Szob (German: Zopp an der Donau, Slovak: Soba) is a town in the Danube Bend region, on the border with Slovakia.
Understand
[edit]Szob was first mentioned in 1280. It was elevated to town status in 2000.
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]Trains S70 , G70 and Z70 are available in every 30 minutes (weekdays) / hourly (weekends) from Budapest-Nyugati pályaudvar via Vác. The journey from Budapest takes one hour and costs 1300 Ft. 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.
1 Szob Train Station, Ipolysági út 19, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. 03:00–23:00.
By ferry
[edit]- 2 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), ☏ +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
[edit]There is no local public transport service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.
By narrow-gauge train
[edit]Nagybörzsöny
[edit]There is a 21 km (13 mi) 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[dead link] (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: 600 Ft–2300 Ft; for senior, student: 500 Ft–2000 Ft; for children: 400 Ft–1600 Ft (depending on the distance).
- 3 Szob narrow-gauge railway station, ☏ +36 20 250-1279, bezinavolgyiev@gmail.com.
- 4 Nagyírtáspuszta narrow-gauge railway station.
- 5 Nagybörzsöny narrow-gauge railway station, ☏ +36 20 380-7795, nagyborzsonykisvasut@gmail.com.
Kemence
[edit]Kemence Forest Museum Railway (Kemencei Erdei Múzeumvasút) operates narrow-gauge trains between Kemence and Feketevölgy. This is a unique 600 mm (24 in) 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: 400 Ft–1100 Ft; for student: 300 Ft–750 Ft (depending on the distance).
- 6 Kemence narrow-gauge railway station, ☏ +36 20 586-5242, kemence@kisvasut.hu. Adult: 300 Ft, children: 150 Ft.
- 7 Feketevölgy narrow-gauge railway station.
See
[edit]In Szob:
- 1 Börzsöny Museum (Börzsöny Közérdekű Muzeális Gyűjtemény), Szent László utca 14, ☏ +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: 600 Ft; senior, student: 300 Ft.
- 2 Luczenbacher Mansion (Luczenbacher-kastély), Árpád utca 19. 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.
- 3 Saint Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church (Szent László király római katolikus templom), Szent László utca. Built between 1775–1778 in Baroque style.
- 4 Calvary (Kálvária), Kálvária utca. Nice view to the Danube.
In Bernecebaráti:
- 5 Heritage House (Tájház), Széchenyi út 14, Bernecebaráti.
- 6 Huszár Mansion (Huszár-kastély), Széchenyi út 23, Bernecebaráti. Built at the end of the 18th century in Baroque style.
- 7 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Templom utca, Bernecebaráti. Built in the 14th century in Gothic style. Converted to Baroque style around 1770.
In Ipolydamásd:
- 8 Ruins of Ipolydamásd Castle (Ipolydamásdi-vár romjai), Ipolydamásd. Ruins of a medieval castle from the 13th century.
In Kemence:
- 9 Local History Collection (Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény), Fő utca 165, Kemence, ☏ +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: 200 Ft; student: 100 Ft.
- 10 Heritage House (Tájház), Fő utca 244, Kemence, ☏ +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: 200 Ft; senior, student: 100 Ft.
- 11 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Fő utca, Kemence. Built in 1769 in Baroque style, converted to Classicist style between 1810–1812.
- 12 Church Ruins (Templomrom), Fő utca 270, Kemence. Built in the 15th century in Gothic style.
In Márianosztra:
- 13 Our Lady of Hungary Basilica (Magyarok Nagyasszonya-bazilika), Nagy Lajos király tér 1, Márianosztra, ☏ +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.
- 14 Pauline and Prison History Exhibition (Pálos- és börtöntörténeti kiállítás), Pálosok tere 1, Márianosztra, ☏ +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: 300 Ft; senior, student: 150 Ft.
- 15 Village House (Faluház), Miklós utca 2, Márianosztra, ☏ +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: 100 Ft, children: free.
- 16 Calvary Chapel (Kálvária Kápolna), Kálváriahegy, Márianosztra. Built between 1759-1779 in Baroque style.
- 17 Maria Well (Mária-kút), Máriakút, Márianosztra.
In Nagybörzsöny:
- 18 Heritage House (Tájház), József Attila utca 40, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +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.
- 19 Watermill (Vízimalom), Hunyadi tér 10, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +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: 400 Ft, children: 200 Ft.
- 20 Lace Carvings (Csipkefaragások), Széchenyi utca 3, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 30 451-7084. 09:00–19:00. Géza Kókai's exhibition of fine wood carvings.
- 21 Mesekerámia, Petőfi utca 59, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +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.
- 22 Bárókút Petting Zoo (Bárókút Állatsimogató), Széchenyi utca, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 20 362-3914, barokutallatsimogato@gmail.com. 10:00–16:00.
- 23 Saint Stephen Church (Szent István-templom), Petőfi utca, Nagybörzsöny. This is an Árpád-age gothic church, built in the 13th century. The church is surrounded by stone walls.
- 24 Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Church (Szent Miklós római katolikus templom), Templom tér, Nagybörzsöny. Built in Baroque style between 1782 to 1788.
- 25 Roman Catholic Church of Miners (Római katolikus bányásztemplom), József Attila utca 1, Nagybörzsöny. Gothic style, built in the 14th century.
- 26 Lutheran Church (Evangélikus templom), Széchenyi tér 11, Nagybörzsöny. Classicist style, built in the 18th century.
In Perőcsény:
- 27 Csóványos. The largest mountain in Börzsöny mountain range, 938 m (3,077 ft) a.s.l. There is an observation tower.
- 28 Ruins of Salgóvár (Salgóvár romjai). Ruins of a medieval castle in Börzsöny mountain range, 730 m (2,400 ft) a.s.l.
In Vámosmikola:
Do
[edit]- 1 Szob Attila József Community House (Szobi József Attila Művelődési Ház), Árpád utca 17, ☏ +36 70 442-6678, muvhazszob@gmail.com. Tu–F 12:00–18:00.
- 2 Duna-Ipoly Swimming Pool (Duna-Ipoly Tanuszoda), Széchenyi sétány, ☏ +36 30 699-9785, szobtanuszoda@mnsk.hu. M–F 08:00–20:00, Sa Su 08:00–18:00. Adult: 1200 Ft; senior, student: 850 Ft.
- 3 Malomkert Riding Hall, Malomkert telep.
- 4 Nagybörzsöny Fishing Lake, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 20 458-9893, nagyborzsonyto@gmail.com.
- 5 Nagyvölgy Bath, Nagyvölgy, Kemence, ☏ +36 30 535-4705, peter.havasi@mail.com. Jun–Aug: 10:00–20:00. Adult: 950 Ft, student: 780 Ft, children: 500 Ft.
- 6 Get Out in Kemence (Szabadulj Ki Kemencén), Dózsa György utca 10, Kemence, ☏ +36 20 396-0634, info@djdennyteam.hu. Escape game. 5000 Ft.
Events
[edit]- Szob Town's Days and Ipoly Fest (Szobi Városnapok és Ipoly Feszt), ☏ +36 70 442-6678, muvhazszob@gmail.com. In June.
- RockBörzsöny, Nagybörzsöny. In September.
Buy
[edit]- 1 CBA, Árpád utca 1. M–Sa 06:00–18:00.
- 2 Coop, Arany János utca 11, ☏ +36 30 171-8862. M–F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–17:00, Su 07:00–12:00.
- 3 Oszi-bolt, Kossuth utca 23, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 27 378-046, oszibolt@invitel.hu. M–F 06:00–17:00, Sa 06:00–12:00. Grocery.
- 4 Lek-vár-lak, Hunyadi tér 21, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 20 405-5904, lekvarlak@gmail.com. Tu–F 08:00–16:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00. Syrups, jams.
Eat
[edit]This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
Budget | Under 1700 Ft |
Mid-range | 1700 Ft–2000 Ft |
Splurge | Over 2000 Ft |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Zátony Restaurant, Rév utca 12, ☏ +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. 1500 Ft, hamburger: 990 Ft.
- 2 Vörös Tölgy, Àrpád utca 1, Vámosmikola, ☏ +36 27 376-282. M–Th Su 10:00–21:00, F Sa 10:00–00:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1350 Ft, hamburger: 550 Ft.
Mid-range
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- 3 Nádas Falatozó, Árpád utca 16, ☏ +36 27 630-860, kkalapos.tibor@gmail.com. M 11:00–16:00, Tu–Su 11:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant. 1550 Ft, hamburger: 710 Ft, lunch menu: 1050 Ft.
- 4 Gyros Terasz, Hunyadi tér 45, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 30 633-2853. M–Th Su 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–23:00. Fast food bar and pizzeria. Pizza: 1550 Ft, hamburger: 550 Ft.
Splurge
[edit]- 5 Herfli Pub and Pizzeria, Árpád út 20, ☏ +36 70 282-3437. M–Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1700 Ft, pizza: 1550 Ft, hamburger: 400 Ft.
- 6 Egy Falat Restaurant (Egy Falat Vendéglő), Dózsa György út 48, Letkés, ☏ +36 30 894-9318, egyfalatvendeglo@hotmail.com. Tu–Su 12:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1690 Ft, pizza: 1450 Ft.
- 7 Kis Róza Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Márianosztra, ☏ +36 30 613-7098, chefcsikattila@gmail.com. W–Su 11:30–19:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1790 Ft, pizza: 1490 Ft, hamburger: 890 Ft.
Drink
[edit]Cafes
[edit]- 1 Szobi Jégvarázs, Rév utca 12, ☏ +36 30 531-9821. F–Su 10:00–18:00.
- 2 Happy Caffee, Hunyadi tér 45, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 30 509-7898. M–Th Su 08:00–20:00, F Sa 08:00–22:00.
Pubs
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- 3 Neti Pub, Dózsa György utca 37, ☏ +36 30 702-9888. 06:00–22:00.
- 4 Atilla's Pub (Atilla Korcsmája), Petőfi utca 18, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +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.
- 5 Bistro, Kossuth Lajos utca 34, Márianosztra. 06:00–22:00.
- 6 , Csarnavölgyi út 9-11, Kemence, ☏ +36 27 325-134. M–Th Su 06:30–20:30, F Sa 06:30–23:30.
- 7 Malomkő Pub, Fő út 81, Kemence, ☏ +36 30 350-8846, malomko.info@gmail.com. M–Sa 06:00–20:00, Su 07:00–19:00.
- 8 Stop Pub, Dózsa György út 20, Letkés, ☏ +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.
- 9 Tűzkakas Pub, Ipolysági út 3, Vámosmikola, ☏ +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.
- 10 Ventura Pub, Madách út 7, Bernecebaráti, ☏ +36 30 331-6652. 05:00–23:00.
Sleep
[edit]This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
Budget | Under 9000 Ft |
Mid-range | 9000 Ft–14,000 Ft |
Splurge | Over 14,000 Ft |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Ipolyfalu Camping, Park utca 11, ☏ +36 30 670-6272, ipolykapu@gmail.com. Apr 12–Oct 15. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 3000 Ft, double room: 5600 Ft.
- 2 Malomvölgy Youth Camp (Malomvölgyi Ifjúsági Tábor), Malomvölgy telep, ☏ +36 70 622-5709, mzp@vnet.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Wooden house for two persons: 6000 Ft.
- 3 Baráti Guesthouse, Madách út 32, Bernecebaráti, ☏ +36 30 999-8795, baratipanzio@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 6 rooms. Single room: 3700 Ft, double room: 7400 Ft.
- 4 Butella Apartment, Présházsor, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 70 372-5943, butella.nagyborzsony@outlook.com. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 11:00. Apartment for two persons: 7000 Ft.
- 5 Hétszilvafás Guesthouse, Kossuth utca 23, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 27 378-046, oszibolt@invitel.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 apartments. Single room: 3900 Ft, double room: 7800 Ft.
- 6 Jobb mint otthon Guesthouse, Árpád utca 8, Vámosmikola, ☏ +36 70 386-2549, egritibor61@gmail.com. Check-in: 08:00, check-out: 18:00. 2 apartments. Double room: 8000 Ft.
Mid-range
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- 7 Gábor Guesthouse, Fő utca 184, Kemence, ☏ +36 20 568-9175. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:30. 2 apartments. Single room: 7500 Ft, double room: 11,000 Ft.
- 8 Kisirtáspuszta Hostel and Camping (Kisirtáspusztai hegyi menedékház és táborhely), Kisirtáspuszta, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 20 347-6869, eszter.heim87@gmail.com. 5400 Ft per person.
- 9 Kőrózsa Guesthouse, Nagyvölgy, Kemence, ☏ +36 27 365-127, korozsapanzio@gmail.com. 30 rooms. Single room: 7000 Ft, double room: 12,000 Ft.
- 10 Márianosztra Inn (Márianosztrai Fogadóépület és Szálláshely), Márianosztra, ☏ +36 20 224-7257, nosztraifogado@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 rooms. Double room: 9000 Ft.
- 11 Mathias Lovasudvar, Királyháza, Kemence, ☏ +36 27 365-139, mathiaslovasudvar@live.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 10 rooms. Horse riding and tennis playing. Double room: 11,000 Ft.
- 12 Pál Domszky Mattress Hostel (Domszky Pál Matracszállás), Széchenyi út, Bernecebaráti, ☏ +36 27 365-161, pesek_bea@ipolyerdo.hu. 4300 Ft per person.
Splurge
[edit]- 13 Édes Otthon Guesthouse, Hunyadi tér 21, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 20 405-5904, lekvarlak@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 7 rooms. Single room: 12,500 Ft, double room: 16,000 Ft.
- 14 Feketevölgy Guesthouse, Feketevölgy, Perőcsény, ☏ +36 30 520-0277, info@feketevolgy.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 17 rooms. Double room: 27,500 Ft.
- 15 Malomkert Guesthouse and Restaurant, Hunyadi tér 18, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +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: 8990 Ft, double room: 13,980 Ft, average meal: 2140 Ft.
- 16 Sport Inn (Sportfogadó), Fő út 83, Kemence, ☏ +36 30 275-4600, sportfogado@vnet.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 11 rooms. Single room: 8000 Ft, double room: 15,000 Ft.
- 17 Szalamandra Holiday Houses (Szalamandra Üdülőházak), Nagyvölgy, Kemence, ☏ +36 70 334-9797, salamandramotel@gmail.com. Wooden house for two persons: 17,500 Ft.
- 18 Szent Orbán Erdei Wellness Hotel, Nagyírtáspuszta, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 27 378-034, szentorban@szentorban.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 60 rooms. Single room: 29,250 Ft, double room: 39,000 Ft.
Connect
[edit]Szob's postal code is H-2628, and its telephone area code is 27.
- 1 Szob Post Office, Árpád út 4, ☏ +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.
Go next
[edit]- Esztergom – town 14 km (8.7 mi) west
- Nagymaros – town 12 km (7.5 mi) east
- Nyergesújfalu – town 30 km (19 mi) west
- Rétság – town 38 km (24 mi) northeast
- Vác – town 30 km (19 mi) east
- Verőce – village 20 km (12 mi) east
- Visegrád – town 13 km (8.1 mi) east