Zsámbék (German: Schambeck) is a town in Pest County. It is located 30 km (19 mi) west of Budapest in the Zsámbék Basin.
Understand
editZsámbék has been inhabited since Paleolithic times. It has seen Celtic, Roman and Avar populations throughout its history, according to archaeological finds. A Celtic coach's remains were found there as well as a bronze trumpet.
In the 1180s Béla III of Hungary, granted land around the village to a knight named Aynard. Aynard's family built the Premonstratensian church beginning in 1220.
The church was destroyed in 1241 during the Mongolian invasions. Following the destruction, during the reign of Béla IV of Hungary, the church and monastery were rebuilt. Positioned at an important merchant route — halfway between Esztergom and Székesfehérvár and near Buda — the village underwent rapid growth.
An earthquake in 1763 ruined the church once again. It was not reconstructed after this horrific event. Settlers from Germany, who came to live in the abandoned village after the Turkish occupation, took the stones from the church and used them for building houses and fences. Many of the church's stones are still present in the walls of older houses.
- 1 Tourinform Zsámbék, Szent István tér 3, ☏ +36 23 342-318, info@zsambekinfo.hu. Tu–F 09:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–17:00. Tourist information.
Get in
editBy bus
editFrom Budapest to Zsámbék: regional buses from Széll Kálmán tér M2 are available in every 30 minutes. The journey takes 48 minutes and costs 560 Ft.
Get around
editThere is no local public transport service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.
See
editZsámbék
edit- 1 Ruins of Premontre Monastery and Church (Premontrei kolostor és templom romjai), Corvin János utca, ☏ +36 20 501-6407. Mar 15–Oct 23: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; Oct 24–Mar 14: 10:00–16:00. Museum and lapidary. The construction of the Romanesque church started in 1220 as a part of a Premonstratensian monastery. It was the third consecutive church standing at the same site. The construction was completed in the 13th century. The church was a three-nave basilica; the cloister was attached to one of the sides. The church and the monastery were subsequently rebuilt in the Gothic style. The monastery was badly damaged during Turkish rule in Hungary. On June 28, 1736, the church collapsed as a result of an earthquake, and since then has been deserted. Adult: 800 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft.
- 2 Lamp Museum (Lámpamúzeum), Magyar utca 18, ☏ +36 20 502-6682, lampamuzeum@gmail.com. Mar 15–Oct 23: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; Oct 24–Mar 14: 10:00–16:00. The private collection of Ferenc Borus, opened in 1979, shows around 1200 lighting devices from the 1750s; from candlesticks to kerosene lamps from quite a few world-famous porcelain factories. The collection was added to the Guinness Book of Records in 1995. Adult: 800 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft.
- 3 Swabian Heritage Museum (Sváb tájház), Bicskei utca 12, ☏ +36 23 341-831. Mar 15–Oct 23: Sa Su 10:00–18:00; Oct 24–Mar 14: Sa Su 10:00–16:00; only on second weekend in every month, and on appointment. It was built by Melchior Keller, a famous livestock farmer, around 1740. There is a local history exhibition, along with a collection of painted German peasant furniture. Adult: 400 Ft; senior, student: 200 Ft.
- 4 Firefighter Exhibition (Tűzoltó kiállítás), Petőfi Sándor utca 110, ☏ +36 30 914-2116, ote-zsambek@freemail.hu. Only by appointment. Free entrance.
- 5 Convent Garden (Zárdakert), Akadémia utca. It became the property of the Christian Sisters in 1908. The park, surrounded by a wall of ponds, trees and winding paths, was the prayer area for the nun candidates and the place for their health walks. Free to visit.
- 6 Turkish Well (Török-kút), Táncsics Mihály utca. A two-story 'dripping' well built in the 16th century. Its water does not freeze in he coldest time so when around 1900 covered the well the lower part started using as a bath. The drinking water of the village was transported from here until the end of the 1960s. Now feeding the pond in Convent Garden (next to it) after the pond where leave the city converge to Békás stream. Over 120 m2 (1,300 ft²) size. The barrier walls circa 1 m (3.3 ft) high.
- 7 Roman Catholic Church of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist (Keresztelő Szent János születése római katolikus templom), Magyar utca. With the financial help of Miklós Zichy, a one-nave Baroque church was built in 1752.
- 8 Zichy Mansion (Zichy-kastély), Zichy Miklós tér 3. It was built in the place of a medieval castle in the 1690s.
- 9 Saint Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Chapel (Szent Ferenc római katolikus kápolna). Built in 1740 in Baroque style. Memorial chapel to Mária Jozefa, who was the only child of Miklós Zrínyi and died in 1839 in plague.
- 10 Józsefváros Cellar Area (Józsefvárosi pinceterület). Heritage and nature conservation area. Cellars, wine press houses, thatched roof dwelling buildings, old water wells.
Further afield
editIn Budajenő:
- 11 Granary (Magtár), Magtár utca 5, Budajenő, ☏ +36 70 850-5560, szervezes@budajeno.hu. Tu W 09:00–16:00, Th F 09:00–17:00. It was built in Late-Baroque style at the beginning of the 19th cenury. There is an exhibition about pilgrimages in the Carpathian Basin. Adult: 1000 Ft; senior, student: 600 Ft.
- 12 Saint Michael Chapel (Szent Mihály-kápolna), Kápolna utca, Budajenő. Gothic-sytle chapel from the 14th century.
- 13 Saint Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church (Szent Péter és Pál római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca, Budajenő. Built in 1759 in Baroque style.
In Perbál:
- 14 Local History Exhibition (Helytörténeti kiállítás), Hősök tere 1, Perbál, ☏ +36 26 370-350, titkarsag@perbal.hu. On appointment only.
- 15 Saint Anne Roman Catholic Church (Szent Anna római katolikus templom), Hősök tere, Perbál. Built in 1752.
In Telki:
- 16 King Saint Stephen Roman Catholic Church (Szent István római katolikus templom), Petőfi Sándor utca, Telki. Built in 1807 in Classicist style.
- 17 Telki Panorama Point (Telki panorámapont), Telki. Nice view to the Zsámbék Basin.
In Tinnye:
- 18 Lake Garancs (Garancsi-tó), Tinnye. Natural reserve. There is a nature trail around the lake. Free to visit..
- 19 Saint Anna Roman Catholic Church (Szent Anna Római katolikus templom), Szabadság tér, Tinnye. It was built in 1797 in late Baroque style with a façade tower. Its tower is covered by a curved helmet. On its main altar, there is an altar picture of Saint Anne and the Child Jesus.
In Tök:
- 20 Church Ruins (Romtemplom), Tök. Built in the 12th century in Roman style. Free to visit.
- 21 Heritage House (Tájház), Kútvölgy 2, Tök, ☏ +36 70 850-7442. M–F Su 10:00–12:00 16:00–18:00. Free entrance.
- 22 Reformed Church (Református templom), Táncsics Mihály utca, Tök. Built in 1784 in Baroque style.
Do
edit- 1 Community House of Zsámbék (Zsámbéki Művelődési Ház), Etyeki utca 2, ☏ +36 23 340-694, muvhaz@zsambek.hu.
- 2 Nagy Equestrian Yard, Rácváros utca, ☏ +36 20 420-1702, szabozora.western@gmail.com. Riding lessons.
- 3 Szent György Equestrian Club, Mányi út, ☏ +36 30 633-9873, szentgyorgylovasclub@gmail.com. Tu–Su 09:00–17:00. Trail riding: 4500 Ft per hour.
- 4 MolnAir Ballooning, Herceghalom, ☏ +36 70 385-0035, info@molnair.hu. Arpil to October. Hot air balloon flights above the Zsámbék basin. Meeting point in Herceghalom. Adult: 42,000 Ft, children: 25,000 Ft.
- 5 Pilis Horse Garden (Pilisi Lovaskert), Tinnye, ☏ +36 30 990-7125, berghammerkrisztina@gmail.com. Trail riding. 3500 Ft for 25 minutes.
- 6 Szikrázó Riding School, Tinnye, ☏ +36 70 602-4668, johanna.toth@gmail.com. 09:00–19:00.
- 7 Telki Tennis and Sports Center, Kórház fasor 20, Telki, ☏ +36 70 432 2089, info@telki-tsc.hu. M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 08:00–14:00. Tennis: 2000 Ft–2500 Ft per hour.
- 8 Tinnye Tennis Club, Petőfi Sándor utca 40, Tinnye, ☏ +36 26 600-259, info@tinnyeitenisz.hu. Apr–Oct: M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa Su 09:00–20:00; Nov–Mar: 10:00–19:00. Tennis courts and snack bar. 2500 Ft per hour, hamburger: 890 Ft.
Events
edit- Zsámbék Summer Theatre (Zsámbéki Nyári Színház), ☏ +36 30 649-8899, info@zsambekiszinhaz.hu. In summer. 2500 Ft–4000 Ft.
- Sambucus Bark Festival in Zsámbék (Sambucus Zsámbéki Bodzafesztivál). In June.
- Vintage Parade and Ball in Zsámbék (Zsámbéki szüreti lovas felvonulás és bál). In September. Entrance fee: 1000 Ft.
Buy
edit- 1 Coop, Akadémia utca 1, ☏ +36 23 342-030. M–F 06:00–18:30, Sa 06:00–15:00. Supermarket.
- 2 Market of Zsámbék (Zsámbéki piac), Akadémia utca, ☏ +36 20 502-1839. Tu F 07:00–11:00.
- 3 Egy Csepp Zsámbék, Mányi út 20, ☏ +36 30 242-4688, orsolya.zolomy@gmail.com. Sa–Su 10:00–18:00. Antique shop.
- 4 Prima, Napsugár utca 2, Telki. M–Sa 06:00–21:00, Su 07:00–18:00.
Eat
editThis page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
Budget | Under 2100 Ft |
Mid-range | 2100 Ft–2600 Ft |
Splurge | Over 2600 Ft |
Budget
edit- 1 Lángossütő, Szent István tér 7, ☏ +36 20 972-1366. M 06:00–10:00, Tu–Sa 06:00–12:00. Lángos bar.
- 2 Trafik Burger, Akadémia utca 2, ☏ +36 20 549-4771, oliver@udvardy.com. W–Su 12:00–21:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 1300 Ft.
- 3 Gyárfásbolt Falatozó, Kossuth Lajos utca 1, Budajenő, ☏ +36 30 692-3229, bartosgyarfas@gmail.com. M–F 12:00–15:00. Food bar. Lunch menu: 1300 Ft.
- 4 Royal Bistro, Budajenői út 4, Telki, ☏ +36 30 269-2939. M–W 10:00–20:30, Th–Sa 10:00–21:00, Su 12:00–20:30. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1800 Ft, pizza: 1590 Ft, hamburger: 1290 Ft.
Mid-range
edit- 5 Benedekék Falodája, Petőfi Sándor utca 38, ☏ +36 23 340-614. 09:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2200 Ft, lunch menu: 1000 Ft.
- 6 Gabriele Restaurant and Pizzeria, Petőfi Sándor utca 100, ☏ +36 23 342-401, pizzeria@gabriele.hu. 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2250 Ft, pizza: 1590 Ft, hamburger: 1150 Ft, lunch menu: 1250 Ft.
- 7 Notte Trattoria, Magyar utca 19, ☏ +36 70 945-5585, nottetrattoria@gmail.com. M–Th Su 12:00–21:00, F–Sa 12:00–22:00. Italian restaurant and pizzeria. Pasta: 1990 Ft, pizza: 2190 Ft.
- 8 Ciá Risto Pizza, Petőfi Sándor utca 1/c, Herceghalom, ☏ +36 70 785-6532, ciaristo20@gmail.com. Tu–Su 11:00–21:00. Italian restaurant and pizzeria. Pasta: 1700 Ft, pizza: 2000 Ft.
- 9 Üvegtigris Restaurant, Tinnye, ☏ +36 70 606-6993, uvegtigris.etterem.bufe@gmail.com. Sa Su 12:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2200 Ft, pizza: 1790 Ft, hamburger: 1990 Ft.
Splurge
edit- 10 Lámpás Restaurant, Magyar utca 29, ☏ +36 23 340-467, lampas@lampasetterem.hu. M Tu 12:00–16:00, W–Sa 12:00–22:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Traditional restaurant. 2850 Ft.
- 11 Mátyás Terrace and Garden Restaurant, Corvin János utca 20, ☏ +36 30 964-3088. F 17:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 3000 Ft.
- 12 Csehülünk, Muskátli utca 1/b, Telki, ☏ +36 26 783-727. Tu–Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–20:00. Czech-style restaurant, pizzeria and pub. 2300 Ft, pizza: 1800 Ft, lunch menu: 1250 Ft.
- 13 Öregház Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 59, Budajenő, ☏ +36 26 369-334, oreghaz.e@freemail.hu. Tu–Su 12:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2500 Ft, lunch menu: 1100 Ft.
Drink
editCafes
edit- 1 Dióhéj Cafe and Bistro, Corvin János utca 5, ☏ +36 30 241-7939. Sa Su 10:00–19:00.
- 2 Kálmán Confectionery, Mányi út 23, ☏ +36 23 340-666, kalmancuki@gmail.com. W–F 10:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–18:00.
- 3 Sóvárgó Confectionery, Akadémia utca 2, ☏ +36 70 772-4076, cuki@sovargo.hu. Tu–F 08:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–17:00.
- 4 Süti nem Süti, Akadémia utca 8, ☏ +36 20 467-3409. M–F 07:00–17:00. Cafe.
- 5 Ziegler Wafer Shop and Cafe, Ady Endre utca 2/a, ☏ +36 23 565-400, ziegler@ziegler.hu. M–F 06:30–19:00, Sa 08:00–14:00.
- 6 Das Cafe, Gesztenyés út, Herceghalom, ☏ +36 20 282-1250, cafe.herceghalom@gmail.com. M–F 07:30–17:00, Sa 14:00–18:00.
- 7 Sercli Cafe, Fő tér 11, Budajenő, serclicafe@gmail.com. W–Su 09:00–15:00.
- 8 Telki Bakery, Muskátli utca 1/a, Telki, ☏ +36 26 950-196. M–F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–13:00. Cafe.
- 9 Telki Kovászda, Nárcisz utca 14, Telki, ☏ +36 30 473-1049, kovaszda@gmail.com. Tu–F 07:00–10:00, Sa 10:00–13:00. Bakery and cafe.
Pubs
edit- 10 Faház Pub, Magyar utca 17, ☏ +36 23 340-235, ficzeretibor63@gmail.com. 06:00–22:00.
- 11 Gabi Presszó, Petőfi Sándor utca 86/b, ☏ +36 30 572-4994, copak77@freemail.hu. 17:00–00:00.
- 12 Téglás Pub, Magyar utca 56, ☏ +36 70 881-2181. 07:00–21:00.
- 13 Kerék Pub, Fő út 19, Perbál, ☏ +36 70 933-3906, p.barany4@gmail.com. 05:00–00:00.
- 14 Kis Kaiser Pub, Fő út 29, Perbál, ☏ +36 20 333-3314, info@pubandbar.hu. 06:00–00:00.
Sleep
editThis guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
Budget | Under 14,000 Ft |
Mid-range | 14,000 Ft–24,000 Ft |
Splurge | Over 24,000 Ft |
Budget
edit- 1 Anna Hunor Guesthouse, Telki út 26, Budajenő, ☏ +36 30 310-9575. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Double room: 12,730 Ft.
Mid-range
edit- 2 Zsámbéki Guesthouse, Dózsa György utca 30, ☏ +36 70 231-8181, info@zsambekivendeghaz.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 5 rooms. Single room: 10,000 Ft, double room: 16,000 Ft.
Splurge
edit- 3 Abacus Hotel, Gesztenyés út 3, Herceghalom, ☏ +36 23 532-360, fax: +36 23 532-361, hotel@abacus.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 128 rooms. Single room: 28,200 Ft, double room: 32,000 Ft.
- 4 Globall Hotel, Szajkó utca 39, Telki, ☏ +36 26 814-900, fax: +36 26 814-911, globall@globall.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 85 rooms. Single room: 21,110 Ft, double room: 32,220 Ft.
- 5 Szépia Bio and Art Hotel, Nyárfás utca 2, ☏ +36 23 919-100, fax: +36 23 919-150, info@szepiahotel.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 38 rooms. Single room: 21,700 Ft, double room: 31,000 Ft.
Connect
editZsámbék's postal code is H-2072, and its telephone area code is 23.
- 2 Zsámbék Post Office, Akadémia utca 6, ☏ +36 23 342-230, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M Tu Th 08:00–16:00, W 08:00–18:00, F 08:00–15:00.
- 3 Petőfi Memorial Library (Petőfi Emlékkönyvtár), Kútvölgy 14, Tök, ☏ +36 23 341-327, konyvtok@gmail.com. M W F 08:00–13.00, Tu Th 13:00–18.00. Internet usage: 150 Ft per hour.
Go next
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- Dorog — town 25 km (16 mi) north
- Pilisvörösvár — town 23 km (14 mi) northeast
- Törökbálint — town 22 km (14 mi) southeast