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Hollókő Castle on its rockTakkk · CC BY-SA 3.0

What to do · Hollókő

Hollókő Castle

The medieval castle on a rock above the village, with views over the Cserhát hills · 1 h · From 3,000 Ft · In November, 10:00 to 15:30

InformationFrom Ft3000 adult (forints)
From
Ft3000 adult (forints)
Duration
1 h
Season
All year; reduced hours in winter
Who it's for
All ages; climb on foot of about 20 minutes

What it is

Above the village, on a rock, stand the towers and walls of Hollókő's medieval castle, whose name in Hungarian means raven's stone. From the top you see the old village and the wooded hills of the Cserhát. Inside there are exhibitions and, in season, siege games and activities.

Opening hours and prices

  • From 1 November 2026, from 10:00 to 15:30.
  • Adult, 3,000 Ft; students and pensioners, 2,000 Ft; family of two adults and two children, from 9,000 Ft; each additional child, 1,500 Ft. Under-6s, free.
  • Combined ticket with the Faluséta walk: 6,500 Ft.
  • Telephone: +36 30 968 1739.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to climb up?

About 20 minutes on foot from the village, uphill.

Is it open in winter?

Yes, with reduced hours: in November, from 10:00 to 15:30.

With young childrenAs 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

Muskátli Vendéglő

Restaurant · Hollókő · €€€€

What to order: The Palóc dishes on the menu: soups and stews from the Nógrád region.

Phone ahead; its website does not publish opening hours.
The restaurant's dining room with a wooden ceiling and large windows© Castellum Hotel Hollókő

Mikszáth Étterem (Castellum Hotel)

Restaurant · Hollókő · €€€€

What to order: The reinterpreted Palóc menu, with produce from the region.

Book a table by phone.

To stay nearby

A whitewashed Palóc house with a wooden gallery in the old village© Hollóköves VendégházakCountry house

Hollóköves Vendégházak

In the old village · Palóc houses · Tiled stove

Why we like it: Peasant houses in the World Heritage old village converted into guesthouses, with traditional furniture, Palóc textiles and a tiled stove.

The hotel building with glass terraces© Castellum Hotel HollókőSpa hotel

Castellum Hotel Hollókő

Wellness and indoor pool · Panoramic view · Next to the old village

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: A four-star hotel with wellness and an indoor pool above the World Heritage village, with a view of the hills and a pet room.

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