Kőszeg

Albrechtinum

Albrechtinum, ma lakóház

Former poor house. Built in the 18th century, remodelled in 1859, in eclectic style. Now dwelling house.

Alexandra Bookstore

Alexandra Könyvesbolt - Kőszeg

Hungarian book store chain. Books in foreign languages, maps, albums, music CDs, DVDs, softwares, games, gift, engineering goods, fine wines.

Archives

Arcaded house, Vas Megyei Levéltár Kőszeg

http://muemlekem.hu/muemlek?id=9074 Built in 1774 This is the Town Archives since 1971. It used to be the Ball House. Official site

Mon Tue Thu 08:00-15:45, Fri 08:00-13:00

Baroque House

Barokk lakóház

Built in Baroque, in the middle of 18th century. Here was former the northern town bridge. Some remains of the Barbican defense works can be seen in the basement.

Baroque Müller House

A korábbi Müller ház

A monument. Built in Baroque style in the end of 17th century extended in the 18th century, and in the 1800s its facade was restored in the Classicist style.

Bartha Cottage

Bartha Villa

This building part of the 'Explore notable people in Kőszeg' tour. Bartha was a Kossuth-prized painter, scenic designer, book illustrator.

Only from outside

Benedictine monastic quarters

Bencés rendház

This house and the adjacent secondary school were the largest buildings in the inner town. It was built as a Jesuit monastery, in 1677-1681, in early Baroque style, according to the Italian Pietro Orsolini’s plans. More about the secondary school

Black Saracen Pharmacy Museum

Fekete Szerecsen Patikamúzeum

Same building with Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum. Permanent exhibit: Küttel' history of family and house. The Black Saracen Pharmacy worked here since 1665. Matthias Herpius found this pharmacy. Built in the early Baroque style in the early 17th century. Substantially rebuilt in classicist style in the beginning of the 19th century. Slightly modified, extended towards the yard at the end of the 19th century in eclectic style.

On prior notice·For adults/for students 600/300

Boating Lake

Csónakázótó

Beautifully landscaped, orderly, clean environment. The lake receives the refreshing water from a side of the Gyöngyös Creek. The lake was established at the foot of the Kőszeg mountain in 1978. Parking place. For permit look for Kőszegi Sport Fishing Association (W 17:00–19:00), or by telephone.

Daily ticket Ft 2500

Borudvar

Borudvar Vinotéka

Local wines can be bought 1.5; 3; 5; 9; 12 even 18-liter bottles! Natural apple juice and grape juice (must) is available throughout the year both made on Köszeg foothills grown apples. Prodacts of the local 'Rézangyal' and ' Martin és Lányai' Pálinka Houses (quality brandies). Traditional sparkling wines and excellent Illy coffee. Multi-language books about the region, Dolce Presente handmade chocolates, sweets; Köszeg postcards and souvenirs.

Mon-Fri 8-17

Bunker of Szálasi

Szálasi Bunker

Shelter of Hungarian Arrow Party Leader. Built between Nov 1944 and Jan 1945.

Open now · open 24 hours

Chernel Garden

Bechtold István Természetvédelmi Látogatóközpont Chernel-kert, Arborétum, Múzeum

Permanent exhibitions: The bird life; Natural values ​​of the Kőszeg Mountains; Works of István Chernel, István Bechtold and Ernő Horvath scientists. Also here: collection of Protected plants (nature trail); Bird Protection model farm (demonstration with predator birds); Chernel Garden (Arboretum); Bird knowledge game (experience trail). And an Open-air nature historical exhibition. +email= [email protected] More in Hungarian

May-Oct: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; Nov-Apr: Tue-Fri 10:00-16:00·Adult Ft 850, reduced Ft 450-650

Chernel Palace

Chernel Palota

Baroque. Built in 1766. Decorated arches on the second floor.

City Hall with a Memorial of Statehood

Városháza az államalapítás 1100 éves évfordulós emlékművével

The present form got around 1820. The frescoes on the façade were painted in 1712, some of which were renewed in 1884. - Inner garden with a sculpture made by Tornay Endre András. The Heroes’ Tower or Heroes’ Gate was built in 1932 in eclectic style

DM drogeriemarkt

Austrian beauty/household store chain. Beauty, wellness health products. Baby care and household goods. Photo corner.

Mon-Sat 09:00-19:00, Sun 09:00-17:00

Education Centre of the Dominican Sisters

Domonkos Iskola

Dominican nuns established in 1868. It was an elementary school for girls. Rebuilt in 1929. Since 1995 it is the Zsuzsanna Kossuth religious primary school.

Forestry Museum of Stajer-house

Stájer ház Erdészeti Múzeum

Operated by the Forest School of the Forestry of Szombathely. The building is in the western part of the Kőszegi Protected Landscape Area. Permanent exhibition: The Sylviculture and Games of the Mountains of Kőszeg, [email protected]

May-Sep: Thu 10:00-16:00, Sat Sun 10:00-16:00; Oct: Sat Sun 10:00-16:00·For adults/students Ft 210/110

Forintos bastion

Forintos bástya

It is part of the Jurisics Castle. Outside the town-walls stands the Forintos-bastion. Made in the 16th century.

Former Dominican cloister and church

Korábbi Domonkos apáca zárda és temploma

Now the Kossuth Zsuzsa elementary school. The Dominican church (Queen of the Rosary) built in late romantic style, 1868. Later expanding around 1930 in neo eclectic style.

Masses Wed Sat 18:00

Former Dreiszker’s Sanatorium

Szanatorium

It is now an Old People’s Home. It was built in eclectic style in 1894.

Former Palace of Justice of Transdanubian District

Berthoni house, Dunántúli Kerületi Tábla Bíroság

This is a monument building. Built in 1724,in Baroque style. Remodeled in modern style.

Former Sigray family palace

Sigray Palota

Built in 1700s. From the 1810s housed the offices of judiciary. See more in 'do' chapter

Garabonciás Pizzeria

There is space for 50 people in 3 eight-person boxes, 4 four-person tables, and at the bar. Also takeaway and delivery.

Tomato-based pizzas (more than two dozen) 26cm, 32cm, 46 cm Ft 800-1300, 900-1400, 2200-2700; tomato, sour cream, bechamel-based and vegetarian pizzas (a dozen) 26cm, 32cm, 46 cm Ft 1000-1200,1100-1350, 2500-2800; mustard, cheese, spaghetti-based pizzas and special pizzas (more than a dozen) 26cm, 32cm, 46 cm Ft 1050-1350/1200-1550/2700-2800; desire pizzas/toppings (more than two dozens) Ft 900-2900/100-250. Spaghettis/salads Ft 1500-1600/1200-1300. Wines (1 dl); Champagnes (7.5 dl) Ft 1100/1900; short drinks (4 cl, more than two dozen) Ft 250-700; draft beers (4 dl)/bottled beers Ft 400/350-450; soft drinks, juices (2 dl), energy drinks Ft 220-500; coffees, teas Ft 210-300

General House, Tower of Heroes

Tábornokház, Hősök Tornya, Jurisics Miklós Múzeum

About museum: Crafts and guilds permanent exhibition. About building: It was the house the generals of any garrison used to stay when visiting Kőszeg. Built in Renaissance style, the end of the 16th century

Tue-Fri 10:00-17:00·Adults (up to 62 years old) Ft 600, 62-70 years Ft 300

Golden Unicorn Pharmacy Museum

Arany Egyszarvú Patikamúzeum

First here was an Inn, the 'Golden Angel' (Arany Angyal vendéglő). Later remodelled, at the end of the 18th century, to a Jesuit pharmacy. After in the 20th century this restored building has been designed to a pharmacy museum. Exhibits include items from 17th-18th century, brought from different pharmacies of Vas county.

By appointment·Ft 600/300

Hills around Kőszeg

Sight: Hörmann-source. - Walking tour 'the hidden Kőszegi Mountain values' length: 31 km, altitude difference 1000 m. Hiking tours in and around the Kőszeg-Hills. Írottkő Park is located in the Hungarian and the Austrian side of the mountains Kőszegi natural environment, rich municipalities where the sights ideal targets for year-round hiking and biking hikers (Alpannonia route). Here you will find the highest point in Transdanubia (Irott-kő, 883 m)

Hosztody House

Hosztody-ház

The building was home of the colonel of the cavalry stationing in the town in 17-18th centuries. This is a monument building.

Ibrahim Cafe, Restaurant & Ice Cream

Ibrahim Kávézó, Étterem & Fagylaltozó

Street terrace with 80 seats, cafe 25 seats, second floor 30 seats, garden place 40 seats, restaurant 40 seats. 40 types of ice cream.

Menu: Soups/starters Ft 420-690/900-2700; fish/veggie dishes Ft 1100-2300/1100; deer/beef dishes Ft 1400-2000/1500-3600; pork/poultry dishes Ft 850-1500/800-1500, salads/desserts Ft 400-450/400-1000, breakfast Ft 600-850; salad dishes Ft 1200-1500. Drinks: wines (1dl) Ft 190, bottled beers (0.5 L) Ft 430-700, draft beers (0.5 L) Ft 550, Champagne (0.75 L) Ft 2500-3600, spirits (4 cl) Ft 900-1300. Cocktails (4 cl) Ft 900. Ice cream sundaes Ft 600-1300

Institute for Social and European Studies

Társadalomtudományok és Európa-tanulmányok Intézete

First Szvetics- and later Sigray House. Listed building. Renaissance, 17th-century origin. Rebuilt in the 18th century in Baroque. The rooms on the second floor are stucco decorated.

Jewish Cemetery

Zsidótemető

The local Jewish community ceased in 1951. A part of the public cemetery

April-mid Nov: daily 07:00-20:00, mid Nov-Mar: daily 07:00-17:00