Western Transdanubia (Sopron)

Western Transdanubia. Rich wildlife, forests, lakes, winding rivers, still oxbows, abound fens, mysterious swamps, streams, sand islands, and healing waters characterize the region. During our unusual journey we can get to know the age-long culture and traditions of the people of this hilly area and degust the special cuisine.

Western Transdanubia. Rich wildlife, forests, lakes, winding rivers, still oxbows, abound fens, mysterious swamps, streams, sand islands, and healing waters characterize the region. During our unusual journey we can get to know the age-long culture and traditions of the people of this hilly area and degust the special cuisine.

The unique flora and fauna of the region is protected by the Fertő-Hanság National Park. Wherever we go here, we find a special waterworld. Thousands of birds fly above our heads and millions of small insects do their work under our feet.

In the dense forests of the area rare animals, like beech-martens, ermines, otters, bustards, black-storks, blue-pigeons, elks, herons, but we can see innumerable amount of butterflies and dragonflies live.

The botanical gardens of the region have plant-rarities. The Őrség-Raab-Goricko Nature-Park, the Szeleste arboretum, Pannonhalma arboretum, the Jel arboretum, the ones in Sárvár and Kámon, the Sopron botanical garden or the Brennberg-valley-walk are the representatives of the local flora. Wandering in these beautiful areas we can see plane, pine, oak, rhododendron, hazel-nut and cedar trees. If you are lucky and come in the right season, you can taste the chestnut or the cranberry.

The still or sometimes wild waters of the Danube, the Rába, the Rábca, the Zala, the Marcal, the Répce and the Gyöngyös rivers provid ace recreation opportunities, for those who like swimming, bathing, rowing or fishing.

We can use the healing power of water, in the thermal-baths of the region. Efficacious and nice medicinal-baths wait the visitors in Bükfürdő, Sárvár, Borgáta and Lenti.

The Western Transdanibia landscape shows a unique harmony of nature's and men's work. Picturesque areas are replaced by mysterious ruins, castles, baroque cities, monuments and medieval churches.

During a castle tour we can visit the Hédervári castle, the baroque Esterházy castle in Fertőd and the medieval fortress-castle in Kapuvár. We can experience the feeling of defeat the Turkish army among the walls of the Győr and Kőszeg fortresses. In the World-Heritage Pannonhalma abbacy we can follow our millenary past

In the many big cities of the region we find frienly people, awe-inspiring sights and colourful programmes. The foremer Roman cities: Sopron (Scrabantia), Győr (Arrabona) and Szombathely (Savaria) represent the ancient Roman presence in Hungary.

The region presents centuries-old folk arts and traditions. Csák, Örség, Göcsej and Szalafő, leads us into the mysterious world of the traditional crafts. We can get to know the work of potters, basket-makers, smiths, locksmiths and sheperds.

The Rábaköz embriodery and wood carvings tell us about the traditions of the region. We can take part in the traditional activities, such as log-pulling, or putting up the may-pole.

While wandering in the region take the opportunity to try the dishes of the local cuisine. Western Transdanubia has a wide range of dishes to choose from. Try the Vas-roast or the bean-dumplings, or the "babsterc".

As the region has excellent wines to offer, we recommend the Sopron Kékfrankos, the best-known one as an appetizer. Have a nice meal.

Accommodation in Sopron:

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Accommodation in Szombathely:

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Accommodation in Győr:

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Levanda Étterem és Panzió  (Kópháza)Customer rating: 100% (2)

Our pension Kópháza center, quiet and peaceful surroundings. Six spacious room with 18 people can be accommodated at the same time. The shower rooms, TV rooms. Restaurant 50 seats, two separate room is available. Nationalities living in the village of Croatia, Croatian specialties, therefore, our... more »Our pension Kópháza center, quiet and peaceful surroundings. Six spacious room with 18 people can be accommodated at the same time. The shower rooms, TV rooms. Restaurant 50 seats, two separate room is available. Nationalities living in the village of Croatia, Croatian specialties, therefore, our menu also included a covered terrace in the summer to serve our visitors, it is possible to receive 80 people. For sports fans two-lane bowling alley awaits guests.

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mn. 11.41 EUR pers/night

Palatinus Szálló  (Sopron)Customer rating: 98% (5)

The Palatinus Hostel , that is one of the well-known Hostel of Sopron, is waiting for its dear guests,. You can find the Hostel in the best part of Sopron, in the middle of the historical city-center, that gives an opportunity to those also, who are only visiting for business to visit the city. ... more »The Palatinus Hostel , that is one of the well-known Hostel of Sopron, is waiting for its dear guests,. You can find the Hostel in the best part of Sopron, in the middle of the historical city-center, that gives an opportunity to those also, who are only visiting for business to visit the city. The Palatinus Hostel is waiting its guest with its renovated rooms and with moderated prices. The Hostel is having a quality of 1st class, it’s homely with a living accommodation of 60 person. We have single and double rooms and apartmans equipped with coloured SAT TV, shower, and toilet. We can give private prices to groups (min. 12 people) and long reservations (min 6 nights). We are organising conferences, family gatherings, receptions, the Ferenc Liszt Conferenceroom is only 100m away. Thanks to our partnercontracts we are at service for our guests with half board service and all claim satisfactory wellnesservice. Our services: Smoker and non-smoking rooms, suite, safe, wake up

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mn. 21 EUR pers/night

Hanna&Emma vendégház  (Fertőrákos)Customer rating: 100% (1)

Our guest house is quiet, relaxed, friendly atmosphere. In our yard, you can have barbecue. In addition, you can taste our own wines. Excellent panorama out of our terrace.

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Wieden Panzió  (Sopron)Customer rating: 86% (6)

Charming guest house in the historic district of the former Poncichter downtown. Perfect base for exploring the Sopron. Recreation or active recreation? We will do our guests 'convenience' sake! Double and triple rooms are associated with each bath, each room is monitored and... more »Charming guest house in the historic district of the former Poncichter downtown. Perfect base for exploring the Sopron. Recreation or active recreation? We will do our guests 'convenience' sake! Double and triple rooms are associated with each bath, each room is monitored and televízió.Portaszolgálat óhajait. Guesthouse staff at your disposal. Take advantage of our services: car rental, message delivery, mail forwarding, copying, ordering taxis, Wake, information about the surrounding cultural and leisure explored. After prior consultation with the guest for Schwechat (Vienna) is an international airport welcome and departure deliver there. This service is free of charge, seven-day stay here.

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