Major city · Hungary
Körmend
Half a day: see the Batthyány-Strattmann Castle and its park, then move on to Szombathely or Őrség. Not a base.
Körmend is a small market town in Vas County, western Hungary, best known for its Baroque castle and museum. The town itself can be seen in a few hours, but its position near the Őrség National Park and the Austrian border makes it a useful stop for travellers exploring Western Transdanubia. Most visitors come for the castle and then continue south to Őriszentpéter or north to Szombathely.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (castle hours reduced)
- Airports
- BUD · VIE
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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 Körmend107 ▾
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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 Körmend, 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
- SafetyKörmend is a quiet, low-crime town.
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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 2.5 h by car or train via Szombathely).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeFt 400–600
- BeerBeer (draught)Ft 500–800
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within townFt 1,500–2,500
- Museum or sight ticketCastle museum entrycheckFt 2,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 12,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 18,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 25,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 8,000 · Mid Ft 15,000 · High Ft 30,000
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 2.5 h by car or train via Szombathely) · VIE Vienna International (About 2 h by car; check)
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
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°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
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Körmend: 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)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 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)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 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
Walkable centre. For Őrség villages you need a car or a taxi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Őriszentpéter
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car, about 35 min SW
Gate of the Őrség National Park; folk architecture and nature trails.
Szombathely
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Train or car, about 20 min N
Roman ruins, cathedral and main square.
Kőszeg
goDoor to door: About 50 min
Car, about 40 min N
Medieval town with a castle and a main square.
Szentgotthárd
goDoor to door: About 35 min
Car, about 25 min SW
Cistercian abbey and the Rába river.
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
Near the castle and main square; limited options.
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 8,000–12,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Ft 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- High
- Ft 30,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × Ft 18,000 | Ft 18,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Ft 15,000 | Ft 30,000 |
| Castle museum entry2 × Ft 2,000 · check | Ft 4,000 |
| Train Szombathely–Körmend, one way2 × Ft 800 · check | Ft 1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Ft 5,360 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 29,480 per person per day, bed included | Ft 58,960≈ US$180 |
2026 estimate in forint; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | Ft 400–600 |
| Lunch menu (soup + main) | Ft 1,500–2,500 |
| Beer (draught) | Ft 500–800 |
| Castle museum entrycheck | Ft 2,000 |
| Taxi within town | Ft 1,500–2,500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Castle museum hours change by season: check the official site before visiting.
- No direct train from Budapest; change at Szombathely.
- Restaurants may close early on weekdays.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 107
- Ambulance
- 104
- Fire
- 105
- EU-wide emergency
- 112
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KörmendKörmend
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My bed tonight
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Erre a címre, kéremTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police107
- Ambulance104
- Fire105
- EU-wide emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Szombathely → Körmend: about Ft 800, about 20 min (check)
- Taxi from Körmend station to centre: Ft 1,500–2,000
Say or show
- Jó napot — Hello / Good day (yo nopot)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (kuh-suh-nuhm)
- Szívesen — Please / You're welcome (see-ve-shen)
- Mennyi? — How much? (men-yee)
- Hol van a WC? — Where is the toilet? (hol von a vay-tsay)
Hungarian is not related to Slavic or Germanic languages; English is common with younger people.
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 Körmend. 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–Oct · avoid Nov–Feb (castle hours reduced) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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