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Solt
ℹ️Practical info — Solt
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Visit the local Teleki Castle and its surrounding park for a glimpse of local history.
- The Danube riverbank nearby is great for nature walks and watching the sunset.
- Solt is a great stopover if you are cycling along the EuroVelo 6 route.
- Take a detour to visit a local winery in the Kunság wine region.
🍽 Food
Traditional csárdás (inns) located near the main road or the river.
Classic local restaurants and taverns in the town center.
Find this fried dough treat at small snack stands near the town market.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Direct from local wineries and cellars in and around the town.
Available at the local market or grocery stores.
A peaceful park with old trees, handy for a quiet afternoon stroll.
Find a quiet spot along the water to relax away from the traffic.
Water temperature…
Solt is a town in Bács-Kiskun County, Hungary, situated on the left bank of the Danube River, covering a vast administrative area of 132.67 square kilometers. Historically, the area has been inhabited since the Stone Age, and it later became an important medieval crossing point on the Danube. A defining feature of modern Solt is the enormous Kossuth Radio transmitter mast, erected in 1977. Standing at a staggering 298 meters, it is the tallest structure in Hungary and broadcasts on a medium-wave frequency of 540 kHz, reaching vast areas of Central Europe. The town's economy is historically rooted in agriculture, particularly viticulture and the cultivation of peppers and grain. The Teleki Castle, built in the early 19th century, represents the local architectural heritage and reflects the historical dominance of Hungarian noble families in this agricultural region. Solt officially received its town status in 1997, solidifying its role as a regional center in the Pannonian plain.
- Location: Hungary
- Top sights: Solt Town Hall · Bust of Károly Vécsey · World War Heroes' Monument
- Population: ~5.817
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 37 | 41 | 39 | 34 | 63 | 67 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 50 | 42 | 42 |
Geography
Facts
- Hungary's tallest structure at 298 meters
- Radio transmitter operates at 2000 kW power
- Administrative area spans 132.67 km²
- Broadcasts Kossuth Radio on 540 kHz since 1977
- Received town privileges in 1997
- Situated along Highway 51 and Highway 52
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