Visegrád

Hungary, Europe

Visegrád is a picturesque town nestled along the Danube River, renowned for its stunning medieval castle, the Citadel, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding valley. Visitors can explore the charming streets, visit the iconic Visegrád Royal Palace, and enjoy hiking in the nearby Börzsöny Mountains. The town is also famous for water sports on the Danube, making it a perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Quick facts

Target stay

2-3 days

Type

Town

Vibe

History

Airport

Ferihegy

Known for

Beach

Hiking

Leisure

Wildlife

Best time to visit
Jan
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8 Best Things to Do in Visegrád

1

Est. 1.5 hrs

Year round

Family-friendly

Visit the Visegrád Citadel

Explore the historic fortress with stunning views.

No booking required
2

Est. 2 hrs

Seasonal

Family-friendly

Take a Danube River Cruise

Enjoy breathtaking views of the river and castles.

Booking required
3

Est. 1 hr

Year round

Family-friendly

Hike to the Solomon Tower

Hike to a historic lookout with panoramic views.

No booking required
4

Est. 1 hr

Year round

Family-friendly

Explore the Visegrád Palace

Discover the ruins of this medieval royal palace.

No booking required
5

Est. 1 hr

Year round

Family-friendly

Visit the Matthias Corvinus Museum

Learn about the history of Visegrád and its kings.

No booking required
6

Est. 2 hrs

Year round

Family-friendly

Enjoy Visegrád's Thermal Baths

Relax in natural thermal waters and spa facilities.

No booking required
7

Est. 1.5 hrs

Year round

Family-friendly

Taste Local Hungarian Cuisine

Savor traditional dishes at local restaurants.

No booking required
8

Est. 3 hrs

Seasonal

Family-friendly

Participate in a Medieval Festival

Experience history through reenactments and activities.

Booking required

Need to know, before you go

Country info

Tipping

Expected (~10%)

Tapwater

Generally safe to drink

Safety

1 2 3 4 5

High

LGBTQ+ safety score

-5 (#93 globally)

Cost

Standard

Currency

Forint

Majority religion

Christian

Language

Hungarian

(20-50% speak English)

Best dishes to try

Goulash

Hearty meat and vegetable stew. (National dish)

Chicken Paprikash

Chicken in a creamy paprika sauce.

Lángos

V

Deep-fried flatbread, often topped.

Halászlé

Spicy fish soup with paprika.

Dobos Torte

V

Layered chocolate sponge cake with caramel.

Phrases to learn

English

Hungarian

Hello

Szia

(See-ah)

Yes/No

Igen / Nem

(Ee-gen / Nem)

Thank you

Köszönöm

(Kuh-se-nuhm)

Excuse me

Elnézést

(El-nay-zesht)

How much?

Mennyibe kerül?

(Men-yee-beh keh-rul)