Sopron is opening its gates this winter with a season of free guided city walks led by the Sopron Tourinform Office. The series runs every Saturday from November 1 through December 27, 2025, inviting locals and travelers to explore centuries-old streets, storied churches, religious landmarks, and the wildlife-rich forests that wrap the city’s hills. It’s the easiest way to get your bearings in Hungary’s City of Loyalty—without opening your wallet. Call to join, show up with curiosity, and wear good shoes.
When to Go
The flagship walk, Sopron, the (Royal) City (Sopron, a király(i) város), takes place on nine consecutive Saturdays: 2025.11.01., 11.08., 11.15., 11.22., 11.29., then 12.06., 12.13., 12.20., and 12.27. Each tour departs from 9400 Sopron, Szent György St. 2 (Szent György u. 2.), home of the Tourinform Office. The organizers reserve the right to change times and programs, so it’s smart to call ahead. Add it to your bucket list, set a reminder, and go—these walks are designed to showcase both headline sights and hidden corners, from medieval bastions to forest paths teeming with life.
What You’ll See
These guided strolls are a crash course in Sopron’s layered past and lush surroundings. Expect stories from the churches and religious sites that dot the Old Town, architectural details you’d otherwise miss, and detours into the Lőverek—those pine-scented hills whose microclimate made the area famous. Guides weave history with local lore, from Coronation Hill to city gates that once faced Vienna. You’ll finish oriented, enlightened, and with a growing list of places to revisit after the tour.
Stay the Night
If the city seduces you—and it will—there’s plenty of lodging within a short walk or a leafy stroll of the center.
– Adorján Vendégház offers a seven-room guesthouse over two floors, with 1-, 2-, and 3-bed options, part of a family-run setup hosting up to 32 guests. It’s a quiet base in the Lőverek, near the pool, and roughly a 10-minute walk to the Old Town.
– Alpokalja Vendégház sits in a calm residential nook about 20 minutes on foot from the historic center, ideal if you want peace without sacrificing access.
– Alsó-Lővér Apartman Sopron comes in two versions: a two-person unit with a double bed, kitchenette, and bath; and a four-person setup with a double bedroom, living area, full kitchen, and bath. Newly created, fully equipped, and family-run in the Alsó Lőverek, it’s built for self-catering comfort.
– Anita Apartman Sopron puts you at Hungary’s western edge, at the foot of the Alps, about 37 miles from Vienna. Choose from multiple apartments and use the city as your base camp for cross-border adventures.
– A pension in the Lőverek district is a 15-minute walk to the center, right by the hiking area with marked trails radiating into the hills. Austrian ski resorts in Lower Austria are roughly 37 miles away, pairing city breaks with snow days in winter.
– The Átrium team welcomes you just minutes from the historic core—perfect if you want central vibes without the Old Town premium.
– Bástya Panzió leans into Sopron’s medieval drama: built onto the more-than-700-year-old outer city wall near a small bastion, it stands at the intersection of Vienna Street (Bécsi utca) and Stream Street (Patak utca), on the slope of Coronation Hill. Quiet setting, heart-of-the-city feel, and history underfoot.
– For central convenience, an apartment house near the Old Town—about 150 meters away—offers easy car access. If you’re picky about proximity, this one checks the boxes.
– Belvárosi Vendégház Sopron includes a family apartment with two rooms of three beds, a fully equipped separate kitchen, a three-bed guest room, and a two-person studio. Each unit has its own bathroom, keeping groups harmonious.
Eat, Sip, Repeat
Sopron’s food-and-drink scene delivers from sunrise to last call.
– A new beer garden pairs an atmospheric setting with quality specials and programs—you’ll find a reason to swing by, even in the shoulder season.
– The city’s board-game spot stocks more than 200 titles and counting, from party games to deep strategy, with rule explainers on hand and a broad drink list to fuel the fun.
– Coffee Clinic does what it says on the tin: quality coffee, plus breakfast and brunch including sandwiches, classics, sweet pastries, and vegan desserts. There’s a terrace for crisp mornings and bright afternoons.
– Diána Panzió, in the heart of the climate-famed Lőverek, offers high-standard rooms and a guarded car park—worth noting if you’re driving between tastings and trails.
– Fehér Rózsa Restaurant and Inn (Fehér Rózsa Étterem és Fogadó) keeps it homestyle: hearty, fast, and friendly.
– Local wineries step up with Sopron Blue Frankish (Soproni Kékfrankos) and easy-drinking rosé, alongside full-bodied reds and flavorful whites—tastings come with standout views. A family estate cultivates nine hectares, leaning red from the early days but making whites for food-friendly sipping. Book a tasting and stay for lunch or dinner: think oven-crisp roast suckling pig and traditional dishes by prior arrangement. They host everything from friendly gatherings to corporate dinners and press events. Finish with vinotheque shopping at cellar prices.
– There’s a wine bar born from a legend: seekers came to the Lőverek for healing, ducked into what was then the Cellar Wine Bar (Pinceborozó), and left restored—hence the current name. Today it spreads across nearly 3,230 square feet with three rooms, built for long evenings and loud toasts.
– The Harrer confectionery dynasty, with Austrian roots, continues Karl Harrer’s dream of chocolate-making. Expect refined sweets that taste like a secret finally told.
Plan and Go
The organizers may adjust dates and programs, so call ahead to confirm the latest details and to register. Add the tours to your must-do list, set up notifications, and let Sopron show you around—on the house. Then stay for the hills, linger for the wine, and leave room for dessert.
