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Most SNP (UFO Bridge)
Bratislava's asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge over the Danube, crowned by a flying-saucer observation deck and restaurant 85 m above the river with views across the Old Town to Austria.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Bezenye
Győr-Moson-Sopron, Hungary · Europe
About Bezenye
Bezenye works well as a base: 10 minutes from Rajka, 22km from Bratislava Castle.
Bezenye is in Győr-Moson-Sopron, Hungary, with about 1,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Rajka, about 4 km away.
Bezenye (Croatian: Bizonja; German: Pallersdorf; Slovak: Beziň) is a village in Győr-Moson-Sopron County, Hungary. It is situated 6 km from the Slovak border and just 25 km from the Slovak capital Bratislava.
The population of 1600 consists mostly of Hungarians, with a large Croatian minority and smaller communitiesRead more
of Slovaks and Germans. Consequently, the inhabitants communicate in a mixture of languages, none of which are used in their standard forms.
Archaeological investigations reveal that the earliest inhabitants of the area were Germanic tribes. Many artifacts can be seen in the Hanság Museum in the town of Mosonmagyaróvár which is 25 km away, near Győr.
Later on Magyar people settled in Bezenye until it was sacked by Turkish troops. Gradually the village was repopulated, this time largely by Croatian communities from Dalmatia, as well as by Germans. The Germans called it "Palersdorf", the Croatians called it "Bizonja". The origin of the name Bezenye comes from a Slav word meaning "elder" tree ("baza").
The Germans occupied themselves with the production of saltpeter.
After World War II many of the poorer Germans were displaced to Germany. Several Hungarian families came to live in Bezenye, some of whom had been displaced from Slovakia. Request to include mostly Slavic village into Slovakia, together with Rusovce, Jarovce and Čunovo was not accepted.
The village has a small museum which chronicles the history of the village. The Roman Catholic church of the Blessed Virgin Mary holds services in Croatian and Hungarian. The village has a Croatian self-administration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Bezenye?
Within an hour or so of Bezenye: Most SNP (UFO Bridge) (21 km), Bratislava Old Town (22 km), Bratislava Castle (22 km), Devín Castle (30 km).
Are there any good drives near Bezenye?
The nearest famous roads are Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71).
Where is Bezenye?
Bezenye is in Győr-Moson-Sopron, Hungary, about 4 km from Rajka.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,393
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Hungary
- Region
- Győr-Moson-Sopron
- Timezone
- Europe/Budapest
- Coordinates
- 47.9605, 17.2155
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Hungary
e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
Full driving guide for HungaryTags
Worth the detour from Bezenye
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Bratislava Old Town
A charming compact old town with pastel-colored buildings, quirky bronze statues, and a hilltop castle overlooking the Danube.
22 km · about 25 min drive
castle
Bratislava Castle
A four-towered white castle on a hill above the Danube, surveying the Slovak capital and into Austria.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Devín Castle
A dramatic castle ruin at the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers, a powerful symbol of Slovak national identity on the Austrian border.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Sopron
Historic border town near Austria with a medieval Firewatch Tower, largely spared wartime damage and surrounded by vineyards.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Bezenye
- 21 kmMost SNP (UFO Bridge)Bratislava's asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge over the Danube, crowned by a flying-saucer observation deck and restaurant 85 m above the river with views across the Old Town to Austria.
Driving in Hungary
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.58/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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