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Tatabánya - Tatabanya

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Welcome to Tatabanya

Tatabánya is a city of 70,636 inhabitants in north-western Hungary, in the Northern Transdanubian region. It is the capital of the county Komárom-Esztergom. The city is located in the valley between the Gerecse and Vértes Mountains, some 55 km from the capital. By virtue of its location, the city is a railway and road junction. The M1 (E60, E75) motorway from Vienna to Budapest passes through the outer city limits, and the Vienna-Budapest railway line also passes through the city.

Tourist attractions

  • The Turul monument, above the city on the top of Gerecse Mountain, is the largest bird statue in Central Europe.
  • The Szelim Cave and the forest park of Gerecse Mountain are popular tourist attractions.
  • Nearby mountains (Vértes, Gerecse) and villages are a great place to spend time; neighbouring Tata has a beautiful lake and a medieval castle.