This guide to Sopron highlights the city’s most significant landmarks, historic buildings, and museums. It offers active recreation opportunities in the green Lővérek area, with lookout towers and unique locations. The neighboring Austrian towns enrich the program with cultural and natural treasures. A wide range of sports and wellness options ensures complete relaxation for visitors.
Attractions and Activities / Attractions
Symbol of Sopron: The Fire Tower, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. Treasures of the Main Square: – The baroque Stornó House, impressing with its palace-like beauty. – The Holy Trinity Statue, a masterpiece of Hungarian baroque sculpture. – The Fabricius House, which hides Roman-era…
Attractions and Activities / Active Recreation
Lővérek Hills: The hilly area surrounding Sopron, named after early archery settlers. Key attractions: – The Károly Lookout, offering views as far as Bratislava’s castle on clear days. – The Sörházdomb Lookout, the youngest wooden lookout in the Lővérek. Taródi Castle: Nestled in Sopron’s lush green areas, it was built…
Attractions and Activities / Cross-border Adventures
St. Margarethen: Austria’s largest leisure and family park, perfect for cycling trips. Mörbisch am See: Popular in summer for its unique Fertő Lake stage performances. Forchtenstein Castle: Home to the famous art collections of the Esterházy family. Eisenstadt: The Esterházy Palace, the Mountain Church, and the St. Martin Cathedral offer…
Attractions and Activities / For Sports Enthusiasts
Winter Sports: Austria’s nearby ski resorts, such as Stuhleck, provide excellent opportunities. Summer Water Sports: The shallow waters of Fertő Lake are perfect for swimming, sailing, surfing, and kiteboarding. Cycling: The Fertő Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers breathtaking cycling routes for all ages.
Attractions and Activities / Thermal Spas and Wellness
Bükfürdő: Hungary’s second-largest thermal and adventure spa. Hegykő Thermal Spa: Relaxing in a picturesque setting. Balf Spa: Famous for its Kneipp hydrotherapy treatments. Tómalom Bath: Easily accessible by bike, set in a natural environment. Lővér Bath: Open year-round, surrounded by shady groves. Sonnentherme Lutzmannsburg: A water paradise for children and…
Attractions and Activities / Entertainment
Lővér Adventure Park: Rope courses, climbing trees, and archery ranges for thrill-seekers. BrainLab: Logical puzzles, mysteries, and team-building experiences in the heart of the city. Summer Toboggan Run: A 750-meter track providing exciting fun for families and groups alike.
Attractions and Activities / Aktive Erholung
Lővérek-Hügel: Das hügelige Gebiet rund um Sopron, benannt nach den frühen Bogenschützen-Siedlern. Wichtige Attraktionen: – Der Károly-Aussichtsturm, von dem aus man bei klarem Wetter bis zur Burg von Bratislava sehen kann. – Der Sörházdomb-Aussichtsturm, der jüngste Holz-Aussichtsturm in den Lővérek. Taródi-Burg: In den grünen Gebieten Soprons gelegen, wurde sie als…
