Overview
Pomáz serves as the main entrance to the Pilis Mountains, Hungary's only true volcanic mountain range. The town of 16,000 inhabitants sits in the Dera-stream valley, making it a practical base for hikers and nature lovers seeking escape from Budapest.
Architecture · Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Limited accommodation in Pomáz itself; better options in Szentendre (6 km) or Budapest. Castle Hotel offers rooms from Ft 10,000.
Culture
Multi-ethnic heritage includes Calvinist, Catholic, and Orthodox churches reflecting Serbian and Hungarian communities.
Nature
Pomáz is the gateway to the Pilis Mountains, Hungary's volcanic mountain range with hiking trails to peaks like Nagy-Csikóvár and Dobogókő.
Transport
HÉV commuter trains run from Budapest to Szentendre via Pomáz. Bus service to Dobogókő and Pilis destinations departs from the HÉV station.
