Hollókő Old Village
Hollókő Ófalu
A well-preserved Palóc village in the Cserhát Hills, with white-walled wooden-balconied old houses and a hilltop castle. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987.
Hollókő lies in a valley in Nógrád County, about 90 kilometres northeast of Budapest. Some 60-odd farmhouses dating from the 17th to early 20th centuries line the main street. They have white walls and thatched or wooden-shingle roofs, and the village is a living example of traditional Palóc architecture. In 1987, it was among the first rural sites to be inscribed on the World Heritage List. The village has a folk museum, a doll museum and craft workshops. About 20 minutes' walk behind the village is the ruin of the 13th-century Hollókő Castle, which offers views over the valley. Entry to the village is free, while the museums and castle charge separate fees. Most exhibitions are closed on Mondays in winter. There is no direct train. By car it takes about 1.5 hours, or take a bus from Budapest's Stadion bus station, a journey of about 2 hours.
Opening hours
Village open all day; museum about 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Royal Palace of Gödöllő
- Szentendre
- Visegrád Upper Castle
- Aquincum
- Széchenyi Thermal Bath
- Vajdahunyad Castle
- Heroes' Square
- Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest