Biatorbágy
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Biatorbágy[dead link] (German: Wiehall-Kleinturwall) is a town in Pest County. The inner area of the town is in the Zsámbék Basin, it is surrounded by the Buda Hills, its eastern part extends into the Budaörs Basin.
Understand
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Map of Biatorbágy
Biatorbágy was formed by the union of the villages of Torbágy in the north and Bia in the south in 1966. The villages were first mentioned in 1192 as Biua and Torbágyerdő. Biatorbágy was elevated to town status in 2007.
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]Trains S10 and S12 are available hourly from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar to Győr via Bicske, Tatabánya, Tata and Komárom. The journey from Budapest takes 21 minutes and costs 465 Ft.
1 Biatorbágy Train Station, Dózsa György utca 1, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. Ticket office: 06:00–17:40. 
By bus
[edit]From Budapest to Biatorbágy: regional buses from Kelenföld vasútállomás M4 are available hourly. The journey takes 32 minutes and costs 370 Ft.
Get around
[edit]By bus
[edit]Homm operates local buses in Biatorbágy. Daily ticket (in 2020): 250 Ft. Monthly pass (in 2020): 2500 Ft. Tickets cannot be purchased at the driver, you have to buy them online before the journey.
See
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- 1 Biatorbágy Railway Viaduct (Biatorbágyi vasúti viadukt). Technological monument, it is a great spectacle. The first bridge was built in 1883–1984, second one was in 1898. The newly built bridges defining elements of townscape, over the years, have become symbols of the town. The bridge over Fuzes creek valley 120–140 m (390–460 ft) wide and 20–25 m (66–82 ft) in height.
- 2 Bechtold Swabian Heritage Museum (Bechtold Sváb Tájház, Bechtold Heimatmuseum), Fő utca 92, ☏ +36 23 787-391, info@bechtoldtajhaz.hu. Apr–Oct: Tu 08:00–12:00, Th Sa 14:00–18:00. The exhibition shows the most pieces of the Ethnographic Collection as well as old family photos on the walls.
- 3 Sándor-Metternich Mansion (Sándor-Metternich-kastély), Szentháromság tér 4. A Classicist monument, first a Baroque chateau built on the site. The new owner Baron Antal Sándor's son, Count Vince Sándor had built up the mansion in its present form in 1823. His son, Móric Sándor marriage led to the Metternich family took possession of the mansion. Presumably, the mansion is an early work of, – the most famous architect of Hungary of – József Hild. Today it is a school.
- 4 Szily Mansion (Szily-kastély), Kálvin tér 4. It was built in the first half of the 18th century. Located on sloping terrain. A south-facing, U-shaped, Baroque building is designed a nice yard.
- 5 Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church (Szűz Mária neve római katolikus templom), Dózsa György út 8, ☏ +36 23 311-411, plebania@torbagy.hu. Built in Baroque style in the 18th century.
- 6 Saint Anne Roman Catholic Church (Szent Anna római katolikus templom), Szentháromság tér 3, ☏ +36 30 351-6227, p_szalai@yahoo.de. Built in 1823 in Classicist stlye.
- 7 Reformed Church (Református templom), Nagy utca 28, ☏ +36 23 310-310, malombya@gmail.com. First mentioned in 1600. The Lord's Table made from white marble is more than hundred years old, the parish house is 110 years old and the building of the congregation is more than 130 years old.
- 8 Ruins of Holy Cross Chapel (Szent Kereszt-kápolna romjai). The oldest architectural monument of the village was built at the end of the 13th century in late-Romanesque style. It was rebuilt many times. Located in the reformed cemetery.
- 9 Nyakas-kő. Nice view to the surrounding area.
- 10 Bolha Hill (Bolha-hegy). Nature conservation area, it has a rock steppe with special steppe flora.
Further afield
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In Páty:
- 11 Reformed Church (Református templom), Templom tér, Páty. Built in 1783 in Late-Baroque style.
- 12 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Páty. Built in 1783.
- 13 Várady Mansion (Várady-kastély), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 37, Páty. Built in 1825 in Classicist style.
- 14 Wine Cellars (Pincesor), Páty. Most of the cellars were built in the 19th century.
- 15 Pál Csergezán Observation Tower (Csergezán Pál-kilátó), Páty. Nice view from the top of Nagy-Kopasz hill, the highest point of the Buda Hills. Free to visit.
Do
[edit]- 1 Ferenc Juhász Community Center (Juhász Ferenc Művelődési Központ), Baross Gábor utca 1, ☏ +36 23 310-636, info@jfmk.hu. M–F 10:00–22:00, Sa 08:00–14:00.
- 2 Főkút Park (Főkúti Parkerdő), Páty. Forest rest area. In the 1940s, mainly pine forests were planted here.
- 3 Arizóna Carp Lake, ☏ +36 30 529-1228, arizonahorgaszto@gmail.com. Mar–Oct. Fishing possibility.
- 4 Bolha-Ranch Equestrian School, ☏ +36 30 218-6989, csabori@gmail.com. Tu–Su 07:00–19:00. Trail riding: 5000 Ft per hour.
- 5 Peca Lake (Peca-tó), ☏ +36 30 715-9751, biaipecato@gmail.com. Apr–Oct. Fishing possibility.
- 6 Viadukt Fitt, Fő utca 1/a, ☏ +36 70 280-4099, viaduktfitt@gmail.com. M–F 06:30–22:00, Sa Su 08:00–20:00. Squash: 2300 Ft–3600 Ft per hour, bowling: 3000 Ft–4500 Ft per hour.
Events
[edit]- Our May Day (A mi majálisunk). In May.
- Cellar Days in Páty (Pátyi pincenapok), Páty. In June.
- Town Festival (Városünnep). In June.
- Angyalfia Fair (Angyalfia vásár). In December.
Buy
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- 1 Coop, Baross Gábor utca 1/a, ☏ +36 30 609-7922. M–F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–15:00.
- 2 Premier Outlet, Budaörsi út 4, ☏ +36 23 449-700, info@premieroutlets.hu. 10:00–20:00. Shopping center with many clothes and shoe stores. Other services: restaurant, book store, drug store.
- 3 Prima, Csodaszarvas utca 2, ☏ +36 23 530-970. M–Sa 06:00–21:00, Su 07:00–18:00. Supermarket.
- 4 Small Farmers’ Market (Termelői piac), Baross Gábor utca 1, ☏ +36 20 535-6544, moncsikabia@gmail.com. Sa 07:00–12:00.
- 5 Prima, Somogyi Béla utca 3, Páty, ☏ +36 23 555-550. M–Sa 06:00–21:00, Su 07:00–18:00.
Eat
[edit]| This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
| Budget | Under 2100 Ft |
| Mid-range | 2100 Ft–2900 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 2900 Ft |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Bia Bistro, Gábor Áron utca 1, ☏ +36 70 673-7600, info@biabisztro.hu. M–F 10:00–16:00. Food bar. 1290 Ft, lunch menu: 1290 Ft.
- 2 Bubi Kebab, Rákoczi Ferenc utca 7, Páty, ☏ +36 20 444-6944. M–F 10:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–16:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 670 Ft.
- 3 Pátyi Lángos, Vihar utca, Páty, ☏ +36 20 537-9882, langos2006bt@gmail.com. Tu–F 06:00–11:00, Sa 06:30–12:00. Food truck where you can eat Lángos.
Mid-range
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- 4 Kichi, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 18, Páty, ☏ +36 30 355-2705, info@kichi.hu. Tu–F 11:30–19:30, Sa 11:30–16:30. Asian grill bar. 1750 Ft, hamburger: 1650 Ft.
- 5 Pátyi Faló, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 58, Páty, ☏ +36 23 343-494, patyifalo@gmail.com. M–F 11:00–16:00. Food bar. 2000 Ft.
Splurge
[edit]- 6 Caffé Mediterrán Grill House, Szabadság út 39, ☏ +36 20 223-8068, mediterran.grill@gmail.com. 11:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2840 Ft, pizza: 1890 Ft.
- 7 Hortus Club, Szabadság út 17, ☏ +36 70 932-7154, hortusetterem@gmail.com. W–F 12:00–22:00, Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant. 2890 Ft, lunch menu: 1490 Ft.
- 8 Cukorborsó Restaurant, Somogyi Béla út 72, Páty, ☏ +36 70 369-3334, cukorborsokft@gmail.com. M–Th 12:00–21:00, F 12:00–22:00, Sa 11:30–22:00, Su 11:30–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2740 Ft, pizza: 1890 Ft, hamburger: 2490 Ft, lunch menu: 1490 Ft.
Drink
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- 1 Andrész Confectionery, Szabadság út 37, ☏ +36 23 310-371. Tu 11:00–19:00, W–Su 10:00–19:00.
- 2 Dodi Confectionery, Nagy utca 50, ☏ +36 23 311-468, dodicukraszda@gmail.com. 10:00–19:00.
- 3 Kemenes Confectionery and Bistro, Ország út 4, ☏ +36 20 779-3414, info@kemenescukraszda.hu. 09:00–19:00. Lunch menu: 1750 Ft.
- 4 Kettőspont, Baross Gábor utca 3, gigipeksege@gmail.com. M–F 07:30–17:00, Sa 08:00–12:00. Bakery and cafe.
- 5 Kisvilla, Szabadság út 74/a, kisvilla@kisvilla.hu. M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa Su 15:00–18:00.
- 6 Napsugár Presszó, Kossuth Lajos utca 1/a, ☏ +36 70 207-2475. M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–19:00.
- 7 Nikoletta Confectionery, Alkotmány utca 6, ☏ +36 23 312-101, info@nikolettacukraszda.hu. 10:00–19:00.
- 8 Caffe Trevi Confectionery, Iskola utca 1/b, Páty, ☏ +36 20 627-2363, info@caffetrevi.hu. M–F 07:30–19:00, Sa Su 09:30–19:00.
- 9 C'est la vie Cafe, Torbágyi út, Páty, ☏ +36 30 501-3619, cestlaviecafepaty@gmail.com. Tu–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–19:00, Su 09:00–18:00.
Pubs
[edit]- 10 Autós Presszó, Szabadság út 22, ☏ +36 20 327-3714, szaszakow@gmail.com. 16:00–21:00.
- 11 Dózsa Pub, Dózsa György utca 40. 08:00–00:00.
- 12 Serház, Szabadság út 105, ☏ +36 70 245-2470, kisistvan@serhaz.hu. M W–Th 14:00–20:00, Tu F 11:00–20:00, Sa 10:00–20:00, Su 10:00–18:00.
Sleep
[edit]| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under 14,000 Ft |
| Mid-range | 14,000 Ft–17,000 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 17,000 Ft |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Margaréta-Bia Guesthouse and Camping, Bethlen Gábor utca 25, ☏ +36 30 212-6868, biacamping@t-online.hu. Apr–Oct. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 4 rooms, 1 apartment. Single room: 7490 Ft, double room: 12,790 Ft.
- 2 Paagh Restaurant and Guesthouse, Rákóczi utca 42, Páty, ☏ +36 30 948-3102, paaghetterem@gmail.com. Restaurant: M–Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 4 rooms. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine. Bowling. Double room: 12,000 Ft, average meal: 2390 Ft, pizza: 1750 Ft, hamburger: 1990 Ft, bowling: 3400 Ft–4400 Ft per hour per track.
Mid-range
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- 3 Forrás Guesthouse, Kossuth Lajos utca 91, Páty, ☏ +36 20 554-2273. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 10:00. 2 rooms. Double room: 16,000 Ft.
Splurge
[edit]- 4 Hotel Pontis, Viadukt utca 10, ☏ +36 23 530-810, fax: +36 23 530-815, hotelpontis@hotelpontis.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 40 rooms. Single room: 14,500 Ft, double room: 18,800 Ft.
- 5 Bellandor Equestrian Center, Páty, ☏ +36 30 937-7941, info.bellandor@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 12,000 Ft, double room: 18,000 Ft.
Connect
[edit]Biatorbágy's postal code is H-2051, and its telephone area code is 23.
- 1 Biatorbágy 1 Post Office, Baross Gábor utca 5/a, ☏ +36 23 310-202, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M 08:00–19:00, Tu W 08:00–17:00 Th F 08:00–16:00.
- 2 János Karikó Library (Karikó János Könyvtár), Szabadság utca 3, ☏ +36 23 310-028, konyvtar@biatv.hu. M 14:00–19:00, Tu Th F 10:00–19:00, Sa 09:00–13:00. Internet usage: 150 Ft per hour.
Go next
[edit]- Bicske — town 17 km (11 mi) west
- Budakeszi — town 14 km (8.7 mi) northeast
- Budaörs — town 13 km (8.1 mi) east
- Érd — city 17 km (11 mi) south
- Martonvásár — town 25 km (16 mi) southwest
- Törökbálint — town 10 km (6.2 mi) southeast
- Zsámbék — town 15 km (9.3 mi) northwest