Érd (German: Hanselbeck; Croatian: Andzabeg) is a suburb just southwest of Budapest in Pest County. It has the largest population in Pest County with about 67,000 inhabitants.
Understand
[edit]The area has been inhabited since ancient times. Archaeological findings indicate that prehistoric men lived here 50,000 years ago.
Érd itself was first mentioned in documents in 1243. The name comes either from the word erdő ("forest") or from ér ("stream").
During the Ottoman occupation of Hungary, Érd was captured by the Turks in 1543, after the castle of Székesfehérvár fell. The Turks built a motte castle and a mosque here. In these times, the place was called Hamzsabég (Hamzabey). In 1684, the army led by Charles V, Duke of Lorraine defeated the Turks near Érd.
In 1776, Érd became an oppidum (town). It is possible that it already had been oppidum before the Ottoman occupation. In the early 20th century, Érd became the property of the Károlyi family. The town grew, but remained mainly an agricultural town until 1972, when several new facilities were built and the touristic value of Érd grew. Érd was the fastest-growing locality in Hungary between the 1991 and 2001 censuses (up 30.6%). Érd granted the rank of city with county rights in 2006.
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]Érd has five train stops and stations: two are in the center, Érd felső (upper Érd) and Érd alsó (lower Érd); three other are in the outskirts, Érd, Érdliget and Tétényliget. There are two train lines, so you better figure out beforehand where you want to get off.
Érd alsó
[edit]Trains S30 and Z30 are available in every 30 minutes (weekdays) / hourly (weekends) from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar to Székesfehérvár via Martonvásár and Gárdony. The journey from Budapest takes 16 minutes and costs 370 Ft.
Trains S36 and G43 (only on weekends) are available hourly (weekdays) / in every 30 minutes (weekends) from Kőbánya-Kispest (Budapest) to Tárnok, Székesfehérvár. The journey from Budapest takes 37 minutes and costs 560 Ft.
1 Érd alsó Train Station, Budai út 13, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. Ticket office: M–Sa 05:10–16:40, Su 06:10–16:40. The train station is at the center.
Érd felső
[edit]Trains S40 and S42 are available hourly from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar to Pusztaszabolcs, Dunaújváros. The journey from Budapest to Érd felső takes 25 minutes and costs 370 Ft.
2 Érd felső Train Station, Diósdi út 21, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. Ticket office: 04:50–16:45. The train station is at the center.
By bus
[edit]From Budapest to Érd:
- From Kelenföld vasútállomás M4 : regional buses are available in every 10–20 minutes. The journey takes 34–43 minutes and costs 370 Ft–465 Ft.
- From Budapest-Budatétény vasútállomás (Campona): regional buses are available in every two hours. The journey takes 18 minutes and costs 250 Ft.
3 Érd Bus Station, Budai út 13, ☏ +36 23 521-832, info@volanbusz.hu. Ticket office: M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa Su 06:00–16:00; public toilet: 06:00–19:00.
Get around
[edit]By bus
[edit]Volánbusz operates local buses in Érd. Tickets (in 2019): 185 Ft in advance, 225 Ft from driver. Passes (in 2019): 3880 Ft for a month, 2000 Ft for 15 days. Tickets can be purchased at the bus station. Further information: public transport timetable, public transport map.
By taxi
[edit]See
[edit]Exhibitions
[edit]- 1 Hungarian Geographical Museum (Magyar Földrajzi Múzeum), Budai út 4, ☏ +36 23 363-036, info@foldrajzimuzeum.hu. Apr–Nov: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, Dec–Mar: Tu–F 10:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00. Housed in Wimpffen Mansion built around 1840 in Classicist style. The Hungarian travellers and explorers exhibit shows the life and work of the nation's most famous travellers. Whereas the Scientific explorers of the Carpathian Basin exhibit gives a taste of the academic achievements of the professionals engaged in the exploration of the Carpathian Basin, an area that includes Hungary. Adult: 1000 Ft; senior, student: 500 Ft.
- 2 Érd Local History Museum (Érdi Helytörténeti Kiállítás), Felső utca 3, ☏ +36 23 363-036, info@foldrajzimuzeum.hu. Apr–Nov: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, Dec–Mar: Tu–F 10:00–17:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00. Housed in a late 19th century house with a veranda. The exhibition plots the history of Érd from pre-historic times to the 1930s in a complex manner using archaeological, ethnographic, local history and sports history-related objects and artefacts. Adult: 400 Ft; senior, student: 200 Ft.
- 3 Érd Gallery (Érdi Galéria), Alsó utca 2, ☏ +36 23 360-143, erdigaleria@gmail.com. Tu–Sa 10:00–18:00. Art gallery.
Historical buildings
[edit]- 4 Minaret, Mecset utca (Minaret 746), ☏ +36 20 234-7681, programok@szepesmk.hu. Only on appointment. This is the third largest minaret in the country, after Pécs and Eger, and stands at 23 m (75 ft). Located in the old town (Ófalu). It is all that remains from the town's once important place in the Ottoman Empire from the 16th century. Due to the worn stairs and the lack of lighting, the minaret can be visited only at your own liability! 200 Ft.
- 5 Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church (Szent Mihály római katolikus templom), Szent Mihály tér 1 (Termálfürdő 746). The present Baroque-style church was built between 1702–1723 using medieval Gothic church walls. The tower was built later. The religious life has been organized in 1694 by Bosnian Franciscans.
- 6 Votive Chapel (Fogadalmi kápolna), Külső Római út 1/a (Minaret 746). Built in baroque style, in 1734, during the great plague. Main facade deorated with arched niche and a damaged statues of the Holy Trinity. The square-shaped chapel is closed with arch apse. Wooden bell tower is decorated with graceful helmet.
- 7 Calvary Chapel (Kálvária-kápolna) (Sugár út 746). Reconstructed from a building from 1749.
- 8 Roman Catholic Parish House (Római katolikus plébániaház), Molnár utca 6 (Termálfürdő 746). Built between 1686–1695 in Baroque style.
- 9 Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church (Jézus szíve római katolikus templom), Karolina utca 1, ☏ +36 23 365-211, plebania@erdujvaros.hu. Built in 1929.
- 10 Ruins of Szapáry Mansion (Szapáry-kastély romjai), Kastély utca (Termálfürdő 746). Elements of the complex are the Baroque castle wall, tunnel system and some stone fragments of the mansion.
- 11 Ruins of Dog Castle (Kutyavár romjai), Kutyavári utca 40–42 (1 km (0.62 mi) walk from Fürdő utca 710, 712, 722). Ruins of a Gothic sytle hunting mansion from the 15th century. Free to visit.
Nature
[edit]- 12 Saint Michael Well (Szent Mihály-kút), Római út (Termálfürdő 746). Natural mineral water. Created in 2017.
- 13 Fundoklia Valley (Fundoklia-völgy) (1.5 km (0.93 mi) walk from Dévényi utca 734, 755). The most beautiful landscape of Parkváros district. A Palaeolithic site was discovered at end of the valley. Karstic limestone and some rare plant species. Free to visit.
- 14 Hight River Bank at Érd (Érdi-magaspart) (2 km (1.2 mi) walk from Termálfürdő 746). A steep promontory rises above the Danube, where the edge of the Mezőföld Plain ends like a tableland. Thanked to a variety of micro-topography and microclimate, evolved a very rich flora. There is a vice view to the river. Free to visit.
- 15 Beliczay Island (Beliczay-sziget) (Termálfürdő 746). The landscape has most faithfully preserved the original appearance. Free to visit.
Do
[edit]- 1 Gyula Szepes Community Center (Szepes Gyula Művelődési Központ), Alsó utca 9, ☏ +36 23 365-490, programok@szepesmk.hu. Ticket office: Tu W 08:30–16:00, Th 12:00–19:00.
- 2 Diamond Wellness and Fitness, Favágó utca 107 (Esztergályos utca 733), ☏ +36 23 520-072, diamondfitnesswellness@gmail.com. M–Th 07:00–22:00, F 07:00–21:00, Sa 09:00–15:00, Su 09:00–14:00. Squash: 2500 Ft–3000 Ft.
- 3 Érd Arena Swimming Pool, Velencei út 39-41 (Sportcsarnok utca 722, 742, 744), ☏ +36 23 361-431, info@erdarena.hu. M–Sa 06:00–21:00, Su 08:00–21:00. Adult: 1300 Ft; senior, student: 750 Ft for three hours, including sauna usage.
- 4 Frank Riding Hall, Bibic utca 200 (Bagoly utca 741, 744), ☏ +36 70 244-8495, ildimenyhart@gmail.com.
- Érd Days (Érdi Napok), ☏ +36 23 365-490. Music, fine arts and other cultural programs. In September. Free.
Buy
[edit]Inside the downtown:
- 1 Príma, Kálvin tér 1, ☏ +36 23 522-620, krupptsa@krupptsa.hu. M–Sa 06:00–21:00, Su 07:00–18:00. Supermarket.
- 2 Stop Shop Érd, Budai út 13. M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa Su 07:00–16:00; Spar supermarket: M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 07:00–17:00, Su 08:00–15:00. Shopping center. Services: supermarket, fast food bar, clotes store, drug store, shoe store, bank, pharmacy, hair salon.
Outside the downtown:
- 3 Interspar, Iparos utca 5 (Bem tér 735), ☏ +36 20 823-7398, info@spar.hu. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 08:00–19:00. Hypermarket.
- 4 Market of Érd (Érdi piac), Széles utca 1 (Piac 746), ☏ + 36 23 365-610, titkarsag@ekfi.hu. Tu 07:00–13:00, Sa 06:00–14:00. Traditional market. Services: grocery store, butcher, bakery, clothes store, shoe store.
- 5 Tesco, Budafoki út 2-4 (Tesco 744, 746), info@tesco.hu. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 07:00–20:00. Hypermarket.
Eat
[edit]This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
Budget | Under 1900 Ft |
Mid-range | 1900 Ft–2600 Ft |
Splurge | Over 2600 Ft |
Budget
[edit]Inside the downtown:
- 1 Burger Station, Diosdi út 2, ☏ +36 70 673-0900. M–Sa 10:00–22:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 790 Ft.
- 2 Duci Buci Büfé, Budai út 20, ☏ +36 70 323-2987, ducibucibufe@gmail.com. M–Sa 07:00–19:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 850 Ft.
- 3 Fa-Ló, Felső utca 50, ☏ +36 70 607-1000, falomelegkonyhakft@gmail.com. M–F 11:30–14:30. Food bar and pizzeria. 1300 Ft, pizza: 1250 Ft, lunch menu: 1150 Ft.
- 4 Mex Kitchen, Szabadság tér 13, ☏ +36 70 536-6367. Tu–F 16:00–20:00, Sa 11:00–20:00. Mexican food bar. 1490 Ft.
- 5 Retro Restaurant, Alsó utca 14, ☏ +36 30 562-8576, judits932@gmail.com. Restaurant: M–F 11:00–15:00; pub: M–Sa 07:00–20:00. Food bar and pub. Lunch menu: 1290 Ft.
Outside the downtown:
- 6 Boszorkány Falatozó, Fehérvári út 36 (Fülemüle utca 722, 742, 744), ☏ +36 70 701-7365, boszorkany.falatozo@gmail.com. M–F 11:00–19:00. Food bar. 1300 Ft.
- 7 Édesanyám Kifőzdéje, Gépész utca 1 (Sóskúti út 734, 755), ☏ +36 20 509-5462. M–Sa 11:00–18:00. 1390 Ft, lunch menu: 1450 Ft.
- 8 Kárpát Bistro, Sóskúti út 1 (Bem tér 735), ☏ +36 50 132-1036, karpatbistro@gmail.com. M–F 08:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–16:00. Food bar. 1290 Ft, lunch menu: 1390 Ft.
Mid-range
[edit]Inside the downtown:
- 9 Daiga Sushi, Kálvin tér 3, ☏ +36 30 999-9395. 11:00–21:00. Japanese restaurant. 2150 Ft.
Outside the downtown:
- 10 Érd StreetFood, Diósdi út 72-74 (Diósdi út 733, 736), ☏ +36 20 950-6071, fenyes.z@gmail.com. Tu–Sa 10:00–20:00, Su 10:00–17:00. Fast food bar and pizzeria. 1850 Ft, pizza: 1550 Ft, hamburger: 850 Ft, lunch menu: 1190 Ft.
- 11 Finta Restaurant, Velencei út 29 (Fülemüle utca 722, 742, 744), ☏ +36 23 363-213, fintarendezvenyhaz@gmail.com. M–F 10:00–15:00. Buffet restaurant. 1890 Ft per person, lunch menu: 1250 Ft.
- 12 Kaja Kunyhó, Riminyáki út 10 (Ferenc utca 735), ☏ +36 23 950-806, kajakunyho@gmail.com. M–F 10:30–15:00. Food bar. 1750 Ft, lunch menu: 1300 Ft.
- 13 Paris Gyros, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 70 (Akácfa utca 735), ☏ +36 30 977-8386, info.parisgyros@gmail.com. M–F 11:00–19:00, Sa 11:00–16:00. Greek food bar. 1900 Ft.
- 14 Pizzavadász, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 121 (Daróci utca 735), ☏ +36 23 632-411. 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2200 Ft, pizza: 1690 Ft.
- 15 Rose, Balatoni út 90 (Muskátli utca 710, 712, 722), ☏ +36 30 912-7099, info@rosehungary.com. W–Su 11:00–21:00. Pizzeria. Pizza: 1590 Ft.
- 16 Zabatanya, Bajcsy Zsilinszky út 117 (Daróci utca 735), ☏ +36 30 912-5887, zabatanya.erd@gmail.com. M–F 07:00–15:00, Sa Su 10:00–16:00. 1750 Ft, lunch menu: 1380 Ft.
Splurge
[edit]Inside the downtown:
- 17 Cuba-Jack, Kálvin tér 5, ☏ +36-70-545-9786. M–Th Su 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–23:45. Mediterranean restaurant and bar. 2210 Ft, pizza: 1900 Ft.
- 18 Érdi Vigadó, Alsó utca 2, ☏ +36 23 360-143, erdivigado@gmail.com. M–Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant and cafe. 2590 Ft.
- 19 Irish Dog Pub, Antal utca 17, ☏ +36 23 368-879, info@irishdogpub.hu. M–F 16:00–00:00, Sa 18:00–24:00. Irish pub and restaurant. 2690 Ft.
Outside the downtown:
- 20 Arany Főnix, Balatoni út 62/a (Fürdő utca 710, 712, 722), ☏ +36 1 243-1195, mizuho@aranyfonixgrill.hu. 11:00–23:00. Asian restaurant, grill, wok and sushi. 3000 Ft.
- 21 Festal Restaurant, Dávid utca 4 (Géza utca 735), ☏ +36 23 366-603, jegenyezoli@gmail.com. W–Sa 12:00–22:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Traditional restaurant. 2585 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft.
- 22 Korona Restaurant and Confectionery, Balatoni út 71 (Fürdő utca 710, 712, 722), ☏ +36 23 375-049, info@osvath.hu. Restaurant: Tu–Su 12:00-21:00, confectionery: Tu–Su 09:00-20:00. Traditional restaurant and confectionery. 2650 Ft.
- 23 Pesaro Pizzeria and Restaurant, Szegfű utca 42 (Sárvíz utca 710, 712, 722), ☏ +36 23 374-525, pesaro@pesaro.hu. 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine. 2880 Ft, pizza: 1850 Ft.
- 24 Poirot Belgian Pub, Szegfű utca 24 (Sárvíz utca 710, 712, 722), ☏ +36 20 972-7717, poirot@t-online.hu. M–Sa 17:00–00:00. Belgian pub and restaurant. 2350 Ft, hamburger: 1590 Ft.
Drink
[edit]Cafes
[edit]Inside the downtown:
- 1 Bar Coffee, Budai út 24, ☏ +36 30 830-4670, barcoffee24@gmail.com. M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–12:00.
- 2 Soós Süti, Felső utca 58, ☏ +36 23 366-791. M–Sa 05:00–22:00, Su 07:00–22:00.
- 3 Sugar-free and Traditional Confectionery (Cukormentes és Hagyományos Cukrászda), Budai út 20, ☏ +36 70 933-1541, cukormentescukierd@gmail.com. 09:30–18:00.
Outside the downtown:
- 4 Csoki Bar, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 178 (Bem tér 735), ☏ +36 30 720-0462, contourpack.kft@gmail.com. M–F 09:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–14:00.
- 5 Katica Confectionery, Sóskúti út 19 (Sóskúti út 734, 755), ☏ +36 23 376-505, info@katicacukraszat.hu. Tu–Su 10:00–18:00.
- 6 Kati Mami Sütödéje, Riminyáki út 64 (Gellért utca 735), ☏ +36 23 365-735, samolkft@samol.t-online.hu. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 07:00–22:00.
- 7 Liszt Craft Bakery, Lőcsei utca 93 (Kalotaszegi utca 734, 755), ☏ +36 23 631-216. M–F 11:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–14:00.
- 8 Pataki Confectionery, Balatoni út 61 (Fürdő utca 710, 712, 722), ☏ +36 70 977-0001, rendeles@patakicukraszda.hu. 09:00–19:00.
- 9 Rétes and Sütiház, Bajcsy Zsiliszky út 160 (Daróci utca 735), ☏ +36 70 613-2393, sweet@bakery.com. Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–14:00.
- 10 Virág Confectionery, Iparos utca 59 (Burkoló utca 733), ☏ +36 30 991-2481. M–Th 09:00–19:00, F–Su 09:00–20:00.
Pubs and nightclubs
[edit]Inside the downtown:
- 11 Borgödör Rock Pub, Diósdi út 21, ☏ +36 23 362-299, borgodor@t-online.hu. M–Th 05:00–21:00, F 05:00–00:00, Sa 06:00–00:00, Su 08:00–21:00.
- 12 Club 49, Diósdi út 49, 49theclub@gmail.com. M–Th Su 15:00–00:00, F Sa 15:00–01:00.
- 13 Club Spaten, Magdolna utca 1, ☏ +36 30 496-4362, bihari.flori@hotmail.com. Sa 22:00–05:00. Nightclub. Entrance fee: 0 Ft–2500 Ft.
- 14 Halenár Pub, Vörösmarty Mihály utca 7, ☏ +36 23 920-200. M–Th 06:00–22:00, F Sa 06:00–23:30.
- 15 Köleses Pub, Budai út 24, ☏ +36 20 315-9166. M–F 10:00–22:00, Sa 12:00–22:00.
Outside the downtown:
- 16 Bicsérdi Pub, Rába utca 21 (Sárvíz utca 710, 712, 722), ☏ +36 20 342-7719. M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 10:00–12:00 15:00–21:00.
- 17 Blues Tanya, Riminyáki út 62 (Gellért utca 735), ☏ +36 30 292-9294. M–Th Su 14:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–03:00.
- 18 Csehvegő Craft Beer Pub, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 117 (Daróci utca 735), ☏ +36 30 630-0500, beerboard@beerboard.hu. M–Th 17:00–22:00, F Sa 15:00–00:00.
- 19 Szieszta Cafe, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 104 (Cserhalmi utca 735), ☏ +36 30 547-6112, sziesztacafe@gmail.com. M–Th Su 16:00–23:00, F Sa 16:00–01:00.
Sleep
[edit]This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
Budget | Under 11,000 Ft |
Mid-range | 11,000 Ft–14,000 Ft |
Splurge | Over 14,000 Ft |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Egrokorr Guesthouse, Fehérvári út 63-65 (Kánya utca 722, 742, 744), ☏ +36 23 362-370, info@erdiszallas.hu. Double room: 10,000 Ft.
- 2 Flamingo Camping, Fürdő utca 4 (Fürdő utca 710, 712, 722), ☏ +36 23 375-328, flamingocamp@t-online.hu. Apr 1–Oct 10. 7500 Ft for two persons.
Mid-range
[edit]- 3 Centrál Wine House (Centrál Borház), Diósdi út 3-5, ☏ +36 23 362-370, info@centralborhaz.hu. Restaurant: M Su 08:00–20:00; Tu–Sa 08:00–22:00. 7 rooms. Traditional restaurant. Single room: 9300 Ft, double room: 11,960 Ft, average meal: 2500 Ft.
Splurge
[edit]- 4 Parkland Inn, Nőszirom utca 11 (Muskátli utca 710, 712, 722), ☏ +36 20 327-7224. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 4 rooms. Single room: 8900 Ft, double room: 14,200 Ft.
- 5 Pony Rest House (Póni Pihenőház), Tárnoki út 136 (Tárnoki utca 734, 755), ☏ +36 20 376-6788, jeneilajosne54@t-online.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 rooms. Single room: 8500 Ft, double room: 17,000 Ft.
Connect
[edit]Érd's postal code is H-2030, and its telephone area code is 23.
- 1 Érd 1 Post Office, Angyalka utca 1/a, ☏ +36 23 521-943, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M–F 08:00–19:00, Sa 08:00–12:00.
- 2 Zoltán Csuka City's Library (Csuka Zoltán Városi Könyvtár), Hivatalnok utca 14, ☏ +36 23 365-470, csukalib@csukalib.hu. M Tu 10:00–19:00, Th F 10:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–13:00. Internet access. Adult: 1800 Ft per year; senior: 1000 Ft per year; student: 900 Ft per year. Internet usage: 100 Ft per 30 min (150 Ft for visitors).
Go next
[edit]- Biatorbágy — town 17 km (11 mi) northwest
- Budakeszi — town 11 km (6.8 mi) north
- Budaörs – town 15 km (9.3 mi) northeast
- Martonvásár – town 14 km (8.7 mi) southwest
- Százhalombatta – town 8 km (5.0 mi) south
- Szigetszentmiklós – town 18 km (11 mi) southeast
- Törökbálint – town 9 km (5.6 mi) north