Sopron Old Town
Sopron, Hungary
A compact medieval centre on the Austrian border, with a tall Fire Tower rising above the main square and its Gothic and Baroque houses. Climb the tower for the view and park outside the old centre before walking in.
Sopron lies on the Austrian border, about 70 km from Vienna. The Romans founded the town of Scarbantia here in the 2nd century, and Roman foundations and walls can still be seen. In 1277 Sopron became a free royal town; after the great fire of 1676 it was rebuilt in the Baroque style. The town is also famous for the Pan-European Picnic of 1989, when more than 600 East Germans fled to the West.
The old town preserves medieval, Renaissance and Baroque buildings. Its landmark is the 58-metre Fire Tower on the main square, with Roman foundations and a Baroque dome; nearly 200 steps lead up to the round balcony with its view. Allow two to three hours for a walk around. Park outside the centre and walk in. Sopron lies in a wine region producing reds and whites; signage is bilingual in Hungarian and German.
- Nearest town
- Sopron, Hungary
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 47.6850, 16.5900
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 May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (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.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Szt. Kristóf KempingCampsite6 km from Sopron Old TownTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- CamÖMotorhome stopover11 km from Sopron Old TownMotorhomesElectricity
- Storchencamp RustCampsite15 km from Sopron Old TownTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Strommer WohnmobilstellplatzMotorhome stopover18 km from Sopron Old Town · 10 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Holiday-Fun-CampingCampsite18 km from Sopron Old TownTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Campingplatz SonnenwaldbadCampsite23 km from Sopron Old TownTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Sopron Old Town?
Sopron Old Town is in Sopron, Hungary, at GPS 47.6850, 16.5900. It is about 10 km from Mörbisch am See.
Can you camp near Sopron Old Town?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Szt. Kristóf Kemping, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 11 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Sopron Old Town?
Places worth a stop nearby: Neusiedler See–Seewinkel National Park (18 km), Esterházy Palace (19 km), Forchtenstein Castle (20 km) and Podersdorf Lighthouse (26 km).
When is the best time to visit Sopron Old Town?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)