Major city · Hungary
Sopron
Go for one night to see the Baroque centre; add a second if you want wine hills or Lake Fertő. It is a compact border town 70 min from Vienna.
Sopron sits 60 km from Vienna and 220 km from Budapest, so most travellers reach it from Austria, not Hungary. The walled centre is small enough to walk in half a day: Firewatch Tower, Fő tér, the medieval synagogues on Új utca. Add a second night only for the Sopron wine region or Lake Fertő. Trains run hourly to Vienna and roughly hourly to Győr; Budapest needs a change or a long direct run.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot), late Dec (Christmas market crowds)
- Airports
- VIE · BTS
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Hungary ↗Hungary is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Hungary ↗The currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion at cards and ATMs.
- Hungary ↗Motorways need an electronic vignette (e-matrica) bought before you drive on them.
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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sopron112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sopron, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF, Ft).Hungary-wide
- SIM or eSIMYettel, Telekom and One (Vodafone) sell prepaid SIMs; passport needed.Hungary-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Hungary-wide
- TippingRestaurant without service charge: 10–15%, said as you pay.Hungary-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Hungary-wide
- SafetySopron is a low-crime town; the real risks are uneven cobbles, unlit lanes after dark, and winter ice.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets often charge HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2); carry coins.Hungary-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 104 ambulance · 107 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays.Hungary-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVIE Vienna International (About 65 km (40 mi); train to Sopron via Wien Meidling, roughly 1.5–2 h door to door.).VIE Vienna International (About 40 mi (65 km); train to Sopron via Wien Meidling, roughly 1.5–2 h door to door.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable end to end in about 20 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a caféFt 600–900
- BeerBeer (draught)Ft 800–1,200
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi start fareFt 1,100–1,500
- Museum or sight ticketFirewatch Tower entryFt 1,150
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personFt 7,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per roomFt 30,000
- High-end bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per roomFt 55,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 12,000 · Mid Ft 22,000 · High Ft 40,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VIE Vienna International (About 65 km (40 mi); train to Sopron via Wien Meidling, roughly 1.5–2 h door to door.) · BTS Bratislava (About 100 km (62 mi); bus or train via Vienna.)VIE Vienna International (About 40 mi (65 km); train to Sopron via Wien Meidling, roughly 1.5–2 h door to door.) · BTS Bratislava (About 62 mi (100 km); bus or train via Vienna.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid*
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Sopron: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable end to end in about 20 minutes. Local buses cover the outer districts; buy tickets in advance or from the driver. Parking is zoned and the core is largely closed to cars.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lake Fertő / Neusiedler See
goDoor to door: About 30–60 min
Train or bus toward Fertőrákos or Fertőboz, then walk or cycle
Reed belt, birdlife and flat cycling; go in warm months.
Fertőrákos
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Local bus or a short taxi from Sopron
Quarry and cave theatre, lake shore; check opening before you go.
Vienna
goDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Suburban train from Sopron station, roughly hourly
Easy day trip; Sopron sits inside the Vienna regional tariff union.
Győr
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train, roughly hourly until evening
Baroque centre and riverside; pairs well with a rail pass.
Kőszeg
goDoor to door: About 1–1.5 h
Bus, several direct services daily
Small historic town under the hills; check return times.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Inside the old town (Belváros)
Walk to everything; book early in summer and at Christmas.
Around the train and bus stations
Cheaper, 10–15 min walk to Fő tér; handy for early departures.
Lővér hills
Quiet, green, 20–30 min uphill walk or a short bus ride from the centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Ft 12,000–20,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Ft 20,000–35,000 excl. bed
- High
- Ft 35,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, mid-range hotel1 × 1 night × Ft 30,000 | Ft 30,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Ft 22,000 | Ft 44,000 |
| Train Vienna ↔ Sopron, one way2 × Ft 5,000 · check | Ft 10,000 |
| Local bus day ticket2 × Ft 800 · check | Ft 1,600 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Ft 4,000 | Ft 8,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Ft 9,400 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 51,500 per person per day, bed included | Ft 103,000≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in forint; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | Ft 600–900 |
| Main meal (goulash, chicken paprikás) | Ft 2,500–4,500 |
| Beer (draught) | Ft 800–1,200 |
| Taxi start fare | Ft 1,100–1,500 |
| Firewatch Tower entry | Ft 1,150 |
| Fabricius House museum entry | Ft 700–800 |
| Old Synagogue entry | Ft 800 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Many museums close on Mondays and shut for winter: check each site before you go.
- Some sights open only Apr–Oct; outside that window expect closures.
- The border is open (Schengen), but carry your passport or ID card.
- Restaurant bills may include a service charge (szervízdíj): check before adding a tip.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Ambulance
- 104
- Police
- 107
- Fire
- 105
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Ehhez a címhez, kéremTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
- Ambulance104
- Police107
- Fire105
Embassy
US Embassy in Budapest; Austrian Consulate in Sopron (check current status).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Sopron → Vienna: approx Ft 5,000 (check)
- Local bus single ticket: Ft 320 advance / Ft 390 driver
- Taxi within city: Ft 1,500–3,000 typical
Say or show
- Szia — Hello (see-ya)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (kur-so-nom)
- Mennyibe kerül? — How much is it? (men-nyee-be ke-rul)
- Hol van a WC? — Where is the toilet? (hol van a vese)
- Szeretnék... — I would like... (se-re-tnek)
- Kérem — Please (kay-rem)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sopron. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot), late Dec (Christmas market crowds) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for VIE: last trains to Sopron field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Fő tér, Széchenyi tér, Új utca and the synagogue lane.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Firewatch Tower, Fabricius House, Storno House, Old Synagogue) and eat pages with last orders.
- Lake Fertő and wine-hill fixtures so gates A–D can go green.