Neighboring town Ercsi (Croatian: Erčin) is also described here.
Understand
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Map of Martonvásár
Martonvásár was first mentioned in 1268 as a market place. In the 1770s the area became under the control of the Brunszvik family. They began large-scale construction, building a Roman Catholic church and a Baroque palace (rebuilt in 1870 in neo-Gothic style). It is a great pride of the town that Ludwig van Beethoven was a guest here in 1800.
Martonvásár was elevated to town status in 2005.
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]Martonvásár
[edit]Trains S30 and Z30 are available in every 30 minutes (weekdays) / hourly (weekends) from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar to Székesfehérvár via Érd and Gárdony. The journey from Budapest takes 27 minutes and costs 650 Ft.
Trains S36 and G43 are available in every 30 minutes (weekdays) / hourly (weekends) from Kőbánya-Kispest (Budapest) to Székesfehérvár. The journey from Budapest takes 49 minutes and costs 840 Ft.
1 Martonvásár Train Station, Brunszvik utca 4, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, [email protected]. Ticket office: M–F 06:00–17:10, Sa Su 06:00–13:40. 
Ercsi
[edit]Trains S40 and S42 are available hourly from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar to Pusztaszabolcs, Dunaújváros. The journey from Budapest to Ercsi takes 44 minutes and costs 745 Ft.
2 Ercsi Train Station, Vasút utca 1, Ercsi, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, [email protected]. Ticket office: M–F 05:30–16:10, Sa Su 06:30–14:10.
By bus
[edit]Long-distance buses are available from Budapest-Népliget to Ercsi in every hour. The journey takes one hour and costs 745 Ft.
By ferry
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There is a ferry service available hourly between Ercsi and Szigetújfalu.
3 Ercsi Ferry Station. Jan–Mar Nov–Dec: 07:00–17:00; Apr Oct: 07:00–18:00; May–Aug: 06:00–20:00, Sep: 06:00–19:00. 300 Ft per person.
Get around
[edit]By bus
[edit]Martonvásár
[edit]Martongazda[dead link] operates local buses in Martonvásár. Tickets (in 2020): 300 Ft. Passes (in 2020): 3500 Ft per month.
Ercsi
[edit]Volánbusz operates local buses in Ercsi. Tickets (in 2020): 240 Ft. Passes (in 2020): 4800 Ft per month. Tickets can be purchased at the driver. Further information: public transport timetable, public transport map.
See
[edit]Martonvásár
[edit]- 1 Brunszvik Palace (Brunszvik-kastély), Brunszvik utca 2, ☏ +36 30 629 3083, [email protected]. Built between 1773–1775 in Baroque style. Converted to neo-Gothic style in 1875. Adult: 2500 Ft; senior, children: 1400 Ft (valid for all exhibitions).
- 2 Beethoven Memorial Museum (Beethoven Emlékmúzeum). Apr–Oct: 09:00–18:00; Nov–Mar: W–Su 10:00–16:00. The Museum reveals the history of the friendship between the Brunszvik family and Beethoven through documents and objects. Adult: 1400 Ft; senior, student: 800 Ft (also valid for the garden).
- 3 Agroversum Science Adventure Center (Agroverzum Tudományos Élményközpont). Apr–Oct: 09:00–18:00; Nov–Mar: W–Su 10:00–16:00. Visitor center of the Agricultural Research Center. An indoor play center and an educational place at the same time. Its main goal is to show you agricultural sciences in an understandable yet enjoyable way. Adult: 1400 Ft; senior, student: 800 Ft.
- 4 Palace Garden (Kastélypark). Apr–Oct: 09:00–18:00; Nov–Mar: 10:00–16:00. Protected garden around the palace. Adult: 800 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft.
- 5 Nursery School Museum (Óvodamúzeum), Dózsa György út 13, ☏ +36 22 460-065, [email protected]. Tu–F 10:00–16:00, Sa Su 11:00–17:00. It was built by count Géza Brunszvik in 1883 in Romantic style. There is an exhibition on kindergarten history from Teréz Brunszvik's first kindergarten to the 1960s. Adult: 500 Ft; senior, student: 250 Ft.
- 6 Saint Anne Roman Catholic Church (Szent Anna római katolikus templom), Emlékezés tere, ☏ +36 22 460-179. Built in 1773 in Baroque style with Cymbal frescoes and late-Baroque sculptures.
Ercsi
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- 7 József Eötvös Memorial Museum (Eötvös József Emlékház), Eötvös utca 33, Ercsi, ☏ +36 25 492-075, [email protected]. By appointment only. Built around 1830 in Classicist style. Memorial place for the Hungarian writer and statesman, József Eötvös. Adult: 500 Ft; senior, student: 250 Ft.
- 8 Local History Museum (Helytörténeti Kiállítóhely), Eötvös utca 7, Ercsi, ☏ +36 25 505-840, [email protected]. By appointment only. The exhibition shows the history of Ercsi. Adult: 500 Ft; senior, student: 250 Ft.
- 9 Firefighter Tower (Tűzoltótorony), Szent István utca 2, Ercsi. Built in 1903. Its purpose was to protect the thatched houses of the settlement.
- 10 Assumption Roman Catholic Church (Nagyboldogasszony római katolikus templom), Templom tér, Ercsi. Built between 1762–1767 in Baroque style.
- 11 Eötvös Chapel (Eötvös-kápolna), Ercsi. Built in 1828.
- 12 Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Chapel (Árpád-házi Szent Erzsébet Római katolikus kápolna), Cukorgyári lakótelep 7. Built in 1934 in neo-Gothic style.
Further afield
[edit]In Todras:
- 13 Sajnovics Mansion (Sajnovics-kastély), Sajnovics János tér 5, Tordas. Built in Baroque style in the 18th century. Rebuilt in Romantic style in the second half of 19th century.
- 14 Lutheran Church (Evangélikus templom), Szabadság út, Tordas. Built in 1790 in Baroque style.
- 15 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Sajnovics János tér 6, Tordas. Built between 1758–1760 in Baroque style.
- 16 Tordas Heritage House (Tordasi tájház), Tordas, ☏ +36 30 476-6334. May–Sep: Sa Su 10:00–12:00 15:00–18:00.
In Vál:
- 17 János Vajda Memorial House (Vajda János Emlékház), Vál. Renovated small forestry house, the scene of János Vajda's childhood.
- 18 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Szent István tér 1, Vál. Built between 1819–1824 in Classicist style without a tower. Next to the church, there is a tower that was built for the first church in the 12–13th century.
- 19 Ürményi Mansion (Ürményi-kastély), Vajda János utca 13, Vál. Built around 1780–1800.
Do
[edit]Culture
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- 1 Brunszvik–Beethoven Cultural Center (Brunszvik–Beethoven Kulturális Központ), Emlékezés tere 2, ☏ +36 22 460-286, [email protected]. Tu–F 10:00–16:00.
- 2 József Eötvös Community Center (Eötvös József Művelődési Ház), Szent István utca 12-14, Ercsi, ☏ +36 25 505-840, [email protected].
Leisure
[edit]- 3 Tordas Adventure Park, Tordas, ☏ +36 30 746-4444, [email protected]. Closed in 2020. Adult: 4200 Ft; senior, student: 2700 Ft.
- 4 Tordas Western Village, Tordas, ☏ +36 30 249-9999, [email protected]. Jun–Aug: Sa Su 10:00–17:00. VR game room, simulator, rodeo bull, gold wash, archery, target ground, escape game, photo making, laser fight, western playground, jumping castle, face painting, water scooter, handcraft, costume rental. Entrance fee: 2500 Ft.
Sport
[edit]- 5 Bigboss Fishing Lake, ☏ +36 30 989-2865.
- 6 Rebel Beach Wakeboard, ☏ +36 30 989-2865, [email protected]. Mar–Oct: M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa Su 09:00–21:00. Wakeboard: 10,000 Ft per hour.
- 7 Biofarm Riding Hall, Kajászó, ☏ +36 20 805-3838, [email protected].
- 8 Gyúró Fishing Lake, Gyúró, ☏ +36 70 389-7834, [email protected].
- 9 Hóka Riding Hall, Gárdonyi Géza utca 17, Tordas, ☏ +36 30 977-8581. Trail riding: 5200 Ft.
- 10 Kajászó-Szentpéterpuszta Riding Hall, Kajászó, ☏ +36 30 383-1375.
- 11 Keve Fishing Park, Kajászó, ☏ +36 20 244-0151, [email protected]. 06:00–00:00.
- 12 Kinizsi Fishing Lake, Ercsi, ☏ +36 30 406-1227, [email protected].
- 13 Manka Riding School, Harangvirág utca, Ercsi, ☏ +36 30 507-5560, [email protected].
- 14 Quarter Mile Ranch, Szabadhegy 1, Vál, ☏ +36 70 380-5026, [email protected].
Events
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- Beethoven Concerts (Beethoven-koncertek). In July. 2500 Ft–4500 Ft.
- Martonvásár Vintage Festival (Martonvásári Szüreti Fesztivál). In September. Free.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Coop, Brunszvik utca 1/d, ☏ +36 22 460-008. M–F 06:30–18:00, Sa 06:30–13:00, Su 07:00–11:00. Supermarket.
- 2 Tesco Expressz, Ady Endre utca 6, [email protected]. M–Sa 05:00–21:00, Su 06:00–18:00. Supermarket.
- 3 Spar, Fő utca 2, Ercsi, ☏ +36 20 823-7530, [email protected]. M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–17:00, Su 06:00–13:00. Supermarket.
Eat
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| Budget | Under 2000 Ft |
| Mid-range | 2000 Ft–2600 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 2600 Ft |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Has-Bár, Fehérvári út 4, ☏ +36 20 266-6147, [email protected]. M–Th 07:00–21:30, F 07:00–00:00, Sa 08:00–00:00, Su 08:00–22:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 580 Ft.
- 2 Faház Restaurant, Rákóczi út 27, Ercsi, ☏ +36 25 787-864. M–Th Su 07:00–20:00, F Sa 07:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. 1600 Ft, lunch menu: 1000 Ft.
- 3 Kikötő Restaurant, Köztársaság tér 1/a, Ercsi, ☏ +36 30 477-7026, [email protected]. 07:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1600 Ft, pizza: 1350 Ft, hamburger: 1500 Ft, lunch menu: 1150 Ft.
Mid-range
[edit]- 4 Drago Rosso Restaurant and Pizzeria, Budai út 63, ☏ +36 70 557-2567, [email protected]. W Th 11:00–20:00, F Sa 11:00–21:00, Su 11:00–19:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2150 Ft, pizza: 1650 Ft, hamburger: 560 Ft.
- 5 Pizza Sziget, Szabadság út 55, Tordas, ☏ +36 22 872-141. M Th Su 10:00–20:00, W–Sa 10:00–21:00. Pizzeria. Pizza: 1700 Ft.
- 6 Pizzeria Salvatore, Szent István tér 14-16, Vál, ☏ +36 22 427-135, [email protected]. 10:00–22:00. Italian pizzeria. Pizza: 1790 Ft.
Splurge
[edit]- 7 Postakocsi Restaurant, Fehérvári út 1, ☏ +36 22 460-022, [email protected]. 11:30–22:00. Italian restaurant and pizzeria. 2790 Ft, pizza: 1850 Ft, lunch menu: 1190 Ft.
- 8 Tordasi Csárda, Tordas, ☏ +36 30 294-8428, [email protected]. W Th Su 11:30–20:00, F Sa 11:30–21:00. Traditional restaurant. 2990 Ft.
Drink
[edit]Cafes
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- 1 Für Elise, Emlékezés tere, ☏ +36 20 524-3941. M–Th 10:00–21:00, F Sa 10:00–00:00, Su 10:00–20:00.
- 2 Napsugár Confectionery, Budai utca 2, ☏ +36 30 583-4712. M–Sa 09:00–19:30, Su 10:00–19:30.
- 3 Bilics Confectionery, Szent János tér 18, Ráckeresztúr, ☏ +36 30 769-3036. M–Sa 07:00–19.00, Sa 09:00–19:00.
Pubs
[edit]- 4 BecsAl-ó Bar, Budai út 32. M–Th 06:00–12:00 15:00–22:00, F 06:00–12:00 15:00–00:00, Sa 06:00–00:00, Su 06:00–22:00.
- 5 Levin Bistro, Budai út 16. 06:00–22:00.
- 6 Faház Pub, Kossuth Lajos utca 1/a, Gyúró, ☏ +36 30 629-2618. 07:00–22:00.
- 7 Gyöngyvirág Pub, Dózsa György út 56, Ercsi. M–Sa 05:00–00:00.
- 8 Katapult Pub, Fő utca 5, Ercsi. Tu 15:00–22:00, W Th 13:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–02:00.
Sleep
[edit]| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under 9000 Ft |
| Mid-range | 9000 Ft–13,000 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 13,000 Ft |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Macska Guesthouse and Restaurant, Budai út 21, ☏ +36 22 460-127, [email protected]. Restaurant: M Su 12:00–22:00, Tu–Th 12:00–23:00, F Sa 12:00–00:00. Traditional restaurant. Single room: 4200 Ft, double room: 7550 Ft, average meal: 2260 Ft.
- 2 Neuhaus Worker's Hostel, Cukorgyári lakótelep 3, Ercsi, ☏ +36 25 490-125, [email protected]. Double room: 4250 Ft.
Mid-range
[edit]- 3 Bokros Guesthouse, Vajda János utca 2, Tordas, ☏ +36 20 886-3257, [email protected]. Double room: 8600 Ft.
- 4 Cifrapince Guesthouse, Somogyi Béla utca 21, Tordas, ☏ +36 30 528 7485, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Double room: 12,000 Ft.
Splurge
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- 5 Ludwig Hotel, Emlékezés tere 5, ☏ +36 30 906-6037, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 7 rooms, 3 apartments. Single room: 25,290 Ft, double room: 28,100 Ft.
- 6 Szent Péter Guesthouse, Köztársaság utca 15, Kajászó, ☏ +36 20 264-1708. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Single room: 9480 Ft, double room: 16,560 Ft.
- 7 Szép Napot Guesthouse, Szabadság út 96, Tordas, ☏ +36 70 933-6834. Check-in: 17:00, check-out: 09:30. 4 rooms. Double room: 16,000 Ft.
Connect
[edit]Martonvásár's postal code is H-2462, and its telephone area code is 22.
- 1 Library of Martonvásár (Martonvásári Könyvtár), Szent László utca 2, ☏ +36 22 460-039, [email protected]. Tu–F 12:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–12:00. Internet usage: 150 Ft per person for half hour.
- 2 Martonvásár Post Office, Szent László utca 1, ☏ +36 22 460-029, [email protected]. M–W F 08:00–16:00, Th 08:00–18:00.
- 3 Ercsi 1 Post Office, Dózsa György út 2, Ercsi, ☏ +36 25 492-068, [email protected]. M Tu Th F 08:00–16:00, W 08:00–18:00.
- 4 József Eötvös Library (Eötvös József Könyvtár), Szent István utca 12-14, Ercsi, ☏ +36 25 491-227, [email protected]. Tu W 08:00–16:00, Th F 10:00–18:00. Internet usage: 1200 Ft per year + 250 Ft per hour.
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