What to do · Danube Bend
Visegrád Citadel (Fellegvár)
Information
- From
- Ft2800 adult (forints)
- Duration
- 2 h
- Season
- All year; in January and February only Friday to Sunday, and closed 24 to 25 December
- Who it's for
- All ages; ascent by car, taxi or on foot along a steep path
What it is
The citadel, which Hungarians call Fellegvár ("castle of the clouds"), crowns a 300-metre hill right where the Danube turns south. It was built after the Mongol invasion of the 13th century and the Holy Crown of Hungary was kept in it. Inside there are exhibitions on the history of the castle, medieval weapons, the nobles' hunting and a panopticon with figures from the 1335 summit of kings. But what you come to see is the landscape: the river turning between wooded hills, with Nagymaros opposite.
Opening hours
- 26 October to 30 November: every day from 9:00 to 16:00.
- 1 to 23 December: from 9:00 to 15:00; closed on the 24th and 25th.
- 11 January to 28 February: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 to 16:00.
- March: every day from 9:00 to 17:00; April to September, from 9:00 to 18:00.
The ticket office closes 30 minutes earlier. You can buy tickets online.
Prices
Adult, 2,800 Ft; students and pensioners, 1,400 Ft; under-6s and over-70s, free.
How to get up
By car on the panoramic road, with paid parking at the top. Without a car, on foot along the path that leaves the village, short but steep, or by taxi. In high season there is a bus to the top; out of season, do not count on it.
Tips
- Go up in afternoon light The sun falls on the bend of the river from the west.
- Go by car or taxi if you have children The path is short but very steep.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Visegrád Citadel cost?
2,800 Ft for adults; free for under-6s.
Is it open in winter?
Yes, with reduced hours; in January and February only from Friday to Sunday.
How do you get up without a car?
On foot along a steep path or by taxi.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers
