The castles and fortresses, the Veloregio route from Szombathely to Sárvár was presented by László Wawrzsák, tour guide and section leader. The route follows the settlements along the Gyöngyös stream until Tanakajd and the parts of Szombathely with several castles and mansions - seven in Táplánszentkereszten. Ikervár is one of the hubs of the route along the low-traffic roads, with the Batthyány Castle and Hungary's first castle on the...
Savaria Turizmus Kft. joined the Veloregio project as a Hungarian project partner with the aim of strengthening cycling tourism in Szombathely and its surroundings - said Stefánia Grünwald, the company's managing director. Several thematic routes have been set up, starting from Szombathely's Main Square, in front of the Tourinform Office. The cycling tours are of different lengths, some of them are in the easy category,...
Szombathely is an excellent base for cycling tourists, which is why the routes of the Veloregio have been prepared.The central location of the town makes the surrounding tourist attractions accessible on two wheels: the medieval town of Kőszeg, the castle, arboretum and spa of Sárvár, the spa of Bükfürdő, known for its thermal waters and extensive spa complex. In neighbouring Austria, there are plenty of opportunities for cycling tourists, from the nearby...
Szombathely, the county seat of Vasa, was built on the territory of ancient Savaria, making it the oldest inhabited city in Hungary. There are many places where you can see Roman monuments, and the people here keep the historical traditions alive with a special event, the Savaria Carnival, held at the end of the summer. The streets of the town centre itself are a reminder of the Roman and medieval past. The County Hall and the Bishop's Palace on Berzsenyi Square are...
We offer a special route for those who are looking for a cycling tour from Szombathely: we pass through the villages along the Gyöngyös stream to reach Sárvár, famous for its castle and spa. Along the way, the route passes castles, mansions (some with several) and water mills in almost every village. In Ikervár you can admire the Batthyány Castle and the country's first hydroelectric power station. It is also recommended for families,...
Vas County is one of the richest regions in terms of the number of castles, with 260 castles and mansions counted, many of which are located in Szombathely or its surroundings. Some of these can be visited on the hiking trail, in Táplánszentkereszten and Vasszécseny there are several castles, some of medieval origin. In Vasszécseny, the castle of Ó-Ebergényi is located in a mystical setting, it is no coincidence that the cult film Narcissus and Psyché was filmed here...
Among the VELOREGIO hiking trails, the cycle circuit starting from Szombathely, which can be easily completed with the family, follows the route of the ancient aqueducts in a longer or shorter version. The former town of Savaria, now Szombathely, used to get its fresh drinking water from the Kőszegi Hills, which the Romans used to channel underground instead of surface water pipes. We can follow the route of the former pipeline, from Bucsu...
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