Northern Transdanubia

Region

The northwest, between Budapest and the Austrian border. Győr and Sopron have baroque old towns, Pannonhalma Abbey and Fertőd's Esterházy Palace are on the UNESCO list, Székesfehérvár was the coronation city, and Szombathely has Roman ruins. It is easily combined with Vienna.

Northern Transdanubia Pannonhalma ArchabbeyLake VelenceEsztergom BasilicaEszterházaFertő-Hanság National ParkAlpokaljaGerecse MountainsCathedral Basilica of GyőrFertőrákos mithraeumSzombathely CathedralSóstói Stadion (1967)Lake ÖregVértes HillsEötvös-emlékműLiberation MonumentSzékesfehérvárGyőrSopronEsztergomFertődTataCathedral Basilica of SzékesfehérvárFertő tóSzombathelyTatabányaDunaújvárosMosonmagyaróvárKomáromKőszegDorogGárdonyKörmendSzentgotthárdSárvárCelldömölk

Northern Transdanubia essentials

Country: Hungary
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Forint (Ft)
Language: Hungarian
Emergency: 107

Where to Go in Northern Transdanubia

City Sopron SopronHistoric city in Hungary with medieval architecture City Győr GyőrBaroque city between Budapest and Vienna City Esztergom EsztergomHistoric city in Hungary City Székesfehérvár SzékesfehérvárCity in Hungary with a medieval castle City Szombathely SzombathelyHistoric city in Hungary with Roman ruins History Fertőrákos mithraeum Fertőrákos mithraeumRoman-era mithraeum archaeological site near Fertőrákos History Liberation Monument Liberation MonumentMonument commemorating liberation in Vas County Nature Fertő tó Fertő tóCross-border lake and UNESCO biosphere with wetlands Nature Lake Velence Lake VelenceShallow Hungarian lake near Budapest with reedbeds Nature Fertő-Hanság National Park Fertő-Hanság National ParkCross-border national park protecting Lake Fertő wetlands Nature Alpokalja AlpokaljaHungarian Alpine foothills region in western Hungary Nature Gerecse Mountains Gerecse MountainsLimestone hills and nature area near Tatabánya
Regions & Cities
Székesfehérvár Explore Székesfehérvár Székesfehérvár was a medieval coronation city; visitors tour royal basilica ruins, city museums and frescoed baroque churches, and use the town as a stop between Budapest and Lake Balaton. Győr Explore Győr Győr perches at the confluence of three rivers; baroque squares and pastel houses invite short strolls, thermal spas and cycling routes attract day-trippers, and the cathedral and basilica show the city’s religious architecture. Sopron Explore Sopron Sopron sits against the Austrian border with timbered houses and a medieval fire tower; wine routes fan out into Fertőalja, and nearby Lake Neusiedl offers birding and reed-fringed paths. Esztergom Explore Esztergom Esztergom’s basilica crowns a hill above the Danube bend; pilgrims and architecture buffs visit Hungary’s largest church, tour the Christian Museum, cross to Slovakia and hike the surrounding hills for river views. Fertőd Explore Fertőd Esterházy Palace anchors the town - ornate rooms, landscaped gardens and summer concerts draw architecture and music fans; nearby Lake Neusiedl wine routes add tastings and vineyard drives. Tata Explore Tata On Lake Öreg’s shore, Tata keeps an old castle, island paths and swans that punctuate evening walks. Cathedral Basilica of Székesfehérvár Explore Cathedral Basilica of Székesfehérvár In Székesfehérvár, the Cathedral Basilica anchors the old town; visitors attend services, inspect stained glass and historic altars, and use it as a starting point for nearby medieval monuments. Fertő tó Explore Fertő tó Fertő tó (Lake Neusiedl) straddles Austria and Hungary: a shallow steppe lake known for sailing, birdwatching, reed-lined shores, cycle routes and nearby wine villages.

Northern Transdanubia at a Glance

Local Time
1:01 AM
GMT+1
Population
1,900,363

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