Step back in time and experience daily life as a soldier of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy at the Monostor Fortress (Monostori Erőd) in Komarom (Komárom). The permanent exhibition reveals how soldiers once lived: barracks housed 20–30 men per room, with beds lined up in pairs. Heating came from sturdy iron stoves, but comfort was minimal—every other dormitory had a small detention cell where troublemakers endured long hours standing in cramped quarters, barely able to lie down.
Be Prepared for Your Visit
Visitors are advised to dress warmly and in layers—the casemates stay cool even in midsummer—wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring a flashlight. Watch out for danger and “Forbidden!” signs, and always supervise children under age 12. First aid and medicine are available at the ticket offices.
Additional Info and Photography Policy
During festivals and events, special ticket prices apply. Occasionally, parts of the fortress may be closed for filming or company events; check at the entrance or online before buying tickets. Personal photography and filming are welcome, but pick up your photo or camera permit at the ticket office. Commercial use of images is only allowed with permission from Monostor Fortress Nonprofit Ltd. (Monostori Erőd Nonprofit Kft.).
Free guidebooks are available in several languages, and detailed Komarom-Komárno (Komárom-Komárno) maps at the main entrance help you navigate between the fortress sites on both banks of the Danube.
