Step into Sopron’s cobbled streets and storybook courtyards with guided, guaranteed thematic city walks running through 2025 and 2026. The “Loyal City” opens its gates to families, weekend explorers, and history buffs with curated routes through historic quarters, hidden archways, and a cascade of landmarks. Starting point: 9400 Sopron, Szent György u. 2. Questions? Call the organizers directly—phone and contact details are provided in the listing.
On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, the calendar kicks off with Pezsgő(s) római élet, a sparkling dive into “bubbly” Roman life—yes, champagne energy meets archaeology in a festive year-end walk that explores Sopron’s ancient layers with a celebratory twist.
From January through December 2026, a weekly free series takes over: Óriások vállán – híres soproni családok nyomában (On the Shoulders of Giants – tracing Sopron’s famous families). It runs every Saturday from January 3 to December 19, 2026, without skipping a beat. Each tour is free, held in Sopron, and explores the family legacies that shaped the city—merchants, patrons, builders, and civic leaders whose names still echo on street signs and in the fabric of the Old Town.
When to Go: Full 2026 Schedule
Mark your Saturdays: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; September 5, 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 5, 12, 19. Every date says Sopron—every walk is free. That’s 44 hits of living history in one year.
These tours are designed to be easy additions to your weekend: arrive in the morning, stroll the old lanes, linger at the Firewatch Tower, and peel back layers of local heritage. Expect guide-led storytelling, a pace friendly to all ages, and plenty of photogenic moments in the Renaissance and Baroque courtyards that give Sopron its signature atmosphere.
Where to Stay: Cozy, Central, Green
Sopron’s lodging landscape is built for walkers. Several family-run guesthouses and small hotels sit either a short stroll from the Old Town or tucked into the green hills of the Lővérek (Lőverek) district near the pool complex. Many places emphasize calm surroundings, independent buildings, and a restful vibe after a day on the stones.
– Adorján Vendégház: A two-level, 7-room guesthouse offering single, double, and triple rooms. Family-run, with capacity for up to 32 guests across their properties. The Old Town is about a 10-minute walk—ideal for tour days.
– Lővérek (Lőverek) Guesthouses: Multiple independent houses in leafy surroundings close to the swimming complex. Quiet, detached, and tailored for downtime—ideal if you want to pair a city walk with forest paths and marked hiking routes radiating from the excursion quarter.
– Alpokalja Vendégház: Set in a peaceful neighborhood, roughly a 20-minute walk to the historic center. A good pick for travelers who prefer serene streets and an easy, scenic approach to the tours.
– Anita Apartman Sopron: Choose from several apartments in a welcoming guesthouse a stone’s throw from the Austrian border, at the foot of the Alps and about 37 miles from Vienna. Great for DIY travelers who want kitchen space and a base for day trips.
– Lővérek (Lőverek) Pension Options: Several pensions here sit about a 15-minute walk from the city center, right by the excursion quarter. From these, you can fan out along marked routes through the woods. Bonus: Lower Austria’s ski areas are roughly 37 miles from Sopron, offering good slopes and easy add-on adventures in winter.
– Átrium: A youthful team welcomes guests just minutes on foot from Sopron’s historic core. Perfect if you want to roll out of bed and straight into a morning tour group.
– Bástya Panzió: Built into Sopron’s more than 700-year-old outer city wall beside a small bastion, in a calm nook of the city center. The two-story hotel stands near the Vienna Gate (Bécsi kapu) of the historic town, at the corner of Vienna Street (Bécsi utca) and Stream Street (Patak utca) on the slope of the Coronation Hill (Koronázó domb). The name says it all: bastion views, old-stone atmosphere, and instant access to the heart of the action.
– Central Apartments: If you want a friendly, quiet stay right in the middle of things, look for apartment houses about 150 meters from the Old Town, easy to reach by car but better enjoyed on foot. Ideal for families or couples who want to stroll out to dinner and slip seamlessly into a night tour.
How to Plan It
– Base yourself within a 10–20-minute walk of the Old Town to make the most of early starts and lazy finishes.
– For winter dates, think layers and comfortable shoes—Sopron’s charm is paved in cobbles, and the city rewards slow walking.
– Pair the free Saturday series with a visit to the Firewatch Tower, Storno House, and the courtyards off Szent György Street (Szent György utca). For the Roman-themed walk on December 30, 2025, add a lap through the city’s archaeological corners and toast the year-end mood afterward in a wine bar.
Sopron’s streets are made for stories. In 2025–2026, you can follow them week after week—on the shoulders of giants, under ancient walls, and across pavements that have seen it all.
