Nagymaros (German: Grossmarosch or Freistadt, Slovak: Veľká Maruša) is a town in the Danube Bend region.
Understand
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Map of Nagymaros
The history of Nagymaros is tightly attached to Visegrád, a medieval royal seat on the right bank of the Danube, rises in high rock ore. Built on the narrow headland of the Visegrád side, Maros was the favorite residence of the rulers during the reigns of Lajos Nagy, Sigismund and Matthias. The Maros plain facing Visegrád was particularly suited to holding knightly games, which flourished mainly in Matthias' time, but the Royal Courts of Vienna in 1572 mention the knightly games of Maros, arriving by ship for a few hours on Maros. In the diary of David Omichius Ungnad, printed ten years later, it reads: "We have come two miles from Esztergom to a market town on the left bank, called Maros. The court people in the aforementioned Maros town have had a lot of fun playing games." At that time, Maros was the temporary residence of the lords, who built mansions for themselves.
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 45 minutes and costs 1120 Ft. Other direct connections are:
- Toward west: Szob. 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.
1 Nagymaros-Visegrád Train Station, Gesztenye sor, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, [email protected]. 03:30–23:30. 
By ferry
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There are ferry services available between Nagymaros and Visegrád, and between Dömös and Dömösi átkelés.
- 2 Nagymaros Ferry Station, ☏ +36 26 398-344. 06:30 08:00–20:00 hourly. Ferry boats to Visegrád (hourly, ~15 min), and excursion boats between Budapest and Esztergom stop. More info about excursion boats +36 27 354-576 (Nagymaros - Maros Restaurant). Adult: 850 Ft; senior, student: 425 Ft. Purchase tickets inside the building that is co-located with the restaurant.
- 3 Nagymaros Pier at Dömös crossing (Nagymaros-Dömösi átkelés) (Halfway between Nagymaros and Zebegény). ferries to Dömös are suspended (temporarly? 2014)
- 4 Dömösi átkelés Ferry Station, ☏ +36 30 780-1762. Out of service in 2020.
- 5 Zebegény ferry pier, Dózsa György Way off (West hundred meters from Zebegeny railway station). Ferries to Pilismarót
By boat
[edit]Nagymaros
[edit]Boats are available between May–Sep daily except on Mondays from Nagymaros to Visegrád, Zebegény and Dömös.
6 Nagymaros Port, ☏ +36 1 484-4013, [email protected]. Scheduled boating: 500 Ft per day.
Zebegény
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Boats are available between May–Sep daily except on Mondays from Zebegény to Nagymaros, Visegrád and Dömös. Further destination Esztergom is available only from Friday to Sunday.
7 Zebegény Port, Zebegény, ☏ +36 1 484-4013, [email protected]. Scheduled boating: 500 Ft per day.
Get around
[edit]There is no local public transport service. The town is small enough to walk around.
See
[edit]Historical buildings
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- 1 German Minority Heritage House (Német Nemzetiségi Tájház), Nyár utca 2, ☏ +36 20 414-0712, [email protected]. Sa Su 10:00–18:00.
- 2 Kálmán Kittenberger Memorial House (Kittenberger Kálmán emlékház), Kittenberger Kálmán utca 20. The famous Africa-explorer, hunter and ornithologist, Kálmán Kittenberger lived here.
- 3 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Szent Imre tér. It was built probably in 1290s and its current shape is due to several redevelopments during four centuries, now it contains Baroque and Gothic elements. Its tower from 1509 is the only remaining medieval ecclesial monument of the region.
- 4 Reformed Church (Református templom). The church was built in 1798, without a tower. The tower was built during the renovation of the church in 1934, according to the plans of Károly Kós.
- 5 Calvary Chapel (Kálvária-kápolna), Fehérhegy utca. Built in 1773 in Baroque style.
- 6 Saint Roch Chapel (Szent Rókus-kápolna), Váci út. Built around 1770 in Baroque style.
- 7 Cottage Vera (Vera lak), Mainzi utca 1.
Nature
[edit]- 8 Friar Julian Observation Tower (Julianus barát-kilátó). Observation tower on the top of Hegyes-tető (482 m (1,581 ft) a.s.l.). There is a wonderful view to the Danube Bend and to the Castle of Visegrád. Free to visit.
- 9 Remete Cave (Remete-barlang). Nice view to the Danube Bend.
- 10 Törökmező Animal Park (Törökmezői Állatpark), Törökmező, ☏ +36 20 319-1810, [email protected]. Tu–Su 10:00–18:00. 35 animal species, nearly 120 animals, petting zoo, colorful birds, exotic animal specialties such as kangaroos, emus, llamas.
Further afield
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In Zebegény:
- 11 Shipping History Museum (Hajózástörténeti Múzeum), Szőnyi István út 9, Zebegény, ☏ +36 27 373-305, [email protected]. Apr 1–Nov 2: Tu–Su 10:00–16:00. Museum with the collection of captain Vince Farkas and his self-made objects. Adult: 1400 Ft; senior, student: 800 Ft.
- 12 István Szőnyi Memorial Museum (Szőnyi István Emlékmúzeum), Bartóky József utca 7, Zebegény, ☏ +36 27 620-161, [email protected]. Mar–Oct: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; Nov–Feb: F–Su 10:00–16:00. Exhibition with the artworks of the famous painter, István Szőnyi in his former home. Adult: 900 Ft; senior, student: 450 Ft.
- 13 Our Lady of Snow Roman Catholic Church (Havas Boldogasszony római katolikus templom), Petőfi tér, Zebegény. Built is Art-Nouveau style in 1910, a work of the famous architectures Károly Kós and Béla Jánszky.
- 14 Károly Kós Observation Tower (Kós Károly-kilátó), Zebegény. Built in 2015. Nice view to the Danube.
- 15 Calvary Chapel (Kálvária-kápolna), Kálváriadomb, Zebegény. Built in 1853 in Classicist style. There are nine passion pictures – made from metal – along the road to the classic Passion chapel.
- 16 Dőry Mansion (Dőry-kastély), Dózsa György utca 24, Zebegény. Built in 1917 in Eclectic style.
Do
[edit]- 1 Community Center (Művelődési Ház), Fő tér 14, ☏ +36 27 354-243, [email protected]. M–F 08:00–18:00.
- 2 Dunakanyar Adventure Park (Dunakanyar Kalandpark), Törökmező, ☏ +36 27 350-063, [email protected]. Apr–Oct: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; Nov–Mar: Tu–Su 10:00–16:30. 2500 Ft per person for two hours.
- 3 Nagymaros Free Beach, Hunyadi sétány. Jun–Aug. Free entrance.
- 4 Zebegény Free Beach, Zebegény. Jun-Aug. Free entrance.
Events
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- Day of Kálmán Kittenberger (Kittenberger Kálmán Nap). In June.
- Regale Walking Mistral Festival (Regejáró Misztrál fesztivál), [email protected]. In July. 3000 Ft–5500 Ft.
- Saint Stephen's Day Wine Festival (Szent István Napi Borünnep), ☏ +36 27 354-243, [email protected]. In August.
- Nagymaros Spicy Festival (Nagymarosi Csípős Fesztivál), ☏ +36 20 327-0850, [email protected]. In August.
- Dragon Festival (Sárkányfesztivál), Zebegény, ☏ +36 30 657-1307, [email protected]. In September.
- Tökvilág Festival, Zebegény, ☏ +36 30 850-8789, [email protected]. In September.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Nagymarosi ABC, Millenium sor. 05:00–22:00.
- 2 Prima, Magyar utca 21, ☏ +36 30 635-3194, [email protected]. M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 07:00–17:00, Su 08:00–14:00. Supermarket.
- 3 Small Farmer's Market in Nagymaros (Nagymarosi termelői piac), Fő tér. Sa 08:00–13:00.
- 4 Spar, Petőfi tér 15, Zebegény, ☏ +36 20 823-7558, [email protected]. M–F 07:00–17:00, Sa 07:00–16:30.
Eat
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| Budget | Under 2000 Ft |
| Mid-range | 2000 Ft–2300 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 2300 Ft |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Bor-só, Fő tér 20, ☏ +36 30 618-5771. Tu–Su 11:30–21:30. Fast food bar. 1650 Ft, pizza: 1700 Ft, hamburger: 1200 Ft.
- 2 Mátyás Étkezde, Magyar utca 24, ☏ +36 27 354-354, [email protected]. M–F 11:00–12:00, Sa Su 12:00–16:00. Food bar. Lunch menu: 1100 Ft.
- 3 Ze-Bike, Országút 121/3, Zebegény, ☏ +36 20 974-9436, [email protected]. Apr–Oct: 12:00–22:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 980 Ft.
Mid-range
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- 4 Dunakanyar Falatozó, Váci út 94, ☏ +36 30 668-6809. May–Oct: Tu–Su 11:00–19:00. Food bar. 1850 Ft, hamburger: 790 Ft, lunch menu: 1400 Ft.
- 5 Nokedli, Király utca 2, ☏ +36 30 687-4223, [email protected]. M–Th Su 11:00–20:00, F Sa 11:00–21:00. Self-service restaurant and pizzeria. 1780 Ft, pizza: 1780 Ft, lunch menu: 1190 Ft.
- 6 Füstölgő Sarok BBQ, Petőfi tér 15, Zebegény, ☏ +36 30 229-5612, [email protected]. Mar 15–Sep 30: F 17:00–22:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–19:00. Open-air barbecue restaurant.
Splurge
[edit]- 7 Maros Restaurant, Béla király sétány 1, ☏ +36 27 354-576, [email protected]. Th–Su 12:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2850 Ft.
- 8 Maros Yacht Harbor, Váci út 149, ☏ +36 27 594-040, [email protected]. May–Oct: W–Su 12:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant. 1990 Ft.
- 9 Piknik Manufaktúra, Hunyadi sétány 2, ☏ +36 20 520-3177, [email protected]. M Tu 11:00–21:00, F 15:00–22:00, Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–20:00. Fast food bar. 2200 Ft.
- 10 Vasparipa, Petőfi tér 6, Zebegény, ☏ +36 20 249-0288, [email protected]. Sa Su 12:00–18:00. Food bar. 2100 Ft.
Drink
[edit]Cafes
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- 1 Édeske Alíz Cukrász Műhelye, Dózsa György utca 21, ☏ +36 27 356-258. 08:00–18:00. Confectionery and cafe.
- 2 Kis Francia, Magyar utca 18, ☏ +36 20 550-2046, [email protected]. Sa 08:00–15:00, Su 08:00–20:00. Bakery and cafe.
- 3 Sakura Confectionery, Magyar utca 11, ☏ +36 27 630-442, [email protected]. 08:00–20:00.
- 4 Sigil Gallery and Cafe, Váci út 21, ☏ +36 20 493-4707, [email protected]. Tu–Su 10:00–21:00.
- 5 Spitz Pékesség, Váci út 96, ☏ +36 30 687-8371, [email protected]. M–F 06:00–17:00, Sa 07:00–12:00. Bakery and cafe.
- 6 Galéria Confectionery, Petőfi tér 6, Zebegény, ☏ +36 20 433-1732, [email protected]. Mar–Nov: Sa Su 10:00–17:00.
- 7 Helyben Cafe, Ország út 2-3, Zebegény, ☏ +36 20 467-6788, [email protected]. W Th 08:00–15:30, F 08:00–20:00, Sa Su 08:00–17:00.
- 8 Zebegény Strudel House (Zebegényi Rétesház), Kossuth Lajos utca 33/a, Zebegény, ☏ +36 20 440-0088. Sa Su 10:00–16:30.
Pubs
[edit]- 9 Bor-Piac, Fő tér 16, ☏ +36 70 290-2707, [email protected]. M–Sa 08:00–22:00, Su 10:10–22:10.
- 10 Danu Bar, Váci út 53. Apr–Nov: Th Su 12:00–21:00, F Sa 12:00–22:00.
- 11 Nomád Bar, ☏ +36 30 955-4935, [email protected]. May–Sep: M–Th Su 11:00–21:00, F Sa 09:00–22:00.
- 12 Sarok, Hunyadi sétány 1. Apr–Oct: 08:00–18:40.
- 13 Zsigi büfé, ☏ +36 30 602-1932. May–Sep: W–Su 10:00–22:00.
- 14 Mókus Pub, Kossuth Lajos út 2, Zebegény. 08:00–22:00.
Sleep
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| Budget | Under 13,000 Ft |
| Mid-range | 13,000 Ft–17,000 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 17,000 Ft |
Budget
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- 1 Anna Apartment, Rákóczi utca 25, ☏ +36 30 996-4445, [email protected]. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 10:00. Apartment for two persons: 12,000 Ft.
- 2 Jakus Guesthouse, Tégla utca 5, ☏ +36 30 334-1472, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 2 apartments. Apartment for two persons: 12,000 Ft.
- 3 Börzsöny Kapuja Guesthouse, Bartóky József utca 19, Zebegény, ☏ +36 70 508-6096, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 6 rooms. Double room: 9000 Ft.
- 4 Kikerics Forest Lodging House (Kikerics Erdei Szálláshely), Almás kert, Zebegény, ☏ +36 20 224-4557, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Wooden house for two persons: 10,000 Ft.
- 5 Rozmaring Apartment, Petőfi tér 6, Zebegény, ☏ +36 30 850-8789, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 2 rooms. Double room: 12,000 Ft.
- 6 Zebegény Forest Tent Camp (Zebegényi Erdei Sátortábor), Fenyves út, Zebegény, ☏ +36 20 347-6869, [email protected]. Adult: 950 Ft, children: 650 Ft, rent a tent: 3000 Ft per night.
Mid-range
[edit]- 7 Szent István Inn (Szent István Fogadó), Váci út 36, ☏ +36 27 594-090, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 9 rooms. Single room: 6800 Ft, double room: 13,750 Ft.
- 8 Vadszőlős Guesthouse, Mainzi utca 26, ☏ +36 20 550-2046, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 2 rooms. Single room: 7500 Ft, double room: 15,000 Ft.
- 9 Almáskert Inn (Almáskert Fogadó), Almáskert utca 13, Zebegény, ☏ +36 20 661-3232, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 4 rooms. Double room: 12,600 Ft.
- 10 Hotel Hubertus, Jánoshegy 7, Zebegény, ☏ +36 27 373-227, [email protected]. 10 rooms. Single room: 7900 Ft, double room: 12,900 Ft.
- 11 Schotti Guesthouse, Almáskert utca 2, Zebegény, ☏ +36 30 242-2326, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 apartments. Double room: 16,800 Ft.
Splurge
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- 12 Kilátó Guesthouse, Diófa utca 89, ☏ +36 70 638-3410, [email protected]. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 10:00. Apartment for six persons: 18,000 Ft.
- 13 Szalánczy Guesthouse, Mező utca 1, ☏ +36 30 948-1967, [email protected]. 6 rooms. Single room: 9990 Ft, double room: 18,990 Ft.
- 14 Tölgyes Guesthouse, Vasút utca 19, ☏ +36 30 181-7978, [email protected]. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. Apartment for two persons: 22,000 Ft.
- 15 Vár-Lak Guesthouse, Komáromi utca 4, ☏ +36 30 307-8263. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. Apartment for four persons: 17,000 Ft.
- 16 Natura Hill Guesthouse, Zebegény, ☏ +36 30 599-5732, [email protected]. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. 11 rooms. Double room: 34,500 Ft.
- 17 Rózsák Háza Apartment, Napraforgó utca 10, Zebegény, ☏ +36 30 415-1228, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Apartment for two persons: 17,000 Ft.
Connect
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Nagymaros' postal code is H-2626, and its telephone area code is 27.
- 1 Nagymaros Post Office, Német utca 10, ☏ +36 27 354-305, [email protected]. M W 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.