Kőszeg Old Town
Kőszeg, Hungary
A well-preserved border town with a small castle, a colourful main square and narrow lanes, set at the foot of the Kőszeg hills. Visit in the morning, then take a short walk into the woods above the town.
Kőszeg lies in western Hungary near the Austrian border. The town was founded in the 13th century by the Kőszegi family and became a royal free town in 1328. In 1532 a garrison of only 700 to 800 men withstood an Ottoman army of more than 100,000 soldiers; in remembrance, the town's church clocks have shown 11 o'clock since 1777. By common account the old town has the oldest town hall in Hungary.
Sights include Jurisics Castle with its castle museum, the Church of the Sacred Heart on the main square and the Heroes' Tower. The hills around the town invite walks, for example to the Seven Springs (Hétforrás). Allow half a day. Park on the edge of the old town and go on foot.
- Nearest town
- Kőszeg, Hungary
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 47.3892, 16.5411
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Hungary: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Romantik CampingCampsite19 km from Kőszeg Old Town
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- ThermencampCampsite25 km from Kőszeg Old Town · 115 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Kőszeg Old Town?
Kőszeg Old Town is in Kőszeg, Hungary, at GPS 47.3892, 16.5411. It is about 42 km from Mörbisch am See.
Can you camp near Kőszeg Old Town?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Gyöngyvirág, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 16 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Kőszeg Old Town?
Places worth a stop nearby: Sopron Old Town (33 km), Forchtenstein Castle (39 km), Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park (46 km) and Esterházy Palace (51 km).
When is the best time to visit Kőszeg Old Town?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)