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What to do · Danube Bend

Visegrád Royal Palace

The restored ruins of King Matthias's Renaissance palace beside the Danube, with the Hercules fountain · Tuesday to Sunday from 8:00 to 16:00 until February

Information
Duration
1 h 15
Season
All year; closed on Mondays; the Solomon Tower is closed in winter
Who it's for
All ages

What it is

In the 15th century, Visegrád had one of the largest Renaissance palaces in central Europe, that of King Matthias Corvinus. It was buried and rediscovered in the 20th century; today the Mátyás Király Museum shows the restored courtyards and terraces, the chapel, the royal kitchen and the Hercules fountain, beside the riverside road, at the foot of the citadel.

Opening hours

From 1 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, the exhibitions are open Tuesday to Sunday from 8:00 to 16:00; on Mondays it is closed. The Solomon Tower, the keep in the lower part, is closed during this period. Check prices and summer hours on its website.

Getting there

It is at Fő utca 23, in the centre of Visegrád, a few minutes from the bus stop and the landing stage. Telephone: +36 26 597 010.

Tips

  • Combine it with the citadel The palace is below, by the river; the citadel is above. Go up first.

Frequently asked questions

Is it open on Mondays?

No, Tuesday to Sunday.

Can you climb the Solomon Tower in winter?

No, it is closed until February 2027.

As a familyWith teenagers

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The tavern's vaulted dining room with wooden tables© Csülök Csárda

Csülök Csárda

Restaurant · Esztergom · €€€€

What to order: The roast knuckle to share between two and a goulash in a cauldron.

The dining room beneath the brick vaults of Prímás Pince© Prímás Pince

Prímás Pince

Restaurant · Esztergom · €€€€

What to order: A meal beneath the vaults and, if you have time, a three-wine tasting in the tunnel.

To stay nearby

The Hotel Visegrád lit up with the outdoor pool© Hotel VisegrádSpa hotel

Hotel Visegrád

Next to the landing stage · Wellness area with pool · For families

Why we like it: A four-star wellness hotel on the banks of the Danube in Visegrád, for families, with a pool, restaurant and activity packages.

The Hotel Adalbert building beside the basilica hill© Hotel AdalbertHotel

Hotel Adalbert

At the foot of the basilica · Secure parking · Garden

Why we like it: A three-star hotel run by the archdiocese in two houses next to Esztergom Basilica, with a garden, secure parking and a restaurant.