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Vajdahunyad Castle — Vajdahunyad Castle reflected in the lake on a clear dayPhoto: Felix König · CC BY 3.0 · edited
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Vajdahunyad Castle

Castles & palaces ·Budapest
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Vajdahunyad Castle in Budapest's City Park: a mix of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles on a lake island.

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Vajdahunyad Castle — Castle towers and greenery reflected across the lake Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited
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Why go

  • The climb up the gate tower and the Apostelturm, open to visitors since 2015.
  • The neo-Romanesque Jáki chapel, modelled on the abbey church of Ják and open to visitors.

Don't miss

  • Anonymus statueStatue of Anonymus, the 12th-century notary and chronicler of King Béla III.In the courtyard.
  • Bust of Béla LugosiBust of Béla Lugosi, the actor who played Count Dracula in the 1931 film.In the castle grounds, in a sculpture niche.
  • Német-homlokzat and Német-toronyThe lake-side Német-homlokzat with sgraffito decoration, and the 50 m Német-torony with its onion-dome roof.On the lake side of the building.
  • Segesvári bastion towerA bastion tower, 37 m tall, on the far side of the main gate.Beyond the main gate.
  • Hunyadi-udvar balcony reliefsA balcony with reliefs of the Árpád-house kings.In the Hunyadi-udvar courtyard.

Know before you go

  • Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:00.

What's inside

  • The Museum of Hungarian Agriculture fills most of the wings to the right of the castle gate.
  • The museum's nine-part permanent exhibition, plus changing special shows.
  • A library sits at the castle alongside the agriculture museum.
  • The Hunyadi-udvar courtyard, which has a stage where concerts are often held.

Tips for your visit

  • Plan to walk between sections: the moat, trees and footpaths mean you usually see only one section at a time.
  • Start at the main gate on the north-west side of the grounds; four bridges link the island with the rest of the park.
  • The address is Vajdahunyad stny, Budapest, in the City Park.
  • The phone number is 3614220765.

Best time to visit

  • In winter the lake around the castle is used as an ice rink.
  • The chapel holds mass every Sunday.

Interesting facts1

  1. Its main block is a scaled-down copy of the Vajdahunyad castle.

    Vajdahunyad vára - Wikipedia

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History

Visitors liked it, so it was rebuilt to last. The first version was closed in 1899 because weak materials made it unsafe.

  1. 1893Ignác Alpár wins the second round of the competition for the central pavilions.
  2. 1896The building is put up as a temporary structure for the millennial exhibition, made of cardboard and wood.
  3. 1899The building is closed because weak materials make it unsafe.
  4. 1900Parliament approves funds for a permanent building.
  5. 1907The castle opens officially, and the agricultural museum moves in.
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  1. 1915The Jáki chapel is consecrated.
  2. 1944/45Bombs damage the Renaissance and Baroque wing.
  3. 1978–1985The castle is fully rebuilt after damage in the uprising.

Sources: Vajdahunyad Castle - Wikipedia · Budapest/Városliget - Wikivoyage (see) · Magyar Mezőgazdasági Múzeum és Könyvtár · Burg Vajdahunyad - Wikipedia · Château de Vajdahunyad - Wikipedia · Vajdahunyad vára - Wikipedia · checked 26 Oct 2026

Where
Vajdahunyad stny, Budapest

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Questions and answers

What are the opening hours of Vajdahunyad Castle?

Vajdahunyad Castle is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00.

How do I get to Vajdahunyad Castle in Budapest?

The Hősök tere station serves the castle. It stands on an island in the City Park's lake, and four bridges connect it with the rest of the park.

Is Vajdahunyad Castle good for children?

Children can climb the castle gate tower and the Apostelturm, open to visitors since 2015. The agriculture museum has farm machinery on display, and the lake is an ice rink in winter.

Is Vajdahunyad Castle a real castle?

No. It is a full-scale model built for Hungary's millennial celebrations in 1896, loosely modelled on a fortress of the same name.

Can I visit the chapel at Vajdahunyad Castle?

Yes. The neo-Romanesque chapel, modelled on the abbey church of Ják, is open to visitors, and it holds mass every Sunday.

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