This Hungarian border town splits into two parts across the Danube, with its 17th-century Star Fortress and thermal baths drawing visitors from both sides of the river.
Komárom sits along the Danube River's south bank, with Fort Monostor's 19th-century military complex dominating the skyline. Two bridges link the Hungarian town to its Slovak counterpart, Komárno. You'll find Roman watchtowers from the 2nd century scattered across the area, while the nearby Neszmély vineyards grow native Hungarian grape varieties like Irsai Olivér and Királyleányka.
Fort Monostor Museum Complex
The massive Fort Monostor, built between 1850 and 1871, spans 70 hectares of military architecture. You can explore 3 kilometers of underground tunnels, see cannons and military vehicles in the exhibition halls, and walk through former Soviet ammunition bunkers. Daily guided tours explain the fort's role during the 1848 Hungarian Revolution. From the fort's walls, you can look out over the Danube's bend and watch cargo ships pass below.
Crossing the Danube
Two bridges connect Komárom with Komárno: the Elisabeth Bridge, an iron structure from 1892, and the Monostor Bridge, which lifts to let tall ships pass. A third bridge, opened in 2020, serves mainly commercial traffic. Since both countries are in the Schengen Area, you can walk or drive across without border checks. Pedestrian paths on all bridges let you stop mid-way for photos of both towns.
Roman Archaeological Sites
The remains of ancient Brigetio lie throughout modern Komárom. You can walk to three preserved watchtowers along the riverbank, each with information panels explaining their military function. Original Roman mile markers line the old road routes, with Latin inscriptions still visible. The Klapka György Museum displays artifacts found at the site, including coins, pottery, and military equipment from the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE.
Transportation Hub
Trains run between Komárom and Budapest from the central station on Állomás Street. Services operate from 3:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with departures every hour. The journey to Budapest takes 1 hour and 36 minutes. The station has ramps and elevators for wheelchair access, a covered parking area, and an international ticket office. You can buy tickets at the counter or use the automated machines with English-language options.
