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Solymár

Pest County, Hungary · Europe

About Solymár

Solymár works well as a base: 5 minutes from Nagykovácsi, 13km from Buda Castle.

Solymár is a town located in Pest County, Hungary. With a population of 9,242, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Solymár sits in Hungary, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Budapest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Solymár to your route.

About Solymár

Solymár (German: Schaumar) is a village in northwest of Budapest metropolitan area, bordering the 3rd and 2nd districts of the city, as well as Nagykovácsi, Pilisszentiván, Pilisvörösvár, Csobánka, Pilisborosjenő, and Üröm. Its picturesque surroundings (hills to the south and east, the highest point is Zsíroshegy at

Read more 424m) and good accessibility the 64, 64A, 64B, 164, 164B, 264, 157 and 964 city buses from Hűvösvölgy, 218 from Óbuda, 831 from Pilisszántó, a train from Budapest Nyugati and Esztergom, and coaches from Árpád-híd made it a desirable destination for affluent city-dwellers moving to suburban homes outside of Budapest from the mid-1990s. Its historical German-speaking majority was depopulated following the Second World War, some non-compulsively, and a great majority by force in a series of deportations, which is solemnly remembered in a commemorative monument erected in the village in 1990.

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Where is Solymár located?

Solymár is located in Pest County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.5925 latitude, 18.9321 longitude.

What is the population of Solymár?

Solymár has a population of approximately 9,242 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
9,242
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Pest County
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
47.5925, 18.9321

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Hungary

Police
107
Ambulance
104
Fire
105
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Solymár

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Megyeri Bridge

Hungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.

10 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Matthias Church

A richly decorated Gothic church in Budapest's Castle District with colorful Zsolnay ceramic roof tiles.

13 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Buda Castle

The historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings on Castle Hill in Budapest, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Hungarian Parliament Building

A breathtaking neo-Gothic masterpiece on the Danube riverbank and one of the largest parliament buildings in the world.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Széchenyi Chain Bridge

Budapest's most iconic bridge and the first permanent crossing of the Danube between Buda and Pest, a symbol of Hungarian national pride.

13 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Fisherman's Bastion

A fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Széchenyi Thermal Baths

One of the largest public thermal bath complexes in Europe, a grand neo-baroque palace filled with steaming mineral-rich pools.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Budapest Ruin Bars (Szimpla Kert)

Iconic nightlife venues built in abandoned buildings and courtyards of the Jewish Quarter, pioneered by the legendary Szimpla Kert.

14 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Solymár

  • Right hereMegyeri BridgeHungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.
  • Right hereFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.

Driving in Hungary

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.58/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Solymár.

Pilisvörösvár

🇭🇺 Hungary

3 km away

Pilisszentiván

🇭🇺 Hungary

3 km awayPop. 4,218

Nagykovácsi

🇭🇺 Hungary

4 km awayPop. 8,757

Pesthidegkút

🇭🇺 Hungary

5 km awayPop. 9,087

Pilisborosjenő

🇭🇺 Hungary

5 km awayPop. 3,180

Üröm

🇭🇺 Hungary

6 km awayPop. 4,753

Csobánka

🇭🇺 Hungary

6 km awayPop. 2,881

Óbuda

🇭🇺 Hungary

9 km awayPop. 33,836

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