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Nagymaros (German: Grossmarosch or Freistadt, Slovak: Veľká Maruša) is a town in the Danube Bend region.

Understand

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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

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By train

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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:

1 Nagymaros-Visegrád Train Station, Gesztenye sor, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, . 03:30–23:30. Nagymaros-Visegrád railway station (Q21866920) on Wikidata (updated Jan 2020)

By ferry

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Nagymaros from Visegrád

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: 450 Ft; senior, student: 370 Ft. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 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. (updated Aug 2020)
  • 5 Zebegény ferry pier, Dózsa György Way off (West hundred meters from Zebegeny railway station). Ferries to Pilismarót 

By boat

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Nagymaros

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Boats are available between May–Sep daily except on Mondays from Nagymaros to Visegrád, Zebegény and Dömös.

6 Nagymaros Port, ☏ +36 1 484-4013, . Scheduled boating: 500 Ft per day. (updated Aug 2020)

Zebegény

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Danube at Zebegény

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, . Scheduled boating: 500 Ft per day. (updated Aug 2020)

Get around

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There is no local public transport service. The town is small enough to walk around.

Historical buildings

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Roman Catholic Church
  • 1 German Minority Heritage House (Német Nemzetiségi Tájház), Nyár utca 2, ☏ +36 20 414-0712, . Sa Su 10:00–18:00. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 2 Kálmán Kittenberger Memorial House (Kittenberger Kálmán emlékház), Kittenberger Kálmán utca 20. The famous Africa-explorer, hunter and ornithologist, Kálmán Kittenberger lived here. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 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. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 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. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 5 Calvary Chapel (Kálvária-kápolna), Fehérhegy utca. Built in 1773 in Baroque style. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 6 Saint Roch Chapel (Szent Rókus-kápolna), Váci út. Built around 1770 in Baroque style. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 7 Cottage Vera (Vera lak), Mainzi utca 1. (updated Jan 2020)

Nature

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  • 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. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 9 Remete Cave (Remete-barlang). Nice view to the Danube Bend. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 10 Törökmező Animal Park (Törökmezői Állatpark), Törökmező, ☏ +36 20 319-1810, . Tu–Su 10:00–18:00. 35 animal species, nearly 120 animals, petting zoo, colorful birds, exotic animal specialties such as kangaroos, emus, llamas. (updated Jan 2020)

Further afield

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Kossuth Lajos út in Zebegény

In Zebegény:

  • 11 Shipping History Museum (Hajózástörténeti Múzeum), Szőnyi István út 9, Zebegény, ☏ +36 27 373-305, . 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. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 12 István Szőnyi Memorial Museum (Szőnyi István Emlékmúzeum), Bartóky József utca 7, Zebegény, ☏ +36 27 620-161, . 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. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 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. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 14 Károly Kós Observation Tower (Kós Károly-kilátó), Zebegény. Built in 2015. Nice view to the Danube. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 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. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 16 Dőry Mansion (Dőry-kastély), Dózsa György utca 24, Zebegény. Built in 1917 in Eclectic style. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 1 Community Center (Művelődési Ház), Fő tér 14, ☏ +36 27 354-243, . M–F 08:00–18:00. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 2 Dunakanyar Adventure Park (Dunakanyar Kalandpark), Törökmező, ☏ +36 27 350-063, . Apr–Oct: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; Nov–Mar: Tu–Su 10:00–16:30. 2500 Ft per person for two hours. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 3 Nagymaros Free Beach, Hunyadi sétány. Jun–Aug. Free entrance. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 4 Zebegény Free Beach, Zebegény. Jun-Aug. Free entrance. (updated Jan 2020)

Events

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Magyar utca
This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
BudgetUnder 2000 Ft
Mid-range2000 Ft–2300 Ft
SplurgeOver 2300 Ft

Budget

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Mid-range

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Calvary Chapel
  • 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. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 5 Nokedli, Király utca 2, ☏ +36 30 687-4223, . 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. (updated Jan 2020)
  • 6 Füstölgő Sarok BBQ, Petőfi tér 15, Zebegény, ☏ +36 30 229-5612, . Mar 15–Sep 30: F 17:00–22:00, Sa 12:00–20:00, Su 12:00–19:00. Open-air barbecue restaurant. (updated Jan 2020)

Splurge

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Drink

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Cafes

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István Szőnyi Memorial Museum in Zebegény

Pubs

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Sleep

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This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
BudgetUnder 13,000 Ft
Mid-range13,000 Ft–17,000 Ft
SplurgeOver 17,000 Ft

Budget

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Cottage Vera

Mid-range

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Splurge

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Calvary Chapel in Zebegény

Connect

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View from Nagymaros to Danube and Visegrád

Nagymaros' postal code is H-2626, and its telephone area code is 27.

  • 1 Nagymaros Post Office, Német utca 10, ☏ +36 27 354-305, . 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. (updated Jan 2020)

Go next

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  • Esztergom – town 24 km (15 mi) west
  • Leányfalu – village 17 km (11 mi) southeast
  • Szentendre – town 23 km (14 mi) southeast
  • Szob – town 12 km (7.5 mi) west
  • Vác – town 18 km (11 mi) east
  • Verőce – town 8 km (5.0 mi) northeast
  • Visegrád – town 1 km (0.62 mi) east
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