Nearby Attractions

Jurisics Castle

Kőszeg’s iconic castle, preserving the memory of the famous siege of 1532. Today, it is open to visitors as a museum and remains one of the most important historical landmarks in the town.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church

One of the town’s most striking buildings, its tall tower making it easily recognizable from afar. It looks particularly beautiful when illuminated in the evening.

Kőszeg Historic Town Centre

Cobblestone streets, charming squares, and historic buildings — a walk here feels like stepping back in time.

Írott-kő Lookout Tower

The highest point in Transdanubia, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Óház Lookout Tower

A unique lookout tower nestled in the mountains, accessible via an easy hike and offering beautiful panoramic views.

Lake Abért

Lake Abért (formerly known as the Kőszeg–Lukácsháza Reservoir) is an artificial lake and temporary floodwater reservoir. Its purpose is to provide flood protection primarily for Szombathely, as well as for the villages of Lukácsháza, Gyöngyösfalu, and Gencsapáti, without the need to construct additional flood embankments. The lake was named after László Abért, a chief engineer at the Water Directorate who tragically died in a traffic accident while returning home from the construction site.

Stájerházi Forest School and Arboretum

One of the Stájer Houses, built in 1770, now houses the forest school established by Szombathelyi Erdészeti Zrt. in another of the former foresters’ houses, the Forestry Museum has been set up. The third building in the complex, on the site of a former agricultural building, opened as a forest lodge in 2004.

Seven Springs

The Seven Springs are named after the seven Hungarian chieftains, whose names can be read on small stone plaques above the flowing water. According to legend, the chieftains will grant one wish to anyone who takes a sip from each of the seven streams.

Cák Wine Cellar Row

The Cák Wine Cellar Row is more than just a collection of buildings — it is a living history book. On the western edge of the village, surrounded by chestnut trees, stand traditional wine press houses with thatched roofs and log walls. Dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, they bear witness to the hard work of the people who lived here and their deep respect for the art of viticulture.