Körmend, town in Vas County, Western Hungary
Körmend is a town in western Hungary where the Rába River passes through, positioned where hilly terrain meets flat plains. The city features the Batthyány Castle at its center, surrounded by a park with over seventy types of trees and shrubs, along with several churches built in different architectural styles from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Archaeological finds show human settlement in this area since the third millennium before Christ, drawn by river crossings and abundant water sources. The first written mention dates to 1238, when King IV. Béla granted the settlement city rights following the Tatar invasion, establishing its importance as a trading post on the Amber Road.
The railway station is located in the eastern part of town and offers regular connections to nearby cities like Szombathely. The town is flat and easy to explore on foot, with parks and paths along the Rába River for walking and relaxing.
The oldest tree in the park is a sycamore maple estimated to be around 200 years old, dating from when the Batthyány family redesigned the garden in the English style. An obelisk erected in 1810 with bronze plaques honors the family and marks their role in the town's story.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
