A village where the Danube swings south between wooded hills, the view that gives the Danube Bend its name. A 13th-century citadel crowns the hill above it, reached by a steep path from the village (about an hour up) or by road; below are the excavated Renaissance Royal Palace of King Matthias and the hexagonal Solomon's Tower. Trains run on the opposite bank to Nagymaros-Visegrád station, linked by a small ferry, and buses come along the river from Budapest and Szentendre. In July the palace hosts the medieval Palace Games; in summer boats and hydrofoils call from Budapest.
Highlights
- The Danube Bend from the Citadel walls
- Renaissance Royal Palace of King Matthias
- Solomon's Tower
- Medieval Palace Games in July
- Forest walks in the Visegrád Hills
- The little ferry to Nagymaros
Things to do
- Climb to Visegrád Citadel for the Danube Bend viewMorning · 3h
- Royal Palace of King Matthias and Solomon's TowerAfternoon · 2h
- Nagy-Villám lookout tower and forest walkAfternoon · 2h
- Small ferry to Nagymaros and a riverside walkEvening · 1h 30m
Tours & tickets
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When to go
Best time: May – September
Heads up
No Danube Boats Out of Season
Mahart's excursion boats and hydrofoils from Budapest run about May to September only (some lines in July and August only, others mostly at weekends). Out of season go by train, the HÉV or Volánbusz coaches, which run all year.
- Visegrád Palace Games — A medieval festival at the Royal Palace on a July weekend: knights' tournaments, archery, music and a costumed procession. Busy; book a room ahead or come for the day.