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The Top 20 Castles in Transdanubia

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Transdanubia. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Esztergom Basilica and Castle

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The castle of Esztergom stands on a hill rising on the right bank of the Danube, more than fifty meters high, bordered by rifted side walls, in the old town …

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Szigliget Castle

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The castle ruins are being renovated and will be reopened in spring 2020.

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Festetics Palace

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Nice castle and well-kept garden. Right in the city center.

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Fort Monostor

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Fort Monostor (Hungarian: Monostori Erőd) (also referred to as Fort Sandberg) was built between 1850 and 1871 as part of the Hungarian fortification system of Komrárom. After World War II …

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Sümeg Castle

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Wonderful views from the castle. The climb is worth it.
Admission 1500 HUF per person.
Dogs for free!

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Mosonmagyaróvár Castle

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King Stephen ordered the building of a castle at Moson to defend the border in the early 11th century. Settlers flocked around the wooden and then stone castle, and by …

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Esterházy Palace (Fertőd)

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Fertőd Castle is the second largest and most magnificent castle in Hungary.

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Danube landing gate 🏰 Fort Monostor

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Beatiful river front with a pier and an intimate view behind the mighty Fort Monostor (Hungarian: Monostori Erőd) (also referred to as Fort Sandberg). The fort was built between 1850 …

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Sopron-Várhely Hallstatt-Era Burial Mounds

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The Sopron-Várhely burial ground dates from the Hallstatt to late Latène period and provides interesting insights into earlier death cults. Most of the finds from the burial mounds are in the Sopron Museum (Soproni Múzeum).

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Esterházy Palace (Tata)

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The Esterházy Palace on the banks of the Öreg-tó in Tata (German name: Totis) is the work of Jakab Fellner, the well-known local architect. The young architect, who was based …

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The Top 20 Castles in Transdanubia

Esztergom Basilica and Castle

Szigliget Castle

Festetics Palace

Fort Monostor

Sümeg Castle

Mosonmagyaróvár Castle

Esterházy Palace (Fertőd)

Danube landing gate 🏰 Fort Monostor

Sopron-Várhely Hallstatt-Era Burial Mounds

Esterházy Palace (Tata)

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