Things to do with kids in Kőszeg

Things to do with kids in Kőszeg

1. See

   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

2. See

   Former Sigray family palace

   Sigray Palota

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

3. See

   Jurisics Castle

   Jurisics Vár

   This monument contains both Gothic, Renaissance elements. Built in 13th-14th centuries. Adapted for the Baroque style in the 18th century. The Renaissance painting and sgraffito by windows and the north wing decorative Gothic painting are worth seeing.

   Adult Ft 1200, discounted (18>, 60<, disabled) Ft 800, Free: under 3 years, Family ticket: 3200

4. See

   Marzipan Tale World and Aerial Photos

   Főnix-Ház - Szamos Marcipán Múzeum

   A Marzipan Tale gallery. You can see (and buy) here Thumbelina, the ant and the grasshopper, the lamb of the golden fleece, Mattie, the Goose-boy, the Sleeping Beauty. 'Castles Landscapes Wines' exhibition can be seen in the cellar (four rooms). Aerial Photos and 3D images of 70 Hungarian castle photographed by János Laszlo and Tamás Vigvári. Linked to these many wine regions and wines of Hungary. Ft 200 deposit fee for renting a 3D glasses.

   Daily 09:00-18:00·Adults/children (between 3-14 years) and pensioners Ft 400/300

5. See

   National School for Children with Special Needs

   Dr. Nagy László EGYMI

   Since 1856 a military boarding school was here. 1945-1956 Soviet Military Hospital. The Special school established in 1958. Some to 'Do' option see down.

6. See

   Roman Catholic Church of St. James

   Római Katolikus Szent Jakab Templom

   This church, with Gothic and Baroque elements, built around 1400s. Inside there are three main frescos, of St. Christopher, the Mantled (or Robed) Mary, and the Three Magi. The Madonna statue standing on the main altar is from the 15th-16th century. In the crypt, local nobles and aristocratic families were buried since 16th century. More in Hungarian

7. Do

   The National School for Children with Special Needs

   Dr. Nagy László Egységes Gyógypedagógia Módszertani Intézmény

   There are a public swimming pool and other services (first must to call the CFO): two clay tennis courts, bituminous basketball and handball court

   Swimming pool open: Mon-Wed 07:00-15:00, Thu-Fri 12:00-20:00, Sat 10:00-18:00·Adult full day/swimming ticket (06:00-07:45) Ft 1 000/800; student/senior swimming ticket (06:00-07:45) Ft 800/700; children 3-6 years Ft 500, sauna: entry ticket+Ft 400

8. See Not mapped

   General Jurisics statue

   Jurišićev, Jurisics Miklós szobra a kőszegi várban.

   Sculptor: Sándor Mikus (1903–1982), made in 1963. Here you can also see the Esterházy family coat of arms on the castle wall.

9. See

   Csörgő family Residential-press house

   Csörgő-féle Lakó-présház

   1810

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Kőszeg (CC BY-SA 4.0).