A thousand years of history, classic baroque architecture and outdoor watersports await those visiting Pannonhalma and surrounding region. Given the revived local wine industry too, autumn would seem the perfect time to explore the former monastic retreat of Pannonhalma and lively metropolis of Győr. Shows, exhibitions and sundry cultural events make up a busy agenda in both destinations. Nearby Szigetköz beckons with its famed fish dishes, as well as activities such as angling, canoeing and rafting.
A new English-subtitled video, provided to We Love Budapest by the Hungarian Tourism Agency, spotlights the many attractions of Pannonhalma, Győr, Szigetköz and surrounding region. Beginning a thousand years ago, at the historic Benedictine Monastery, the film takes you on a journey through time and over the beautiful landscape of western Hungary.
Highlights include the baroque landmarks of bustling Győr, the hallowed interior of the Benedictine Monastery at Pannonhalma and the bucolic waterways of Szigetköz, with its varied wildlife and tranquil canoeing.
How to get there from Budapest:Trains regularly leave Keleti and Kelenföld stations for Győr about 1hr 15min away. Change there for Pannonhalma, overall journey time from Budapest 2hrs.
