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The ferry between Nagymaros and Visegrád on the DanubeVargaA · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Vác and Nagymaros

Nagymaros to Visegrád Ferry

Crossing the Danube opposite Visegrád Castle on the ferry that has run since 1890 · 15 min · 950 Ft

InformationFrom Ft950 person (forints)
From
Ft950 person (forints)
Duration
15 min
Season
All year, from first thing until 20:00
Who it's for
All ages

What it is

Since 1890 a ferry has linked Nagymaros with Visegrád, on the opposite bank, at the foot of the citadel. The crossing gives the best view of the castle above the bend of the river and is the way to link this excursion with the Danube Bend.

Times and price

  • Departures roughly every hour from first thing until 20:00, from both banks.
  • Person, 950 Ft; bicycle, 950 Ft. It is run by Atlantis Club, of Visegrád.
  • The Nagymaros landing stage is a few minutes' walk from Nagymaros-Visegrád station.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the crossing take?

A few minutes; allow a quarter of an hour with the wait.

Can I cross with a car?

Yes, the ferry carries cars at its own rate.

With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers

Who runs it

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

A brunch table with pancakes, toast and coffee© Lujza & Koriander

Lujza & Koriander

Café · Vác · €€€€

What to order: A brunch on the terrace with a view of the river and a house cake with your coffee.

Closed on Monday; the kitchen, from 8:00 to 15:00.
A meat dish with sauce and a side© Remete Pince Étterem

Remete Pince Étterem

Restaurant · Vác · €€€€

What to order: The seasonal dish on the menu; in summer, a table in the garden with a view of the river.

To stay nearby

The terrace of a second-floor room with a view of the trees by the river© Lujza & KorianderSmall hotel

Lujza & Koriander, Rooms

Terrace over the Danube · Sauna in the garden · Eight rooms

Why we like it: Eight rooms above the Danube promenade, almost all with a terrace over the river, with a Finnish sauna in the garden and breakfast in the café downstairs.

The hotel's white building© Vácz HotelHotel

Vácz Hotel

Free secure parking · 24-hour reception · Buffet breakfast

Why we like it: A small hotel of 14 air-conditioned rooms a few minutes from the centre of Vác, with 24-hour reception, buffet breakfast and free secure parking.

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