The Top 9 Castles in Central Hungary
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 9
beautiful castles to choose from in Central Hungary. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Central Hungary. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 27, 2025
Gödöllő Royal Palace
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Definitely visit. Hiking in the footsteps of Sissi and Franz. The castle was run down by the Russians until the fall of the Berlin Wall, and there was also a …
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View of the Danube Bend and Visegrád Castle
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The trip between GÖD (a small town north of Budapest), VÁC, NAGYMAROS and SZOB (Slovakian border) is one of the most beautiful bicycle ways in Hungary. You ride mostly on …
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Solymár Castle
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The Solymár Castle, often referred to by tourist literature as (sadly mistakenly) called Sarcavar, is a medieval castle that rises beside Solymár, between the Pilis and Buda Hills, on a …
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Visegrád Castle
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Have to see. There is a fee to enter the castle.
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Replica of Eger Castle
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Like so many castles, it’s tired, but well worth a walk.
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EV6 underwater near Nagymaros
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Here the EV6 is submerged by the Danube. On the opposite side you can see Visegrad Castle. In the 13th century, King Béla IV of Hungary and his wife had …
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Visegrád Citadel on Várhegy Hill
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Perhaps the most emblematic view of the Danube Bend is the Citadel on a steep hill above Visegrád. The exhibitions of the ruined fortress, which is a must-see in the …
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Babatvölgy Grassalkovich Stable Castle
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The castle is a protected monument, owned by Gödöllő University. The castle was completely sealed off and equipped with cameras in 2024, due to unauthorized intrusions.
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View of Visegrád Castle
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Park on the street and take one of the paths to the Danube. A beautiful view awaits you.
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