Visegrad is 45 km north of Budapest on the Danube Bend, where the river makes a sharp southward turn toward the capital. The upper citadel (medieval fortification rebuilt through the 13th-15th centuries) gives the panorama over the Danube that is one of Hungary’s most iconic landscapes. The Royal Palace at the river level is a reconstructed Renaissance (15th-century Italian-influenced style) complex from the reign of King Matthias Corvinus. Half-day day trip from Budapest; by HEV suburban train from Batthyany ter or by Danube ferry from Budapest in summer. Check visitvisegrad.hu for current opening hours and admission.
fortress in Budapest
Visegrad
Also known as Visegrád
A tiny Danube Bend town 45 km north of Budapest, dominated by the hilltop citadel that once guarded the river bend and served as the royal residence of King Matthias Corvinus. The reconstructed Royal Palace at the river level and the upper fortress connected by forest trails are the main draws.
- Type
- fortress
- Destination
- Budapest
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 13th century
- Era
- Medieval
- Address
- 2025 Budapest
- Coordinates
- 47.5117, 19.0535
- Official website
- Visit website