Sopron’s city centre was built on Roman foundations, can be explored on foot and is easy to reach from the forest setting of Hotel Szieszta. Below, we have collected what is worth seeing, how much time you need, and what hotel guests receive discounts for.
The historic city centre
The Fire Tower in Sopron
The symbol of the town stands on Roman foundations; its medieval cylindrical body is complemented by a Renaissance balcony and clock tower and a baroque dome. The gallery offers views of the city centre and the Lővérek. Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. The Gate of Loyalty below the tower commemorates the 1921 referendum, to which Sopron owes the name Civitas Fidelissima.
Goat Church
The Gothic hall church on the south side of Main Square was begun by Franciscan friars in the 1270s and has belonged to the Benedictine order since 1787. Its official name is the Church of the Assumption; the popular name comes from the goat figure on the façade of the 47-metre tower, the heraldic animal of the Geisel family who built it. Five Diets were held within its walls and three coronations took place here. Open daily from 8:00 to 16:00.
Museum quarter
The baroque townhouses of Main Square – the Storno House, the Fabricius House and the General’s House – together with the Fire Tower make up the Museum Quarter, with a total of 13 venues. In the Fabricius House you can see finds from Roman Scarbantia as well as Sopron’s bourgeois domestic culture; separate tickets are required for the archaeological and the domestic history sections. An excellent choice for a rainy day, too.
The Old Synagogue and the city wall
The Medieval Old Synagogue in Új utca preserves the memory of the Jewish community of around 1300. From here, the walk can continue along the roughly 1,700-year-old Roman city wall towards the Várfalsétány promenade and the Várkerület.
Suggested routes for sightseeing in Sopron
| Time available | Route |
|---|---|
| 2–3 hours | Fire Tower, Main Square, Goat Church, Várkerület |
| Half a day | The above, plus the Museum Quarter and the Old Synagogue |
| One day | The above, plus the Károly Lookout and a short forest walk |
Sopron sights with children
With children, it is worth breaking the day into shorter sections.
The Macskakő Children’s Museum brings the past closer in an interactive way. In the Experience Mine of the Mining Museum you can explore the world of miners with helmets, mine carts and period machinery.
After a programme in the city centre, you can also head towards the Lővérek with the children. At the stations of the Witch Fairy-Tale Trail local stories and skill games await the children, while the Tamás Kőhalmy Hunting Museum presents the wildlife of the forest and game management.
How should you plan your sightseeing time?
If you only have one day, do not miss the Fire Tower, Main Square, the Museum Quarter and the Old Synagogue among Sopron’s sights! As our hotel is located at the foot of the Lővérek, you can take a short walk in the forest early in the morning before your city-centre programme. The subalpine forest air will help you start exploring the city centre refreshed!
Discounts for Hotel Szieszta guests
At our hotel, the room price includes, among other things, discounted admission to the 13 venues of the Sopron Museum Quarter and to the Károly Lookout. In addition, a free guided city walk starts from the Tourinform office every Saturday at 11:00, and on Sundays guests can join a city tour led by a qualified tour guide.
The list of further discounted and free programmes included in your room booking can be found in the descriptions of the rooms on our website.
Set off from Hotel Szieszta Sopron!
Sopron’s sights offer a varied programme, from historic monuments and family museums to forest lookout towers. Return to Hotel Szieszta after sightseeing or a forest excursion and end the day with dinner in the hotel restaurant. Book your stay and plan your programme at your own pace!
Frequently asked questions about visiting Sopron’s sights
A local bus runs between Hotel Szieszta and the city centre, but the centre can also be reached on foot within 15 minutes. Sopron’s city centre and its main sights can also be comfortably explored on foot.
Yes, a guided city walk starts from the Tourinform office every Saturday at 11:00, free of charge for Hotel Szieszta guests.
The Fire Tower, Main Square, the Goat Church, the Museum Quarter, the Old Synagogue and a short walk along the Várkerület fit comfortably into one day.