Sopron Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Sopron which includes a city
Esterhazy Palace which includes heritage architecture, a fountain and a castle
Goat Church featuring a church or cathedral, a city and a sunset
Sopron showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Esterhazy Palace showing a park, château or palace and heritage architecture

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 ChurchOpens in a new window 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 TowerOpens in a new window 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 PalaceOpens in a new window, 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 ViennaOpens in a new window or BudapestOpens in a new window 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$96 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
NZ$96
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
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! (307 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
The price is NZ$235 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 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

Hotel Sopron
Hotel Palatinus
Hotel Palatinus
4 out of 5
Uj Utca 23, Sopron
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
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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
Reed hut / pile dwelling on Lake Neusiedl
Reed hut / pile dwelling on Lake Neusiedl
Ruster Bucht
Stay at this cabin in Rust. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Rathausplatz and Fischerkirche are located nearby.
Reed hut / pile dwelling on Lake Neusiedl
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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