Kőszeg

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Kőszeg



Kőszeg[dead link] (German: Güns, Prekmurian: Küseg, Slovene: Koseg, Croatian: Kiseg) is a historical town in Vas county, in Hungary. Another beautiful town beside Sopron (the big rival in tourism), it is often referred to as the "jewellery box of the country". Like Sopron, it is very close to the Austrian border.

Understand

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The origins of this town go back to the third quarter of the 13th century. It was founded by the Volfer family. In 1327 it was granted Royal status.

In the third wave of the great wars against the Turks in the 16th century, Kőszeg became the major flashpoint of the campaign of 1532. Under the leadership of the town and fort captain, Miklós Jurisich, a small garrison repelled the multiple outnumbered Ottoman army.

In 1695 the garrison and surrounding areas of Kőszeg fell into the hands of the Esterházy dukes, where it remained until 1931.

Kőszeg lost its leading role in the garrison county of Vas by the mid-19th century. In 2012, it was home to 12,000 people.

  • 1 Tourinform Kőszeg, Rajnis utca 7 (At Jurisics Castle), ☏ +36 94 563120, +36 94 563121, +36 94 561556, +36 94 561557, fax: +36 94 563-120, . Mid-Oct to mid-Apr: M-F 09:00-17:00; mid Apr- mid Oct: M-F 09:00-17:00, Sa Su 09:00-13:00. Services: accommodation brokerage, sales, bus- train ticket sales, tour guide and interpreter service, events ticket sales, gift and value of taxable sales, car rental, information service, information service, visa acquisition, money exchange, travel prospectuses, advice, road maps, hotel reservation. 

Get in

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By air

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The nearest airports are in Vienna and Graz, each less than 100 km away.

By bus

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  • 1 Kőszeg Bus Station (Kőszegi Autóbusz-állomás), Liszt Ferenc utca 1 (Center), ☏ +36 94 561651, fax: +36 94 561652. International buses depart to Vienna and Oberpullendorf in Burgenland (weekly, 20 min) by Vasi Volán company.Domestic destinations: Szombathely (40 min, hourly), Sopron (60-80 min, two hourly, until around 20:00), Zalaegerszeg (1 hr 40 min, three direct per day and more with transfer), Kapuvár (1½ hr, five per day all must to cahange at Kópháza), Sárvár (1½ hr, five per day all must to cahange at Szombathely), Bük (Bükfürdő) (40 min, weekend daily seven, weekdays at least 14 per day, last one at 18:00 or on weekdays around 22:00. Győr (3-3½ hours depending on connection, change at Szombathely or Kópháza). 
Kőszeg Train Station

By train

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  • 2 Kőszeg Train Station (Kőszegi Vasútállomás), Vasútállomás utca (SW one km), ☏ +36 94 360-053, +36 99 577853 (For bus connection Győr-Sopron Railways Co. Call Center), . Ticket office: Sa-Th 03:50-23:40; F 04:50-23:40. Regularly trains only to/from Szombathely (Ft 400, half hour, two hourly, until around 22:10). 

By car

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  • By road from Szombathely (south), take highway 87. From Budapest first motorway #1 to Győr further to Kapuvár and Fertőszentmiklós. From Vienna, the A3 motorway further S31 highway. From Felsőpulya take B61 road and via Felsőőr and Rohonc coming to town.

By bike

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  • From north the bike paths are on the western shore of Lake Neusiedl.
  • From Őrség ride on Ják-Vas mountain-Bucs-Bozsok-Cak route.
  • From Bük via Csepreg on the roadside or from Olmod on the bike path.
Kőszeg Main Square

Get around

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By bus

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  • Suburban bus service operates between Szombathely and Köszeg, stopping every city stop on the route.

By Taxi

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Map
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Map of Kőszeg

Parking

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  • Parking payment is established in downtown and neighbourhood. Three zones. Ft 160-250 per hour per car, for bus pay extra. More about parking on web

See

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Churches

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Sacred Heart Church
  • 1 Sacred Heart Church (Jézus Szíve Plébániatemplom), Fő tér, Győry János utca 1 (Center), ☏ +36 94 563 397, fax: +36 94 563398, . Daily 08:00-17:00. Built in 1894 in Neo-Gothic style. Ludwig Schöne designed the parish church. Here was the former Korona Hotel. This is one of the largest buildings in the town even today. Masses.More in Hungarian [dead link] . German mass on Sundays morning Free. 
  • 2 Saint Emeric Church (Római Katolikus Szent Imre - Templom), Jurisics tér 12? (Center), ☏ +36 94 563397, fax: +36 94 563398, . Masses weekdays at 18:00. Su 17:00 Croatian-language Masses every second Sunday.. Built between 1615 and 1618 for the Hungarian-speaking congregation of the town in Gothicising late Renaissance style. Former parish church.In 1640 and 1671 it was extended in Baroque style. The interior: the main altar maker jr. István Dorfmeister, 1805; the side altars are senior István Dorfmeister and Stephen Schaller's works in baroque style. More in Hungarian [dead link]. 
  • 3 Lutheran Church (Evangélikus Templom), Várkör utca 44. (Center), ☏ +36 94 361145, fax: +36 94 361145, . Summer masses at 09:00. Built in Baroque style in 1783. The church form is rectangular. An ornate plastered building with simple gable roof. 
  • 4 Roman Catholic Church of St. James (Római Katolikus Szent Jakab Templom), Jurisics tér (Center). This church, with Gothic and Baroque elements, built around 1400s. Inside there are three main frescos, of St. Christopher, the Mantled (or Robed) Mary, and the Three Magi. The Madonna statue standing on the main altar is from the 15th-16th century. In the crypt, local nobles and aristocratic families were buried since 16th century. More in Hungarian [dead link] 
  • 5 [dead link] Ruined Synagogue (Zsinagóga), Várkör 38 or 41? (Center). Closed, only from outside. Built in 1856 or 1880? in Romantic style. The front part of the building is dual tower tower-like. Circle-shaped. The dome is with skylight windows. 
  • 6 Reformed Church (Református templom), Táncsics Mihály utca 2 utca intersection (Táncsics Mihály utca and Kiss János utca intersection). György Csete architect works. Consecrated in August 1996. This is an organic-style church. 
  • 7 Former Dominican cloister and church (Korábbi Domonkos apáca zárda és temploma), Várkör 34. (Center), ☏ +36 94 563-397. Masses W Sa 18:00. Now the Kossuth Zsuzsa elementary school. The Dominican church (Queen of the Rosary) built in late romantic style, 1868. Later expanding around 1930 in neo eclectic style. 
  • 8 Lutheran Conventhouse (Ev. konventház), Gyöngyös u. 29 (Center). Build in classicist style, 1843 

Museums

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Kőszeg - Jurisics Castle
  • 9 [dead link] Jurisics Castle (Jurisics Vár), Rajnis József utca 9. (Center), ☏ +36 94 360240. This monument contains both Gothic, Renaissance elements. Built in 13th-14th centuries. Adapted for the Baroque style in the 18th century. The Renaissance painting and sgraffito by windows and the north wing decorative Gothic painting are worth seeing. Adult Ft 1200, discounted (18>, 60<, disabled) Ft 800, Free: under 3 years, Family ticket: 3200. 
    • 10 Outer castle (külső vár), Jurisics Castle. Here was the former carriage house. 
    • Castle Museum (Vármúzeum), Jurisics Castle, Rajnis József utca 9., ☏ +36 94 360240, . Tu-Su 10:00-17:00. The inner castle, now a museum and cultural centre. The local history museum is here. Adults/students, pensioners (<26 years, 62-70 years) Ft 1000/700. 
    • General Jurisics statue (Jurišićev, Jurisics Miklós szobra a kőszegi várban.), Jurisics Castle (at the entrance to the inner part of the castle). Sculptor: Sándor Mikus (1903–1982), made in 1963. Here you can also see the Esterházy family coat of arms on the castle wall. 
    • 11 Forintos bastion (Forintos bástya), Jurisics Castle, Várkör ~94 (Centre). It is part of the Jurisics Castle. Outside the town-walls stands the Forintos-bastion. Made in the 16th century. 
  • 12 Winemuseum in the Old Tower (Öregtorony, Zwinger, Kőszegi Borok háza), Várkör 54, ☏ +36 94 360240, . F-Su 10:00-13:30 or by appointment.. Wine Museum. And also an exhibition about Köszeg city book-printing and press history between 1836 and 1920. Full-price Ft 400, 62-70 years old Ft 200. 
  • 13 Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum (Arany Egyszarvú Patikamúzeum), Jurisics Miklós tér 11. (Center), ☏ +36 94 360337, . By appointment. First here was an Inn, the 'Golden Angel' (Arany Angyal vendéglő). Later remodelled, at the end of the 18th century, to a Jesuit pharmacy. After in the 20th century this restored building has been designed to a pharmacy museum. Exhibits include items from 17th-18th century, brought from different pharmacies of Vas county. Ft 600/300. 
  • 14 General House, Tower of Heroes (Tábornokház, Hősök Tornya, Jurisics Miklós Múzeum), Jurisics Miklós tér 6. (Center), ☏ +36 94 360240, . Tu-F 10:00-17:00. About museum: Crafts and guilds permanent exhibition. About building: It was the house the generals of any garrison used to stay when visiting Kőszeg. Built in Renaissance style, the end of the 16th century Adults (up to 62 years old) Ft 600, 62-70 years Ft 300. 
  • 15 Black Saracen Pharmacy Museum (Fekete Szerecsen Patikamúzeum), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 3 (Center), ☏ +36 94 360980, . On prior notice. Same building with Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum. Permanent exhibit: Küttel' history of family and house. The Black Saracen Pharmacy worked here since 1665. Matthias Herpius found this pharmacy. Built in the early Baroque style in the early 17th century. Substantially rebuilt in classicist style in the beginning of the 19th century. Slightly modified, extended towards the yard at the end of the 19th century in eclectic style. For adults/for students 600/300. 
  • 16 Post Museum of Kőszeg (Kőszegi Postamúzeum), Rajnis u. 3 (Center), ☏ +36 20 992-3806, +36 94 360373, . April-October: W 14:00-18:00, Th F 14:00-20:00, Sa 11:00-18:00, Su 11:00-16:00. Groups on prior notice accept any time.. Permanent exhibitions: the Post History of Kőszeg; Postmen from around the World on Stamps; Post Carriages on European Post Roads; From the History of Letter Censorship. Ticket for adults/groups up to 20/students Ft 750/7500/375. 
  • 17 The temporarly place for the Hungarian Royal Crown (Koronabunker), Kálvária utca ? (End of Kálvária Street). Daily 13:00-17:00. It was a shelter place. Here hidden from Soviets the Hungarian Crown and moved to West, to U.S.A. At the end of the Second World War here was the last place (in Hungary) for the Hungarian Crown. In 1978 came back from U.S. finally to Hungary. (updated Aug 2023)
  • 18 Sgraffito House (Sgraffitós-ház), Jurisics tér 7 (Center). Built around 1560. Extended in the 18th-19th centuries. Its façade was rebuilt in the Baroque style. 
  • 19 Forestry Museum of Stajer-house (Stájer ház Erdészeti Múzeum) (W five km. Kőszegi-Mountains), ☏ +36 94 329-977, +36 30 2260312, fax: +36 94 329-973, . May-Sep: Th 10:00-16:00, Sa Su 10:00-16:00; Oct: Sa Su 10:00-16:00. Operated by the Forest School of the Forestry of Szombathely. The building is in the western part of the Kőszegi Protected Landscape Area. Permanent exhibition : The Sylviculture and Games of the Mountains of Kőszeg, [email protected] For adults/students Ft 210/110. 
  • 20 House of Arts, Art Nouveau House (Művészetek Háza-Szecessziós Ház), Chernel u.18. (Center). W-Su 14:00-17:00 (15:00-18:00). Temporary art exhibitions Free of charge.. 
  • 21 Chernel Garden (Bechtold István Természetvédelmi Látogatóközpont Chernel-kert, Arborétum, Múzeum), Aradi vértanúk parkja, Arborétum utca 2, ☏ +36 94 563174, fax: +36 94 563174, . May-Oct: Tu-Su 10:00-17:00; Nov-Apr: Tu-F 10:00-16:00. Permanent exhibitions: The bird life; Natural values ​​of the Kőszeg Mountains; Works of István Chernel, István Bechtold and Ernő Horvath scientists. Also here: collection of Protected plants (nature trail); Bird Protection model farm (demonstration with predator birds); Chernel Garden (Arboretum); Bird knowledge game (experience trail). And an Open-air nature historical exhibition. +email= [email protected] More in Hungarian Adult Ft 850, reduced Ft 450-650. 
  • 22 [dead link] Marzipan Tale World and Aerial Photos (Főnix-Ház - Szamos Marcipán Múzeum), Rajnis utca 9, ☏ +36 94 361258. Daily 09:00-18:00. A Marzipan Tale gallery. You can see (and buy) here Thumbelina, the ant and the grasshopper, the lamb of the golden fleece, Mattie, the Goose-boy, the Sleeping Beauty. 'Castles Landscapes Wines' ehibition can be see in the cellar (four rooms). Aerial Photos and 3D images of 70 Hungarian castle photographed by János Laszlo and Tamás Vigvári. Linked to these many wine regions and wines of Hungary. Ft 200 deposit fee for renting a 3D glasses. Adults/children (between 3-14 years) and pensioners Ft 400/300. 

Monuments

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Heroes' Gate, Jurisics square, Kőszeg
  • 23 Watchtower (Óház-kilátó, Old-house lookout tower), Várhegy, Felsőerdő dülő (on Old-house peak (609 m a.s.l.)). A popular excursion place. Superb view. Monument 
  • 24 Church Primary School of Saint Margaret (Árpádházi Szt Margit Általános Iskola), Várkör 34 (Center). 
  • 25 Heroes Gate (Hősők Kapuja), Jurisics tér (Centre). 
  • 26 City Well (Városi kut), Jurisics tér (Centre). 24/7. 1766 remodelled in 1818-1824. Free. 
  • 27 Two-floor house (Egyemeletes lakóház, az egykori un. "Táblaház"), Schneller István u. 3 (Center). Only from outside. Former 'Boardhouse'. Beroque. Around 1726 More 
  • 28 Archives (Arcaded house, Vas Megyei Levéltár Kőszeg), Jurisics tér 2 (Center), ☏ +36 94 563155, fax: +36 94 563157, . M Tu Th 08:00-15:45, F 08:00-13:00. http://muemlekem.hu/muemlek?id=9074 Built in 1774 This is the Town Archives since 1971. It used to be the Ball House. Official site 
  • 29 Jewish Cemetery (Zsidótemető), Temető utca 30 (W half km). April-mid Nov: daily 07:00-20:00, mid Nov-Mar: daily 07:00-17:00. The local Jewish community ceased in 1951. A part of the public cemetery 
  • 30 Synagogue school rabbi apartment (Rabbi lakás), Várkör, Hunyadi János utca 8? (Centre, next to former Jesuit Catholic high school). Nationalized in 1970. Now it is private property. 
  • 31 Bunker of Szálasi (Szálasi Bunker), Gyepű II - Szálasi Bunker (Kőszegi Mountain, from Kincs-hegy parking place follow the blue cross tourist path around 20 min walk). 24/7. Shelter of Hungarian Arrow Party Leader. Built between Nov 1944 and Jan 1945. 
  • 32 Albrechtinum (Albrechtinum, ma lakóház), Pék utca 19. (just off the Centre toward north). Former poor house. Built in the 18th century, remodelled in 1859, in eclectic style. Now dwelling house. 
  • 33 Liberation Monument in the Fekete Garden (Felszabadulási emlékmű), Rákóczi Ferenc utca and Munkácsy Mihály utca corner (Centre). 24/7. Sculptor: Tornay Endre András Free. 
  • 34 Maria column (Mária oszlop), Jurisics tér (Center). 24/7. This sandstone statue was erected in 1739 as one of the local symbols of the cult of the Virgin Mary supported by the Counter-Reformation. Removed in 1912. Then altered and erected again in 1977. Free. 
  • 35 City Hall with a Memorial of Statehood (Városháza az államalapítás 1100 éves évfordulós emlékművével), Jurisics tér, Városháza utca (Centre), ☏ +36 94 562511. The present form got around 1820. The frescoes on the façade were painted in 1712, some of which were renewed in 1884. - Inner garden with a sculpture made by Tornay Endre András. The Heroes’ Tower or Heroes’ Gate was built in 1932 in eclectic style 
  • 36 Column of Holy Trinity (Plague statue, Szentháromság oszlop), Fő tér (Center). 24/7. Free. 
  • 37 Írottkő Peak and Lookout Tower (Írottkő , Geschriebenstein) (meters from Austrian border; first go to Velem village (SW 5 km) and further toward west parallel with Bozsoki Creek by walk one hour or so). Open for visitors. Here is the highest peak of Transdanubia. 883 m a.s.l Built in 1913 
  • 38 [dead link] The 1956 uprising memorial (1956-os forradalom és hazánkból elmenekültek emlékére), Kethelyi út. (near to #87 main road, N one km). 24/7. After the 1956 Hungarian Revolution was crushed around 200,000 citizens left Hungary, more than 180,000 people went toward Austria. For many, Köszeg boundary was the last memory of the homeland. Free. 
  • 39 the Giant Horse-chestnut Tree (Óriás gesztenyefa), Királyvölgyi utca (W 500 m). 24/7. A piece of tree that is more 500 years old. More in HUngarian Free. 
  • 40 Lower Gate Tower (Alsókapu-torony), Városház utca (Centre). Here was the most defended part of the town. 
  • 41 Saint Florian Statue (Szent Flórián szobor), Várkör ~57 (Taverna Flórián). 24/7. This late-baroque statue of St. Florian was completed in 1810. Free. 
  • 42 Ady Endre Street, Monument Houses (Műemlék Lakóépületek), Ady Endre utca (Center). Only from outside. #6 #9 #12. 
  • 43 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street, Monument Houses (Műemlék Lakóépületek), Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca (N 500 m). Only from outside. #2; #16. 
  • 44 Gyöngyös Street, Monument Houses (Műemlék Lakóépületek), Gyöngyös utca (Center). Only from outside. #3; #9; #11; #13; #15; #28. 
  • 45 Győry János Street, Monument Houses (Műemlék Lakóépületek), Győry János utca (Center). Only from outside. #2; #4; #6; #8; #9; #10; #12. 
  • 46 Hegyalja Street, Monument Houses (Műemlék Lakóépületek), Hegyalja utca (Centre). Only from outside. #13; #15; #17; #29; #30; #32; #33; #34. 
  • 47 Kiss János Street, Monument Houses (Műemlék Lakóépületek), Kiss János utca (Centre East). Only from outside. #2; #8; #25. 
  • 48 Kossuth Lajos Street, Monument Houses (Műemlék Lakóépületek), Kossuth Lajos utca (Centre). Only from outside. #9; #11; #13; #15; #17; #18; #19. 
  • 49 Rákóczi Ferenc Street, Monument Houses (Műemlék Lakóépületek), Rákóczi Ferenc utca (SE half km). Only from outside. #4; #7; #11; #14; #16; #18; #20; #28; #30; #32; #34; #38 #40; #44; #48 #52-54; #68; #72; #73; #79; #84; #91; #95; #104; #116; #118. 
  • 50 Sziget Street, Monument Houses (Műemlék Lakóépületek), Sziget utca (N 300 m). Only from outside. #5; #11; #12; #16; #18; #19; #20; #23; #27; #29. 
  • 51 Temető Street, Monument Houses (Műemlék Lakóépületek), Temető utca (W 200 m). Only from outside. #2; #4; #6; #10; #12; #15-17; #33; #39. 
  • 52 Várkör Street, Monument Houses (Műemlék Lakóépületek), Várkör (Center). Only from outside. #3; #5; #16; #18; #19; #21; #33; #36; #39; #42; #53; #54; #59; #60-63. 
  • 53 Former Dreiszker’s Sanatorium (Szanatorium), Kálvária utca 14 (N half km). It is now an Old People’s Home. It was built in eclectic style in 1894. 
  • 54 Chernel Palace (Chernel Palota), Chernel utca 10 (Centre). Baroque. Built in 1766. Decorated arches on the second floor. 
  • 55 Jurisich Miklós High School (Jurisich Miklós Gimnázium), Hunyadi utca 10, ☏ +36 94 360131. Benedictine boys' school. Made in 1908. Since 1944 German High Command headquarters, then became a military hospital. In 1948 it was nationalised. Official site. 
  • 56 Lauringer House with a trade sign (Lauringer ház cégtáblával), Várkör 69 (Centre South). Built in Eclectic style in 1900s. Now here is Savaria Travel Agency on the ground floor. 
  • 57 National School for Children with Special Needs (Dr. Nagy László EGYMI), Kiss János u. 31. (E 300 m), . Since 1856 a military boarding school was here. 1945-1956 Soviet Military Hospital. The Special school established in 1958. Some to 'Do' option see down. 
  • 58 Lutheran Secondary School (Evangélikus Szakközépiskola), Árpád tér/Rájnis József u. 1. (Centre). Dwelling house and wedding hall, former evangelical school, built in late Renaissance style, in 16-17th centuries. 
  • 59 Institute for Social and European Studies (Társadalomtudományok és Európa-tanulmányok Intézete), Chernel utca 14 (Centre), ☏ +36 94 563055, fax: +36 94 563055, . First Szvetics- and later Sigray House. Listed building. Renaissance, 17th-century origin. Rebuilt in the 18th century in Baroque. The rooms on the second floor are stucco decorated. 
  • 60 Csörgő family Residential-press house (Csörgő-féle Lakó-présház), Hegyalja u. 31. (NW 10 min walk). 1810 
  • 61 Kelcz-Adelffy Orphanage (Kelcz-Adelffy Árvaház), Kelcz Adelffy utca 3 (Center). A monument building. Founded Jesuits in 1749, reconstructed in 1781. Since 1930 it was the Teachers’ Training College. Now it is empty. 
  • 62 Education Centre of the Dominican Sisters (Domonkos Iskola), Gyöngyös utca 2 (Centre). Dominican nuns established in 1868. It was an elementary school for girls. Rebuilt in 1929. Since 1995 it is the Zsuzsanna Kossuth religious primary school. 
  • 63 Former Bittner Ballroom (Bittner Bálterem), Schneller István utca 2 (Centre). Build in 1792, by Antal Haffenscherer 
  • 64 Former Sigray family palace (Sigray Palota), Chernel utca 12 (Centre). Built in 1700s. From the 1810s housed the offices of judiciary. See more in 'do' chapter 
  • 65 Former Palace of Justice of Transdanubian District (Berthoni house, Dunántúli Kerületi Tábla Bíroság), Rájnis József u. 6. (Centre). This is a monument building. Built in 1724,in Baroque style. Remodeled in modern style. 
  • 66 Hosztody House (Hosztody-ház), Rájnis József u. 5 (Centre). The building was home of the colonel of the cavalry stationing in the town in 17-18th centuries. This is a monument building. 
  • 67 Benedictine monastic quarters (Bencés rendház), Rájnis József u. 2 (At Táblaház utca corner). This house and the adjacent secondary school were the largest buildings in the inner town. It was built as a Jesuit monastery, in 1677-1681, in early Baroque style, according to the Italian Pietro Orsolini’s plans. More about the secondary school 
  • 68 Former home of Judge Ignác Hazatius (Hazatius Ignác rohonci szolgabíró háza), Chernel K. utca 3. (Centre). Only from outside. This is a monument building. 
  • 69 Nádasdy Tallián House with the Corner Tower (Nádasdy-Tallián-ház, Sarkos bástya, városfal), Chernel u. 12. (Centre). Only from outside. The Corner Tower (1592) was part of the medieval City Wall. Now here are a School of Music, offices, apartments 
  • 70 Millrace (Malomárok), Kiss János utca ~32 (Near to Gyöngyös creek). The scene of an early 20th-century historical novel. 
  • 71 Torkos House (volt Torkos László Háza), Chernel u. 2. (Centre). Only from outside. This is a monument building. Built in the Middle Ages and restored in the 18th century in the Baroque style 
  • 72 Model of the medieval town (Középkori városmakett), Jurisics tér corner (Centre). 24/7. Free. 
  • 73 MÁV Boarding School (MÁV Gyermekotthon), Felső körút 4 (NE 500 m). Here is the former railway workers’ orphanage, which now houses the MÁV boarding school 
  • 74 Bath Tower remains (Fürdős-torony, Fishing Gate), Bem József uca (Centre). Only from outside. Protection work of the former city wall 
  • 75 Upper Gate remains (Felső Kapu), Rajnis utca (Centre). Only from outside. Protection work of the former city wall. 
  • 76 Molczer Tower (Screw-, Clock-, Spiral-, Gypsy-, Prison- Tower, Csigás-, Czigány-, Börtön torony), Kelcz Adelffy utca, Várkör 42. (Centre). Only from outside. Protection work of the former city wall. Built in 1529. A monument 
  • 77 Old Bastion and city wall (Öregbástya), Várkör utca, 57 (Centre). Only from outside. Protection work of the former city wall 
  • 78 Lombai tower (Lombai torony), Schneller I. u. 2. (Centre). Only from outside. A wooden tower remains 
  • 79 Fox Cape or Hangman’s Tower (Rókafok, Hóhár/Hóhér-torony), Várkör 25 (Centre). Only from outside. 
  • 80 Former Henrik Berger Inn (Berger Fogadó), Rohonci utca 4/Rákóczi Ferenc utca 79 (Centre). Only from outside. 
  • 81 National Oskola (Nemzeti Oskola), Kelcz Adelffy utca 13 (Centre). Only from outside. The school building was completed in 1842. This was a Sunday school, an art school, and a music school. A monument 
  • 82 National or Trivial School, Kelcz Adelffy utca 4 (Centre). Only from outside. Build in 1650s. A monument. 
  • 83 Lutheran Upper School for Girls (Evangélikus-felső leányiskola, Konventház), Gyöngyös utca 31 (Centre North). Only from outside. It was unveiled in 1899, according to Ludwig Schöne’s plans. It was maintained by the Transdanubian Diocese. A monument. 
  • 84 Early Baroque House (Lakóház), Chernel u 11 (next to the General House). Only from outside. A monument 
  • 85 Bartha Cottage (Bartha Villa), Királyvölgyi u (Centre). Only from outside. This building part of the 'Explore notable people in Kőszeg' tour. Bartha was a Kossuth-prized painter, scenic designer, book illustrator. 
  • 86 Baroque House (Barokk lakóház), Rajnis József u. 12. - Várkör 51 (Centre). Built in Baroque, in the middle of 18th century. Here ws former the northern town bridge. Some remains of the Barbican defense works can be see in the basement. 
  • 87 Baroque Müller House (A korábbi Müller ház), Táblaház utca 1 (Centre). A monument. Built in Baroque style in the end of 17th century extended in the 18th century, and in the 1800s its facade was restored in the Classicist style. 

Further afield

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In Burgenland

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  • Lockenhaus (Léka), castle[dead link] of robber barons
  • Eisenstadt (Kismarton) - gorgeous Eszterházy Palace
  • Landsee (Lándzsér), huge castle ruin
  • Forchtenstein (Fraknó) wonderful castle
  • Skiing options in Austria (near tracks): Monichkirchen (55 km), Semmering (89 km), St. Corona (58 km)

In Vas County

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  • Bozsok, visit the Sibrik-Palace and ruins of the Batthyány Castle
  • Cák, famous for wine cellars
  • Csepreg, visit the St. Catherine's Chapel and Convent and the Schöller Castle
  • Holdfényliget Adventure Park: 8-hectare fun sports and adventure park. 1200 m forest cableways, archery, horse riding, quad bike, rowing, nordic walking, playground, small train (Kőszeg 7 km)
  • Kőszegszerdahely is a nice villege and the Gate of Irottkő Nature Park
  • Spa Activities: Sarvar (42 km), Buk (23 km) spa and thermal baths, Lutzmannsburg (17 km) family Amusement Bath
  • Tömörd connected with Kőszeg by the Countrywide Blue Tour to the Chernel Mansion and its park
  • Velem main sights is the remains of medieval and ancient fortifications and the oldest fresco fragment in St. Vitus Chapel

Do

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  • 1 Chernel Garden Arboretum (Chernel-kert Arborétum), Arborétum u. 2. (North-east of the city, located on the 'Címerpajzs dűlő' vineyard.), ☏ +36 94 362676. Museum open: M-Th 09:00-16:00, F 09:00-1300. The garden: Jun-Aug daily 08:00-16:00, Sep-May same like the museum and by appointment.. 

Fishing

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Kőszeg-Lukácsháza reservoir
  • 2 Boating Lake (Csónakázótó) (NW one km), ☏ +36 20 2858808, . Beautifully landscaped, orderly, clean environment. The lake receives the refreshing water from a side of the Gyöngyös Creek. The lake was established at the foot of the Kőszeg mountain in 1978. Parking place. For permit look for Kőszegi Sport Fishing Association (W 17:00–19:00), or by telephone. Daily ticket Ft 2500. 
  • 3 [formerly dead link] Kőszeg-Lukácsháza reservoir (Abért Lake, Kőszeg-Lukácsháza víztározó, Abért-tó), Kőszeg, Lukácsháza, Kőszegdoroszló settlements (S 2 km, west of #87 main road, near to Kőszegfalva train stop), ☏ +36 80 630-013. Created by Gyöngyös creek. The lakes size 25 ha. Fishing allowed only on the Abért II. Lake [dead link] 
  • 4 Téglagyári Lake (Téglagyári-tó), Csepregi út (E two km), ☏ +36 20 2858787, . 24/7. A clay pit lake. Romantic nature. Sizes: 1 ha area, depth: 2.5-3.5 meters. North, west and south sides are steep coast. Parking is possible on the waterfront, where billboards inform anglers about the necessary information. Fishes: Carp, Grass carp fish, catfish and pike. It is not uncommon for 1kg crucian. Ft 2500 Mor about fishing permit see at above.. 
  • 5 The National School for Children with Special Needs (Dr. Nagy László Egységes Gyógypedagógia Módszertani Intézmény), Kiss János u. 31. (E 300 m), ☏ +36 94 360185, . Swimming pool open: M-W 07:00-15:00, Th-F 12:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-18:00. There are a public swimming pool and other services (first must to call the CFO): two clay tennis courts, bituminous basketball and handball court Adult full day/swimming ticket (06:00-07:45) Ft 1 000/800; student/senior swimming ticket (06:00-07:45) Ft 800/700; children 3-6 years Ft 500, sauna: entry ticket+Ft 400. 
    • 6 Swimming Pool of Institute of Special Education (Kőszegi gyógyterápiás uszoda), Kiss János u. 31. There is a new indoor swimming pool, 25-m water pool. More see above. 

Theatres

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  • Europe House (Európa Ház, Sigray-palota), Chernel utca 12. scientific, cultural events, conferences, temporary exhibits 
  • Youth Club and Cinema (Ifjúsági klub és mozi korábban Bálház és városfal), Schneller István u. 2-4. Former so called Ball House. Built in Baroque style (end of the 18th century) its oldest parts made in the 16-17th centuries. 

Walking

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Near to Kőszeg start the Countrywide Blue Tour (in Hungarian: Országos Kéktúra, Kéktúra or OKT) is a part of the Hungarian section of the European Long Distance Walking Route E4. The route starts atop the Irottkő Mountain (884 m) on the Austrian-Hungarian border then cuts across Hungary eventually ending 1,128 km later at the village of Hollóháza by the Hungarian-Slovakian boundary.

  • 7 Seven fountains (Hétforrás, Seven spring) (In the Kőszeg mountain, three hured m from state border). 24/. It was named after the seven Hungarian leaders. Alt.: 424 m a.s.l. Free. 
  • 8 Hills around Kőszeg. Sight: Hörmann-source. - Walking tour 'the hidden Kőszegi Mountain values' length: 31 km, altitude difference 1000 m. Hiking tours in and around of Kőszeg-Hills. Írottkő Park is located in the Hungarian and the Austrian side of the mountains Kőszegi natural environment, rich municipalities where the sights ideal targets for year-round hiking and biking hikers (Alpannonia route). Here you will find the highest point in Transdanubia (Irott-kő, 883 m) 

Events

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Historic siege game in the Kőszeg Castle
  • Concordia ball - Concordia bál - (on the last Saturday of carnival). Located: Kőszeg Castle
  • Carnival tail - Farsang farka - (Shrove Tuesday). Location: Fő Street and the surrounding area. Costume contest, street party, fireworks night
  • St George's Day - Szent György nap - (April 23). Craft fairs and musical show
  • The Day of Birds and Trees - Madarak és fák napja - (April 22) Tours in the Nature
  • Castle Theater[dead link] - Várszínház - Opera, operetta, classical music concerts, street theater productions, dance performances and folklore programs
  • Eden Day - eden nap - Alpannonia Hiking boots Meeting(May)
  • Historic siege game[dead link] - Félhold és telihold ostromnapok - (Augustus). Located: Fő Street and the Castle
  • Seven Springs Picnic - Hétforrás Piknik - (Jul)
  • Historia Memorial Marathon[dead link] - História emlék futás - 1532 m and 10 km distances
  • Harvest and International brass band Meeting[dead link] - Kőszegi Szüret és Nemzetközi Fúvószenekari Találkozó - (three day s long, last weekend of Sept). Helye: fair area of Jurisics Square and events tent of Károly Róbert Square. Musical parade, fireworks
  • Ursula's Day Fair[dead link] - Natúrpark ízei, Orsolya-napi vásár - (Autumn, two days). Located: Kőszeg Castle. Local products fair, local specialties, chestnuts roasting, tasting
  • Savaria Historical Carnival (August): Roman costume parade for 3 days
  • Itottkő trek -Írottkő Vándorlás - International Trekker Weekend (Sept).
  • Kőszegi harvest - Köszegi szüret - (Sept): 3-day program series, vintage carnival, music programs
  • Velem village chestnut Days - Velemi Gesztenye Napok (October): folk art exhibition and fair, chestnut roasting, arts and crafts exhibition
  • Martin's geese daily routine - Marton Nap -(November)
  • Advent in Köszeg Natur Park - Advent a Natúrparkban - (Nov-Dec)
  • Current events

Buy

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Banks

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Sopronbank at the Castle Circle

Hypermarket

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Tesco Kőszeg with Statue of living here Fire Salamander. On the left side of the building a wall sections what remained the former baize factory. At background is a history museum about the local textile industry.
  • 3 Tesco hypermarket (Tesco Kőszeg hipermarket), Pogányi út 7. (S two km), ☏ +36 20 8270000. Daily 06:00–22:00. Services: Wi-Fi, credit card payment, ATMs, meat countertop, fresh bakery products, F & F clothing department, gift package making and packaging, free parking, Home delivery. 

Supermarkets

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Stores

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Bookshop

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Drugstore

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  • 9 DM drogeriemarkt, Pogányi út 7. (Tesco Kőszeg Hypermarket), ☏ +36 94 561550, . M-Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 09:00-17:00. Austrian beauty/household store chain. Beauty, wellness health products. Baby care and household goods. Photo corner. 

Flower

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  • 10 Julia Flower (Júlia Virág), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 5 (Centre), ☏ +36 94 360110, . M-F 09:00-17:30, Sa 08:00-12:00. A branch of Margareta Flower Saloon. (Other 3 units in Szombathely). Dutch and Hungarian flower parade. 

Souvenir

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  • 11 Borudvar (Borudvar Vinotéka), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 6 (Centre), ☏ +36 94 364128, . M-F 8-17. Local wines can be bought 1.5; 3; 5; 9; 12 even 18-liter bottles! Natural apple juice and grape juice (must) is available throughout the year both made on Köszeg foothills grown apples. Prodacts of the local 'Rézangyal' and ' Martin és Lányai' Pálinka Houses (quality brandies). Traditional sparkling wines and excellent Illy coffee. Multi-language books about the region, Dolce Presente handmade chocolates, sweets; Köszeg postcards and souvenirs. 
  • 12 [dead link] Point gift and craft shop (Pont ajándék- és kézművesbolt), Táblaház u. 1 (Cent), ☏ +36 94 362028, +36 94 563-224, +36 30 9971320 (mobile), +36 30 4746486 (mobile), . Daily 10:00-17:00. Big selection of gifts and handmade products. 
  • 13 Városkapu Souvenir (Városkapu Ajándékbolt), Városház u. 1 (Centre), ☏ +36 94 561606, +36 30 6847373 (mobile), . M-Sa 09:00–17:00, Su 10:00-17:00. Goods: 23-carat 'gold' images, Ajka Crystal, Table Decorations, Borsa hand-made fruit desserts, Clayre - Eef kitchen textil, Decor candles, Dream Light - wonder tapers, Easy Life (Italian porcelain), Gilde (glass art), Porcelains (Goebel, Hollóházi, Kalocsa, Zsolnay). Eternal Birthday Calendar, 'Vanilla' Ceramic . 

Eat

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Cafe

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  • 1 Ibrahim Cafe, Restaurant & Ice Cream (Ibrahim Kávézó, Étterem & Fagylaltozó), Fő tér 17 (Next to Hotl Portre), ☏ +36 94 360854, . Street terrace with 80 seats, cafe 25 seats, second floor 30 seats, garden place 40 seats, restaurant 40 seats. 40 types of ice cream. Menu: Soups/starters Ft 420-690/900-2700; fish/veggie dishes Ft 1100-2300/1100; deer/beef dishes Ft 1400-2000/1500-3600; pork/poultry dishes Ft 850-1500/800-1500, salads/desserts Ft 400-450/400-1000, breakfast Ft 600-850; salad dishes Ft 1200-1500. Drinks: wines (1dl) Ft 190, bottled beers (0.5 L) Ft 430-700, draft beers (0.5 L) Ft 550, Champagne (0.75 L) Ft 2500-3600, spirits (4 cl) Ft 900-1300. Cocktails (4 cl) Ft 900. Ice cream sundaes Ft 600-1300. 

Confectionery

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Fast food

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  • 3 Garabonciás Pizzeria, Jurisics tér 7 (Centre), ☏ +36 94 360050, +36 20 361 6380 (mobile), +36 30 409 4213 (mobile), . There is space for 50 people in 3 eight-person boxes, 4 four-person tables, and at the bar. Also takeaway and delivery. Tomato-based pizzas (more than two dozen) 26cm, 32cm, 46 cm Ft 800-1300, 900-1400, 2200-2700; tomato, sour cream, bechamel-based and vegetarian pizzas (a dozen) 26cm, 32cm, 46 cm Ft 1000-1200,1100-1350, 2500-2800; mustard, cheese, spaghetti-based pizzas and special pizzas (more than a dozen) 26cm, 32cm, 46 cm Ft 1050-1350/1200-1550/2700-2800; desire pizzas/toppings (more than two dozens) Ft 900-2900/100-250. Spaghettis/salads Ft 1500-1600/1200-1300. Wines (1 dl); Champagnes (7.5 dl) Ft 1100/1900; short drinks (4 cl, more than two dozen) Ft