Why go
- Town in central Hungary.
- Known for Visegrádi Dunakanyar hiking trails, hiking outdoors.
- Served by Esztergom Ernő Rubik Airfield.
History
Visegrád is a castle town in Pest County, Hungary. It is north of Budapest on the right bank of the Danube in the Danube Bend. It had a population of 1,864 in 2010. The town is the site of the remains of the Early Renaissance summer palace of King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary and a medieval citadel. The town was also the site of a meeting on 15 February 1991 between the President of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic, Václav Havel, the President of the Republic of Poland, Lech Wałęsa, and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Hungary, József Antall which founded the titular Visegrád group.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Esztergom Ernő Rubik Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Visegrád, 0.3 km); routes include Nagymaros - Visegrád komp, Kisoroszi-Szentgyörgypuszta gyalogrév, Vác - Tahitótfalu komp.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Visegrád, Hungary. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.