Verőce[dead link] (previously Nógrádverőce, German: Werowitz, Slovak: Verovce) is a village in the Danube Bend region.
Understand
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Map of Verőce
Its name was first mentioned in a diploma between 1444 and 1460. The settlement was one of the ancient estates of the bishopric of Vác. After the Turkish occupation, the village was rebuilt by Hungarians, Slavs and Germans who returned from Upper Hungary.
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 about half an hour and costs 840 Ft. Other direct connections are:
- Toward west: Szob.
1 Verőce Train Station, Maros út 1, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, [email protected]. 06:00–17:25. 
By boat
[edit]As of 2020, the boat service is unavailable.
2 Verőce Port, ☏ +36 1 484-4013, [email protected].
Get around
[edit]There is no local public transport service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.
By narrow-gauge train
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Királyrét Forest Railway (Királyréti Erdei Vasút) operates narrow-gauge trains between Kismaros and Királyrét. It was the oldest forest railway in the Börzsöny mountain range. The trains are operated between April 1 and September 30 every day, and between November 1 and March 31 on Saturdays and Sundays. The ticket costs for adult: 500 Ft–900 Ft; for senior, student: 400 Ft–500 Ft (depending on the distance).
- 3 Kismaros narrow-gauge railway station, ☏ +36 20 852-4512, [email protected]. Ticket office: Sa Su 08:30–18:00.
- 4 Királyrét narrow-gauge railway station.
See
[edit]In Verőce:
- 1 Gorka Ceramic Exhibition (Gorka Kerámia Kiállítás), Szamos utca 22, ☏ +36 27 350-033, [email protected]. Closed due to reconstruction. Géza Gorka, the famous ceramic artist settled in Verőce; his former house and yard is a museum.
- 2 Migazzi Mansion (Migazzi-kastély), Migazzi utca 1. Built in 1769 by count Bishop Kristóf Migazzi of Italian origin. The Baroque building was designed by Isidore Canevale, a French architect. The building was converted to Classicist style in the early 1800s.
- 3 Saint Andrew Roman Catholic Church (Szent András római katolikus templom), Lugosi utca. Built in 1736 in Baroque style.
- 4 Reformed Church (Református templom), Rákóczi út 41. Built in 1785 in Zopf style.
- 5 Ruins of Roman Watchtower (Római őrtorony maradványai). Ruins of a Roman-age beachhead, castellum.
In Kismaros:
- 6 Kismaros Swabian Museum (Kismarosi Sváb Muzeális Gyűjtemény), Kossuth Lajos út 21, Kismaros, ☏ +36 20 923-4714, [email protected]. Mar 15–Nov 15: W 09:00–13:00, F 14:00–18:00, Su 08:30–12:30. Museum for local historical collection, shows the life in the village, with photos, religious objects, long-standing tools of the village farming and viniculture of the Swabians. The exhibition comprises the history of Kismaros beginning from those ethnic German settlers who arrived in the first half of the 18th century until now. In the museum the visitors can listen to old Ethnic German religious and secular songs, costums and traditions. Free entrance.
- 7 Radio Museum (Rádiómúzeum), Kossuth Lajos út 43, Kismaros, ☏ +36 30 245-9118, [email protected]. Closed due to reconstruction.
- 8 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Dózsa György utca. Built in 1827, the one-nave, Classicist, front towered church. Inside, the main highlight are two 17th-century Baroque sculpture: Zakariás and Elisabeth.
- 9 Monastery of House of Our Lady of Sisters of the Cistercian (Ciszterci Nővérek Boldogasszony Háza Monostor), Szuttai dűlő, Kismaros, ☏ +36 27 583-055, [email protected]. Modern style, founded in 1987.
In Szokolya:
- 10 Lynx House Visitor Center (Hiúz Ház Látogatóközpont), Királyrét, Szokolya, ☏ +36 27 585-625, [email protected]. F 09:00–15:00, Sa Su 09:30–16:00. Here you can find "The inhabitants of the Börzsöny" exhibition, which presents the nature values of Börzsöny. Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 500 Ft.
- 11 Királyrét Excursion Center (Királyréti Kirándulóközpont), Királyrét 7, Szokolya, ☏ +36 27 375-062, [email protected]. 10:00–16:00. The exhibition presents the geological and landscape usage history of Királyrét. Adult: 500 Ft; children: 300 Ft.
- 12 Királyrét Nature Trail (Királyréti tanösvény), Királyrét, Szokolya, ☏ +36 27 585-625, [email protected]. There is a 2.9 km (1.8 mi) long nature trail, where you can learn about the forest and lake wildlife, the history of narrow-gauge railways and iron mining. Free to visit.
- 13 Ádám Mányoki and János Viski Painter Memorial Room (Mányoki Ádám és Viski János festő emlékszobája), Fő utca 83/a, Szokolya. M–Th 08:30–15:30, F 08:30–12:00.
- 14 Reformed Church (Református templom), Mányoki Ádám utca 7, Szokolya. Built in 1858 in Classicist style.
- 15 Nagy-Hideg Mountain (Nagy-Hideg-hegy). Third largest mountain in Börzsöny mountain range, 864 m (2,835 ft) a.s.l.
Do
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- 1 Verőce Community House (Verőcei Művelődési Ház), Árpád út 20, [email protected]. M Tu 09:00–19:00, W–F 08:00–19:00.
- 2 Barna Party Lovarda, ☏ +36 70 433-4703, [email protected]. W–Su 09:00–19:00. Lunge riding: 1250 Ft for 15 min, riding training: 3060 Ft for 45 min, trail riding: 4500 Ft for 90 min.
- 3 Classic Csodafarm, Lózsi-völgy, ☏ +36 20 391-1661, [email protected]. Tu Th Sa Su 09:00–17:00. Horse farm with ponies. Riding training: 2000 Ft for 30 min.
- 4 Verőce Free Beach. Jun–Aug. Free entrance.
- 5 Kacár Rauch (Kacár-tanya), Hunyadi János utca 23, Szokolya, ☏ +36 20 374-0267. Apr–Oct: Sa 10:00–14:00. Arts and crafts shows. Programs for groups: woodwork (carving, turning, traction chair), weaving, baking of bread blacksmithing, stone cutting, pottery, folk architecture (loam and cone production), animal care, crop production (seasonally plowing with horses, harvesting, threshing, kitchen gardens), animal shelter construction, furnace construction. Adult: 700 Ft, children 500 Ft + 500 Ft for participation in each craft per person.
- 6 Királyrét Draisine Loop (Királyréti Hajtánypálya), Királyrét, Szokolya, ☏ +36 20 468-7147, [email protected]. Apr–Oct. 400 Ft per person per loop.
- 7 Királyrét Fishing Lake, Királyrét, Szokolya, ☏ +36 27 375-167, [email protected]. Apr–Oct: 08:00–18:00. Artificial lake with fishing possibilities.
- 8 Királyrét Riding Hall, Királyrét, Szokolya, ☏ +36 27 585-102, [email protected]. Mar–Nov: 09:00–18:00. Lunge riding: 2000 Ft per person for 30 min, trail riding: 2500 Ft per hour, carriage tour: 2500 Ft for 30 min.
- 9 Kóspallag Fishing Lake, Kóspallag, ☏ +36 20 420-6048, [email protected].
- Beat Festival. In July.
Buy
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- 1 Prima, Rákóczi út 33, ☏ +36 30 459-4023, [email protected]. M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 07:00–17:00, Su 08:00–14:00. Supermarket.
- 2 Coop, Aradi utca 18, Szokolya, ☏ +36 27 375-059. M–F 06:00–17:00, Sa 07:00–13:00, Su 07:00–11:00.
- 3 Prima, Szokolyai út 3, Kismaros, ☏ +36 30 620-7111, [email protected]. M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 07:00–17:00, Su 08:00–14:00. Supermarket.
Eat
[edit]| This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
| Budget | Under 2200 Ft |
| Mid-range | 2200 Ft–2700 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 2700 Ft |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Kocsma a Pipáshoz, Irmaforrás 1, Magyarkút, ☏ +36 27 350-743, [email protected]. Pub: Tu–Su 10:00-20:00, restaurant: Tu–Su 12:00–18:00. Traditional restaurant. 1800 Ft.
- 2 Vali néni kifőzdéje, Losonci utca 8, ☏ +36 20 278-2226, [email protected]. 11:30–16:00. Food bar. Lunch menu: 1300 Ft.
Mid-range
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- 3 Barna Party Családi Kisvendéglő, Árpád út 2/b, ☏ +36 70 433-4705, [email protected]. Th 12:00–19:00, F Su 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2240 Ft.
- 4 Öreg Morgó Restaurant, Szokolyai út 138, Kismaros, ☏ +36 27 383-828, [email protected]. 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine. 2100 Ft, pizza: 1370 Ft.
- 5 Patak Restaurant (Patak Vendéglő), Szokolyai út 5, Kismaros, ☏ +36 27 350-145, [email protected]. 11:30–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2000 Ft.
- 6 Várhegy Restaurant (Várhegy Vendéglő), Királyrét 5, Szokolya, ☏ +36 27 310-390, [email protected]. À la carte: Tu–F 09:00–21:00, Sa Su 09:00–12:00 17:00–21:00; Buffet: Sa Su 12:00–17:00. Traditional and buffet restaurant with local cuisine. À la carte: 1990 Ft, buffet: 2850 Ft per person.
Splurge
[edit]- 7 Sport Pizzeria, Árpád út 7, ☏ +36 27 306-164, [email protected]. M Th Su 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2590 Ft, pizza: 1790 Ft, lunch menu: 1050 Ft.
- 8 Fáradt Vándor Kisvendéglő, Királyrét, Szokolya, ☏ +36 27 585-100, [email protected]. Sa Su 12:00–17:00. Buffet restaurant. 2850 Ft per person.
Drink
[edit]Cafes
[edit]- 1 Vén Duna Confectionery, Árpád út 2, ☏ +36 27 375-185, [email protected]. 09:00–19:00.
- 2 Alikante Ice Cream and Pencake Shop, Szokolyai út 5, Kismaros, ☏ +36 30 999-6509. Apr–Oct: 10:00–21:00.
- 3 Királyréti Csemege, Királyrét 7, Szokolya, ☏ +36 30 480-7909, [email protected]. M–F 11:00–16:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00. Cafe.
Pubs
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- 4 Arany Ászok Bistro, Fő utca 18, Szokolya. 07:00–22:00.
- 5 Arany Sarok Pub, Kossuth utca 31, Szokolya, ☏ +36 27 380-803, [email protected]. 06:00–22:00.
- 6 Csi-Bi Pub, Szokolyai út, Kismaros, ☏ +36 30 511-0134, [email protected]. M–Th Su 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–00:00.
Sleep
[edit]| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under 11,000 Ft |
| Mid-range | 11,000 Ft–17,000 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 17,000 Ft |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Csattogó-völgy Holiday Houses (Csattogó-völgyi Üdülőházak), Csattogó-völgy, Verőce, ☏ +36 27 581-290, [email protected]. Double room: 9200 Ft.
- 2 Magyarkút Inn (Magyarkúti Fogadó), Magyarkút, ☏ +36 27 380-587, [email protected]. Single room: 5500 Ft, double room: 9000 Ft.
- 3 Börzsöny Leisure Center, Kisinóci utca 14, Kóspallag, ☏ +36 30 534-3334, [email protected]. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. Caravans and wooden houses. Wooden house for one person: 5000 Ft, for two persons: 7000 Ft.
- 4 Fatornyos Mansion and Forest Hotel (Fatornyos Kúria és Erdei Hotel), Királyrét, Szokolya, ☏ +36 27 375-074, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 4500 Ft, double room: 9000 Ft.
- 5 Kisinóc Hostel (Kisinóci Turistaház), Kisinóci utca, Kóspallag, ☏ +36 27 385-774, [email protected]. 4200 Ft per person.
Mid-range
[edit]- 6 Aranyalma Guesthouse, Faluföle utca 21, ☏ +36 20 501-0979, [email protected]. Apr–Oct. Check-in: 13:30, check-out: 11:00. Double room: 15,000 Ft.
- 7 Fehér Hattyú Inn and Restaurant, Árpád út 60, ☏ +36 27 350-057, [email protected]. Restaurant: M–Th Su 10:00–20:00, F Sa 10:00–22:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 10 rooms. Traditional restaurant with international cuisine. Double room: 15,940 Ft, average meal: 3050 Ft, lunch menu: 1200 Ft.
- 8 Tóvik Guesthouse, Tóviki út, Szokolya, ☏ +36 27 375-144, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 10 rooms, 1 apartment. Single room: 8000 Ft, double room: 12,000 Ft.
Splurge
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- 9 Királyrét Hotel, Királyrét, Szokolya, ☏ +36 27 585-100, [email protected]. 19 rooms. Single room: 14,000 Ft, double room: 20,000 Ft.
- 10 Málnáskert Guesthouse, Farkastói utca 4, Kóspallag, ☏ +36 30 827-6010, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 8 rooms, 2 apartments. Single room: 10,000 Ft, double room: 18,000 Ft.
- 11 Zöld Kabin, Lejtő lépcső 1, Kismaros, ☏ +36 30 612-5932, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Wooden house for two persons: 17,900 Ft.
Connect
[edit]Verőce's postal code is H-2621, and its telephone area code is 27.
- 1 Verőce Post Office, Árpád út 23, ☏ +36 27 350-007, [email protected]. M 08:00–12:00 12:30–18:00, Tu–Th 08:00–12:00 12:30–16:00, F 08:00–12:00 12:30–14:00.