Visegrád Upper Castle
Visegrádi fellegvár
The 13th-century castle ruins on the highest point of the Danube Bend, offering a classic panorama over the sharp river bend. Royal palace ruins from the Renaissance lie at the foot of the hill.
Visegrád lies about 40 kilometres north of Budapest, where the Danube makes a sharp turn to form the Danube Bend. The Upper Castle was built after the Mongol invasion of the 13th century and sits on a hilltop about 330 metres high. From its walls you can take in the most famous view of the river bend. Inside the castle, a museum covers medieval life and the history of the Hungarian Holy Crown. At the foot of the hill are the ruins of the 15th-century Renaissance royal palace of King Matthias, partly reconstructed, and the Solomon's Tower. The hill also has summer attractions such as a toboggan run. Public transport requires taking a bus or boat from Budapest to the town, then either a castle shuttle bus or a walk of about 40 minutes uphill. A car is more convenient.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00/18:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Szentendre
- Aquincum
- Esztergom Basilica
- Margaret Island
- Széchenyi Thermal Bath
- Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
- Hungarian Parliament Building
- Heroes' Square