What to do · Eger
Eger Castle
Information
- From
- Ft4800 adult (forints)
- Duration
- 3 h
- Season
- All year; exhibitions closed on 24 and 25 December
- Who it's for
- All ages; the casemates have stairs and low passages
What it is
Eger Castle is the symbol of the town and one of the most visited museums in Hungary. In 1552, about two thousand defenders under István Dobó withstood the siege of an Ottoman army many times larger; the story is told in the novel Stars of Eger, which every Hungarian child reads. Inside the walls there is a museum of the castle's history, the heroes' hall, the prison, the underground casemates, a panopticon, a wine-tasting exhibition in the Dobó Bastion and a cinema that shows a short film about 1552 every half hour.
Opening hours (until 12 March 2027)
- Castle gate: every day from 6:00 to 18:00; ticket offices from 9:00 to 17:00.
- Castle history and heroes' hall: from 9:00 to 16:30.
- Varkoch Bastion and lower casemates: from 9:30 to 16:00.
- Cinema: from 9:30 to 15:30, every half hour.
- On 24 and 25 December it is closed; on the 26th, only the grounds.
Prices
Adult, 4,800 Ft. Students aged 6 to 26 and pensioners aged 62 to 70, 2,800 Ft, for EEA citizens only and with ID. The ticket is also valid for the Gárdonyi house museum, the Ziffer gallery and the Lenkey house.
Getting there
Address: Vár 1. You walk up from Dobó Square in ten minutes.
Tips
- Start with the casemates They are what children like best and they close earlier than the museum.
- Watch the 1552 film first Ten minutes to understand the siege before you walk the walls.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Eger Castle cost?
4,800 Ft for adults; 2,800 Ft with a discount for EEA students and pensioners.
Is it open in winter?
Yes, every day, with exhibitions from 9:00 to 16:30.
How long do I need?
Two or three hours.
As a familyWith teenagers
