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Érd[dead link] (German: Hanselbeck; Croatian: Andzabeg) is a suburb just southwest of Budapest in Pest County. It has the largest population in Pest County with about 67,000 inhabitants.

Understand

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The area has been inhabited since ancient times. Archaeological findings indicate that prehistoric men lived here 50,000 years ago.

Érd itself was first mentioned in documents in 1243. The name comes either from the word erdő ("forest") or from ér ("stream").

During the Ottoman occupation of Hungary, Érd was captured by the Turks in 1543, after the castle of Székesfehérvár fell. The Turks built a motte castle and a mosque here. In these times, the place was called Hamzsabég (Hamzabey). In 1684, the army led by Charles V, Duke of Lorraine defeated the Turks near Érd.

In 1776, Érd became an oppidum (town). It is possible that it already had been oppidum before the Ottoman occupation. In the early 20th century, Érd became the property of the Károlyi family. The town grew, but remained mainly an agricultural town until 1972, when several new facilities were built and the touristic value of Érd grew. Érd was the fastest-growing locality in Hungary between the 1991 and 2001 censuses (up 30.6%). Érd granted the rank of city with county rights in 2006.

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By train

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Érd has five train stops and stations: two are in the center, Érd felső (upper Érd) and Érd alsó (lower Érd); three other are in the outskirts, Érd, Érdliget and Tétényliget. There are two train lines, so you better figure out beforehand where you want to get off.

Érd alsó

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Trains  S30  and  Z30  are available in every 30 minutes (weekdays) / hourly (weekends) from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar to Székesfehérvár via Martonvásár and Gárdony. The journey from Budapest takes 16 minutes and costs 370 Ft.

Trains  S36  and  G43  (only on weekends) are available hourly (weekdays) / in every 30 minutes (weekends) from Kőbánya-Kispest (Budapest) to Tárnok, Székesfehérvár. The journey from Budapest takes 37 minutes and costs 560 Ft.

47.380118.92491 Érd alsó Train Station, Budai út 13, +36 1 349-4949, . Ticket office: M–Sa 05:10–16:40, Su 06:10–16:40. The train station is at the center. Érd alsó railway station (Q21996850) on Wikidata OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Érd felső

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Hungarian Geographical Museum in Érd

Trains  S40  and  S42  are available hourly from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar to Pusztaszabolcs, Dunaújváros. The journey from Budapest to Érd felső takes 25 minutes and costs 370 Ft.

47.381218.92232 Érd felső Train Station, Diósdi út 21, +36 1 349-4949, . Ticket office: 04:50–16:45. The train station is at the center. Érd felső railway station (Q21876966) on Wikidata OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

By bus

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From Budapest to Érd:

  • From Kelenföld vasútállomás  M4 : regional buses are available in every 10–20 minutes. The journey takes 34–43 minutes and costs 370 Ft465 Ft.
  • From Budapest-Budatétény vasútállomás (Campona): regional buses are available in every two hours. The journey takes 18 minutes and costs 250 Ft.

47.379718.92523 Érd Bus Station, Budai út 13, +36 23 521-832, . Ticket office: M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa Su 06:00–16:00; public toilet: 06:00–19:00. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Regional bus line network map of Southwest Pest County.

Get around

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By bus

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Volánbusz operates local buses in Érd. Tickets (in 2019): 185 Ft in advance, 225 Ft from driver. Passes (in 2019): 3880 Ft for a month, 2000 Ft for 15 days. Tickets can be purchased at the bus station. Further information: public transport timetable, public transport map.

By taxi

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Aerial mapping mashine in Hungarian Geographical Museum, Érd

See

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Exhibitions

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  • 47.3771818.918671 Hungarian Geographical Museum (Magyar Földrajzi Múzeum), Budai út 4, +36 23 363-036, . Apr–Nov: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, Dec–Mar: Tu–F 10:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00. Housed in Wimpffen Mansion built around 1840 in Classicist style. The Hungarian travellers and explorers exhibit shows the life and work of the nation's most famous travellers. Whereas the Scientific explorers of the Carpathian Basin exhibit gives a taste of the academic achievements of the professionals engaged in the exploration of the Carpathian Basin, an area that includes Hungary. Adult: 1000 Ft; senior, student: 500 Ft. Hungarian Geographical Museum (Q1161930) on Wikidata OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.3763318.918252 Érd Local History Museum (Érdi Helytörténeti Kiállítás), Felső utca 3, +36 23 363-036, . Apr–Nov: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, Dec–Mar: Tu–F 10:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00. Housed in a late 19th century house with a veranda. The exhibition plots the history of Érd from pre-historic times to the 1930s in a complex manner using archaeological, ethnographic, local history and sports history-related objects and artefacts. Adult: 400 Ft; senior, student: 200 Ft. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.3771518.919783 Érd Gallery (Érdi Galéria), Alsó utca 2, +36 23 360-143, . Tu–Sa 10:00–18:00. Art gallery. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Historical buildings

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Minaret in Érd
  • 47.3609118.938554 Minaret, Mecset utca (Minaret bus 746), +36 20 234-7681, . Only on appointment. This is the third largest minaret in the country, after Pécs and Eger, and stands at 23 m (75 ft). Located in the old town (Ófalu). It is all that remains from the town's once important place in the Ottoman Empire from the 16th century. Due to the worn stairs and the lack of lighting, the minaret can be visited only at your own liability! 200 Ft. Minaret in Érd (Q1574050) on Wikidata Érd minaret on Wikipedia OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.3555518.935595 Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church (Szent Mihály római katolikus templom), Szent Mihály tér 1 (Termálfürdő bus 746). The present Baroque-style church was built between 1702–1723 using medieval Gothic church walls. The tower was built later. The religious life has been organized in 1694 by Bosnian Franciscans. Saint Michael Church in Érd (Q267433) on Wikidata OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.3615818.937656 Votive Chapel (Fogadalmi kápolna), Külső Római út 1/a (Minaret bus 746). Built in baroque style, in 1734, during the great plague. Main facade deorated with arched niche and a damaged statues of the Holy Trinity. The square-shaped chapel is closed with arch apse. Wooden bell tower is decorated with graceful helmet. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.3582618.930027 Calvary Chapel (Kálvária-kápolna) (Sugár út bus 746). Reconstructed from a building from 1749. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.3559618.936058 Roman Catholic Parish House (Római katolikus plébániaház), Molnár utca 6 (Termálfürdő bus 746). Built between 1686–1695 in Baroque style. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.3732318.922959 Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church (Jézus szíve római katolikus templom), Karolina utca 1, +36 23 365-211, . Built in 1929. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.3565118.933410 Ruins of Szapáry Mansion (Szapáry-kastély romjai), Kastély utca (Termálfürdő bus 746). Elements of the complex are the Baroque castle wall, tunnel system and some stone fragments of the mansion. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.3976718.9293511 Ruins of Dog Castle (Kutyavár romjai), Kutyavári utca 40–42 (1 km (0.62 mi) walk from Fürdő utca bus 710, 712, 722). Ruins of a Gothic sytle hunting mansion from the 15th century. Free to visit. Kutyavár (Q1122457) on Wikidata OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Nature

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  • 47.3568818.9360512 Saint Michael Well (Szent Mihály-kút), Római út (Termálfürdő bus 746). Natural mineral water. Created in 2017. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.397518.874613 Fundoklia Valley (Fundoklia-völgy) (1.5 km (0.93 mi) walk from Dévényi utca bus 734, 755). The most beautiful landscape of Parkváros district. A Palaeolithic site was discovered at end of the valley. Karstic limestone and some rare plant species. Free to visit. Fundoklia Valley (Q56045985) on Wikidata OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.345518.945114 Hight River Bank at Érd (Érdi-magaspart) (2 km (1.2 mi) walk from Termálfürdő bus 746). A steep promontory rises above the Danube, where the edge of the Mezőföld Plain ends like a tableland. Thanked to a variety of micro-topography and microclimate, evolved a very rich flora. There is a vice view to the river. Free to visit. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.357218.939315 Beliczay Island (Beliczay-sziget) (Termálfürdő bus 746). The landscape has most faithfully preserved the original appearance. Free to visit. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Do

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Local History Museum in Érd

Buy

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Inside the downtown:

  • 47.3788818.921321 Príma, Kálvin tér 1, +36 23 522-620, . M–Sa 06:00–21:00, Su 07:00–18:00. Supermarket. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.3792618.925342 Stop Shop Érd, Budai út 13. M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa Su 07:00–16:00; Spar supermarket: M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 07:00–17:00, Su 08:00–15:00. Shopping center. Services: supermarket, fast food bar, clothes store, drug store, shoe store, bank, pharmacy, hair salon. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Outside the downtown:

  • 47.4136618.882283 Interspar, Iparos utca 5 (Bem tér bus 735), +36 20 823-7398, . M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 08:00–19:00. Hypermarket. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.3668118.93044 Market of Érd (Érdi piac), Széles utca 1 (Piac bus 746), + 36 23 365-610, . Tu 07:00–13:00, Sa 06:00–14:00. Traditional market. Services: grocery store, butcher, bakery, clothes store, shoe store. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.3760718.937135 Tesco, Budafoki út 2-4 (Tesco bus 744, 746), . M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 07:00–20:00. Hypermarket. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Eat

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This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
Budget Under 1900 Ft
Mid-range 1900 Ft2600 Ft
Splurge Over 2600 Ft

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Saint Michael Church in Érd

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Interior of Votive Chapel in Érd

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Drink

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Cafes

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Saint Michael Well in Érd

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Pubs and nightclubs

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View from the Fundoklia Valley, Érd

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Sleep

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This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budget Under 11,000 Ft
Mid-range 11,000 Ft14,000 Ft
Splurge Over 14,000 Ft

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Mid-range

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The Danube from the Hight River Bank at Érd
  • 47.3790918.921833 Centrál Wine House (Centrál Borház), Diósdi út 3-5, +36 23 362-370, . Restaurant: M Su 08:00–20:00; Tu–Sa 08:00–22:00. 7 rooms. Traditional restaurant. Single room: 9300 Ft, double room: 11,960 Ft, average meal: 2500 Ft. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Splurge

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  • 47.3955918.94194 Parkland Inn, Nőszirom utca 11 (Muskátli utca bus 710, 712, 722), +36 20 327-7224. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 4 rooms. Single room: 8900 Ft, double room: 14,200 Ft. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.391118.892335 Pony Rest House (Póni Pihenőház), Tárnoki út 136 (Tárnoki utca bus 734, 755), +36 20 376-6788, . Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 rooms. Single room: 8500 Ft, double room: 17,000 Ft. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

Connect

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Érd's postal code is H-2030, and its telephone area code is 23.

  • 47.3787818.927281 Érd 1 Post Office, Angyalka utca 1/a, +36 23 521-943, . M–F 08:00–19:00, Sa 08:00–12:00. OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions
  • 47.3786418.918732 Zoltán Csuka City's Library (Csuka Zoltán Városi Könyvtár), Hivatalnok utca 14, +36 23 365-470, . M Tu 10:00–19:00, Th F 10:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–13:00. Internet access. Adult: 1800 Ft per year; senior: 1000 Ft per year; student: 900 Ft per year. Internet usage: 100 Ft per 30 min (150 Ft for visitors). OSM directions Apple Maps directions (beta) Google Maps directions

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