cathedral
Pecs Cathedral
Four-towered basilica in southern Hungary beside a UNESCO-listed early Christian necropolis of painted Roman burial chambers.
34 km · about 40 min drive
EuropeHungaryTolna County
Dombóvár
Tolna County, Hungary · Europe
About Dombóvár
Dombóvár sits on the route: 15 minutes from Mágocs, 59km from Lake Balaton.
Dombóvár is in Tolna County, Hungary, with about 21,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mágocs, about 8 km away.
Dombóvár (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈdomboːvaːr]; German: Dombowar; Croatian: Dombuvar) is a town in Tolna County, Hungary. It is the third largest settlement in Tolna County after Szekszárd (the county seat) and Paks.
Archeologic excavations show that the Dombóvár area has been continuously populated since the StoneRead more
Age. During the Roman rule over Pannonia around 8 AD it was known as Pons Sociorum Mansuectina (Kapos River Crossing) because of the bridge that was built there. After the Roman withdrawal from the area, it was populated by the Slavs, who named the settlement after oak trees (dobov(o) in proto-Slavic).
In 1715, the settlement was granted market town status. After 1871, with the reorganization of the public administration and the establishment of civil administration, the market town status was permanently abolished, and Dombóvár officially became a large village, although the locals kept referring to it as a town. On April 1, 1970 the Hungarian government officially elevated Dombóvár to the status of a town.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Dombóvár?
Within an hour or so of Dombóvár: Pecs Cathedral (34 km), Pécs (35 km), Lake Balaton (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Dombóvár?
The nearest famous roads are Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71).
Where is Dombóvár?
Dombóvár is in Tolna County, Hungary, about 8 km from Mágocs.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 20,748
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Hungary
- Region
- Tolna County
- Timezone
- Europe/Budapest
- Coordinates
- 46.3766, 18.1370
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Hungary
e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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Worth the detour from Dombóvár
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Pécs
A cultured university city with an Early Christian necropolis UNESCO site, Ottoman-era mosques, and a vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere.
35 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Balaton
Central Europe's largest freshwater lake, known as the Hungarian Sea, a beloved summer destination with vineyards and resort towns.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Dombóvár
- 63 kmTihany Peninsula, Lake BalatonA lavender-scented peninsula with an abbey perched over Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by a scenic drive.
- 67 kmBalaton North Shore Drive (Route 71)Route 71 hugs Lake Balaton's northern shore beneath volcanic hills and vineyards, linking Balatonfured, Tihany and Badacsony in one of Central Europe's finest lakeside drives.
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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