A winter visit to the renewed Veszprém Castle District feels timeless: soft light glows on Baroque façades, silence wraps around Trinity Square (Szentháromság tér), and bell chimes drift through the narrow streets. The Veszprém Archdiocesan Tourism Center welcomes anyone who wants more than a stroll along Castle Street (Vár utca—step inside palaces, chapels, and award‑winning exhibitions to meet their real stories.
The Biró–Giczey House now serves as the Baroque gateway to the district. Guided castle walks depart from here, the gift shop is here, and all exhibitions inside are free—including Bogáncs és liliom – Magdolnák virágai, winner of the 2025 Exhibition of the Year title.
Holiday Opening Hours
December brings adjusted hours. Closed December 22–26. Open December 27–30 (Saturday–Tuesday) from 10:00 to 18:00, and on December 31 (Wednesday) from 10:00 to 15:00.
Outside the holidays, regular hours apply. Monday: closed. Tuesday–Friday: 17:00–19:00. Saturday–Sunday: 10:00–18:00. The gift shop (Biró–Giczey House) is open Saturday–Sunday: 10:00–18:00.
Guided Castle Walks
Weekend favorites depart at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00, opening doors to places you can’t visit on your own:
• Archbishop’s Palace (Érseki Palota) – Baroque interiors, renewed spaces, and one‑of‑a‑kind artworks.
• Gizella Chapel (Gizella Kápolna) – One of the oldest, quietest sacred sites in the district, with surviving fresco fragments that convey a medieval mood.
• St. Michael’s Cathedral (Szent Mihály Főszékesegyház) and crypt – The city’s defining basilica, where the crypt’s medieval details and the church’s past trace an authentic picture of Veszprém’s history.
• St. George Chapel (Szent György‑kápolna) – An ancient landmark at the heart of the castle, accessible only on guided tours.
All walks start outside the Biró–Giczey House. See the events calendar for current times and any changes. Tickets and info: Gift Shop. Group size on December 31: max. 25 people.
Exhibitions at the Biró–Giczey House
All exhibits are free during opening hours.
• Bogáncs és liliom – Magdolnák virágai – The 2025 award‑winner presents Mary Magdalene through objects, prints, and contemporary reflections, interwoven with the thoughts of Blessed Mária Magdolna Bódi.
• Pantry Exhibition – Details from the Cathedral’s Past (Kamrakiállítás – részletek a székesegyház múltjából) – Baroque objects, liturgical pieces, and photos over 100 years old.
• My Head Is Not a Chapter – Interactive Exhibition (Nem káptalan a fejem – interaktív kiállítás) – A playful, clear look at who the canons were and how the Veszprém chapter worked.
• Archaeology – A vivid look at centuries of settlement on the castle hill and its finds through striking installations.
Special Year‑End Walks in Veszprém
December 29: Guided walks at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00. Thematic options: Walk of Light and Devotion (A fény és áhítat sétája): Archbishop’s Palace + Gizella Chapel at 11:30 and 16:00. A Thousand Years’ Path (Ezer év útja): Cathedral + crypt + St. George Chapel at 14:00. Start: Biró–Giczey House. Tickets/info: Gift Shop.
December 30: Same schedule and routes as December 29; start at Biró–Giczey House.
December 31: Guided walks at 11:30 and 14:00. Walk of Light and Devotion at 11:30; A Thousand Years’ Path at 14:00. Start: Biró–Giczey House. Tickets/info: Gift Shop. Exhibitions remain free.
Veszprém awaits, even in winter.
