Overview
Szombathely is the administrative center of Vas county in western Hungary, lying just 20 km north of the Austrian border. The city was the Roman Savaria and retains the Iseum Savariense, ruins of a shrine to goddess Isis.
Architecture · Culture · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Connectivity
Mobile coverage is reliable throughout the city. WiFi available at cafés and restaurants but specific details not provided in the article.
Money
Hungary uses Forint (Ft). ATM availability is standard in the city center. Budget approximately Ft 1500-2500 for a sit-down meal at local restaurants.
Transport
Vienna is the closest major international airport; EURegio tickets (€22 round trip) provide good value for train travel from Austria. Hungarian InterCity trains connect Szombathely to Budapest.
