# Törökbálint

Törökbálint (German: Großturwall) is a town in Pest County, 15 km (9.3 mi) westwards from Budapest.
Neighboring town Diósd (German: Orasch) is also described here.

## Understand

Törökbálint is named after a Hungarian landlord and aristocrat, Bálint Török. In the 16th century, the lands around Törökbálint were given to the Jesuits, who built many beautiful buildings in Baroque style. They possessed the lands until 1773. By this time, the area was hardly inhabited, which was partly the result of the Turkish wars two hundred years before. In the 18th century, the first Danube Swabians began to arrive. The latter became the major population group in the area in a few decades.
Nowadays, Törökbálint is part of the suburban Budapest. More and more people move to the township, which has a very calm and peaceful atmosphere. Tükörhegy (mirror hill or Spiegelberg in German), an area in the outskirts of Törökbálint, a former orchard, has been, for instance, almost fully built in.

## Get in
### By train

Trains S10 and S12 are available hourly from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar to Győr via Bicske, Tatabánya, Tata and Komárom. The journey from Budapest takes 17 minutes and costs 310 Ft.
47.4518.90681 Törökbálint Train Station, Raktár utca 1 (Törökbálint vasútállomás 173 ), ☏ +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. There is no ticket office, tickets can be purchased on the train. (updated Sep 2019)

### By bus

To Törökbálint from Budapest:
* From Kelenföld vasútállomás M4 by 88 , 88A , 172 , 173 or 272 to 47.4310818.91632 Munkácsy Mihály utca (hősi emlékmű).
* From Budatétény vasútállomás (Campona) by 88 to Munkácsy Mihály utca (hősi emlékmű).
* From Széll Kálmán tér M2 by 140 to Munkácsy Mihály utca (hősi emlékmű) (except on sundays).
To Diósd from Budapest:
* From Kelenföld vasútállomás M4 : regional buses are available in every 30 minutes. The journey takes 21 minutes and costs 310 Ft.
* From Budatétény vasútállomás (Campona) by 13 , 13A , 88 or 113 to 47.4073918.951753 Diósd, Sashegyi út.
Regional bus line network map of Southwest Pest County.

## Get around
### By bus

Local bus lines in Diósd and Törökbálint are operated by two companies:
* Lines 1–299 (except 283, 286) are operated by BKK. Budapest-passes are not valid beyond the administrative boundaries of Budapest. Tickets can be purchased at vending machines (also passes), at the drivers and at many newsstands. Available tickets and passes:
** Metropolitan area ticket (valid between Diósd, Törökbálint and the first bus stop within Budapest): 250 Ft.
** Single ticket (valid for the whole line): 350 Ft in advance, 450 Ft from the driver.
** Metropolitan area local pass (valid within Diósd or Törökbálint): 5200 Ft per month.
** Metropolitan area pass (5 km, valid between Diósd and the first bus stop within Budapest): 5940 Ft per month.
** South Buda zone pass (10 km, valid between Budakeszi, Budaörs, Diósd, Törökbálint and the first bus stop within Budapest): 9580 Ft per month.
* Lines 283, 286 are operated by OMI. Single ticket: 250 Ft (can be purchased at the driver). BKK passes are also valid for this service.
Public transport map of Diósd, Törökbálint.

## See
### Törökbálint

* 47.4333718.91471 Local History Collection (Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény), Baross Gábor utca 17 (Harangláb 172 ), ☏ +36 20 217-0015, p.boros.ilona@gmail.com. Only by appointment. The building complex, which used to be a guesthouse, still retains its nostalgic atmosphere and charm. The exhibition features a room furnished with traditional household items, a kitchen and photos from the past. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4372718.923712 Walla Mansion (Walla-kastély), Kastély utca 32 (Tükörhegy 173 ). The Neo-Romanesque building – most reminiscent of a medieval tower – was built in 1902, designed by Ignác Alpár. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4280418.915163 Presentation of Mary Roman Catholic Church (Szűz Mária bemutatása római katolikus templom), Pelsőczy Ferenc utca (Munkácsy Mihály utca (hősi emlékmű) 172 ). Founded at the Árpád age, one of the oldest church in Hungary. The Baroque-style church was rebuilt several times. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4300418.912784 Calvary (Kálvária), Kálvária-domb (Munkácsy Mihály utca (hősi emlékmű) 172 ). Renovated in 1992. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4250118.924925 Observation Tower on Anna Hill (Anna-hegyi kilátó) (1 km (0.62 mi) walk from Márta utca 88 ). Beautiful view towards Budaörs. The Csík Hill, the Odvas Hill, the Frank Hill, and even the Szabadság Hill is clearly visible. (updated Oct 2019)

### Diósd

* 47.4136818.937836 Radio and Television Museum (Rádió- és Televíziómúzeum), Géza fejedelem utca, Diósd (Valéria utca 13 ), ☏ +36 30 264-8615, info@postamuzeum.hu. W Sa 10:00–16:00. The museum is located in the former broadcasting room of the radio station, and the attached small premises. Here we can learn the history of radio and television broadcasting, the history of development of the studios, the transmitters and receivers. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 300 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4107818.953917 Diósd Heritage House (Diósdi tájház), Béla utca 2, Diósd (Diósd, törökbálinti elágazás 88 ), ☏ +36 30 849 31 88, info@diosditajhaz.hu. Only on appointment. The exhibition shows a traditional Swabian wine cellar. Free entrance. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4093718.949398 Saint Gerard of Csanád Roman Catholic Church (Szent Gellért római katolikus templom), Szent István tér 3, Diósd (Diósd, Sashegyi út 88 ). Built in 1771 in Baroque style. A 18th-century statue of Saint John of Nepomuk located before Parish House. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4135818.935239 Beehive Stones (Kaptárkövek), Diósd (Valéria utca 13 ). Beehive stones are rock formations, often naturally conical towers, with niches or cavities carved into their sides. Three beehive stones can be found on this area. Free to visit. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4123618.9343610 Former Quarry (Egykori kőbánya), Diósd (Valéria utca 13 ). Geological park. Free to visit. (updated Oct 2019)

## Do
### Culture

* 47.4293618.913461 Mihály Munkácsy Community Center (Munkácsy Mihály Művelődési Ház), Munkácsy Mihály utca 83 (Munkácsy Mihály utca (hősi emlékmű) 172 ), ☏ +36 23 999-250. M–F 07:30–22:00; Munkácsy Cafe: 10:00–22:00. (updated Sep 2019)
* 47.4073918.950492 Géza Kék Community House (Kék Géza Művelődési Ház), Sashegyi út 9, Diósd (Diósd, Sashegyi út 88 ), ☏ +36 23 632-232. M Tu Th 09:00–18:00, F 09:00–16:00, Sa 09:00–12:00. (updated Sep 2019)

### Leisure

* 47.4314918.901033 Fortuna Beach, Dózsa György utca 164 (Ady Endre utca 172 ), ☏ +36 70 589-9091, info@fortunacamping.hu. Jun–Aug: 09:00–19:00. Adult: 1900 Ft, children: 1400 Ft. (updated Apr 2020)
* 47.4412618.886564 Izgiroom, Torbágy utca 1 (Törökbálint, bevásárlóközpont 140 ), ☏ +36 70 327-7883, izgiroom@gmail.com. M–F 10:30–20:00, Sa Su 09:00–20:00. Escape game. 9990 Ft–11,990 Ft per room. (updated Apr 2020)
* 47.4445618.911395 Patriots Paintball, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca 73 (Jókai Mór utca 173 ), ☏ +36 70 948-8113, info@patriotspaintball.hu. Paintball: 5500 Ft–10,000 Ft per person for four hours; airsoft: 5000 Ft–9900 Ft per person; lasertag: 3500 Ft per person for two hours. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4252618.935516 War Game Cave (Harcijáték Barlang), Margaréta utca (Márta utca 88 ), ☏ +36 70 424-7012, lorinc.kalman@gmail.com. Lasertag: 3100 Ft per person for one hour; paintball: 4000 Ft–10,000 Ft per person for four hours; airsoft: 2000 Ft per person for four hours. (updated Oct 2019)

### Sport

* 47.44118.88577 Arëna Törökbálint, Torbágy utca 1 (Törökbálint, bevásárlóközpont 140 ), ☏ +36 20 505-9524, info@azarena.hu. M–F 06:30–23:00, Sa Su 07:30–20:00. Table tennis: 2000 Ft per hour, football field: 12,000 Ft per hour. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.447718.86228 Hosszúrét Horse Manor (Hosszúréti Lovas Major), Hosszúrét tanya (2.5 km (1.6 mi) walk from Hosszúrét utca 140 ), ☏ +36 30 684-9277, info@domafarm.eu. Tu–Sa 12:00–20:00. Trail riding. 7500 Ft per 90 min. (updated Sep 2019)
* 47.45418.89479 Lake of Törökbálint (Törökbálinti-tó) (1 km (0.62 mi) walk from Törökbálint vasútállomás 173 ), ☏ +36 70 366-1100. Artificial lake with fishing possibilities. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4410318.897110 Törökbálint Sports Center (Törökbálint Sportközpont), Óvoda utca 6 (Törökbálint Sportközpont 140 ), ☏ +36 23 222-360, sportkozpont@torokbalint.hu. M–Sa 06:00–21:00, Su 06:00–18:00. Services: swimming pool, squash, gym, aerobic, wellness, tennis, football. Swimming pool for adult: 1500 Ft; for student: 1100 Ft; for senior, children: 900 Ft; squash court: 2500 Ft–4000 Ft per hour; tennis court: 2800 Ft per hour; football field: 11,000 Ft per hour. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.407918.937411 Diósd Tennis Club, Pacsirta utca 29, Diósd (Pacsirta utca 13 ), ☏ +36 30 563-4119, tenisz.diosd@gmail.com. 08:00–20:00. 2800 Ft–3300 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)

### Events

* Spring Greeting Festival (Tavaszköszöntő fesztivál), Diósd. In April. (updated Sep 2019)
* Rét Festival, Törökbálint. In August. (updated Oct 2019)
* Farewell to Diósd (Diósdi Búcsú), Diósd, ☏ +36 23 632-232. In September. Free. (updated Sep 2019)

## Buy

* 47.440918.8881 Auchan Törökbálint, Torbágy utca 1 (Törökbálint, bevásárlóközpont 140 ), toll-free: +36 80 109-010. M–Sa 06:00–21:00, Su 08:00–20:00. Hypermarket. Services: food bar, pharmacy, drug store, hair salon. (updated Sep 2019)
* 47.4414318.913552 Tesco Expressz, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca 67 (Deák Ferenc utca 173 ), info@tesco.hu. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 08:00–16:00. Supermarket. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.404518.94743 Interspar, Balatoni út 2/a, Diósd (Diósd, Sashegyi út 88 ), ☏ +36 20 823-8346, info@spar.hu. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 08:30–19:30. Hypermarket. (updated Sep 2019)

## Eat
### Budget

* 47.4398618.915141 Pizza Café, Bajcsy Zsilinszky utca 29 (Deák Ferenc utca 173 ), ☏ +36 23 333-600, pizzacaffe@freemail.hu. 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1700 Ft, pizza: 1590 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4520618.902672 Tópark Restaurant and Pizzeria, Tópark utca 2 (Törökbálint vasútállomás 173 ), ☏ +36 23 952-109. M–Th 12:00–21:00, F 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1650 Ft, pizza: 1550 Ft, hamburger: 1650 Ft, lunch menu: 1100 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.40118.943193 Faház Büfé, Liszt Ferenc utca 1, Diósd (Gyár utca 13 ), ☏ +36 30 963-5162, gyomberferenc1@gmail.com. M–F 08:00–15:00. Food bar. 1290 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4089218.954834 Giga Burger, Balatoni út 6, Diósd (Diósd, törökbálinti elágazás 88 ), ☏ +36 30 734-2804, gigaburgerdiosd@gmail.com. M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–22:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 1290 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4069518.951445 Pizza SOS, Sashegyi út 10, Diósd (Diósd, Sashegyi út 88 ), ☏ +36 30 739-3939. 11:00–21:00. Pizzeria. 1680 Ft, pizza: 1690 Ft, lunch menu: 1190 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)

### Mid-range

* 47.4321118.917256 Bálinti Grill Faló, Munkácsy Mihály utca 21 (Munkácsy Mihály utca (hősi emlékmű) 172 ), ☏ +36 23 330-663, balintifalo@gmail.com. M–F 09:00–18:45. Fast food bar. 1950 Ft, hamburger: 840 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4406218.91447 Tubi Food Bar, Bajcsy Zsilinszky utca 55 (Deák Ferenc utca 173 ), ☏ +36 23 334-074, tubietelbar@gmail.com. M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–16:00. Food bar. 1880 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4021918.944168 Halsütő, Balatoni út 22, Diósd (Gyár utca 13 ), ☏ +36 20 927-1887. W–Sa 11:00–20:00, Su 11:00-18:00. Food bar where you can eat fish like hake, carp, trout. 1850 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4087818.949399 Il Gusto, Szent István tér 7, Diósd (Diósd, Sashegyi út 88 ), ☏ +36 30 905-9768. M–Th 10:00–23:00, F Sa 10:00–00:00, Su 10:00–22:00. Italian restaurant and pizzeria. 1970 Ft, pizza: 1870 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4086518.9494810 Johnny's Bistro, Szent István tér 7, Diósd (Diósd, Sashegyi út 88 ), ☏ +36 20 292-1122, diosd@johnnys.hu. M–Th 11:30–21:00, F 11:30–22:00, Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Authentic American restaurant selling burgers, Mexican food, shakes, salads and beer. Reservation required. 2390 Ft, hamburger: 1190 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.400218.9427811 Pistacia, Balatoni út 28, Diósd (Gyár utca 13 ), ☏ +36 70 356-1713. Tu–Sa 10:00–22:00, Su 10:00–21:00. Traditional pizzeria and pasta bar. 1700 Ft, pizza: 1980 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.402118.9451912 Varázsterasz, Gyár utca 40, Diósd (Gyár utca 13 ), ☏ +36 70 222-2225, info@varazsterasz.hu. M–F 10:00–21:00, Sa 11:30–21:00, Su 11:30–19:00. Gluten and milk free cafe and restaurant. 1880 Ft, pizza: 1990 Ft, hamburger: 1890 Ft, lunch menu: 1290 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)

### Splurge

* 47.4313718.9170113 Grimm House Restaurant, Munkácsy Mihály utca 34 (Munkácsy Mihály utca (hősi emlékmű) 172 ), ☏ +36 70 884-4235, infi@grimmhaz.hu. M 11:30–18:00, Tu–F 11:30–22:00, Sa 12:00–22:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2800 Ft, lunch menu: 1390 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4337618.9195814 Leckerli Ínyenc Állomás, Szabadság tér 22 (Bartók Béla utca 172 ), ☏ +36 20 272-9288, info@leckerli.hu. M–F 07:00–21:00, Sa Su 10:00–21:00. Cafe and bistro. 2890 Ft, lunch menu: 1390 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4366218.9252315 Like Bistro and Pizzeria, Kastély utca 7 (Tükörhegy 173 ), ☏ +36 70 675-7701, info@likebisztro.hu. M–Sa 09:00–21:00, Su 10:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2550 Ft, pizza: 1750 Ft, hamburger: 1850 Ft, lunch menu: 1290 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4022318.9435816 Diósd Garden, Gyár utca 34-36, Diósd (Gyár utca 13 ), ☏ +36 23 400-199, diosdgarden@diosdgarden.hu. Th F 16:00–22:00, Sa 12:00–22:00, Su 12:00–18:00; buffet restaurant: M–F 11:00–16:00. Traditional and buffet restaurant with local cuisine. 2280 Ft, buffet: 1590 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4078118.9302917 Fenyves Restaurant, Fenyősor utca 11-13, Diósd (Nóra utca 13 ), ☏ +36 23 382-031, skoperdam@freemail.hu. W–Sa 12:00–22:00, Su 12:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 3100 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4037418.9456418 Krapaj Csárda, Balatoni út 2/b, Diósd (Gyár utca 13 ), ☏ +36 23 381-555. 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2690 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4059318.951119 Sashegyi Restaurant, Sashegyi út 25, Diósd (Diósd, Sashegyi út 88 ), ☏ +36 20 265-7837, attila.demjen@gmail.com. 11:00–22:00. Buffet restaurant. 1890 Ft–2290 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)

## Drink
### Cafes

* 47.4345718.915411 Bálinti Fagyi Faló, Baross Gábor utca 29 (Nyár utca 173 ), ☏ +36 23 330-663. 10:00–19:00. Ice cream shop. (updated Apr 2020)
* 47.4402318.91482 Sezlony Cafe, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca 41 (Deák Ferenc utca 173 ), ☏ +36 30 751-1977, office@sezlonycafe.hu. M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa Su 08:00–15:00. (updated Apr 2020)
* 47.4323618.913993 Tücsi-süti, Baross Gábor utca 1 (Harangláb 172 ), ☏ +36 70 625-6210, tucsisutikft@gmail.com. 09:00–18:00. Confectionery. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4033118.945014 Andrew's Coffee and Bakery, Balatoni út 14, Diósd (Gárdonyi Géza utca 13 ), ☏ +36 30 492-6932. M–F 05:30–15:00, Sa 05:30–12:00. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4117518.957495 Erzsike Confectionery, Balatoni út 3, Diósd (Diósd, törökbálinti elágazás 88 ), ☏ +36 23 381-115, info@osvath.hu. 09:00–20:00. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4007118.942966 Giséle Sütiző, Balatoni út 28, Diósd (Gyár utca 13 ), ☏ +36 20 517-4738. Tu–Su 09:00–19:00. (updated Apr 2020)
* 47.4103518.950687 Kiskifli, Alsbach Hähnlein tér, Diósd (Diósd, törökbálinti elágazás 88 ), ☏ +36 20 364-1015, diosdikiskifli@gmail.com. M–F 07:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–13:00. Bakery and cafe. (updated Apr 2020)

### Pubs

* 47.4323918.913368 Harangláb Pub, Kazinczy Ferenc utca 1 (Harangláb 172 ), ☏ +36 70 427-1654, info@tamiker.hu. M–Th 06:00–22:00, F 06:00–23:00, Sa 07:00–23:00, Su 07:00–02:00. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.4042718.940729 Robur Pub, Gyár utca 1, Diósd (Gyár utca 13 ), ☏ +36 30 657-3372. M–W 12:00–22:00, Th 12:00–00:00, F Sa 10:00–00:00, Su 10:00–22:00. (updated Oct 2019)

## Sleep
### Budget

* 47.452118.90911 Drive Inn Hotel, Tó utca 1 (Törökbálint vasútállomás 173 ), ☏ +36 23 337-736, fax: +36 23 337-737, reservation@driveinnhotel.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 96 rooms. Single room: 4875 Ft, double room: 7090 Ft. (updated Sep 2019)
* 47.4328918.91952 Kati and Piri Guesthouses, Munkácsy Mihály utca 6 (Munkácsy Mihály utca (hősi emlékmű) 172 ), ☏ +36 23 336-503 (Kati), +36 23 336-504 (Piri), giballakatalin@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 8 rooms. Double room: 10,000 Ft. (updated Sep 2019)
* 47.4170218.954673 Sárkány Lak, Hérics utca 8, Diósd (Diósd, Kaktusz utca 88 ), ☏ +36 70 277-9908, tundesarkany@t-online.hu. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 10:00. 2 apartments. Apartment for two persons: 6500 Ft. (updated Sep 2019)

### Mid-range

* 47.4322718.901014 Fortuna Camping, Dózsa György utca 164 (Ady Endre utca 172 ), ☏ +36 70 589-9091, fax: +36 23 339-697, info@fortunacamping.hu. Apartment for two persons: 13,210 Ft. (updated Sep 2019)
* 47.4481218.898945 Saint Ladislaus Knight King Hotel (Szent László Lovagkirály Szálloda), Határ utca 26 (Törökbálint vasútállomás 173 ), ☏ +36 30 680-0705, info@lovagkiraly.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 24 rooms. Double room: 13,500 Ft. (updated Sep 2019)

### Splurge

* 47.4471618.911746 Ági Apartment, Téglagyár utca 7 (Jókai Mór utca 173 ), ☏ +36 20 545-6789. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 11:00. Apartment for two persons: 16,000 Ft. (updated Oct 2019)
* 47.452218.90277 Oekotel Tópark Hotel, Tópark utca 2 (Törökbálint vasútállomás 173 ), ☏ +36 23 500-515, fax: +36 23 500-514, topark@oekotel.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 83 rooms. Single room: 13,830 Ft, double room: 17,780 Ft. (updated Sep 2019)

## Connect

Törökbálint's postal code is H-2045, and its telephone area code is 23.
* 47.4347418.914851 Törökbálint Post Office, Baross utca 36 (Nyár utca 173 ), ☏ +36 23 335-657, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M W Th 08:00–17:00, Tu Fr 08:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–12:00. (updated Sep 2019)
* 47.407818.951962 Diósd Post Office, Ifjúság út 3, Diósd (Diósd, Sashegyi út 88 ), ☏ +36 23 381-038, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M–F 08:00–18:00. (updated Sep 2019)

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