Sopron sits close to the Austrian border and is a treasure trove of historic buildings. With foundations from Roman times, the 185 ft. high Fire Tower has become the symbol of the city. Also worth seeing are the numerous old churches, such as the Dominican and the Evangelic, a synagogue dating back to Gothic times, and former burgess houses, like the Storno and the Fabricius, and the Caesar House with its Venetian-style balcony.

The town is surrounded by the pine-covered Lõvérek Mountain, a great area to explore. The vineyards produce fine wines, like the Soproni Kékfrankos. There are many tourist attractions outside of the city. In the garden town of Sopronbánfalva, the impressive Carmelite church building and monastery with Baroque steps look down from a hill.

Near Sopron, the castle in Fertõd, known as the 'Hungarian Versailles' is an outstanding example of Hungary's baroque architecture. The Eszterházy Palace, built over a period 46 years starting in 1720, is the largest and most beautiful Baroque chateau in Hungary. There is a breathtaking rococo garden in the huge park around the palace. Today, its museum displays valuable objects from the 18th century aristocratic palaces. The world-famous composer and musical director, Joseph Haydn, spent more than a decade in this palace as the in-house composer for the Eszterházy family.