Szombathely
HungaryHU
City with county rights in Western Transdanubia, Hungary
Szombathely is the 10th largest city in Hungary. It is the administrative centre of the Vas County of Western Transdanubia, 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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 76,918
- Coordinates
- 47.231, 16.622
- Timezone
- Europe/Budapest
- Elevation
- 209 m
Overview of Szombathely
Szombathely is a medium-sized town in Hungary. Population figures land around 76,918. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect culture, nature and water sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Szombathely
Culture in Szombathely
(5)Szombathely records Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Historical Sites, Monuments and Towers under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Szombathely. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Szombathely
(5)Looking for nature? Szombathely has Desert, Geological Formations, Natural Places, Nature and Valleys. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Szombathely's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Szombathely
(3)The water sports shortlist for Szombathely: Diving, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Szombathely. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Szombathely
(2)On the nightlife side, Szombathely offers Casinos and Wine Bars. All of it is drawn from Szombathely's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Szombathely
(2)Under sports, Szombathely is tagged with Running and Tennis. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Szombathely's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Szombathely
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Hungary; once there, walking covers most of Szombathely. The local time zone is Europe/Budapest.
Similar destinations
Places near Szombathely that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Szombathely known for?
- Szombathely is mainly a destination for culture, nature and water sports, set in Hungary with around 76,918 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Szombathely?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Historical Sites, Monuments and Towers in Szombathely. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Szombathely?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Szombathely located?
- Administratively, Szombathely sits in Hungary — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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