Firewatch Tower
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The city symbol of Sopron: a Roman-era wall base topped with medieval, Renaissance and Baroque tower sections. Climb it for views over the red-roofed Old Town.
The Firewatch Tower stands about 58 meters tall. Its base consists of Roman-era city walls and a medieval square tower, while the upper levels feature a Renaissance circular gallery and a Baroque copper dome. For centuries, watchmen on the tower raised fire alarms and sounded the hours on a horn. The Loyalty Gate at the foot of the tower commemorates the decision after the 1921 plebiscite for Sopron to remain in Hungary, which is why the city is known as the 'Most Loyal City'. Climbing about 200 steps to the gallery offers views over the main square, the ring road and, in the distance, Lake Fertő and the foothills of the Alps. Admission is 2,000–3,000 forints, and a combined ticket covering several city museums is available. In summer the tower is generally open from about 10:00 to 20:00, with shorter hours in winter. Some sections close on Mondays, so check the official website before visiting.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (until 20:00 in summer)
Nearby sights
- Storno House
- Fabricius House
- Fő tér (Main Square)
- Goat Church
- White Angel Pharmacy Museum
- Old Synagogue
- City Walls & Várkerület
- Central Mining Museum