Szob Voyage Tips and guide

Szob (German: Zopp an der Donau, Slovak: Soba) is a town in the Danube Bend region, on the border with Slovakia.

47°49′8″N 18°52′3″E

Map of Szob

Szob was first mentioned in 1280. It was elevated to town status in 2000.

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.

47.821118.8621 Szob Train Station, Ipolysági út 19, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, [email protected]. 03:00–23:00. (updated Jan 2020)

• 47.815518.86192 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.  

There is no local public transport service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.

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).

• 47.8217118.860633 Szob narrow-gauge railway station, ☏ +36 20 250-1279, [email protected]. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9012718.876824 Nagyírtáspuszta narrow-gauge railway station. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9312918.837855 Nagybörzsöny narrow-gauge railway station, ☏ +36 20 380-7795, [email protected]. (updated Jan 2020)

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).

• 48.0133418.894096 Kemence narrow-gauge railway station, ☏ +36 20 586-5242, [email protected]. Adult: 300 Ft, children: 150 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9816318.896637 Feketevölgy narrow-gauge railway station. (updated Jan 2020)

In Szob:

• 47.8176418.866361 Börzsöny Museum (Börzsöny Közérdekű Muzeális Gyűjtemény), Szent László utca 14, ☏ +36 27 370-408, [email protected]. 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. In October 2025 the Museum was under renovation. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 300 Ft. (updated Oct 2025)
• 47.8155818.866082 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. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.8169618.866433 Saint Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church (Szent László király római katolikus templom), Szent László utca. Built between 1775–1778 in Baroque style. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.814718.87844 Calvary (Kálvária), Kálvária utca. Nice view to the Danube. (updated Jan 2020)

In Bernecebaráti:

• 48.0388218.915475 Heritage House (Tájház), Széchenyi út 14, Bernecebaráti. (updated Jan 2020)
• 48.0385718.917956 Huszár Mansion (Huszár-kastély), Széchenyi út 23, Bernecebaráti. Built at the end of the 18th century in Baroque style. (updated Jan 2020)
• 48.0363418.913097 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Templom utca, Bernecebaráti. Built in the 14th century in Gothic style. Converted to Baroque style around 1770. (updated Jan 2020)

In Ipolydamásd:

• 47.84618.82438 Ruins of Ipolydamásd Castle (Ipolydamásdi-vár romjai), Ipolydamásd. Ruins of a medieval castle from the 13th century. (updated Jan 2020)

In Kemence:

• 48.0178118.892529 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. (updated Jan 2020)
• 48.0196818.8932710 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. (updated Jan 2020)
• 48.0190518.8925111 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Fő utca, Kemence. Built in 1769 in Baroque style, converted to Classicist style between 1810–1812. (updated Jan 2020)
• 48.0185618.8913812 Church Ruins (Templomrom), Fő utca 270, Kemence. Built in the 15th century in Gothic style. (updated Jan 2020)

In Márianosztra:

• 47.8676718.8698413 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. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.8673418.869414 Pauline and Prison History Exhibition (Pálos- és börtöntörténeti kiállítás), Pálosok tere 1, Márianosztra, ☏ +36 27 620-400, [email protected]. 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. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.8648718.8707415 Village House (Faluház), Miklós utca 2, Márianosztra, ☏ +36 27 370-496, [email protected]. 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. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.864718.883316 Calvary Chapel (Kálvária Kápolna), Kálváriahegy, Márianosztra. Built between 1759-1779 in Baroque style. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.8540118.8536717 Maria Well (Mária-kút), Máriakút, Márianosztra. (updated Jan 2020)

In Nagybörzsöny:

• 47.9355618.8257218 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. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9364618.8301319 Watermill (Vízimalom), Hunyadi tér 10, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 20 327-9295, [email protected]. 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. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.936318.8341220 Lace Carvings (Csipkefaragások), Széchenyi utca 3, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 30 451-7084. 09:00–19:00. Géza Kókai's exhibition of fine wood carvings. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9370118.8203721 Mesekerámia, Petőfi utca 59, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 70 616-1640, [email protected]. Tu–Su 10:00–19:00. Exhibition of fairy-tale sculptures made of ceramic figures. Free entrance. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9356118.8379222 Bárókút Petting Zoo (Bárókút Állatsimogató), Széchenyi utca, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 20 362-3914, [email protected]. 10:00–16:00. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9362218.8176123 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. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9342118.8240824 Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Church (Szent Miklós római katolikus templom), Templom tér, Nagybörzsöny. Built in Baroque style between 1782 to 1788. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.935318.8262525 Roman Catholic Church of Miners (Római katolikus bányásztemplom), József Attila utca 1, Nagybörzsöny. Gothic style, built in the 14th century. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9365318.8289526 Lutheran Church (Evangélikus templom), Széchenyi tér 11, Nagybörzsöny. Classicist style, built in the 18th century. (updated Jan 2020)

In Perőcsény:

• 47.9490818.9482927 Csóványos. The largest mountain in Börzsöny mountain range, 938 m (3,077 ft) a.s.l. There is an observation tower. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9599118.878728 Ruins of Salgóvár (Salgóvár romjai). Ruins of a medieval castle in Börzsöny mountain range, 730 m (2,400 ft) a.s.l. (updated Jan 2020)

In Vámosmikola:

• 47.9815218.7823129 Heritage House (Tájház), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 26, Vámosmikola. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9794318.7804930 Huszár Mansion (Huszár-kastély), Huszár utca, Vámosmikola. Built around 1750 in Baroque style. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9776118.783731 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Huszár utca, Vámosmikola. Built around 1750 in Baroque style. (updated Jan 2020)

• 47.8157418.865511 Szob Attila József Community House (Szobi József Attila Művelődési Ház), Árpád utca 17, ☏ +36 70 442-6678, [email protected]. Tu–F 12:00–18:00. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.8159418.863292 Duna-Ipoly Swimming Pool (Duna-Ipoly Tanuszoda), Széchenyi sétány, ☏ +36 30 699-9785, [email protected]. M–F 08:00–20:00, Sa Su 08:00–18:00. Adult: 1200 Ft; senior, student: 850 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.8346518.853443 Malomkert Riding Hall, Malomkert telep. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.931918.81944 Nagybörzsöny Fishing Lake, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 20 458-9893, [email protected]. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9999218.901225 Nagyvölgy Bath, Nagyvölgy, Kemence, ☏ +36 30 535-4705, [email protected]. Jun–Aug: 10:00–20:00. Adult: 950 Ft, student: 780 Ft, children: 500 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 48.0194118.895516 Get Out in Kemence (Szabadulj Ki Kemencén), Dózsa György utca 10, Kemence, ☏ +36 20 396-0634, [email protected]. Escape game. 5000 Ft. (updated Mar 2020)

• Szob Town's Days and Ipoly Fest (Szobi Városnapok és Ipoly Feszt), ☏ +36 70 442-6678, [email protected]. In June. (updated Jan 2020)
• RockBörzsöny, Nagybörzsöny. In September. (updated Mar 2020)

• 47.817318.863491 CBA, Árpád utca 1. M–Sa 06:00–18:00. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.8174718.871652 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. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9364918.830883 Oszi-bolt, Kossuth utca 23, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 27 378-046, [email protected]. M–F 06:00–17:00, Sa 06:00–12:00. Grocery. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9359118.829984 Lek-vár-lak, Hunyadi tér 21, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 20 405-5904, [email protected]. Tu–F 08:00–16:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00. Syrups, jams. (updated Jan 2020)

• 47.8157718.86171 Zátony Restaurant, Rév utca 12, ☏ +36 30 703-4244, [email protected]. F 16:00–21:00, Sa 12:00–21:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Fast food bar. 1500 Ft, hamburger: 990 Ft. (updated Jun 2021)
• 47.980818.781212 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. (updated Jan 2020)

• 47.8166818.865033 Nádas Falatozó, Árpád utca 16, ☏ +36 27 630-860, [email protected]. M 11:00–16:00, Tu–Su 11:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant. 1550 Ft, hamburger: 710 Ft, lunch menu: 1050 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9359418.827554 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. (updated Aug 2020)

• 47.8165118.865285 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. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.8836818.777676 Egy Falat Restaurant (Egy Falat Vendéglő), Dózsa György út 48, Letkés, ☏ +36 30 894-9318, [email protected]. Tu–Su 12:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1690 Ft, pizza: 1450 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.8642418.871027 Kis Róza Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Márianosztra, ☏ +36 30 613-7098, [email protected]. W–Su 11:30–19:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1790 Ft, pizza: 1490 Ft, hamburger: 890 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)

• 47.8161718.862171 Szobi Jégvarázs, Rév utca 12, ☏ +36 30 531-9821. F–Su 10:00–18:00. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9360318.82742 Happy Caffee, Hunyadi tér 45, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 30 509-7898. M–Th Su 08:00–20:00, F Sa 08:00–22:00. (updated Aug 2020)

• 47.8163118.876043 Neti Pub, Dózsa György utca 37, ☏ +36 30 702-9888. 06:00–22:00. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9350418.823744 Atilla's Pub (Atilla Korcsmája), Petőfi utca 18, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 30 350-9936, [email protected]. Tu–Th 13:00–20:00, F 13:00–21:00, Sa 11:00–21:00, Su 11:00–20:00. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.8645418.870395 Bistro, Kossuth Lajos utca 34, Márianosztra. 06:00–22:00. (updated Jan 2020)
• 48.0165918.892726 Csarnavölgyi Pub, Csarnavölgyi út 9-11, Kemence, ☏ +36 27 325-134. M–Th Su 06:30–20:30, F Sa 06:30–23:30. (updated Jan 2020)
• 48.0217518.895557 Malomkő Pub, Fő út 81, Kemence, ☏ +36 30 350-8846, [email protected]. M–Sa 06:00–20:00, Su 07:00–19:00. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.8861618.776358 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. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9781318.786289 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. (updated Jan 2020)
• 48.0409818.9122810 Ventura Pub, Madách út 7, Bernecebaráti, ☏ +36 30 331-6652. 05:00–23:00. (updated Jan 2020)

• 47.8161918.860391 Ipolyfalu Camping, Park utca 11, ☏ +36 30 670-6272, [email protected]. Apr 12–Oct 15. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 3000 Ft, double room: 5600 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.8397118.84962 Malomvölgy Youth Camp (Malomvölgyi Ifjúsági Tábor), Malomvölgy telep, ☏ +36 70 622-5709, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Wooden house for two persons: 6000 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 48.0400518.911853 Baráti Guesthouse, Madách út 32, Bernecebaráti, ☏ +36 30 999-8795, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 6 rooms. Single room: 3700 Ft, double room: 7400 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9354318.820394 Butella Apartment, Présházsor, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 70 372-5943, [email protected]. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 11:00. Apartment for two persons: 7000 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9365818.831035 Hétszilvafás Guesthouse, Kossuth utca 23, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 27 378-046, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 apartments. Single room: 3900 Ft, double room: 7800 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9821218.781086 Jobb mint otthon Guesthouse, Árpád utca 8, Vámosmikola, ☏ +36 70 386-2549, [email protected]. Check-in: 08:00, check-out: 18:00. 2 apartments. Double room: 8000 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)

• 48.0213918.894447 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. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9135818.876988 Kisirtáspuszta Hostel and Camping (Kisirtáspusztai hegyi menedékház és táborhely), Kisirtáspuszta, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 20 347-6869, [email protected]. 5400 Ft per person. (updated Jan 2020)
• 48.0018918.897739 Kőrózsa Guesthouse, Nagyvölgy, Kemence, ☏ +36 27 365-127, [email protected]. 30 rooms. Single room: 7000 Ft, double room: 12,000 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.8650318.8666710 Márianosztra Inn (Márianosztrai Fogadóépület és Szálláshely), Márianosztra, ☏ +36 20 224-7257, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 rooms. Double room: 9000 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9868218.9696811 Mathias Lovasudvar, Királyháza, Kemence, ☏ +36 27 365-139, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 10 rooms. Horse riding and tennis playing. Double room: 11,000 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 48.0275718.9147912 Pál Domszky Mattress Hostel (Domszky Pál Matracszállás), Széchenyi út, Bernecebaráti, ☏ +36 27 365-161, [email protected]. 4300 Ft per person. (updated Jan 2020)

• 47.9360118.8300813 Édes Otthon Guesthouse, Hunyadi tér 21, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 20 405-5904, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 7 rooms. Single room: 12,500 Ft, double room: 16,000 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.982818.896614 Feketevölgy Guesthouse, Feketevölgy, Perőcsény, ☏ +36 30 520-0277, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 17 rooms. Double room: 27,500 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.9361918.8302815 Malomkert Guesthouse and Restaurant, Hunyadi tér 18, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 20 420-4112, [email protected]. 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. (updated Jan 2020)
• 48.0214618.8953716 Sport Inn (Sportfogadó), Fő út 83, Kemence, ☏ +36 30 275-4600, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 11 rooms. Single room: 8000 Ft, double room: 15,000 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 48.0063318.8926717 Szalamandra Holiday Houses (Szalamandra Üdülőházak), Nagyvölgy, Kemence, ☏ +36 70 334-9797, [email protected]. Wooden house for two persons: 17,500 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
• 47.8996618.88118 Szent Orbán Erdei Wellness Hotel, Nagyírtáspuszta, Nagybörzsöny, ☏ +36 27 378-034, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 60 rooms. Single room: 29,250 Ft, double room: 39,000 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)

Szob's postal code is H-2628, and its telephone area code is 27.

• 47.8172318.864161 Szob Post Office, Árpád út 4, ☏ +36 27 370-007, [email protected]. M 08:00–17:00, Tu Th 08:00–18:00, W 08:00–20:00, F 08:00–16:00. (updated Jan 2020)

• 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