Sopron
Accommodation in Sopron. Hotels and pensions in Sopron.
Sopron is situated in the vicinity of the western border of Hungary, at the foot of the Alps, in a valley surrounded by the Sopron mountain and Balfi hills. It’s the second richest city in monuments of the country with its rich historic and cultural heritage. During a walk in the city you can see nicely renovated buildings, squares, parks and experience the particular atmosphere of the lovely streets. The museums and exhibitions of the city offer several interesting curiosities.
The symbol of the city is the Fire Tower which got its circular balcony after the large fire in 1676. One of the most beautiful buildings of Sopron is the Stornó-house. The baroque corner house is one of the particularity of the Main Square. The King Matthias who ruled in the XV. century, also stayed among its walls when laid siege to Wien. The largest mining history exhibition is a particularity among the several museums which can be seen in the Central Mining Museum (Központi Bányászati Múzeum). The valuable collection can be found in the Eszterházy baroque palace.
The Lövérek, the residential area of Sopron with alpine air is a climatic health resort. It’s perfect area for those who wish for relax or practice sports due to its walking paths. The quality wines of the Sopron wine growing region is another attraction which you can taste in the restaurants of the city. Sopron is also called as the capital city of the Blue Francers.
The nicely renovated buildings from the middle ages, the palaces, the churches, the natural beauties of the surrounding area, the teeming life and the hospitality of the citizens of the city made Sopron, situated right at the Austrian border one of the most visited tourist centers of Hungary. The region which is the part of the World Heritage, attract more and more guests in every.
Several hotels and pensions await those who look for accommodation in the city of Sopron.
