📖 About Győr

Győr is Hungary's sixth-largest city and a major industrial center located at the confluence of the Danube, Rába, and Rábca rivers. Known as the "Baroque Jewel" for its beautifully preserved historic center, the city has transformed into Hungary's automotive capital. Its economy operates at 12% above the national GDP average, driven primarily by the massive Audi Hungaria manufacturing complex.

In July 2025, Audi Hungaria celebrated a historic milestone: the one millionth Q3 rolled off the production line, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attending the launch of third-generation Q3 production. The plant generated €8.611 billion in revenue in 2024 with €304 million taxable profit. As the world's largest powertrain factory, Győr produced 1,580,991 engines and 179,710 vehicles in 2024, employing 11,431 workers.

Audi represents Hungary's largest automotive investor with €12.9 billion invested since 1993. According to PM Orbán, 160,000 Hungarian families nationwide—including 50,000 in Győr alone—depend on the automotive industry for their livelihoods. Looking ahead, Audi will begin manufacturing next-generation electric motors in spring 2026 and launch a €3.75 million training program as part of Hungary's EV transition strategy.

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💼 Economy & Culture

Győr's economy centers on automotive manufacturing, with Audi Hungaria as the dominant employer and Hungary's largest exporter. The plant supplies powertrains to 35 Volkswagen Group production sites worldwide. Beyond Audi, the city hosts numerous automotive suppliers and has developed strong logistics infrastructure. The plant capacity of 185,000 vehicles annually, combined with CUPRA Terramar production, positions Győr for record output in 2025.

Despite its industrial might, Győr maintains rich cultural traditions. The historic center features Hungary's finest concentration of Baroque architecture, earning European Heritage recognition. The city hosts the Hungarian Dance Festival and maintains active theater and music scenes. University life centers on Széchenyi István University, named for the great 19th-century reformer. Traditional Hungarian cuisine and vibrant café culture complement the city's cosmopolitan automotive workforce.

📜 History

Győr's strategic location at three rivers attracted settlement since Roman times, when the civilian town of Arrabona stood on today's Káptalan Hill. Hungary's first king, Saint Stephen I, established a bishopric here in the 11th century, building the cathedral that remains a pilgrimage site. The city developed as a fortress protecting against Ottoman expansion in the 16th century.

Baroque reconstruction following Ottoman withdrawal created the harmonious townscape visible today. Széchenyi Square has served as the city's commercial heart since the 14th century. Modern industrialization began in the late 19th century, but Győr's transformation into an automotive powerhouse came in 1993 when Audi established operations. Three decades later, the €12.9 billion investment has made Győr synonymous with German engineering excellence in Central Europe.