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Szentgotthárd
Half a day to see the abbey and spa, or a full day if you add the scythe factory and a hike to Hársas Lake. Not a base for Western Transdanubia.
Szentgotthárd is a small town in Vas County, 10 km from the Austrian and Slovenian borders. Its main draws are the Baroque Cistercian abbey, the Saint Gotthard Spa, and the industrial heritage of the scythe factory. Most visitors pass through on a day trip from Szombathely or Körmend, or stop for a spa afternoon on the way to or from Austria.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (spa open, but town quiet and cold)
- Airports
- BUD · GRZ
- Nights
- 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.
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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 Szentgotthárd107 ▾
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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 Szentgotthárd, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets often charge HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2); carry coins.Hungary-wide
- Emergency numbers107 police · 112 fire and ambulance (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 (About 2.5 h by car or train via Szombathely).
- Getting aroundThe town is compact and walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (espresso)Ft 500–800
- BeerBeer (draught, 0.5 L)Ft 600–900
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiFt 2,500–3,500
- Museum or sight ticketSpa day entry (adult)Ft 4,000–5,500 (check)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personFt 5,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a mid-range hotel, a night, per roomFt 18,000
- High-end bedDouble room in a mid-range hotel, a night, per roomFt 30,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 8,000 · Mid Ft 15,000 · High Ft 25,000
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 (About 2.5 h by car or train via Szombathely) · GRZ Graz (Austria) (About 1 h by car; check bus connections)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. 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 Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Szentgotthárd: 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
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 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 town is compact and walkable. For the spa or outlying sights (Hársas Lake, Farkasfa belfry), a taxi or bicycle is useful. Buses connect to Szombathely and Körmend.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or car via Szombathely, about 1 h
Hilltop castle and medieval centre; combine with a Szombathely stop.
Door to door: 40 min
Train or bus, about 30 min
Roman ruins (Iseum), cathedral and a lively main square.
Körmend
goDoor to door: 25 min
Train or bus, about 15 min
Batthyány Castle and a large thermal bath.
Graz (Austria)
goDoor to door: 1 h 15 min
Car via Riegersdorf border crossing, about 1 h; check bus options
Austrian city with a UNESCO old town; bring passport.
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 Fő tér
Walking distance to abbey, spa and restaurants.
Spa area (Gotthard Therme Hotel)
Direct access to the thermal baths; good for a wellness stop.
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 12,000–20,000 excl. bed
- High
- Ft 20,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a mid-range hotel1 × 1 night × Ft 18,000 | Ft 18,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Ft 15,000 | Ft 30,000 |
| Spa day entry (one adult)2 × Ft 4,500 · check | Ft 9,000 |
| Bus Szentgotthárd–Szombathely return2 × Ft 2,000 · check | Ft 4,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Ft 6,100 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 33,550 per person per day, bed included | Ft 67,100≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in forint; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (espresso) | Ft 500–800 |
| Lunch menu (soup + main) | Ft 2,000–3,500 |
| Beer (draught, 0.5 L) | Ft 600–900 |
| Spa day entry (adult) | Ft 4,000–5,500 (check) |
| 5 km taxi | Ft 2,500–3,500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Spa entry requires a swim cap in the pools; bring one or buy at reception.
- The scythe factory is an industrial monument with limited opening hours: check the local tourism site.
- Many shops and restaurants close on Sunday afternoons.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 107
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police107
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Szentgotthárd → Szombathely (train): about Ft 1,500, 30 min (check)
- Taxi town centre → spa: Ft 1,500–2,000
Say or show
- Jó napot — Hello (yoh nah-pot)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (kuh-suh-nuhm)
- Mennyi? — How much? (men-yee)
- Egy jegyet Szombathelyre — One ticket to Szombathely (edj yeh-dyet som-bah-they-reh)
- Hol van a fürdő? — Where is the spa? (hol vahn ah feer-dur)
Hungarian is not related to English; learn a few phrases. Younger people often speak some English or German.
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 Szentgotthárd. 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–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (spa open, but town quiet and cold) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas 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
- Place pages for abbey, spa, scythe factory and Hársas Lake with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages with last-order times and vegetarian options.
- Cross-border day-trip fixture for Graz and Bad Radkersburg.
Sources
- officialSzentgotthárd official website
- officialSaint Gotthard Spa official site
- officialAndante Hotel and Restaurant
- officialGotthard Therme Hotel
- officialHotel Lipa
- secondaryWikivoyage: Szentgotthárd, revision 4175598 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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