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Szombathely, Hungary

Szombathely is a city in Hungary. It has about 78,000 inhabitants, making it the 10th most populous city of Hungary.

Type CityPopulation 78,000

Why go

  • City with county rights in Western Transdanubia, Hungary.
  • Served by Fürstenfeld Airfield.

History

Szombathely is a city in Hungary. It has about 78,000 inhabitants, making it the 10th most populous city of Hungary. It is the administrative centre of Vas County in the west of the country, located near the border with Austria. Szombathely lies by the streams Perint and Gyöngyös, where the Alpokalja mountains meet the Little Hungarian Plain. The oldest city in Hungary, Szombathely is known as the birthplace of Saint Martin of Tours.

Restaurants & places to go

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr 08:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, dogs welcome · 9700 · cafefrei.hu
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · mcdonalds.hu
Indoor
Fish, Grill, Local, Coffee Shop, Pasta, Italian, Pizza, Italian Pizza, Hungarian, Barbecue, Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa… · molorestaurant.hu
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su,Mo off · 7 Dózsa György utca, Szombathely, 9700 · gorog-pizzeria.hu
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Regional, Hungarian, Fish, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00 · 20 Rumi út, Szombathely, 9700 · kispityer.hu
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Regional, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00, Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00, Su 10:00-21:00 · 16 Fő tér, Szombathely, 9700 · komloszombathely.hu
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-23:00; Sa,Su 10:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · 73 Kassai utca, Vép, 9751 · mad-mex.hu
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Ice Cream, Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · 70 Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Szombathely, 9700 · meszaroscukraszda.hu
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Airports

Szombathely Airfield 5.5 km to the centre
Szombathely, VA, HU
Outdoor
Punitz-Güssing Airfield 25 km to the centre
Punitz, 1, AT
Outdoor
Pinkafeld Airfield 42 km to the centre
Pinkafeld, 1, AT
Outdoor
Fürstenfeld Airfield 45 km to the centre
Fürstenfeld, 6, AT
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Fürstenfeld Airfield; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Szombathely, Hungary. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail