to the legend that this church was built with treasure unearthed by a goat. Admire the church’s Gothic exterior and step inside to see its Baroque interior, including a striking red-marble pulpit. Find the Chapter Hall to see faded frescoes as well as haunting stone carvings of animals with human heads, representing the sins of humanity.

Find the ornate Firewatch Tower nearby to marvel at its wide range of architectural styles. Its 12th-century base is constructed on a former Roman gate, the middle cylinder and balcony date back to the 16th century, while the spire is a 17th-century addition. Climb up the tower’s narrow spiral staircase for magnificent views of the town.

Head to Új utca (New Street) to see the Old Synagogue, which was built in the 14th century. Look for a reconstructed mikvah (ritual bath) in the synagogue’s courtyard. Browse the interesting collection of Roman and Celtic artifacts and antique furniture exhibited in Fabricius House.

Head to the south shore of Lake Neusiedl, east of Sopron, to visit Esterházy Palace, a beautiful palace sometimes called the "Hungarian Versailles." Explore some of the 126 rooms of Hungary's finest Rococo building, including the banquet room which features a ceiling painting of Apollo in his chariot.

Fly to Vienna or Budapest and travel to Sopron by train. The train station is located within easy walking distance of the city center.

Discover the many cultural treasures of this enchanting town.

Pannonia Hotel
Pannonia Hotel
4 out of 5
Várkerület 75, Sopron
The price is NZ$116 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sopron. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions St George's Church and Scarbantia ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (306 reviews)
"Let me start with the only negative: the breakfast was cold. The boiled or fried eggs and sausages were cold (you would expect warm but no, cold) . If you want something warm for breakfast, I’d recommend going to nearby cafes. But the dining room’s atmosphere is amazing! The unique vibe and architecture ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2024

Pannonia Hotel
Hotel Sopron
Hotel Sopron
4 out of 5
Fövenyverem utca 7, Sopron
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$250 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
NZ$250
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sopron. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bakery Museum and House of the Two ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (114 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay in the hotel again. Very friendly stuff, nice location, perfect for families."

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2024

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Hotel Palatinus
Hotel Palatinus
4 out of 5
Uj Utca 23, Sopron
The price is NZ$154 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Sopron. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Scarbantia Forum and St George's Church are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (84 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Location was perfect."

Reviewed on 12 Sep. 2022

Hotel Palatinus
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Wachahof
Wachahof
3 out of 5
Kohlreuth 22, Edlitz
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Edlitz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Skigebiet Warth Schrocken and Holzerpark are located ...
Wachahof
Vacation home for 22 people on Lake Neusiedl - free W-LAN, barbecue, garden
Vacation home for 22 people on Lake Neusiedl - free W-LAN, barbecue, garden
Gols
Stay at this villa in Gols. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Weinbau Familie Weiss and Erich & Birgit Pittnauer ...
Vacation home for 22 people on Lake Neusiedl - free W-LAN, barbecue, garden
Kleine Seezeit - Ferienwohnung mit Seeblick in Purbach am Neusiedler See
Kleine Seezeit - Ferienwohnung mit Seeblick in Purbach am Neusiedler See
Purbach am Neusiedler See
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Purbach am Neusiedlersee. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and tennis courts. Popular attraction Cselley-Muhle is ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Wunderbare Seezeit
"Es war ein Genuss in dieser Wohnung zu sein und die Umgebung mit allen kulinarischen Angeboten zu genießen. Ein schöner Ort für eine Auszeit! Herzlichen Gruß Gabi Brasch"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2024

Kleine Seezeit - Ferienwohnung mit Seeblick in Purbach am Neusiedler See
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