The Archdiocese of Veszprém is heading into late December with guided castle walks across multiple venues and keeps the momentum going into early 2026 with a practical, heartfelt marriage preparation course. Expect exhibitions, concerts, family and children’s activities, guided tours, themed walks, talks, holiday programs, and church events—spread over several locations and dates, with a friendly hub and gift shop anchoring the experience.
Guided Castle Walks
On December 27–28, the Biró–Giczey House sets the pace with guided castle walks at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00. This Baroque jewel of the Veszprém Castle District welcomes visitors with its garden, gift shop, and exhibitions—and sends groups off on themed tours from its front steps.
Themed options: “The Walk of Light and Devotion,” covering the Archbishop’s Palace and the Gizella Chapel (Gizella-kápolna), runs Saturday–Sunday at 11:30 and 16:00. “A Thousand Years’ Path,” threading the Cathedral, the crypt, and St. George’s Chapel (Szent György-kápolna), departs at 14:00 both days.
On December 29, the same rhythm continues: walks at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00. “The Walk of Light and Devotion” sets out at 11:30 and 16:00, while “A Thousand Years’ Path” holds its 14:00 slot. Tickets and info: Gift Shop.
December 30 mirrors the program with departures at 11:30, 14:00, and 16:00, with identical themes and start points at the Biró–Giczey House. Tickets and info: Gift Shop.
On December 31, two departures close the year: 11:30 and 14:00. “The Walk of Light and Devotion” leaves at 11:30; “A Thousand Years’ Path” sets off at 14:00. Group size is capped at 25 people. Exhibitions remain free of charge.
Marriage Preparation Course
From February into mid-March 2026, Veszprém hosts a weekly engagement course designed to help couples prepare for marriage and family life. Venue: Padányi School, 6 Szeghlety J. Street, Veszprém. Dates: February 6, 13, 20, 27, and March 6, 13. Each session dives into the lived reality of partnership with straightforward themes and practical tools.
Topics include: the spirituality of marriage; the families we come from; relational communication and conflict resolution; intimacy in marriage; male–female differences and common pitfalls; and parenting—family life in practice. It’s a concise curriculum that recognizes where couples start and where they want to go, balancing faith, psychology, and everyday know-how.
Where to Start
For the castle walks, head to the Biró–Giczey House in the Castle District, check the Gift Shop for tickets and details, and pick your theme: the silent glow of sacred spaces or a thousand-year sweep of Veszprém’s faith and architecture. For engaged couples, circle those six Fridays at Padányi School and bring questions—this course is designed to be honest, useful, and immediately applicable.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
