2025.11.10. (Monday) – 2025.11.16. (Sunday)
9431, Joseph Haydn Street 2
Step into a brand-new light show in the enchanting gardens of Esterházy Palace (Esterházy-kastély), often dubbed the Hungarian Versailles. Here, luminous sculptures meet sumptuous Baroque ambience. Dozens of glowing installations soar up to 26 feet high: illuminated animals, storybook carriages, dazzling tunnels, and tableaus that whisk you into a world of elegance, history, and radiance. It’s a spellbinding experience for kids and adults alike, captivating from the first moment.
Fertőd’s Winter Realm of Light
2025.10.24. – 2026.02.01.
Two hundred thousand bulbs and nearly 3.7 miles of light garlands turn the palace park into a nightly spectacle through February 1. The exhibition Versailles of Lights (Fények Versailles-a), the latest stop in the DECOLED Story of Lights series, transforms the Baroque gardens of Esterházy into a glowing dreamscape. More than 75 installations, 200,000 bulbs, and six kilometers of string lights animate the historic grounds, where luminous statues, carriages, horses, and rose motifs cast the site in an entirely new light.
It’s the first time the Story of Lights series has landed at Esterházy Palace (Esterházy-kastély) in Fertőd. Spanning almost 312,000 square feet, the project dresses the entire U-shaped palace facade in lights. In the garden, dozens of installations tower up to 26 feet, including animal figures, carriages, tunnels, and themed scenes that channel Baroque elegance and the mood of the historic setting. Rose motifs pay homage to the palace’s famed rose garden.
A 12-person build team completed the spectacle in a week, backed by more than 20 specialists and roughly 800 work hours.
Eszterháza Center’s managing director, Csilla Sütő, put it like this: “We’re thrilled and proud to open Eszterháza Center’s newest, truly unique attraction. In this special light exhibition, the art of sculpture and the brilliance of illumination weave into a single dazzling story. This light park is more than a visitor experience—it’s a message that Eszterháza is alive, creating, inspiring.”
When Light Makes Dreams Real
Set off on a one-of-a-kind journey where sculpture meets the magic of light. Step in, touch, and become part of a story that awakens after sunset. If you’re after perfect family time and a truly unforgettable night, you’re in the right place. The genius loci of Esterházy Palace (Esterházy-kastély) and its gardens morphs into a captivating world filled with light sculptures, tunnels, and surprises that fascinate both children and grown-ups.
Travel Through Light and Imagination
Let the glow sweep you into the realm of fantasy. Walk a radiant tunnel, come face to face with majestic, life-sized woodland creatures, and hop aboard the gleaming “light express” into a dreamlike world. Each step turns a page in this fairy-tale adventure, where reality blends with the spell of light.
Baroque Magic, Recast in Light
Discover Baroque life reimagined in brilliance, where history wakes under thousands of shimmering points. Stroll among courtiers’ statues, admire graceful peacocks, be charmed by a glowing fountain, and step into the world of luminous instruments that glitter like jewels. Above it all, the palace itself glows in storybook splendor, drawing you into the grandeur and elegance of bygone ages.
Esterházy as You’ve Never Seen It
Under the night sky, the gardens become a fairy-tale realm illuminated by hundreds of thousands of lights. Handcrafted light sculptures guide you through a unique atmosphere—from a majestic six-horse carriage to scenes of music and Baroque pomp, and towering forest animals reaching into the air. Seek out magical photo spots, capture the moments, share them, and bank memories that last a lifetime.
The DECOLED Story of Lights concept arriving in Fertőd is all about weaving light, art, and local stories so visitors don’t just see lights—they leave with experiences and narratives. “Esterházy Palace is a jewel of the Baroque era, where dreams become reality. Our light installations give this place a new dimension—where elegance, beauty, and history shine anew,” added DECOLED CEO Eva Poláčková.
Dates, Hours, Tickets
Open October 24, 2025 to February 1, 2026, Monday to Sunday, 17:00–21:00. Closed December 24–25 and December 31. No dogs allowed.
Tickets (weekday prices; weekend surcharge applies):
– Child, Student, Senior (65+): 2,900 HUF (~$8.10). Fri–Sun: +500 HUF (~$1.40).
– Adult: 3,300 HUF (~$9.20). Fri–Sun: +500 HUF (~$1.40).
– Family (2 adults + 2 children, or 1 adult + 3 children): 11,800 HUF (~$33.10). Fri–Sun: +700 HUF (~$2.00).
– Children under 2: free.
Season Pass (named, unlimited entry for the whole season):
– Child, Student, Senior (65+): 8,900 HUF (~$25.00).
– Adult: 10,500 HUF (~$29.40).
Tickets available online and at the box office.
About DECOLED
DECOLED is a family business founded in 1997 by Vítězslav Poláček, later joined by his wife, Eva Poláčková, and their son, also Vítězslav. From a garage launch, the company now manufactures and stores decorative lighting across more than 645,000 square feet. With over a thousand public installations, DECOLED has become a key player first in the Czech market, then across Europe, delivering projects in thirteen countries.
About Story of Lights
DECOLED’s Story of Lights exhibitions connect emotions, design, and technology with site-specific storytelling—through handcrafted light sculptures and carefully choreographed experiences. In 2025, the series lights up five Hungarian cities: Pécs, Szolnok, Gödöllő, Zalaegerszeg, and Fertőd. In Fertőd, the show runs in consecutive weekly slots from 2025.11.10 through 2026.02.01, with breaks only on December 24–25 and December 31.
