Major city · Hungary
Zirc
Visit Zirc Abbey and museum in a half‑day; stay overnight only if using it as a base for Bakony hikes.
Zirc is a small town in Veszprém County, best known for its 12th‑century Cistercian abbey, a natural‑history museum and nearby Bakony forest trails. The sights cluster around the abbey, so a half‑day covers the main attractions. Overnight accommodation is useful for hikers heading into the Bakony hills.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid January–February (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- BUD
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
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- 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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- 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 Zirc107 ▾
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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 Zirc, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on belongings in train stations and at night in isolated areas.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets often charge HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2); carry coins.Hungary-wide
- Emergency numbers107 police · 104 ambulance · 105 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays.Hungary-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (About 2 h by car or train via Veszprém; the main international gateway for the region).
- Getting aroundRoad 82 runs north‑south through town; train line No.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at Gramofon KaffeeHUF 300–500 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealLocal bakery snackHUF 200–350 (≈ US$1–2)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryHUF 500–800 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomFt 3,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomFt 4,500
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomFt 6,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 2,500 · Mid Ft 3,500 · High Ft 5,000
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
- BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (About 2 h by car or train via Veszprém; the main international gateway for the region)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zirc: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
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Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 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
Road 82 runs north‑south through town; train line No. 11 (Győr‑Veszprém) stops at Zirc station. Walk or bike to nearby attractions.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Csesznek Castle
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Zirc to Csesznek, about 30 min; walk to castle ruins
Castle remains from the 1400s; modest entry fee.
Balaton Upland National Park
cautionDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Train to Veszprém (≈25 km (16 mi)) then bus to park entrancesTrain to Veszprém (≈16 mi (25 km)) then bus to park entrances
Park spans large area; plan specific trail.
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.
Town centre guesthouses
Close to the abbey and train station; suitable for one night.
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
- HUF 5,000–8,000 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- HUF 8,000–12,000 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- High
- HUF 12,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × Ft 4,500 | Ft 4,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Ft 3,500 | Ft 7,000 |
| Train Zirc ↔ Veszprém round trip2 × Ft 1,200 · check | Ft 2,400 |
| Entry to Zirc Abbey2 × Ft 800 · check | Ft 1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Ft 1,550 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 8,530 per person per day, bed included | Ft 17,050≈ US$50 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at Gramofon Kaffee | HUF 300–500 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Local bakery snack | HUF 200–350 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Museum entry | HUF 500–800 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check opening hours of the abbey and museum before arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 107
- Ambulance
- 104
- Fire
- 105
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Ide kérlekTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police107
- Ambulance104
- Fire105
Embassy
US consulate in Budapest; Hungarian emergency number 112 works for all services.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Zirc ↔ Veszprém: about HUF 1,200 (≈ US$4) each way (check)
Say or show
- Elnézést — Excuse me / Sorry (elnézést)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (köszönöm)
- Mennyibe kerül? — How much is it? (mennyibe kerül?)
- Hol van a mosdó? — Where is the toilet? (hol van a mosdó?)
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 Zirc. 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: May–September · avoid January–February (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Use Zirc as a rail stop on Győr‑Veszprém line; add a night for Bakony hikes.
- Combine with a visit to Veszprém or Pápa using the same train corridor.
Sources
- officialZirc official website
- fieldWikidata – Zirc
- secondaryWikivoyage: Zirc, revision 5292421 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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