Szob - town in Hungary
(German: Zopp an der Donau, Slovak: Soba) is a town in the Danube Bend region, on the border with Slovakia.
Understand
Szob was first mentioned in 1280. It was elevated to town status in 2000.
Get in
By train
Trains <big>[S70]</big>, <big>[G70]</big> and <big>[Z70]</big> are available in every 30 minutes (weekdays) / hourly (weekends) from Budapest-Nyugati pályaudvar via Vác. The journey from Budapest takes one hour and costs . Other direct connections are:
- Toward west: there are direct international trains to Praha (Czech Republic) via Štúrovo, Nové Zámky, Bratislava (Slovakia) and Brno in every two hours, to Hamburg (Germany) via Dresden and Berlin once a day, and to Terespol (Poland) via Katowice and Warszawa once a day.
Szob Train Station, Ipolysági út 19, 47.8211°, 18.8620°, +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. 03:00–23:00. 2020-01-08
By ferry
- Szob ferry pier (Szobi RÉV), Szob, Rév utca (from Train Station/Bus Station go to the center at OTP Bank (also ATM 24 hr) follow the sign on Rév street 300 m), 47.8155°, 18.8619°, +36 30 9144195. Apr-Oct daily 06:40, 8:40-18:40, hourly. Car ferries from Pilismarót. Fees: Adult/car/bike: Ft420/1500/420
Get around
There is no local public transport service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.
By narrow-gauge train
Nagybörzsöny
There is a 21 km long narrow-gauge railway between Szob and Nagybörzsöny operated by two companies. Bezina Valley Forest Railway (Bezina-völgyi Erdei Vasút) operates narrow-gauge trains between Szob and Nagyírtáspuszta. Nagybörzsöny Forest Railway (Nagybörzsönyi Erdei Vasút) operates narrow-gauge trains between Nagyírtáspuszta and Nagybörzsöny. The trains are operated only between March 15 and November 3 on Saturdays, Sundays, and on specific Fridays. The ticket costs for adult: –; for senior, student: –; for children: – (depending on the distance).
- Szob narrow-gauge railway station, 47.82171°, 18.86063°, +36 20 250-1279, bezinavolgyiev@gmail.com. 2020-01-17
- Nagyírtáspuszta narrow-gauge railway station, 47.90127°, 18.87682°. 2020-01-17
- Nagybörzsöny narrow-gauge railway station, 47.93129°, 18.83785°, +36 20 380-7795, nagyborzsonykisvasut@gmail.com. 2020-01-17
Kemence
Kemence Forest Museum Railway (Kemencei Erdei Múzeumvasút) operates narrow-gauge trains between Kemence and Feketevölgy. This is a unique narrow gauge railway at Hungary: all of jobs are done by volunteers. The trains are operated only between April 6 and October 27 on Saturdays and Sundays. The ticket costs for adult: –; for student: – (depending on the distance).
- Kemence narrow-gauge railway station, 48.01334°, 18.89409°, +36 20 586-5242, kemence@kisvasut.hu. Adult: , children: 2020-01-17
- Feketevölgy narrow-gauge railway station, 47.98163°, 18.89663°. 2020-01-17
See
In Szob:
- Börzsöny Museum (Börzsöny Közérdekű Muzeális Gyűjtemény), Szent László utca 14, 47.81764°, 18.86636°, +36 27 370-408, borzsonymuzeum@gmail.com. Tu–F 09:00–16:00, Sa Su 09:00–17:00. The museum presents the wildlife, ethnography, archaeological and historical finds of Börzsöny mountain range. The Ipoly Valley folk costume, pottery and peasant furniture are on display. Adult: ; senior, student: 2020-01-16
- Luczenbacher Mansion (Luczenbacher-kastély), Árpád utca 19, 47.81558°, 18.86608°. Built in Baroque style in the 18th century. Later it was converted to Classicist, and then neo-Baroque style in 1904 according to plans of Ignác Alpár. 2020-01-16
- Saint Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church (Szent László király római katolikus templom), Szent László utca, 47.81696°, 18.86643°. Built between 1775–1778 in Baroque style. 2020-01-16
- Calvary (Kálvária), Kálvária utca, 47.8147°, 18.8784°. Nice view to the Danube. 2020-01-16
In Bernecebaráti:
- Heritage House (Tájház), Széchenyi út 14, Bernecebaráti, 48.03882°, 18.91547°. 2020-01-16
- Huszár Mansion (Huszár-kastély), Széchenyi út 23, Bernecebaráti, 48.03857°, 18.91795°. Built at the end of the 18th century in Baroque style. 2020-01-16
- Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Templom utca, Bernecebaráti, 48.03634°, 18.91309°. Built in the 14th century in Gothic style. Converted to Baroque style around 1770. 2020-01-16
In Ipolydamásd:
- Ruins of Ipolydamásd Castle (Ipolydamásdi-vár romjai), Ipolydamásd, 47.84600°, 18.82430°. Ruins of a medieval castle from the 13th century. 2020-01-16
In Kemence:
- Local History Collection (Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény), Fő utca 165, Kemence, 48.01781°, 18.89252°, +36 70 639-8482. May–Oct: Tu–F 08:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–16:00 (by appointment). Former county hall, now a school. Built in 1751 in Baroque style. Converted into Romantic style in 1858. Adult: ; student: 2020-01-16
- Heritage House (Tájház), Fő utca 244, Kemence, 48.01968°, 18.89327°, +36 70 639-8482. Tu–F 08:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–14:00. Old usage tools and folk furnitures can be seen here. Adult: ; senior, student: 2020-01-16
- Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Fő utca, Kemence, 48.01905°, 18.89251°. Built in 1769 in Baroque style, converted to Classicist style between 1810–1812. 2020-01-16
- Church Ruins (Templomrom), Fő utca 270, Kemence, 48.01856°, 18.89138°. Built in the 15th century in Gothic style. 2020-01-16
In Márianosztra:
- Our Lady of Hungary Basilica (Magyarok Nagyasszonya-bazilika), Nagy Lajos király tér 1, Márianosztra, 47.86767°, 18.86984°, +36 27 370-771. One of the most popular religion places in Hungary. Inside the church, there is a copy of the holy-picture from the Church of Czestochowa. The village got it as a gift from the Polish congregation. The Baroque friary is the third greatest one in the country. 2020-01-16
- Pauline and Prison History Exhibition (Pálos- és börtöntörténeti kiállítás), Pálosok tere 1, Márianosztra, 47.86734°, 18.86940°, +36 27 620-400, nosztra.uk@bv.gov.hu. Apr–Oct: 09:00–17:00. Former Pauline Monastery. Today there is a prison in the building. Here you can find an exhibition about the history of the prison. Adult: ; senior, student: 2020-01-16
- Village House (Faluház), Miklós utca 2, Márianosztra, 47.86487°, 18.87074°, +36 27 370-496, gyuribafaluhaz@freemail.hu. W–Su 09:00–12:00 13:00–17:00. The presented ethnographic values were collected by local amateur ethnographers. The collection is exhibited in an old folk dwelling house. Adult: , children: free 2020-01-16
- Calvary Chapel (Kálvária Kápolna), Kálváriahegy, Márianosztra, 47.8647°, 18.8833°. Built between 1759-1779 in Baroque style. 2020-01-16
- Maria Well (Mária-kút), Máriakút, Márianosztra, 47.85401°, 18.85367°. 2020-01-16
In Nagybörzsöny:
- Heritage House (Tájház), József Attila utca 40, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93556°, 18.82572°, +36 20 362-3914. W–Su 10:00–16:00. Built in the 17th century. The exhibition shows the history of the local mining industry, wine production and crafts, and fine art wood carvings. 2020-01-16
- Watermill (Vízimalom), Hunyadi tér 10, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93646°, 18.83013°, +36 20 327-9295, danny65@freemail.hu. Tu–Su 10:00–18:00. Built in 1851. The watermill is still working. The former millhouse with the stable hosts an exhibition. Adult: , children: 2020-01-16
- Lace Carvings (Csipkefaragások), Széchenyi utca 3, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93630°, 18.83412°, +36 30 451-7084. 09:00–19:00. Géza Kókai's exhibition of fine wood carvings. 2020-01-16
- Mesekerámia, Petőfi utca 59, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93701°, 18.82037°, +36 70 616-1640, palisca.maria@gmail.com. Tu–Su 10:00–19:00. Exhibition of fairy-tale sculptures made of ceramic figures. Free entrance 2020-01-16
- Bárókút Petting Zoo (Bárókút Állatsimogató), Széchenyi utca, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93561°, 18.83792°, +36 20 362-3914, barokutallatsimogato@gmail.com. 10:00–16:00. 2020-01-16
- Saint Stephen Church (Szent István-templom), Petőfi utca, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93622°, 18.81761°. This is an Árpád-age gothic church, built in the 13th century. The church is surrounded by stone walls. 2020-01-16
- Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Church (Szent Miklós római katolikus templom), Templom tér, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93421°, 18.82408°. Built in Baroque style between 1782 to 1788. 2020-01-16
- Roman Catholic Church of Miners (Római katolikus bányásztemplom), József Attila utca 1, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93530°, 18.82625°. Gothic style, built in the 14th century. 2020-01-16
- Lutheran Church (Evangélikus templom), Széchenyi tér 11, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93653°, 18.82895°. Classicist style, built in the 18th century. 2020-01-16
In Perőcsény:
- Csóványos, 47.94908°, 18.94829°. The largest mountain in Börzsöny mountain range, a.s.l. There is an observation tower. 2020-01-16
- Ruins of Salgóvár (Salgóvár romjai), 47.95991°, 18.87870°. Ruins of a medieval castle in Börzsöny mountain range, a.s.l. 2020-01-16
In Vámosmikola:
- Heritage House (Tájház), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 26, Vámosmikola, 47.98152°, 18.78231°. 2020-01-16
- Huszár Mansion (Huszár-kastély), Huszár utca, Vámosmikola, 47.97943°, 18.78049°. Built around 1750 in Baroque style. 2020-01-16
- Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Huszár utca, Vámosmikola, 47.97761°, 18.78370°. Built around 1750 in Baroque style. 2020-01-16
Do
- Szob Attila József Community House (Szobi József Attila Művelődési Ház), Árpád utca 17, 47.81574°, 18.86551°, +36 70 442-6678, muvhazszob@gmail.com. Tu–F 12:00–18:00. 2020-01-15
- Duna-Ipoly Swimming Pool (Duna-Ipoly Tanuszoda), Széchenyi sétány, 47.81594°, 18.86329°, +36 30 699-9785, szobtanuszoda@mnsk.hu. M–F 08:00–20:00, Sa Su 08:00–18:00. Adult: ; senior, student: 2020-01-15
- Malomkert Riding Hall, Malomkert telep, 47.83465°, 18.85344°, +36 70 291-9901, szobilovarda@gmail.com. 2020-01-15
- Nagybörzsöny Fishing Lake, Nagybörzsöny, 47.9319°, 18.8194°, +36 20 458-9893, nagyborzsonyto@gmail.com. 2020-01-15
- Nagyvölgy Bath, Nagyvölgy, Kemence, 47.99992°, 18.90122°, +36 30 535-4705, peter.havasi@mail.com. Jun–Aug: 10:00–20:00. Adult: , student: , children: 2020-01-15
- Get Out in Kemence (Szabadulj Ki Kemencén), Dózsa György utca 10, Kemence, 48.01941°, 18.89551°, +36 20 396-0634, info@djdennyteam.hu. Escape game. 2020-03-22
Events
- Szob Town's Days and Ipoly Fest (Szobi Városnapok és Ipoly Feszt), +36 70 442-6678, muvhazszob@gmail.com. In June. 2020-01-15
- RockBörzsöny, Nagybörzsöny. In September. 2020-03-23
Buy
- CBA, Árpád utca 1, 47.81730°, 18.86349°. M–Sa 06:00–18:00. 2020-01-15
- Coop, Arany János utca 11, 47.81747°, 18.87165°, +36 30 171-8862. M–F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–17:00, Su 07:00–12:00. 2020-01-15
- Oszi-bolt, Kossuth utca 23, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93649°, 18.83088°, +36 27 378-046, oszibolt@invitel.hu. M–F 06:00–17:00, Sa 06:00–12:00. Grocery. 2020-01-16
- Lek-vár-lak, Hunyadi tér 21, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93591°, 18.82998°, +36 20 405-5904, lekvarlak@gmail.com. Tu–F 08:00–16:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00. Syrups, jams. 2020-01-16
Eat
Budget: under {{huf|1700}}, mid-range: {{huf|1700}}–{{huf|2000}}, splurge: over {{huf|2000}} (meal for one + soft drink).
Budget
- Filléres Resti, Ipolysági út 19, 47.82132°, 18.86188°, +36 27 312-748. M–F 05:00–20:00, Sa Su 06:00–20:00. Pub and food bar. Hamburger: 2020-01-10
- Zátony Restaurant, Rév utca 12, 47.81577°, 18.86170°, +36 30 703-4244, zatonyetterem@gmail.com. F 16:00–21:00, Sa 12:00–21:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Fast food bar. , hamburger: 2021-06-08
- Vörös Tölgy, Àrpád utca 1, Vámosmikola, 47.98080°, 18.78121°, +36 27 376-282. M–Th Su 10:00–21:00, F Sa 10:00–00:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: , hamburger: 2020-01-11
Mid-range
- Nádas Falatozó, Árpád utca 16, 47.81668°, 18.86503°, +36 27 630-860, kkalapos.tibor@gmail.com. M 11:00–16:00, Tu–Su 11:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant. , hamburger: , lunch menu: 2020-01-10
- Gyros Terasz, Hunyadi tér 45, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93594°, 18.82755°, +36 30 633-2853. M–Th Su 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–23:00. Fast food bar and pizzeria. Pizza: , hamburger: 2020-08-29
Splurge
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- Egy Falat Restaurant (Egy Falat Vendéglő), Dózsa György út 48, Letkés, 47.88368°, 18.77767°, +36 30 894-9318, egyfalatvendeglo@hotmail.com. Tu–Su 12:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. , pizza: 2020-01-12
- Kis Róza Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Márianosztra, 47.86424°, 18.87102°, +36 30 613-7098, chefcsikattila@gmail.com. W–Su 11:30–19:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. , pizza: , hamburger: 2020-01-12
Drink
Cafes
- Szobi Jégvarázs, Rév utca 12, 47.81617°, 18.86217°, +36 30 531-9821. F–Su 10:00–18:00. 2020-01-10
- Happy Caffee, Hunyadi tér 45, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93603°, 18.82740°, +36 30 509-7898. M–Th Su 08:00–20:00, F Sa 08:00–22:00. 2020-08-29
Pubs
- Neti Pub, Dózsa György utca 37, 47.81631°, 18.87604°, +36 30 702-9888. 06:00–22:00. 2020-01-10
- Atilla's Pub (Atilla Korcsmája), Petőfi utca 18, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93504°, 18.82374°, +36 30 350-9936, attisszabo@gmail.com. Tu–Th 13:00–20:00, F 13:00–21:00, Sa 11:00–21:00, Su 11:00–20:00. 2020-01-12
- Bistro, Kossuth Lajos utca 34, Márianosztra, 47.86454°, 18.87039°. 06:00–22:00. 2020-01-12
- Csarnavölgyi Pub, Csarnavölgyi út 9-11, Kemence, 48.01659°, 18.89272°, +36 27 325-134. M–Th Su 06:30–20:30, F Sa 06:30–23:30. 2020-01-12
- Malomkő Pub, Fő út 81, Kemence, 48.02175°, 18.89555°, +36 30 350-8846, malomko.info@gmail.com. M–Sa 06:00–20:00, Su 07:00–19:00. 2020-01-12
- Stop Pub, Dózsa György út 20, Letkés, 47.88616°, 18.77635°, +36 70 397-4838. M W Th 06:00–21:00, Tu 06:00–09:00 15:00–21:00, F 06:00–23:00, Sa 07:00–12:00 15:00–23:00, Su 07:00–12:00 15:00–21:00. 2020-01-12
- Tűzkakas Pub, Ipolysági út 3, Vámosmikola, 47.97813°, 18.78628°, +36 30 892-0593. M–Th 05:00–23:00, F 05:00–00:00, Sa 06:00–00:00, Su 06:00–23:00. 2020-01-11
- Ventura Pub, Madách út 7, Bernecebaráti, 48.04098°, 18.91228°, +36 30 331-6652. 05:00–23:00. 2020-01-12
Sleep
Budget: under {{huf|9000}}, mid-range: {{huf|9000}}–{{huf|14,000}}, splurge: over {{huf|14,000}} (standard double room).
Budget
- Ipolyfalu Camping, Park utca 11, 47.81619°, 18.86039°, +36 30 670-6272, ipolykapu@gmail.com. Apr 12–Oct 15. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: , double room: 2020-01-15
- Malomvölgy Youth Camp (Malomvölgyi Ifjúsági Tábor), Malomvölgy telep, 47.83971°, 18.84960°, +36 70 622-5709, mzp@vnet.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Wooden house for two persons: 2020-01-15
- Baráti Guesthouse, Madách út 32, Bernecebaráti, 48.04005°, 18.91185°, +36 30 999-8795, baratipanzio@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 6 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2020-01-15
- Butella Apartment, Présházsor, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93543°, 18.82039°, +36 70 372-5943, butella.nagyborzsony@outlook.com. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 11:00. Apartment for two persons: 2020-01-15
- Hétszilvafás Guesthouse, Kossuth utca 23, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93658°, 18.83103°, +36 27 378-046, oszibolt@invitel.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 apartments. Single room: , double room: 2020-01-15
- Jobb mint otthon Guesthouse, Árpád utca 8, Vámosmikola, 47.98212°, 18.78108°, +36 70 386-2549, egritibor61@gmail.com. Check-in: 08:00, check-out: 18:00. 2 apartments. Double room: 2020-01-15
Mid-range
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- Gábor Guesthouse, Fő utca 184, Kemence, 48.02139°, 18.89444°, +36 20 568-9175. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:30. 2 apartments. Single room: , double room: 2020-01-15
- Kisirtáspuszta Hostel and Camping (Kisirtáspusztai hegyi menedékház és táborhely), Kisirtáspuszta, Nagybörzsöny, 47.91358°, 18.87698°, +36 20 347-6869, eszter.heim87@gmail.com. per person 2020-01-15
- Kőrózsa Guesthouse, Nagyvölgy, Kemence, 48.00189°, 18.89773°, +36 27 365-127, korozsapanzio@gmail.com. 30 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2020-01-15
- {{sleep | name=Márianosztra Inn | alt=Márianosztrai Fogadóépület és Szálláshely | url=http://www.erdeihazak.hu/bakancsszallasok/marianosztra_szallas | email=nosztraifogado@gmail.com | address=Márianosztra | lat=47.86503 | long=18.86667 | directions= | phone=+36 20 224-7257 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=Double room: | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2020-01-15 | content=3 rooms. }}
- Mathias Lovasudvar, Királyháza, Kemence, 47.98682°, 18.96968°, +36 27 365-139, mathiaslovasudvar@live.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 10 rooms. Horse riding and tennis playing. Double room: 2020-01-15
- Pál Domszky Mattress Hostel (Domszky Pál Matracszállás), Széchenyi út, Bernecebaráti, 48.02757°, 18.91479°, +36 27 365-161, pesek_bea@ipolyerdo.hu. per person 2020-01-15
Splurge
- Édes Otthon Guesthouse, Hunyadi tér 21, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93601°, 18.83008°, +36 20 405-5904, lekvarlak@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 7 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2020-01-15
- Feketevölgy Guesthouse, Feketevölgy, Perőcsény, 47.9828°, 18.8966°, +36 30 520-0277, info@feketevolgy.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 17 rooms. Double room: 2020-01-14
- Malomkert Guesthouse and Restaurant, Hunyadi tér 18, Nagybörzsöny, 47.93619°, 18.83028°, +36 20 420-4112, malomkert@borzsonyhotel.hu. Restaurant: M–Th Su 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–22:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 38 rooms. Traditional restaurant. Single room: , double room: , average meal: 2020-01-15
- Sport Inn (Sportfogadó), Fő út 83, Kemence, 48.02146°, 18.89537°, +36 30 275-4600, sportfogado@vnet.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 11 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2020-01-15
- Szalamandra Holiday Houses (Szalamandra Üdülőházak), Nagyvölgy, Kemence, 48.00633°, 18.89267°, +36 70 334-9797, salamandramotel@gmail.com. Wooden house for two persons: 2020-01-15
- Szent Orbán Erdei Wellness Hotel, Nagyírtáspuszta, Nagybörzsöny, 47.89966°, 18.88100°, +36 27 378-034, szentorban@szentorban.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 60 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2020-01-14
Connect
Szob's postal code is H-2628, and its telephone area code is 27.
- Szob Post Office, Árpád út 4, 47.81723°, 18.86416°, +36 27 370-007, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M 08:00–17:00, Tu Th 08:00–18:00, W 08:00–20:00, F 08:00–16:00. 2020-01-08
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Szob
szob.huPostal code:2628Date Time:Please wait...Timezone:Europe/BudapestPopulation:2,545Coordinates:47.82, 18.87
Pest County
Primary administrative division